As a Project Manager, I executed $MM end-to-end new product development and product integration projects. To this end, I collaborated with the Engineering, supply chain, production, and finance team to streamline manufacturing capacity, project budgets, and parts procurement. The key to my success in this role was establishing multiple project management processes. To this end, I create project milestones and subsidiary tasks in Smartsheet as well as project management modules in NetSuite. Furthermore, I also built a project charter and contract review process. As a result, I eased project tracking and mitigated manufacturing risks. A key initiative I worked on in this role was enhancing team productivity and accelerated product manufacturing by leading resource planning and equipment utilization. I also collaborated with Engineering and Supply Chain to make design changes and source cost-efficient materials. This secured 10% in cost reduction and improved Quality Management process. Skills: End-To-End Project Execution | Operational Efficiency Improvement | Process Reengineering | Material Control | Labor Planning | Parts & Design Optimization | Resource Optimization

Here, I led a team to oversee truck manufacturing and delivery for B2C clients, such as PepsiCo., Amazon, and Anheuser-Busch. I ensured on-time and quality operations by communicating with technicians to resolve production-related issues. I also maintained optimal inventory levels and seamless material flow by closely collaborating with warehouse, procurement, and material control departments. One of my biggest achievements here was delivering ~$15M bulk-manufacturing projects. I accomplished this by completing orders according to client specifications and resolving post-sales issues. As a result, I improved product quality as well as standard production processes by identifying problem areas based on the client reviews. Another key accomplishment was that I improved high-volume order tracking and inventory management by expediting the company’s transition to SAP from EWM. I attended SAP training sessions and later trained the other 8 PMs on effective tool usage in the warehouse. I also cut down unnecessary procurement and delivery costs to avoid project cost overruns.Key Skills: Issue Resolution | Team Training & Development | Budget Management | Change Management | Strategic Procurement | Price Negotiation

Here, I oversaw the supply chain, production, marketing, sales, and accounting functions for the assembly and wholesale of UTVs and ATVs across 13 western states. I oversaw a 10-member team to lead end-to-end projects, including creating legislation compliance documentation for supply chain, reviewing and approving bids, executing inventory controls, and partnering with multilayered stakeholders for on-time delivery. My biggest accomplishment here was growing the dealer network from 0 to 40, subsequently achieving $6M in sales, within 3 years. I achieved this by visiting dealers in-person, assembling the vehicles according to their requirements, and offering sales incentives.Additionally, I streamlined inward and outward inventory flow, sales order management, and accounting operations by implementing Zoho CRM software. I also built strategic business partnerships by attending quarterly meetings and weekly call conferences with the Dallas HQ. Key Skills: Inventory Management | Supply Source Identification | Strategic Procurement | Product Purchase & Import

Here, I led the marketing and promotion of UTVs and ATVs. I built brand image and converted 5% of the leads into customers by participating in trade shows, such as SEMA, and following up with leads via email and phone. I also contributed to new product launches by conducting competitive analysis and rolling out targeted promotional campaigns. When I joined the organization, I found that they were not aware of the effectiveness of social media as an advertising tool. I secured stakeholder buy-in to modify the marketing strategy with a strong focus on social and print media advertisements. As a result, I extended the brand outreach and increased YoY sales by 10%.Key Skills: Customer Care | Product Purchase | Market Trend Research | Competitive Analysis

Here, I helped the senior management in identifying lucrative supply sources and pricing decision making by compiling, analyzing, and converting market data into comprehensive reports using MS Excel. Key Skills: Bulk Data Management | Record Keeping