• Lead role in the development and implementation of efficient Production allocation for 125K vehicles annually for ANZ, ASEAN, Middle East & Africa markets. This also includes liaising with the assembly plants of North America, Europe and China.• Lead role in the implementation of Profit optimized production allocation for Import source carlines for IMG markets, thereby generating $12 Million profitability (in CY2023).• Liaising with Order Fulfillment team to ensure orders are aligned… Show more • Lead role in the development and implementation of efficient Production allocation for 125K vehicles annually for ANZ, ASEAN, Middle East & Africa markets. This also includes liaising with the assembly plants of North America, Europe and China.• Lead role in the implementation of Profit optimized production allocation for Import source carlines for IMG markets, thereby generating $12 Million profitability (in CY2023).• Liaising with Order Fulfillment team to ensure orders are aligned to Production allocation and monitor Schedule-to-Allocation stability.• Developed and implemented optimized production allocations for vehicles assembled (100K annually) in Silverton Assembly plant, aligning with global customer demands and considering operating plan and plant/supplier constraints.• Liaising with relevant stakeholders in Plant Management, Materials Planning & Logistics, Order Fulfillment and Production scheduling team to resolve any bottlenecks to complete monthly production scheduling.• Mentored and lead 3-member team on Export-Import Production allocation processes. Show less

• Lead role in successful launch and implementation of Global Sales Production & Capacity Planning System (SPCPS) using Kinaxis® RapidResponse application and helped Ford Middle East & Africa to be the first among all other regions to adapt to the system and integrate planning processes for all markets• Lead role in resolving vehicle entity related issues (more than 2000 vehicle specs) in SPCPS by coordinating with key stakeholders between Ford Motor Company, Dearborn and Chennai• Lead… Show more • Lead role in successful launch and implementation of Global Sales Production & Capacity Planning System (SPCPS) using Kinaxis® RapidResponse application and helped Ford Middle East & Africa to be the first among all other regions to adapt to the system and integrate planning processes for all markets• Lead role in resolving vehicle entity related issues (more than 2000 vehicle specs) in SPCPS by coordinating with key stakeholders between Ford Motor Company, Dearborn and Chennai• Lead role in updating all desk procedures for relevant operational tasks to comply with ISO 9001 audit requirements for MEA• Assisted in implementation of all internal IT projects and systems enhancement initiatives related to MEA production planning and allocation process Show less

• Identified $0.9M savings opportunity by salvaging EcoSport engines, initiated key preventive actions to avoid engine rejections and timely fixing responsibility for rejected engines at receiving stage• Led a team of 45 members towards managing assembly production line and efficient in-house material movement over 3 shift production patterns• Efficiently planned Warehouse space and improved material movement of parts to the final assembly production line, ensuring 100% production… Show more • Identified $0.9M savings opportunity by salvaging EcoSport engines, initiated key preventive actions to avoid engine rejections and timely fixing responsibility for rejected engines at receiving stage• Led a team of 45 members towards managing assembly production line and efficient in-house material movement over 3 shift production patterns• Efficiently planned Warehouse space and improved material movement of parts to the final assembly production line, ensuring 100% production support• Effectively co-ordinate with cross functional team to ensure 100% Production-to-Schedule (PTS) and downtime reduction in production line Show less

• Managed more than 15 suppliers located within India in material planning to support assembly production line• Lead for managing supply chain of 2000+ production parts for Blanking, Stamping, Body shop and Trim production lines• Initiate supplier delivery strategy improvements, premium freight control & cost savings for domestic suppliers• Derive effective Value Stream Mapping for material flow from suppliers and support warehouse team in maintaining optimum inventory for… Show more • Managed more than 15 suppliers located within India in material planning to support assembly production line• Lead for managing supply chain of 2000+ production parts for Blanking, Stamping, Body shop and Trim production lines• Initiate supplier delivery strategy improvements, premium freight control & cost savings for domestic suppliers• Derive effective Value Stream Mapping for material flow from suppliers and support warehouse team in maintaining optimum inventory for production parts as per set norms Show less

• Key Account Manager in steel supplies to automotive OEMs including Ford India, Ashok Leyland & TAFE and their ancillaries – Volumes handled 2000~3000 MT / Month• Responsible for material planning & demand forecasting for raw material purchase & inventory control• Core team member in successful launch of “Voice of Customer” web portal for tracking customer complaints/feedback and ensuring complaint 95% resolution• Played key role in resolving issues related to steel supplies and… Show more • Key Account Manager in steel supplies to automotive OEMs including Ford India, Ashok Leyland & TAFE and their ancillaries – Volumes handled 2000~3000 MT / Month• Responsible for material planning & demand forecasting for raw material purchase & inventory control• Core team member in successful launch of “Voice of Customer” web portal for tracking customer complaints/feedback and ensuring complaint 95% resolution• Played key role in resolving issues related to steel supplies and services among Auto OEs and Tier-1 & 2 ancillaries Show less