Supply Chain Continuous Improvement
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Ravinder S Gill
Professional Profile
Plymouth MI48170
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SUMMARY
Highly accomplished and results-oriented professional with extensive experience delivering innovative materials management and procurement policies leading to cost reductions and streamlined operations. Well-versed in all aspects of the inventory handling process, including top-performing supplier selection and resource optimization. Proven success in driving procurement operations and proposing change management initiatives to ensure continuous improvement. Expert negotiator and business words with a strong aptitude to build solid relations with partners and key stakeholders. A strategic problem-solver who can understand the big picture, envision effective solutions, and easily execute operations across all organizational levels. SKILLS
Strategic Materials Planning
Team Building & Leadership
Resource Allocation Optimization
Cost Reduction / Avoidance
Supply Chain Management
Project Planning & Execution
Supplier Performance Monitoring
Operations / Process Improvement
Data Analysis & Reporting
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Reduced inventory level by $2.73M at NYX and achieved material savings of $1.2M by leading all aspects of inventory management.
Played an instrumental role in successful launch of diverse products, including BT1XX (Hummer Electric), 611 (Lincoln Aviator), 625 (Ford Explorer 2019), BR167 (Mercedes Multiple platforms), W7 (Maybeck), C1YC (GM Traverse), C1YB
(Buick Enclave), 539 (Ford Edge), 540 (Lincoln Nautilus), 544 (Lincoln Continental), K2XX (Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Escalade, Sierra, Yukon), U502 (Ford Explorer), C346 (Ford Focus), J300 (Chevy Cruze), BEV (Chevy Volt), and VW411
(Volkswagen Passat).
Recovered $1.6M cost of expendable packaging from multiple customers by identifying and following customers for recovery, using persuasive communication and negotiation proficiencies.
Recognized by executive leadership for delivering outstanding results: realized packaging improvements of 4 K$ and reduced plant downtime to zero by ensuring optimal availability of materials. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MATERIALS MANAGER 2012 to Present
NYX Inc. MI
Ensure seamless execution of procurement operations by developing and implementing cutting-edge systems. Lead all facets of inventory control, shipping/receiving, and quarantine/prototype management functions while adhering to corporate policies and guidelines. Achieve weekly production standards and maintain service ratings with OEMs and Tiie1 through results-driven controls. Design and implement effective dock schedules to meet customer pickup and vendor deliveries. Oversee shipping requirements using Ford’s DDL, Supply Power, and Schneider. Key Achievements:
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Achieved 100% delivery and communication ratings with OEMs by designing and implementing effective processes.
Optimized inventory levels by planning and organizing routine counts, FIFO, and more efficient warehouse layouts. MATERIAL/OPERATIONS MANAGER 2008 to 2012
NYX Inc. MI
Supported end-to-end management of inventory movement process and reviewed daily and weekly MRP, shortage report, created Work orders for Productions, etc...
Key Achievements:
Decreased scrap through in-depth analysis of scrap data and recommending cost-effective plans in collaboration with the Cost and Scrap Reduction team.
MATERIAL PLANNER 2002 to 2008
NYX Inc. MI
Optimized inventory levels by planning and organizing routine counts, FIFO, and more efficient warehouse layouts. Evaluated production requirements in line with sales forecast and updated supplier releases for raw materials/components. Built a productive environment and revitalized operations by instituting impactful controls. Utilized extensive inventory knowledge to reconcile discrepancies and improve material planning efficiency. Key Achievements:
Recognized by executive management for eradicating unnecessary steps in the procurement process and significantly reducing receiving errors or overdue items. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Technology, Production Engineering Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, India (1997) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Project Management (2018) IATF 16949: 2016 for Process Owners (2017) Business Reality 101 for Manufacturing (2017) Essential Skills for Leaders (2015) Global 8D Problem Solving (2014) 2013 FCSD
(2013) DDL Training (2012) MP & L Training (2012) TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, Solarsoft(CMS)
LANGUAGES
Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and English.
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