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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Supply Chain Optimization- Led the analysis of forecasts and customer demand to create production and delivery schedules.- Effectively managed inventory levels of raw materials across multiple sites to minimize excess inventory and obsolescence.Vendor Relations and Procurement- Orchestrated the preparation of RFQs and RFPs, skillfully negotiating prices and payment terms with vendors.- Ensured cost-effective procurement strategies aligned with the production needs of multiple sites.Supplier Qualification and Collaboration- Collaborated cross-functionally with designers, product managers, and quality assurance to qualify new suppliers based on price and quality criteria.Effective Supplier Management- Acted as the primary point of contact with suppliers, adeptly handling critical delivery issues and technical problems.- Ensured seamless communication and prompt issue resolution.Customer Engagement and Demand Management- Engaged with customers to gather product forecasts, effectively addressing weekly and monthly demand fluctuations.- Managed CSP deliveries and promptly reported any supply delays.Reporting and Strategic Analysis- Prepared and delivered critical component shortage reports, OEM blanket order status updates, and material price change notifications to higher management and stakeholders.Inventory Expertise- Conducted systematic reviews of production material usage rates, recommending strategic reorder point adjustments to the Materials Manager.Material Substitution and Process Improvement- Collaborated closely with designers to review and optimize material substitutions, alleviating material shortages.- Provided valuable input on Engineering Change Orders (ECO) to enhance overall operational efficiency.Blanket Order Management- Effectively managed customer inventory for OEM blanket orders, meticulously scheduling production and deliveries in alignment with demand.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Conducted proactive consultative needs analysis for new and existing customers, developing product solutions that met the needs of each customer.• Proved multitasking skills with the ability to handle multiple communication mediums, including phone, email, and chat, while working in a fast-paced environment.

Ludhiana Area, India

Effective Batch-wise Production Management- Proficiently managed batch-wise production for diverse decorative steel products, overseeing assets valued at $1 million and supervising a skilled workforce of 49 professionals.Quality Assurance and Compliance- Vigilantly ensured that all products met the stringent quality standards set forth by both clients and the company, consistently adhering to ASTM International compliance.Strategic Production Coordination- Collaborated closely with the Production Manager to strategize and organize production targets, effectively specifying operations to enhance inter-departmental coordination.Efficient Order Management- Employed a keen eye for detail in maintaining real-time oversight of all orders, staying well-informed of manufacturing statuses, and proactively initiating necessary actions to ensure alignment with the daily production schedule.

Ludhiana Area, India

• Managed assigned projects by providing scheduling, resource management, and budget control.• Gained a thorough understanding of maintenance of quality of various products as per ISO and ASTM standards.• Analyzed cost evaluation and production time of products of company to increase revenue by 8% in a financial quarter.• Compared the generated data and summarized the information accordingly and established key indicators to make production more efficient.

Ludhiana Area, India

• Recognized the needs of customers and provided them with quality products and services to enhance customer experience resulting into high commission sales in immediate quarter. • Assist Program Manufacturing Leader in management of equipment suppliers from machine order through equipment design and production setup at Faurecia production plants• Facilitated bi-weekly training workshop to increase team cooperation and working efficiency.

Post-Graduate Certificate, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Relevant coursework: management and leadership, Customer experience design, Metrics, and decision making. This certificate demonstrates my.

Post-Graduate Diploma, Project Management

Relevant coursework: Project planning and execution, risk management, procurement, and contract management. This certificate complements.

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering

Relevant coursework: Manufacturing Science, Industrial Engineering, and Operations Research. My academic background in Mechanical.