Nagesh B.R
Gubbalala, Near Uttarahalli, Bangalore
Mobile: +91 - 968-***-****
Email: *******@**********.***
Seeking Senior Level Managerial assignments in Global Sourcing / Strategic
Sourcing & Supply Chain Management in a growth oriented leading
organization of repute.
CAREER PRECIS
> Technically accomplished professional with over 11 years of qualitative
experience in Supply Chain Management, Vendor development, New product
development, Purchasing, Customer Success & Operational Excellence, and
quality.
> Currently working as Assistant Manager - Supply Chain management
supporting to Europe Plants with Wipro Infrastructure Engineering Ltd.,
Bangalore.
> Possess sound negotiating skills due to the awareness level of market
rates; capability to assess vendors, their financial credentials etc.
> Good Knowledge in Press tools, Metal injection moulds, Jigs, Fixtures and
gauges.
> Successful in building relations with Vendors & Service Providers;
resolving critical problem areas and delivering on customer commitments.
> Efficient in quick new product ramp-up, Product development and vendor
development.
> Manages approximately 250 to 300 new parts of various commodities like
CNC Machined parts, forging parts, Steel casting parts on a day to day
basis.
> Capable of working in complex and mission critical application projects
which adheres to quality and time schedule. Aspiring for challenging
assignments.
> Effective in improving processes, improving quality and reducing cost.
> sound knowledge of Variety of welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and
development of parts like fire arms, computer peripherals (Metal
injection moulding parts) with taking care of QCD.
> An enterprising leader with strong analytical, planning & organisational
skills.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Supply Chain Management
> Sustaining the existing network & managing the supply chain for the
items, ensuring timely distribution of the merchandise.
> Sending Specifications and Enquiries, Getting Quotations, Quote
Comparisons.
> Manages approximately 250 to 300 new parts of various commodities like
CNC Machined parts, Forging parts, and Steel casting parts on a day to
day basis.
> Active Participation in Costing, Negotiations, Finalization and Releasing
of Purchase Orders for Various Mechanical items like CNC machined parts,
forging parts, Steel casting parts
> Monitoring availability of stock, making appropriate arrangements to
ensure on time deliveries;
> Managing logistics operations appointing new Transporters entering rate
contracts & finalizing contracts for transportation of raw-materials &
Finished Goods from Plant to Customer Site & Dealer.
> Procuring materials, stores, Distribution, Transportation & Logistics.
> Searches for continued cost reduction opportunities through alternative
suppliers, cost estimation activities, and continued supplier
negotiations.
Vendor development/New product development
> New vendor selection & assessment.
> Capacity analysis at Vendor.
> Technical discussions & interactions with vendors in line with the
product specifications of R&D within the target cost & delivery time.
> Performs and initiates continuous improvement and problem solving
activities.
> Replenishing of stock items for Raw Material and Finished Goods.
> Conducting inventory analysis to achieve reduction as per company
targets.
> Co-coordinating with vendors for required documentation, and query
resolution raised by vendor for payment status/ short receipt etc.
Quality
> Ensured to drive < 100 PPM across all suppliers with an 18 months road
map for defects getting identified at Supplier during Dock Audits.
> Conducting PPAP, PFMEA and process establishment at supplier.
> Ensured to drive < 100 PPM across all suppliers for defects reported at
Customer's end.
> Ensured PSW sign-off in 90% moving components for which PPAP has been
completed.
Customer Success & Operational Excellence
> Ensure on time delivery performance -Achieve > 95% with tolerance of + /
- 3 days and Achieved 100% with tolerance of +10 days.
> Having good knowledge of planning and develop new component with Lead-
Time - Reduce the startup time from 26+weeks to 22 weeks (from Proto to
Bulk).
> Risk Mitigation plan for Suppliers.
Production
> Operating of CNC Machines.
> Coordinating with quality team to Reduce defects in Production of auto
Components.
Professional Experience
Wipro Infrastructure Engineering Ltd., Bangalore.
Since Dec- 2009
Wipro Infrastructure Engineering is a division of Wipro Limited, a USD 5
Billion multi-business corporation.. Wipro Infrastructure Engineering
manufactures precision-engineered hydraulic cylinders and truck hydraulic
solutions for the infrastructure and related industries. Headquartered in
Bangalore and have manufacturing facilities in India, Sweden and Finland
with customers across India, Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Assistant Manager -Strategic Sourcing and Supply chain Management (SCM).
(Reporting to Sourcing Manager SS & SCM
I joined the organization in Dec 2009 as Assistant Manager SS & SCM.
Roles and responsibilities
> Vendor Development & sourcing components for Wipro - Europe.
> New vendor selection & assessment.
> Sending Specifications and Enquiries, Getting Quotations, Quote
Comparisons.
> Works with customer service reps to resolve product issues for the
customer.
> Vendor rating, review meetings & feedback for Improvement - Operational
issues.
> Total Logistics management from Ordering to Delivery of parts.
> Active Participation in Costing, Negotiations, Finalization and Releasing
of Purchase Orders for Various Mechanical items like CNC machined parts,
forging parts, Steel casting parts
> Cost Reduction - Achieve a cost reduction of average 30% across all
packages.
> Responsible for Purchasing, Procurement.
> Involved in Implementation of Quality systems at Vendor.
> Cost reduction by improvements in Process / Alternate Raw material /
Optimization of Raw material.
> Coordinating with Branch Operations Manager, service Engineers to achieve
high Customer Satisfaction.
> Technical discussions & interactions with vendors in line with the
product specifications of R&D within the target cost & delivery time
> Manages approximately 250 to 300 new parts of various commodities like
CNC Machined parts, forging parts, Steel casting parts on a day to day
basis
> Preparation of contract agreement for Suppliers, Logistics Process
development
> Ensures the on-time placement and delivery of purchase orders based on
the new product lead-time at the lowest price, and based on the approved
vendor list.
> Searches for continued cost reduction opportunities through alternative
suppliers, cost estimation activities, and continued supplier
negotiations.
> Conducting PPAP, PFMEA and process establishment at supplier.
> Taking care of Quality, Cost and Delivery (Q, C, D) of the product's.
Notable Achievements
> Achieved cost reductions through negotiations
> Achieved more than 30%saving in each component thru converting the round
bar steel material to Forging.
> Ensure Nil Drops in In-house packages (provided Equivalent Raw Material
is available in India).
> Lead Time - Reduced the startup time (from Proto to Bulk) from 26+ weeks
to 22 Weeks.
> Successfully developed and established of more than 100 items process at
vendor end for the parts like Round bar CNC machined components, Forgings
and Castings.
Indo-US MIM Tec Pvt. Ltd.
July 12th 2007 - Dec 21st 2009
Indo-US MIM Tec Pvt. Ltd is an EN ISO 9001:2000/ISO/TS 16949:2002 certified
company is located in Bangalore, India. Company engaged in manufacturing
and supply of MIM parts. Metal Injection Molding or MIM can produce complex
shaped three-dimensional precision parts with comparable strength to
wrought metal. It's Annual Turnover is worth Rs.300 Crores. This unit (100%
Export Oriented Unit) is into manufacture of Metal Injection Molded
components. Indo-US MIM Tec Pvt. Ltd has been in operation for over Eight
years. In addition to capturing 100% of the Indian market for Metal
Injection Molded components, Indo-US MIM Tec has exported significant
volumes to leading companies located in the United States America, France,
China, Italy, Israel, South Africa, Singapore and Malaysia.
Senior Engineer - Sourcing
(Reporting to HOD - General Manager)I joined the organization in June
2007 as Senior Engineer - Sourcing (Supplier Development)
Roles and responsibilities
. Development of components for concept Proto & Pilot and Bulk production
for CNC machined items.
. Cost Estimation, Supplier Development, Evaluation of Vendors, Supplier
Quality Assurance
. Negotiation and Finalization with Vendors
. As part of Quality team Quality systems at Suppliers end, undertake
systems audit, monitor
. Supplier Capacity assessment
. Component Proving / New product / Component Development, Price Fixing
Continual cost reduction with better efficiency and productivity
Accomplishments
Got appreciation for implementing the Low cost Automation in Normal
Drilling machine for Tapping Components.
Motherson Sumi SystemS Ltd., Bangalore Aug 4th 2003 - June
27 2007
An ISO 9000, TS 16949, ISO certified a fully EOU. An INR 1000 Crores
group, engaged in engineering and automotive industry. This unit (100%
Export Oriented Unit) is into manufacture of mechanical parts for high-
end computers and server parts and Hydraulic Components.
Senior Engineer- New Product development
(Reporting to Team Lead - Section Manager Product Development)
I joined the organization in August 2003 as Engineer Product development
Roles and responsibilities
. Planning and monitoring the targets and ensuring that all projects are
executed within the stipulated time frame.
. Interacting Directly with the customer during all stages of part
development
. Design and alterations of the Products using Pro-E and Solid-Edge in
the development stages for Die-cast, forged, machined, plastic and
sheet metal components.
. Estimation of machining time of the parts with overall cost of
Product.
. Ensuring quality during the each stage of part development at vendor
and in-house
Working with the Vendors or identification and finalization with
assessment of their capabilities
. Documentation as per 1S0-9001 Which includes Preparation of control
plan, process flow chart, process plan and quality plan
. Creation of packing standard for each parts with packing and handling
instructions
. Trouble shooting quality problems and Freezing of manufacturing
process
. Design of jigs and fixtures for single and multiple components with
CAD packages.
. Design of checking gauges for parts
. Prove out of jigs, fixtures and checking gauges which are designed
during the part development
. Selection of Manufacturing Equipment and tools and monitoring their
effectiveness
To take the trial production and proving out parts
Accomplishments
. Stabilized Brazing Process which the Copper Fins and Aluminum Base can be
brazed with the help of Brazing Process
. Reduced the cycle times for the production parts by introducing (U - CAM)
. Reduced rejection level and increase in productivity. Stabilizing and
developing processes.
. Reduced the Inspection methodology by introducing the position Gauges in
Machine Shop
. Led the development of 30 products in a span of 2 Years
. Chosen for Internal Quality Auditor Training and training on FMEA, APQP
and SPC studies.
. Deputed to Chennai for 6 months for Initial Plant Setup to Final
Production of Components (WIPRO)
. Deputed to HEWLETT PACKARD for 5 months to develop New components/
coolers
Nash Products, Bangalore April 2001 -
June 2003
An INR 10 Crores group, engaged in Manufacture of Press Parts. Supplying
to almost all the automobile giants in India and abroad.
Engineer - New Product Development and Processes
(Reporting to Manager - Process Planning)
I joined the organization in Oct 2000 as Engineer- NPD involved in
Product Development, Raw material procurement, Job Planning, Quality
Maintenance, Dispatch.
Roles and responsibilities
. As an interface between the Engineering and Production departments for
development activities.
. Analyzing and reading drawings of Automobile parts, process selection,
selection of tools and gauges. Designing of Fixtures and sample
development.
. Budgetary costing and estimation and standard times calculation with
attending RFQ.
. Development of parts and process selection and estimation.
. Sub-contracting
Accomplishments
. Designed a 6-station fixture for a press component.
I have hands on experience of working on Conventional VMC and HMC.
PERSONAL PROFILE :
Date of Birth: : 9th June 1979
Qualification: : Mechanical Engineering
Father's Name
: Ramesh Babu
Gender
: Male
Martial Status
: Married
Languages Known : Kannada English, Hindi
and Tamil
Preferred Location :Anywhere in India
I hereby declare that the above details are correct to best of my
knowledge.
Your's sincerely
Nagesh B.R
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