Spearhead Gemstone Team to ensure network & inventory optimization and also provide strategic solutions for business questions. Achieve efficiencies in warehouse layout and process design for both inbound and outbound, and implement for all Asia Pacific regions. Highlights:•Provide technical leadership for make/buy tradeoffs, strategic sourcing, response time analysis, capacity allocation, Lean FGI & PSI design, inventory vs. response time, lane volume discounts, last mile planning, energy price impacts, simultaneous optimization of all profit drivers, including network design, transportation elements, inventories and tariffs, sensitivity analysis and cost to serve trade-offs.•Apply sharp analytical abilities for finalization of sourcing strategy, product planning, finished goods network from production unit till warehouses – via centralized DCs vs. direct, to serve to regional warehouses.•Fully accountable for capacity realignment, opening/closing of facilities in time phase manner, single site vs. multiple sites machine build, freight cost vs. local sourcing, freight cost vs. inventory turns etc.•Proficiently conduct warehouse RSQ studies for NPIs, POU inventory optimization to support defined throughput, FGI buffer days analysis with different network; build as-is scenarios and recommend the opportunity points in inventory reduction and supply chain response time improvement. Manage 3rd party logistics providers, and drive improvements in POU availability.•Drive efforts to support supplier capacity planning, deploy CPS processes at suppliers, facilitate and manage root cause corrective action (RCCA).•Effectively design Point of Use (POU) availability.•Lead the supply chain planning process and the plan for every part (PFEP) process, define material replenishment plans, optimize material flow and define material packaging and containerization.

Improved manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements and equipment layout. Assured product and process quality by design testing methods, testing finished products and process capabilities, establishing standards, confirming manufacturing processes.Highlights:• Scrupulously evaluated manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication & assembly with equipment vendors soliciting observation from operators.• Utilized advanced knowledge to develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment conferring with equipment vendors.• Skilfully provided manufacturing decision making information by calculating production, labour & material costs; reviewing production schedules; and estimating future requirements. • Compiled product and process reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends. • Geared the activities to ensure that the plant had Lean strategy and roadmap leading to the achievement of lean processes and Lean operating practices.• Proved instrumental in the identification, selection, prioritization and assignment of projects with an emphasis on those that had breakthrough potential through being a Lead for TIP - Throughput Improvement Process and established the process in SGMW – China.• Spearheaded and directly influenced cross business strategic initiatives, growth projects, improvement initiatives and high impact projects through ME IRT - ME Issue Resolution Team.• Judiciously evaluated operational decisions before actual implementation and identified bottlenecks, ascertained impact of changeovers and downtimes.

Worked on-site for leading and managing all manufacturing activities and related functions for Assembly area to meet customer and company requirements. Led manufacturing supervision in utilizing Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize process and methods and to identify manufacturing problems and eliminate waste (JIT, JIDOKA, Hoshin Sagyo, TQM & Kanban).Highlights:• Held accountability of leading Toyota INNOVA NPI launch project for assembly division.• Adeptly planned and organized layouts for production line due to volume changes and man power reductions through VA VE (Value Addition Value Engineering).• Meticulously led various operations with end to end responsibility for development and management of annual plan, budget, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), operating efficiency and cost control; administered annual plan of safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction and team member morale through Kaizen, TQM, Lean and Continuous Improvement Circles.• Harnessed strong diagnostic skills to review and track post daily, weekly and monthly goals (including KPI target and results), spotted potential problems and led in formulating and implementing short term and long term counter measures and solutions through Lean problem solving techniques.• Successfully implemented Super Flexible Assembly (SFA) for Trim and I/P Line (JIT Kitting Method).• Distinction of being developed as Master Trainer for new product assembly process and improvements and TPS Trainer in Gurukul for new employees.• Attained efficacy in designing and implementing Minomi supply system for the critical parts in assembly lines.• Performed effectively as Assembly Representative for QA network system and Lead for Assembly Quality Circle.• Gained invaluable experience in Hiyari Hato (sudden improvements) procedures.• Utilized broad competencies in establishing synchronized supply method for all sub-assembly lines.