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I bring over 16 years of experience in the Industrial Equipment and Automobile industries, with a proven track record of delivering results across various functions, including Sourcing, Purchase Program Management, Product Development, and Cost Engineering. My journey began with Greaves Cotton Limited as an Assistant Engineer in Vendor Development, where I gained foundational knowledge in supplier management and process optimization. After two years, I transitioned to Tata Motors in 2010, where my career has evolved through diverse roles that have sharpened my ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.As the Product Line Cost Manager for Heavy Commercial Vehicles at Tata Motors, I focus on optimizing cost structures, driving efficiency, and ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. With extremely deep and granular understanding of Heavy Commercial Vehicles cost structure, I am passionate about utilizing data-driven insights and digital tools to enhance processes, reduce costs, and improve product quality.Few Key milestones in my career include:- SAP Implementation at Greaves Cotton: Played a pivotal role in integrating SAP systems, which significantly improved operational efficiency. - Robust Program Cost Management: Developed and established a comprehensive cost management process that enabled better forecasting, budgeting, and financial control across large-scale programs.- Digital Transformation, a C4i4 certified Digital Champion: Led the institutionalization of digital systems, including those for Program Management, Part Development, Resource Estimation, and Program Scaling, which streamlined operations and increased the agility of project delivery. - Cross-functional Leadership: Successfully collaborated with multiple departments such as engineering, procurement, and finance to drive product development initiatives that balanced innovation with cost-effectiveness.My strengths lie in my ability to adapt to evolving industry trends, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and lead teams towards achieving organisational objectives. I am always eager to embrace new challenges and contribute to the ongoing transformation of the automotive industry.