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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Bringing about change in work practices and procedures, I was accountable for leading operations for Nissan Middle East - Dubai and Nissan Saudi Arabia - JeddahActing as a Go-to Person for identifying improvement areas & driving innovative solutions towards sustainable change and implementation with management support and empowerment Some of the key highlights across the tenure were:Stellar role in leading array of functions as IS Solution, Software & IT Equipment and HR Services (Training, Payroll, Employee Benefits etc.) Led the Market Intelligence Agency to conduct survey for the region  Integrated Facilities requirements for the Head Quarter in Dubai (Office Equipment’s, New Fit outs , F&B)Significant role in managing the Event Agency (Dubai Expo 2020) as well as Hotels and Properties for the Employees accommodation

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

I deployed my keen acumen in leading the buyer After sales and Accessories Deputy Purchasing Project Manager for After sales.I ensured meeting Logistics and SCM Requirements as well as After sales Spares and Accessories.Highlights across the tenure were:Pivotal role in sourcing the after sales spares & accessories, managed the supplier panel, performed price evolution (costing) -as well as Raw Material, Process & Overheads as Profit, ICC & RejectionBuilt bottom-up costing and evaluated with supplier quote; benchmarked with market / competitor pricing & monitor quotations Validated investment cost for Project (Vendor Tooling, R&D cost) and identified VAVE idea to reduce the part prices to compensate RM / Forex impact

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

I was Responsible for managing the over the Cost of Manufacturing Highlights across the tenure were:Administered the overall cost of the vehicle (TDC), built the complete vehicle budget with bop, manufacturing cost, gap analysis of overall cost of the vehicle vs budget Allocated task for cost reduction to improve the COP of the Vehicle and performed make or buy analysis to reduce the Vehicle costIdentified localization possibility and accelerated localization to realize the cost benefit

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

I was responsible for drafting the layout preparation CKD & knock down parts for all 9 existing models with effective utilization of space with FIFO adherence for the organization; processed shop floor logistics activities in CKD & KD warehouse.My key responsibility in this role was to supply parts to line by marshaling process for CKD production and dealt with receipts of direct materials (LP&KD) and stock entry into materials system (supplier wise). Accomplishments which needs to be highlights were:Performed proper warehousing of components at respective storage location allocated by following FIFO Ensured error free feeding of parts to production line by systematic feeding method like sequence, batch, control issue, kit and module Managed the schedule preparation and controlled schedule; prepared the layout in warehouse and supply routePrepared standards for parts logistics (Material Handling, Inbound & Outbound Operation) Managed trails effectively with co-ordination of other teamsJustified packaging requirements for vehicle parts & approving the same

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Putting in evaluated efforts, I met multiple goals which were critical for the business growth. Monitored the implementation of system for ensuring availability of material and made appropriate arrangements to ensure on time deliveries. Moving ahead, I developed & formulated long-term and short-term budgets, procurement strategies & category structure with alignment to corporate and regional stakeholders to drive overall total cost of ownership.My biggest contribution in this role was to manage material & inventory levels for ensuring ready availability to meet procurement & dispatch targets, while designing & scheduling material procurement plans for raw materials, consumables & maintenance itemsA few significant highlights across the tenure were:Actively studied purchase requisition, monitored stock, estimated requirements of quantities of the Bill of Materials (BOM), placing of order for the materials & techno-commercial evaluation of quotation, BOM preparation and costing of product, price negotiation, business allocation to suppliersDeveloped & negotiated with vendors/suppliers for the right material/price/sourcing & evaluated vendors/suppliers performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery (QCD) and service for achieving cost effective purchases of raw materialEstablished alternate vendor base/technical substitute of material to achieve cost reduction, increase revenues, and streamline process workflow as well as created a team work environment to enhance productivity innovatively for in-house and vendor’s partsWorked on Vendor Managed Inventory Concepts to achieve optimum inventory level as defined in the KRAsCoordinated with external agencies for negotiations, preparation of contract documents, cost estimates, including billing, variation proposals & many more

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, First Class

Diploma In Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 85%