Bharath Doddamane

Austin, Texas acx33f@r.postjobfree.com 512-***-****

PROFILE

Accomplished manager with extensive and successful experience in managing new product development and

introduction, global sourcing, and global supply chains in very large and complex organizations in the

electronics industry. Proven ability to assemble and lead globally dispersed, cross-functional teams of

professionals in disciplines as diverse and sales, marketing, engineering, and finance in developing new

product concepts, designs, and prototypes; coordinating materials supply to meet demand; identify alternate

sources; negotiate contracts with vendors and manufacturing partners; identify and mitigate risk; and meet

business goals. Earned reputation for effectiveness in reducing materials costs and supply bottlenecks. Very

strong analytical, problem solving, self-directed, energetic, interpersonal, communication and presentation

skills. Expert in 5S and Kanban systems implementation. Hands on industry experience in project

management, microsoft projects and SAP systems.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Sourcing Program and Project Management P& L

Procurement Supply Chain Management Contract Negotiations Quote Management

Logistics Lead Time Improvement Cost Reduction Quality Assurance Risk Management

Change Management Vendor Relationship Management Prototyping Outsource

Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cisco Systems, Inc. / Wipro, Ltd. Austin, TX April 2012 Nov2016

An American multinational technology conglomerate that develops, manufactures, and sells networking

hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other high-technology services and products. Cisco is the

largest networking company in the world. Since 2012, have been contracted through Wipro (below) to Cisco.

NEW PRODUCT PROGRAM MANAGER, CISCO AUSTIN,

Assemble and lead product-manufacturing team and coordinate work with engineering, software, planning,

product marketing, and financial professionals in a business unit that launches an average of 15 new

products and generates more than $1.1B in annual sales. Manage engineering development (NPI) builds

testing, manufacturability, material readiness, bill of materials and change management through the NPI

life cycle and ensured product transition to production within cost, quality and capacity parameters.

Manage ramp readiness by working with internal teams as well as external partners (ie, materials

availability, capacity readiness, transition plans ). Work with engineering team and ensured DF(X)

standards are considered during all stages of the product development and manufacturing process. Manage

multiple complex projects simultaneously from concept to completion. Manage and monitored post

production release including cost, forecast vs actual, test yields, manufacturing yields and cost reduction.

Lead cross-functional team s collaboration for program execution, design, development & test strategies,

product release and production ramp. Maintained a strong working relationship with customer and the

customer s third party manufacturing companies, component vendors to ensure schedules and goals

were met. Manage and monitor post production release including cost, forecast vs actual, test yields,

manufacturing yields and cost reduction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify product

manufacturing constraints, mitigate risks and resolve critical issues and delays. Manage all operations related

communications for assigned programs, program reporting and escalations. Provide daily input into program

management tool, weekly program dashboard reporting, quarterly program report and milestone checkpoints

presentations. Implement various changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap

and rework data. Establish and maintain compliance with both domestic and global standards that required to

ship the Company s designed products to customers. Mentor team to deliver operational results that meets and

exceeds planned expectations.

Managed many high complex programs in compressed timelines, with on-time launches.

Led a $10M high complex product launch in less than 8 months from concept to launch. Drove the

team through the aggressive timeline to successfully deliver all project requirements. Mapped out risks

and process exceptions to align senior management to the aggressive project plan

Led multiple manufacturing initiatives that have increased customer-satisfaction ratings from 2.8 to 4.5 of a

possible 5 through November of 2016.

Managed a highly efficient team of 8.

BHARATH DODDAMANE

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Wipro, Ltd. Bangalore, India February 2005 April 2012

A Bangalore, India-based, global information technology, consulting and outsourcing company with more

than 170,000 employees serving clients in more than 175 cities across 6 continents. The company

posted revenues of $7.7 Billion for the financial year ended Mar 31, 2016

SOURCING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER,

Led a globally dispersed team of 8 in managing the program management and global supply chain for

company s design and manufacturing business unit, which generated annual revenues of more than $140M

in designing and partnering with contract manufacturers to produce technology and other products bearing

the brands of client firms. Ensured continuity of material supply, delivery, and quality from prototyping to

first customer shipment (FCS). Managed requests for quotation and proposals(RFQ/RFP), cost analysis and

modeling, supplier qualification, vendor relationships, and negotiations .Accountable for cost of goods and

services (COGS), Lifecycle Cost Management (LCCM), alternate sourcing, BOM risk management, cost

reductions, tools development, ramp planning, lead-time reductions, excess and obsolescence (E&O), LTB(last

time buy), logistics, vendor ratings,PO generations, vendor payments, new vendor qual, and ECN. Lead supply

chain readiness review meeting. Coordinate work with engineering, contract manufacturers, component

vendors, planning and the finance teams to ensure schedules and goals were met. Established and maintained

inventory levels to match demand, and developed and monitored performance measures. Managed supply

chain initiatives from planning stage through execution and delivery to customers. Customized contract risk

terms and drafted non-standard contract terms to address strategic sourcing, business, and risk concerns.

Served as primary liaison to current and potential suppliers for high- risk and dollar programs. Lead cost

avoidance programs through value engineering, manufacturing process improvement and yield enhancement

program. Managed all aspects of procurement from PO generation to supplier payments. Lead weekly

manufacturing meetings with CM and communicate progress plan and key updates to senior management.

Initiated and implemented strategic partnership agreements with key suppliers thereby resulting in

greater support and improved design cycles; improved technical support, faster response times from

suppliers, flexible and quicker sample support, and pro-active skill-development programs from key

suppliers to engineering teams

Reduced supplier base by 31% (121 to 83) resulting in savings of $7.6M through design engineering and

standardization.

Initiated alternate sourcing and saved $2.8million for following commodities PSUs, FANs & PCBs

Planned, Executed, Monitored, and delivered the program with ROI of 23% from $40M contract.

Built models for long- and short-term contract negotiations.

Siemens vdo automotive Bangalore, India January 2004 February 2005

A German conglomerate company headquartered in Berlin and Munich and the largest manufacturing and

electronics company in Europe with branch offices abroad.

Senior Buyer, Sourcing & Purchasing

As a member of the management team, served as a key contributor to new product development, coordinating

materials sourcing and procurement, product costing, supply agreements, and ensure manufacturing readiness

and schedules for prototyping and production.

Flextronics Bangalore, India May 2003 January 2004

An American, multinational technological manufacturer and the worlds second largest global electronics

manufacturing services (EMS) and original design manufacturer (ODM) serving original equipment

manufacturers (OEMs).

Buyer, Materials

Managed new requests for quotes (RFQs) and coordinated materials sourcing and procurements, product

costing, negotiations, material and manufacturing readiness, and prototype development and scheduling.

Rangsons Electronics, Pvt. Ltd., Mysore, India October 2000 May 2003

A manufacture of electronic manufacturer.

Buyer, Materials

Managed new RFQs and provided sourcing, procurement and logistics support for telecommunications and

medical product lines for prototype development.

EDUCATION

Indian Institute of Materials Management M.B.A. in Materials Management (in progress)

University of Mysore, India M.Sc. in Electronics, 1999

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