Responsible for Commodity Management for OEM Components for Semiconductor Industry Formulate commodity strategy for sourcing & execute Evaluation, Contracts , RFQ ‘s, Pricing , Audits , Scorecards.Ecosystem Development & Local Sourcing for Semiconductor , Electronic, Electromechanical components in APAC region.Supplier Management & Risk Analysis through Supplier reviews, Score-card, Delivery , Business Continuity .Part Risk Management through Alternate Source , EOL analysis.

1) Pre Acceptance, Installation & Commissioning of MX65-Transmission Assy line and End of line test Bench2) Process, FMEA, Control Plan, Capability, Gauge R&R, Calibration for Assy line & EOL operations.3) Cycle time, Standardized Work, Ergonomics & Safety assessment and improvements of Assy line and EOL.4) Continous improvement of Assy line by establishing POKA-YOKE through Vision sensors, Laser sensors, Proximity sensors, Fixturing, Gauging, Training etc5) Co-ordination with Assy subsuppliers such as Festo (Pneumatics), ABB( Robot), Kistler (Press), Keyance ( Laser & proximity sensors), IFM (Vision sensors), Cognex (camera), Dopag (Sealant & Grease dispensing) , Atlas copco/Bosch Rexroth (Nut Runners), Bosch (Cables), Siemens (HMI), Castrol (Filtration) etc for Trouble shooting , improvements, Trainings and Maintenance system establishment.6) Establishment of Vehicle level testing, GSQA, Shiftability & NVH measurement.7) EOL calibration through Rig testing, Vehicle level testing & customer Vehicle alignment.8) Commissioned Utilities such as Compressor, DG set, VCB, Transformer, STP, Electrical & Pneumatic systems. 9) Co-ordinate to Establish Logistics, Maintenance , Quality, Production Org. & Systems as per Launch guidelines10) Lead team of 11 Process Engg & Buyers for sourcing M/c’s for Gears & shafts localization. Deal with suppliers such as Gleason, Danobat, Galdabini, Laru, Prawema, Reishauer, Felsomat, Wheelaborator, EMAG etc.11) Process, Control Plan, FMEA, Critical Characteristics establishment for Gears & Shafts Machines.

 Developed Strategy & Executed Sourcing, Assessment , Pricing & Frame supply contract of Supplier Base of Transmission Components - AL HPDC, Forging, Casting, Sintered, Sheet Metal, Plastics, Bearings – Endurance, Jayahind, Mahabal, Bhavani, SFL, IM-Gears, NRB, NBC, Schaeffler, Diehl, Chang-yun, JKM etc. Global Sourcing/Pricing/Contracts- Synchro Hubs, Shiftforks, Hardware, Synchro Assy, Spring, Seals, Sensor, Insert, Grease, Lever, CSC, Clutch Rings, Circlips with suppliers- PMG, Auto Heinin, Diehl, Hoerbiger, Shinhan, HugoBenzing, Hartmann, MKT, ESKA, Youngsin, Hirschvogel, Bruss, Schrichten, Kluber, FTE , Finova etc  RFQ, Sourcing, Negotiation, Contract for Semi-Automatic Transmission Assembly Line and EOL testbench. Supplier Assessment – VDA-6.3 at supplier base. DAPQP launch, Simultaneous Engg & Part Development, Packaging Signoff of Transmission components. Tooling, Fixtures & Gauges - cost settlement, monitoring & release as per Agreement. PPAP, Run@Rate, Cycle time optimization, Capacity Establishment, OEE at Supplier base. On time Sample Delivery for transmission AP (Attribute Prototype), CP (Confirmed prototype) & PSW. Supplier Development (VDA-6.3 score) through CCAR and Audits. Constraint Management of Critical suppliers through Capacity planning & Enhancement. Localization of Imported components. Alignment with 3rd Party Design consultant to benchmark low cost design/product solutions to compete locally Sourcing, Pricing & Contracts for Non – Production items such as Utilities, Infrastructure, Construction & Fabrication items, IT Infrastructure, Communication equipment, Quality Lab equipment, office supplies.

Project Worked On:• Sourcing, Development, PPAP/APQP for NPD (Pro Series) & alternate sourcing for Casting M/c & Forging M/c Technology, Sheet Metal & Proprietary.• Supplier Improvement Activity through Hoshin Kanri Methodology• Rust & Paint Improvements ( WAR ON RUST )• Training , Hand Holding Workshops & Improvement drive Key Result Areas:• Sourcing & SQA of Forging M/c- Fork, Knuckle, Rail, Axle Shaft, Connecting-Rod, Camshaft, Sleeves, Gears etc. Dealing-Amul, Federal Mogul, Talbros, KSPG, Dynamic, PS Camshaft, Applied, Bhavani, Emson Etc.• Casting M/c – Hubs, Differential case, Brake Drum, Transmission Case, Exhaust manifolds, Brackets.• Sheet Metal - Cabin Parts, Chassis, Long/Cross Member, Brake/Clutch/Accelerator Assy, Fuel/Air tanks, Mufflers, Brackets, linkages, Fuel/Compressor Pipes, etc. • Tooling Settlement, Development, Buyoff, Reconditioning & Maintenance.• Capacity Planning & Rationalization of Suppliers for Alternate& New Development.• New Suppliers’ Assessment /Sourcing as per Volvo SEM audit. System/Product Audit, Volvo Process Audit.• Calibration, Process Capability, Visual Mgmt., 5S, Autonomous Maintenance & QRQC at suppliers.• APQP planning for New Development /Volvo Global Development process– APQP leader from VECV APQP Team formation, Joint Review. RTS-Review of technical specs with designer & supplier, Feasibility. PPAP- FMEA/CP/SPC/MSA, Process/ M/c capability. Gauge/Tool Planning. Quality goals, Project milestones.• Supplier Improvement Activity-Hoshin Kanri Method - PPM, Warrant, Line Utilization improvement CFT Formation at VECV & Supplier. Freezing Hoshin Kanri ( Controlled KPI & Watched KPI for Suppliers) Quality /Systems improvement, Review of Hoshin Kanri, Gap analysis & Corrective action to achieve targets.• Rust/Paint Improvements (WAR ON RUST) - Improved Coating Solutions & Process/System Adherence.Training Identification, Organizing Training Workshops & Improvement drive at Supplier Base

• Sourcing & Development of components in line with ECN Changes & Project Guidelines & requirements.• Planning & Buying of Components (Vendor Aid & Bought Out), DOL & Hardware in line with planning.• 57F4 Reengineering – Optimize vendor aid transaction by developing bought out assembly at supplier against labour-charge assy of child parts supplied by M&M giving Reduced Inventory, Transportation, Material Cost.• Implementing Material & Logistics cost saving proposals. Material reconciliation & inventory management.• Releasing works / labour contracts, fabrication and electrical work orders in SAP 4.7.• Monitoring receiving, inspection, storage & issuance activities for routine & non-routine material in SAP 4.7.• Capacity Analysis of Mahindra Ugine Steel Company against requirement of (Bolero , Scorpio & Xylo platform)ECN (Engineering Change) Coordinator-Smooth implementation with Zero Unsanctioned Obsolescence.• Design Change review, Sourcing/Development/Costing of Tooling/Fixtures/Materials. Gates EN Life cycle.• DFMEA, PFMEA for DCR’s & PCRN’s, Prototype samples, Fitment trials & Validation, PPAP, PTR run.Quality & Capacity - Quality review at- NOVA-B/C, RFI, QCRT, Analyze concern, ICA/PCA• Analyze Supplier PPM/Performance & QMS. Vendor Process Audit as per MQS. Vendor Capacity Analysis. IMCR (Integrated Material Cost Reduction) Team Member• Brainstorming for savings through - Yield improvement, thickness reduction, Grade change, standardization.• Pricing Negotiations , DFMEA & PFMEA for IMCR projects, Reliability Tests, PPAP & driving through EN routeDie Manufacturing/Modification/Reconditioning-• Quote, Budget, Capacity planning, Tool Tryout, PPAP.Projects-BoleroTHAR, Bolero Maxi Truck, BOLERO REF-II ,BOLERO Low-cost common Rail BS3-BS4• Sourcing, Development, PPAP, APQP of parts, Assemblies, Fixtures, Toolings.