V S Kumar Email & Phone Number

Visakapatnam

Assist core group of management for operational strategy, supply chain intelligence and strategic sourcingCoordinating budgeting, management information systems and other analytics related activitiesDeciding the pre-qualification criteria for new tenders, Conducting RFI, Pre-bid meetings, Techno-commercial discussions, Price negotiations and finalizing the contractsExecuting approvals, funding, man management and project commissioning Conceptual and Analytical Problem SolvingTo evaluate sourcing opportunities in different markets across different segmentsManaged cross functional teams, OEMs and stakeholders for projects worth INR 600 CrNegotiated contracts with domestic firms for supply and commissioning of equipmentLiaison with stakeholders for project funding and approvalsInternal Business Initiatives:Revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for functioning of lower formations Streamlined operations and improved accountability for stakeholders Ideate, build and assist new projects and coordinate systems for different functionsAccomplishments:As member of Commercial Negotiation Committee, handled multiple negotiations and earned robust concession for the exchequerConcluded contracts for the supply of a wide variety of spares worth over Rs 200 CrHeaded technical due- diligence activities and formulated contracts by effective use of procurement procedures.

executed major refits of complex seagoing platforms and was also responsible for various tests & inspection for various processesCo-ordinated and executed Up gradation of Sea Water and Steam Services at Naval DockyardFacilitator of Quality circle team that represented Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam in Vizag Chapter and the National Chapter Convention.Successfully implemented ISO 9001:2001& ISO 14001:2004 for Integrated Management System at divisional level at Naval Dockyard.Successful in managing Propulsion, Power Generation and Air Conditioning & Refrigeration requirements of 90 man ship, as Chief Technical Officer.Coordinated material/spare parts planning activities encompassing inventory management, identification of vendors, vetting of specifications and evaluation of techno-commercial offers resulting in efficient supply chain management.

Operations/Supply Chain/Facilities managementAs Project Officer undertook Planning, Organizing, Controlling and Execution of repairs and overhaul of engineering systems. In charge for design, verification, validation and manufacturing of Ship fit MachineryUndertook inventory management, demand forecasting, vendor management and warehousing Headed teams of technically qualified resources for successful operation of Power Generation Distribution, control systems and maintenance of various heavy machinery like propulsion, boilers, gas turbines, diesel generators, A/C & refrigeration systems, reverse osmosis plants, HP & LP compressors, steering and shafting, motors and pumpsManaged upto 200 member team with the responsibilities of task deployment, skill up-gradation and performance assessmentEnsured effective operations management by overseeing and controlling the manufacturing production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervisionEnsured provisioning of facilities like mobile HP(400bar) and LP Air Compressors(200bar), Mobile Cranes(10 Tonnes to 40 Tonnes capacity), Air Conditioning Equipment(40 TR to 80 TR capacity), Mobile Generators(125 KW to 1000 KW), Steam (Up to 10bar), De-mineralised (30 tonnes per hour capacity plant) and firefighting Services (450 tonnes per hour) for the client through AMC’s and Rate Contarcts.Accomplishments:Ensured seaworthiness and role efficiency of the Ship ,enabling the Ship win Unit Citation in the year 2006Successfully introduced interconnection between inventory management and demand process to achieve minimum inventory onboardFormulated new planned preventive maintenance system for machinery and equipmentsCoordinated testing and tuning of various machinery post major overhaul Undertook challenging projects for new equipment installation

Management Devlopment Programme

Be, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Percentile 67 % Core Competencies

Bsc, Electronics

10+2, Pcm

Class Ix & X

Class Vi To Viii