Srinivas Malipeddi

**** * ******** ** ( Peoria, IL 61614 ( 309-***-**** ( accuig@r.postjobfree.com

summary

A results-driven and highly accomplished business leader with a strong

background in engineering and purchasing. Possesses a track record of

success in evaluating existing operations and seizing opportunities to

capture millions of dollars in cost reductions. Leverages exceptional

communication skills while leading diverse cross-functional teams to

achieve corporate goals. As an analytical problem solver, overcomes

complex challenges by identifying the root causes of issues. Draws

upon an expansive base of resources to drive improvements in

efficiency while securing significant cost savings for an

organization.

( project management ( performance management ( team leadership

( succession planning ( advanced product quality planning (

change management

( 6 sigma ( product cost management ( value stream mapping

( added value-in design ( product complexity reduction ( spend

analysis

( product development ( supplier collaboration methodologies (

strategic planning

( Statistical Data Analysis ( Artificial Neural Networks (

Genetic Algorithms

experience

CATERPILLAR INC, Peoria, Illinios 2001-Present

Procurement Manager, Global Purchasing 2012-Present

. Responsible for $750MM category spend, strategic sourcing, aggressive

cost reduction targets, assurance of supply and localization of

product for global markets. Lead team of 40 to develop bottom-up and

top-down strategies to identify cost reductions in engine components.

Advocated use of advanced technique such as statistical analysis,

Artificial Intelligence in spend analytics. Delivered $50 million in

category savings and managed commodity fluctuations and localization

strategies. Directed Supplier Performance Management reviews, and

delivered excellent QCLDM metrics. Executed supplier Master

Purchasing, Long Term and Commodity Agreements with legal counsel

Product Cost Manager, Global Purchasing 2009-2011

. Craft supply strategies and deliver integrated world-class supply.

Ensure supply base consistently meets quality, cost, logistics,

development, and management metrics. Lead cooling components category

team of 25. Commodity cost management through pre-buy, price-lock

strategies

. Captured over $25 million in annual cost reductions by utilizing

structured approaches such as Added Value in Design, Should Cost, Cost

Modeling, Spend Analysis, Low Cost Provider (LCP) and Strategic

Sourcing exercise.

. Drove idea and strategy replication across multiple product lines and

led teams to implement.

. Spearheaded design commonality and supplier consolidation.

. Realized savings of $1.5 million on Large Mining Trucks, Quarry

Construction Trucks and Track Type Tractors, and stationary engines by

leading supplier consolidation and successful negotiations with

suppliers.

. Achieved $20 million in savings by managing Hydraulic Excavator (HEX)

business turnaround activities while maintaining product availability

and quality.

. Directed supplier capacity and contingency plans after Japan

earthquake. Ensured availability of cooling modules from tier 1 and

tier 2 suppliers.

. Maintained continuous supply at full capacity by planning and

negotiating moving partial production to alternate facility in Japan

during summer power cut scenario.

. Led smooth transition of $60 million spend to LCP provider as part of

globalization strategy

. Exceeded engagement score of 90+ on Hays Survey. Highly respected by

leadership, peers and direct reports.

Strategy Manager, Master Black Belt, Human Services Division 2008-2009

. Implemented HR strategies through 100 cross-functional DMAIC/DMEDI 6

Sigma projects. Resolved technical issues and implemented projects by

working with Human Resource stakeholders, including Corporate HR,

Information Technology, Corporate Accounting, Diversity/ Inclusion,

Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities Management and Corporate

Security.

. Facilitated project prioritization, selection and execution activities

through global council.

. Managed performance and career progression of direct reports in Japan,

China, Brazil, and across Europe.

. Coached 30 Black Belts and captured $10 million in savings across

corporate and regional HR organizations.

. Established corporate diversity fairness metrics through 30,000 points

of management employee growth potential indicator data.

Engineering Manager, Machine Systems 2006-2008

. Led coaching, staffing, performance management, and succession

planning for 25 highly skilled engineers.

. Spearheaded cooling, sound and soil mechanics program planning,

resource allocation, and budgeting. Ensured next-generation cooling

designs adhered to new regulations.

. Delivered critical validation support for numerous new product

introduction programs and component validation programs. Consistently

met new product introduction deadlines. Reduced design time 90% by

enabling teams to evaluate designs virtually, and using

parametric/scale model techniques.

. Developed soil mechanics programs to improve machine wear life by 2%.

. Secured $5 million external research funding from Department of Energy

and collaborated with Argonne National Labs through CRADA to develop

Underhood Thermal Management methods, eliminating early-hour thermal

failures.

6 Sigma Black Belt, Technical Services Division 2003-2006

. Directed $24 million corporate R&D programs, including budget

allocation and execution.

. Met 200% increase in demand for Wheel Loaders by leading a Strategic

Improvement Project to eliminate constraints and improve production.

. Managed 6 Sigma teams in soil mechanics, virtual wear, seat suspension

design, cooling systems.

. Spearheaded Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen for Pipe Layers, enabling

on-time delivery of 13 machines.

Senior Engineer, Technical Services Division 2001-2003

. Managed Tier III and EU stage II cooling development teams of ten

supporting ACERT engines.

. Reduced virtual validation time by 10% and established guidelines for

current and future NPI programs.

. Developed and led innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Neural

Networks based tool for Industrial Radiators, reducing time to market

by 90% and enabling web-based simulation, eliminating repeat

testing/analysis.

. Improved air flow 30% by designing high-performance axial fan and

reversible fan utilizing AI techniques, which maintained 100% flow in

both directions and reduced time to clean the cooling system.

. Developed Genetic Algorithms-based design optimization tools, enabling

engineers to evaluate hundreds of designs concurrently. Embedded

optimization tools in Caterpillar gear design program.

. Designed and simulated radial and mixed flow fans for 20% higher flow

and 5dBA lower noise performance.

. Collaborated with Michigan State University to validate and improve

fan simulation accuracy.

additional experience

ACCS Corporation, Peoria, Illinois, Research Engineer Consultant to

Caterpillar, Inc., 1997-2001.

Axis, Inc, Peoria, Illinois, Engineering Analyst Consultant to Caterpillar,

Inc, 1995-1997.

NCL Seccolor Ltd, Hyderabad, India, Assistant Engineer, 1990-1991.

education

University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, M.S., Mechanical

Engineering, 1994

Osmania University, Hyderabad, India, B.E., Mechanical Engineering, 1990

certification

6 Sigma Master Black Belt

professional development

Making Great Leaders Executive Leadership Development Program, HayGroup,

2007

Management for the 21st Century, Foster College of Business Administration,

Bradley University, 2005

affiliations

North South Foundation, Regional Bee Workshop Coordinator, 2009-present

Society of Automotive Engineers Governing Board, Historian, Won two Gold

and one Silver Awards, 2001, 2002, 2003

SAE Earth Moving Conference, Conference Chair for Data Mining Session, 2001

publications

Measurement and Analysis of Underhood Ventilation Air Flow and Temperatures

for an Off-Road Machine, The Aerodynamics of Heavy Vehicles: Truck, Buses

and Trains Conference, Dec 2-6, 2002, Monterey-Pacific Grove, California

Underhood Thermal Management of Off-Highway Machines Using 1D-Network

Simulations, SAE Technical Paper 200*-**-****, 2003

Guidelines for Underhood Thermal Management of Off-Highway Vehicles,

Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 2003

Thermal Analysis of an Off-Road Machine with a Conjoint 3-D CFD and 1-D

Network Simulation Package, International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems,

Volume 14, Number 1/2007

conferences

Guidelines for Underhood Thermal Management of Off-Highway Vehicles,

Vehicle Thermal Management Systems (VTMS6) Conference, 2003, Briton, UK

Assessment of 1-D and 3-D Simulations Techniques to Predict Underhood

Ventilation Air Flow and Temperatures for an Off-Road Vehicle Engine, The

Aerodynamics of Heavy Vehicles: Truck, Buses and Trains Conference, Dec 2-

6, 2002, Monterey-Pacific Grove, California

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