Supply Chain Management Logistics

SUDHAKAR T

Manager – Supply Chain - Logistics

E-mail id: ***********@**********.***; Ph. No.: +91-994**-*****

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Summary

Supply Chain Manager with 20+ years of experience handling end-to-end supply chain processes, including planning, scheduling, inventory control, logistics, and process improvement. Successful in managing supply chain operations and projects flawlessly while consistently delivering desired results and contributing to revenue-producing activities.

Skills

Lean principles, Strategic Sourcing, Warehouse & Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Negotiation and Contract SOW, ERP System, Project Management, Safety Standards and GPRS and RFID system in WMS, WMS implementation, Problem solving and Packaging development.

Synopsis

MBA – Supply Chain and Materials Management & Polymer Tech., with 23 years of rich experience in Supply Chain Management, achievements in inventory management, supplier negotiation, and team leadership, on-time delivery, cost reductions in Overheads, Packaging and Logistics by implementing new ideas and concept.

Presently associated with Autoliv India Pvt., Ltd as Manager -Supply Chain Logistics (Heading Domestic & Export-Logistics, Warehouse-Operation, Inventory Management, Packaging Development and Improvements and Transportation).

Previously associated with SP Engineers Autotech India Pvt., Ltd as Plant Manager (Heading Supply Chain, Purchase, and Vendor Development and Operations), SUSPA Pneumatics India Pvt., Ltd as Manager (Heading SCM–Stores & Logistics), Phostech-Coating Plant as an Plant In-Charge, GKN Driveline India Ltd as Assistant Manager (Supply Chain Management), BRIDGESTONE TVS INDIA Pvt Ltd as Senior Engineer (Supply Chain), LLM APPLIANCE LIMITED (Butterfly Groups) as Senior Executive(Planning Procurement), FORMULATED POLYMERS LIMITED as Executive (Stores)

Enthusiastic, Flexible, Smart working Self-disciplined individual with extreme commitment for Company’s Excellence.

Core Competencies

Inventory Management.

Warehouse Management

Logistics Management

Negotiation, Project and Packaging Design Management

Just in Time and Kit Packing, eKanban and Towing tractor – feeding the parts

Production Planning & Scheduling

ERP - SAP-MM, SAP S4 Hana EWM module, QAD, MFG Pro

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination

Safety and Visual Management- 3C5S, FIFO, Kanban System, Value Stream Mapping

Present Employer:-

Autoliv India Pvt., Ltd Feb 2022 to Till Date

Autoliv is a Market Leader in automotive safety parts. Manufacturer and supplying all Major OEMs in India, and Manufacturer of Airbag, Seatbelt and Steering wheel for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

Significant Accomplishments – Autoliv India Pvt., Ltd

Managing the overall Logistics Operations.

Managing 4000 SKU and Inventory controlling value of 1400MINR

Handling the Team Size of 25 + Direct and 250 MP executives

Handling Multiple Suppliers and Transporters

Handling Warehouse storage capacity of 7500 Pallet locations and 75 Trucks per day (Traffic management)

Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies, improving on-time delivery performance from 87% to 98%.

Improved Inventory Accuracy (Part Level) from 68% to 96% accuracy

Reduction in Packaging Cost (Per Part) from 1.05% to 0.74%, adherence of Govt Norms (by eliminating Single usage poly covers to compostable packaging.

Safety Adherence and Improvement in Safety Operation and in logistics.

Collaborating with Sales and Marketing team to reduce and eliminating slow – moving items.

Professional Experience:-

SP Engineers Autotech India Pvt., Ltd April 2020 to Jan 2022

SPEAIPL is a Market Leader in automotive assembly parts. Manufacturer and supplying all Major OEMs in India, and Manufacturer of Solar Structures.

Significant Accomplishments – SP Engineers Autotech India Pvt., Ltd

Managing the overall procurement of all Domestic & Imports Supplies

Managing the overall Supply Chain Management (receiving, inventory, shipping and transportation)

Managing Overall Production Planning.

Managing Overall production output, product quality and on-time shipping.

Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain activities.

Responsible for Over All Inventory as per company norms.

Responsible for Vendor Selection and Development Process.

SUSPA Pneumatics India Pvt., Ltd April 2015 to April 2020

SUSPA is a Global company - the worldwide Market Leader in automotive Gas Strut., Manufacturer and supplying all Major OEMs in India and across the world. SUSPA has 2,200 people at 6 facilities in 4 countries.

Significant Accomplishments – SUSPA Pneumatics India Pvt., Ltd

Managing the overall procurement of all domestic supplies

Managing the overall Stores & Logistics (receiving, inventory, shipping and transportation)

Managing Overall Warehouse Management – Pan India ( with 40 + team members )

Reduced Labor Resources 10% by implementing a "LEAN WAREHOUSING" concept in warehouse operations.

Responsible for on timely delivery of goods as per customer demands (DI).

Responsible for Over All Inventory as per company norms.

Achieved an inventory record accuracy by implementing a more robust cycle Counting Process by implementing ABC / XYZ analysis.

Generate KPI reports for INR-120 Million of inventory, which include Daily Production, Sales/Packing receiving per hour, Daily Cycle Numbers, etc.

Ensuring production with continuous material flow without any shortages/stoppages.

Ensuring effective schedule and monitoring supplies to meet the demands.

Responsible for Warehouse Inventory Control and Logistics.

Responsible for Providing Value Added Services like Printing & Pasting, bar-coding, packing & repacking, CKD & SKD Assembling & Kitting.

Track and manage the supplier capacities on regular basis. Prepare a plan for the suppliers where in there are gaps in meeting the customer demands.

Arrange review meetings of representatives / CFTs for review the progress of cost effective ideas.

Identifying and developing potential vendors locally for the right sourcing, achieving cost effective purchases of materials, Logistics & reduction in lead time

Developed Inbound / Outbound transportation networks including carrier selection, freight rate, service negotiation, special delivery services & carrier performance tracking and achieved on time delivery cycle 98%.

Negotiate prices and terms and conditions of contracts to minimize potential company risk/liability and maximize profits. Maintain agreements in contract online tool and contract correspondence and maintains contract files.

GKN Driveline India Ltd Sep 2010 to April 2014

GKN Driveline is a Global company - the world leader in automotive driveline systems and solutions. GKN Driveline has 22,000 people at 57 facilities in 23 countries and is the global leader in CVJ Systems, AWD Systems, Trans Axle Solutions and eDrive Systems, serving the world's leading vehicle manufacturers.

Significant Accomplishments – GKN Driveline India Ltd

Managing the overall procurement of all domestic supplies.

Responsible for timely procurement of all forgings and ensuring optimal inventory by adhering to the inventory strategy levels.

Responsible for the steel (Black bar and peeled bar) procurement from Korea which is the key component on the drive shaft.

Ensuring production with continuous material flow without and shortages/stoppages.

Ensuring effective schedules being sent to vendors across India at appropriate time and follow-up for materials as per the delivery dates to ensure un-interrupted production at shop floor.

Usage of MFG PRO in releasing schedules to suppliers on a weekly basis.

Responsible for Inventory Control, Logistics and Warehouse Management (with 30+ team members )

Tack and manage the supplier capacities on regular basis. Prepare a plan for the suppliers where in there are gaps in meeting the customer demands.

Arrange review meetings of representatives / CFTs for review the progress of cost effective ideas.

Identifying and developing potential vendors locally for the right sourcing, achieving cost effective purchases of materials & reduction in lead time

Distinctive Accolades

Kanban system implemented for entire value chain flow from subcontractor to machining shop and to assembly cells

Training & Attainments

Active participant in workshop on “Lean Principles” customized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Active participant in workshop on “5S and 3M” customized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Active participant in workshop on “Value Engineering” customized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Active participant in workshop on “Skill Evaluation and Job Responsibilities” by TKML

Active participant in workshop on “TPS” Program by TKML

BRIDGESTONE TVS INDIA Limited: FEB 2010 to SEP 2010

Manufacturing of Anti – Vibration Auto Products.

Significant Accomplishments – BRIDGESTONE TVS INDIA Limited

Taking care of Entire Logistics Operation.

Master Scheduler for the Plant.

Conducting monthly MS meeting to ensure monthly target and actual are communicated to the team

Releasing daily production plan for the plant with clear targets module wise/machine wise.

Circulating daily MIS reports to all management team members.

Conducting weekly production review meeting plant wise to ensure the production actual are in line with monthly customer plan/plant capacity

Developing Standard Operating Procedure and Production Norms to the shop floor.

Effective Plant Utilization, Production target Achievement and on time delivery of Products.

Implementing techniques like JIT, Kanban system to reduce Inventory and smooth/continuous flow of products without any line stoppage.

Effective Resource Utilization like Man, Machine & Material.

LLM APPLIANCES LIMITED (Butterfly Groups) Nov 2004 to Feb 2010

Manufacturing of Butterfly Brand Utensils (Home Appliances)

Significant Accomplishments – LLM Appliance Limited

Releasing Master schedule for all thermal components

Releasing Daily production plan & customer dispatch plan.

Conducting daily production meeting for gap analysis and arriving contingency plan to meet the target.

Releasing Monthly/daily production plan and material procurement plan.

Releasing annual & six months forecast planning for resource planning & allocation.

Ensuring materials are feed to customer with proper FIFO.

Ensuring zero line disruption due to material delay and adhering 100% delivery rate.

Co-coordinating for new product development.

Maintaining FG warehouse as per inventory strategy.

Responsible for maintain FG inventory, 3C5S and production count on real time basis.

Performing Root Cause Analysis by using various QC tools like 5 Why, Cause & Effect diagram to identify the reasons for error occurrence and elimination.

Formulated Polymers Limited Sep2001 to Nov 2004

As QS 9000, ISO 9001 Certified Firm. Manufacturing of Engineering Plastic Compounds.

Significant Accomplishments – Formulated Polymers Limited

Materials receiving and check the quantity as per D.C / Invoice

Prepare the Goods receipt note and offering for inspection

Maintain the receipt day book, issue day book, stores ledger and Scrap register

Prepare the gate pass (Returnable / non-returnable) for outgoing materials

Maintaining the Re-order level and minimum level for Critical Spares

Weekly Physical stock verification of Critical Spares / Fast Moving spares

Arrange the transport for dispatching rejected material to the concerned vendors.

Follows the FIFO and 5’S

Maintain the rejection material records

Academic Highlights

MBA ( Materials Management & Supply Chain Management ) – ISBM ( 2012 to 2013 )

Diploma In Polymer Technology (Sandwich) – Institute of Chemical Technology, Chennai (1998 to 2000)

Secured 85% in HSC - Dr. RK Boys Hr. Sec. School, Tiruttani (1997 to 1998)

Secured 80% in SSLC –Dr.RK Boys Hr. Sec. School, Tiruttani (1995 to 1996 )

IT Skill Set

Operating System : Windows Packages

Languages : Exposure to C, BASIC, HTML

Database : MS Access

ERP : SAP-B1 & S4 Hana (WMS), QAD, MFG Pro & Tally

Personal Dossier

Date of Birth : 07th June 1981

Languages Known : English, Tamil, Kanada, and Hindi

Present Address : Sattva East Crest, Bidegree cross, Bangalore, Karnataka - 560049

Permanente Address : No-144, Mahalakshmi Nagar, 3rd Main Road, Mudichur, Tambaram, Ch- 600048

Current CTC : 24.28 Lak. per annum

Expected CTC : Negotiable

Preferred Job Location : Anywhere

Declaration

I solemnly declare that all the details provided above are true to the best of my knowledge and honesty.

Place: Chennai.

Yours Truly

(T.Sudhakar)

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