Engineer Supply Chain

Sundar P Senior Buyer Profile

************@*****.**.** • linkedin.com/in/sundar-p-a6b5aa6a +968-******** Muttara, Ruwi Muscat Skilled negotiator of long-term and short-term transactions. Talented in working to research, collect, and gather data for planning and incorporating successful strategic purchasing plans. Exceptional ability to organize, meet deadlines, remain calm in a fast-paced environment, and uphold good business ethics while problem solving. Demonstrated excellence in PFD and Control Plans as well as safety and preventative maintenance. Highly proficient in SAP, Six Sigma, ERP, Minitab, Excel, PPAP, APQP, 5R, and FMEA. Areas of expertise include:

Supply Chain Management Lean Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing

Logistics Management Inventory Management Value Stream Mapping

Cost Breakdown Analysis

Procure to Pay

Managerial Effectiveness

Zero Based/ Process Costing

Demand Planning

Production Scheduling

Professional Experience

Oman Trading Establishment, LLC Muscat • Jan 2017 to Present The second largest automotive group in Oman with annual revenue of more than $1.5B SENIOR ENGINEER

Work directly with other teams and departments in order to define and streamline actual and projected requirements. Develop and implement policies and procedures that reduce costs and significantly improve processes. Perform metrics and trend analysis while collaborating to support initiatives. Conduct audits to pinpoint appropriate levels of support. Key Accomplishments:

Implemented JIT and VMI tracking system for fabrication part supplier; increased inventory turnaround; reduced inventory rates by 11.5 percent.

Created a Mizusumashi system that optimized material flow. Toyota Kirloskar Motor PVT Bangalore • Nov 2012 to Dec 2016 World leader in Four Wheeler manufacturing and industrial equipment with annual revenue of over $500M CATEGORY BUYER

Placed orders with suppliers in order to accurately support projected demand. Effectively led and consulted on contracts, pricing, policies, and procedures, directly contributing to increased productivity. Performed needs assessments, prepared respective specifications, generated competitive quotes, and negotiated bids. Key Accomplishments:

Decreased inventory by switching from weekly to daily projects and adopting the JIT and Milk systems for a local supplier.

As a Kaizen Member, identified opportunities to cut costs by VAVE analyzing and eliminating the part.

Eliminated reduction transit lead-time by process mapping. TVS Motor Company Ltd. Hosur • Jul 2008 to Oct 2012 One of the third largest Two Wheeler manufacturers with annual revenue of more than $200M PURCHASE ENGINEER

Improved the negotiation, coordination, and procurement of long-term purchase agreements with critical and important suppliers. Increased compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Coordinated logistics with suppliers and consistently ensured on-time delivery of materials. Sundar P

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Key Accomplishments:

Increased part available ratio from 83 percent to 95 percent with cost savings of INR 85.25 Mil/ Yr.

Reduced direct inventory 20 percent by converting MRP to kanban and a system based on Lean Manufacturing methodology.

Education & Credentials

Master of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management IIBM Delhi

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering

KSU Bangalore

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

PSG Coimbatore

Volunteerism

Logistics at TVS Motor

Technical and Strategic Planning at Toyota Motor Warehouse Logistics at OTE Group

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