Mainak Bhattacharya Email & Phone Number

Gurugram, Hr, In

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Currently in charge of a team size of 4 direct reports & handling annual buying of Rs. 3000 Crore ($ 365 Mn), I am responsible for leading my team to ensure cost reduction, Business Continuity & Progression, Logistics & Warehousing, capacity planning, product development, risk mitigation, vendor development & excellence and product indigenization.● Framed & implemented guidelines of comprehensive excellence & risk management for over 30 vendors in areas covering Financial, Operational, HR, Safety & Management progression to ensure Business Continuity Planning.● Formulated detailed vendor factory operating protocols for resumption of smooth operations post lockdown due to Covid-19 in 2020.● Led team to consistently deliver YoY cost reduction of over Rs 100 Cr through negotiations, Yield, VAVE, introduction of alternate suppliers and localization● Guided & ensured introduction of alternate suppliers to cater to after sales requirement (spare parts) of critical components with high after market volumes● Formulated capacity expansion and operational strategy for contract manufacturing setup.● Formulated and introduced alternate suppliers for critical components of high selling models● Formulated pricing mechanism with proprietary suppliers to ensure smooth compensation in line with established practices of Maruti Suzuki● Led cross functional teams and implemented IoT (Internet of Things) and other manufacturing practices keeping in mind both cost & quality aspects● Introduced pricing mechanism for supply of spare parts for multiple obsolete components (no longer in regular mass production)● Changed method of Raw Material compensation ensuring savings of Rs 1 Cr● Lead & implemented derisking by establishing financially viable warehouses for multi-location supply by suppliers● Implemented Water & Fire Safety practices in over 20 vendors for safe operations● Successfully implemented human, fire & water safety measures in tier 2 vendors.

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Having prepared the entire supplier strategy for Sheet Metal Category (Also referred to BIW-Body in White) for a greenfield location, my role encompassed developing the entire eco-system in an area with negligible manufacturing presence. I also led the development of critical components for new models with High Tensile steel, a first for us• Prepared entire supplier layout, sourcing, logistics and manufacturing strategy for suppliers in greenfield location& keeping in mind multi-location manufacturing for derisking.• Introduced and stabilized new suppliers in an area with limited Auto expertise.• Introduced Tier 2 vendor base in area with no manufacturing precedence• Introduced new tool rooms in area with no tooling precedence• Formulated Product costing to ensure model profitability from a greenfield location• Ensured capacity build up with sudden production ramp up.• Localized imported grades of steel ensuring savings of almost Rs 1500 Crore per annum• Built manufacturing capability at vendors for High Tensile steel material grades, used for first time in India• Localized Dies and Moulds from Japan to LCC (Low Cost Countries)- China, South Korea & Taiwan; Subsequently to India (in line with Govt’s Make in India policy)• Ensured smooth sourcing and timely development in critical new models.

Gurgaon, India

Having handled component buying of almost Rs 100 Crores along with execution of JV’s (Joint Ventures) & TAA’s (Technical Assistance Agreements), I handled budgeting and all legal & regulatory aspects faced by foreign manufacturers while entering into partnership with Indian OEM’s. My localization of critical components led to my recognition in INSSAN (Indian National Suggestion Scheme Association) where I represented by company and won first prize • Localized imported parts leading to savings of almost Rs 15 Cr annually• Negotiated and reduced handling costs for various logistics providers (Rs 30 Lacs annually)• Executed JV’s (Joint Venture Agreements) & TAA’s (Technical Assistance Agreements) between Indian & Japanese vendors for local manufacturing of critical components leading to indigenization and savings of over Rs 5 Cr annually• Represented Maruti Suzuki in multiple forums (INSAAN & AIMA)• Ensured component Budgeting of component buying worth Rs 300 Crores• Introduced Integrated Bill of Materials in Maruti Suzuki to make BOM common across all global plants of Suzuki

Mumbai Area, India

Projects: Warehousing Needs for a leading industrial conglomerate in the world • Identified group companies for shared warehousing plan; projected city-wise space requirements• Estimated savings – Rs. 13 Mn (NCR) and Rs. 8 Mn (Kolkata) annually• Recommendations accepted by client, who invested Rs 2000 Cr. into the projectLogistics Plan for Greenfield Units for a leading Multinational Cement company • Estimated demand using surrogates in client’s target market• Made inbound and outbound logistics plan for mother unit in Karnataka & grinding unit in Maharashtra. • Developed distribution plan for each target market & optimized overall logistics cost

Gurgaon, Haryana

Cross functional exposure in sales, marketing and supply chain

Did projects in various areas- quality, procurement & logistics.

Gurgaon

Project involved implementation of MRP at Uttranchal, which was a Green Field project.Was awarded PPO (Pre-Placement Offer) in recognition of my efforts.

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Roles & responsibilities: • Quality Assurance of sheet metal parts supplied by vendors• Analysis of quality problems associated in various production shops & market• Vehicle Body Development & accuracy during New Model Development • Implementation of Best Manufacturing Practices using Quality Tools like Lean Manufacturing , Kaizen & TQM (Total Quality Management) at Vendor End• Quality & System Audits at vendor end to ensure compliance with ISOAchievements: • 20 % reduction in Warranty Returns from customers from 2004 to 2005

Mba, General Management

B.E, Manufacturing & Automation