I.RAMAMURTHY

No *A Rajeswari Nagar, Ondikuppam, Tiruvallur – 602 002, Tamil Nadu

Mobile: :917-***-****, 978-***-****, E-Mail : adg6i1@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCED PURCHASE / MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONAL

Seeking senior managerial assignment in the domains of Purchase or manufacturing operations or Unit Head with a renowned engineering company in automotive / construction equipment manufacturing /allied industries in India /abroad.

PROFILE

Academically qualified graduate engineer with illustrious career of 25 years in driving purchase (16 years) and manufacturing operations (9 years) predominantly with prestigious multinational companies in earthmovers / construction equipment manufacturing industries.

Demonstrated strong commercial acumen in streamlining purchase, logistics and inventory management practices to generate distinct cost advantage for the company. Proven expertise in identifying and developing stable sources of supply to feed the production lines.

Effective negotiator with ability to conclude long term purchase contracts on most reasonable terms to even out the tendencies of price escalations. Adept in driving cost reduction measures such as - alternate sourcing, material substitution, indigenization, long term contracting and generating healthy competition among suppliers – to maintain overall operational competitiveness. .

Deft in steering manufacturing operations of engineering units including – production planning, production management, machine scheduling, CNC machines programming, overseeing engineering operations, arranging needed raw materials /inputs on shop floor, process improvement, defining work allocations, balancing resource deployment to achieve production & productivity targets.

Caterpillar University certified 6 Sigma Green Belt .Winner of several certificates for active participation in Kaizen. Possess Good working Knowledge of SAP.

Self-driven, diligent and result focused with ability to excel under demanding work situations. Effective team leader, trainer and motivator with excellent written & communication skills.

Key Strength Areas

● Materials Planning/scheduling ●Vendor Development/ Vendor Audit ● Purchase / Logistics

● Inventory Management ● Cost Reduction ● Coordination / Documentation ● Manufacturing Operations ● Workforce Management ● Strong Negotiation skills

Highlights of Major responsibilities

Spearheading entire purchase operations with final accountability for procurement wide range of materials to support production lines/project needs.

Drawing materials procurement plans in coordination with production / operations/ projects sections and defining delivery schedules to support production plans.

Identifying and developing potential sources of supply and driving purchase initiatives to conclude purchase contracts on most competitive terms with deft application of negotiation skills.

Effectively implementing cost reduction measures such as alternate sourcing, materials substitution, indigenization, concluding long-term purchase contracts etc to maintain overall operational economy.

Identifying reliable transportation /logistics service providers and concluding logistics service contract with them to ensure cost effective, safe and un-interrupted movement of materials.

Maintaining effective control on purchase activities like Monitoring of the open purchase orders, evaluating vendors based on QCLDM Audit, monitored suppliers Capacity & Constraints, .coordinating with plant people, defining /realigning priorities to maintain smooth inflow of materials.

Handled preparation of Should cost model, drawn up cost sheets of Die & Tooling and negotiated with suppliers to secure best terms. Acknowledged expert in Estimation of Forging cost and Die & Tooling Development charges .

Leading, guiding, and directing the activities of buyers/purchase officers to enhance overall performance delivery of team members.

Periodically preparing and submitting structured MIS reports relating to purchase operations for perusal of top management.

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt. Acquired adequate familiarity with QS 9000 Systems. Well versed in application of SAP/R3 –purchase module. .

Efficiently managing timely availability of materials in right quality and quantity on the lowest possible prices and the most advantageous commercial terms.

Acquired wide experience in maintaining documentation as per ISO observing systems and procedure

Manufacturing

Steered production operations in engineering units assuming accountability for realization of production and productivity targets.

Formulated production plans, drawn material estimates, coordinated with purchase section for timely availability of inputs, and balanced deployment of manpower, machines and material resources to achieve desired production and efficiency levels.

Efficiently handled CNC programming, manual part programming, machine scheduling and operations of Turning, Machining & Drilling centers.

Ensured observance of quality system and procedures to minimize incidences of rejections and reworking.

Introduced process controls / improvements to minimise process wastages and enhance operational efficiency. Conducted rejection /scrap analysis to identify causes of outages and implemented corrections to prevent recurrence thereof.

Driven cost reduction initiatives to rationalize power / energy consumption and generated substantial cost economy.

Maintained effective coordination with maintenance section to maximize operational availability of equipments and machines. Ensured observance of HSE standards and hygiene / cleanness in the operational area with effective Implementation 5 'S' techniques.

Systematically maintaining production records with total accuracy and authenticity.

Providing leadership to a team of supervisors & operations personnel and integrating their efforts to optimize overall team productivity. Arranging training sessions for the team members periodically to keep their skill levels up-to-date.

CHRONOLOGY OF PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

Verga Attachments Pvt Ltd, Malur, Kolar District, Karanataka . Feb 2020 – Jul 2020

Verga Aattachment is 100% EOU who manufactures all the Excavator Equipment attachments like Buckets, Rippers, Grabs, Couplers & Hitchs, Pallet Forks, Thumbs, Skid Steer Attachments & various other custom built Attachment .

Heading Purchasing Department taking care of complete development & procurement of Steel, Welding, Paint, Hydraulic, Hoses, Tools, Consumables, safety, Sub-contracting, Housekeeping, IT Related, Capex /Opex and special projects procurement .

SCHWING STETTER INDIA PVT LTD, Chennai Nov 2005 – Sep 2019

A German MNC and accredited global leaders in manufacturing Construction Equipments like Batching Plant, Concrete Pump, Transit Mixer & Re – Cycling plant.

Deputy Manager – Purchase

Development & Procurement of Castings & Forgings commodity in fully machined condition, Fabrication parts, OEM ITEMS, Spare Parts, CAPEX/OPEX Procurement, Steel commodity, etc )

Presently working for XCMG ( Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group, China ) Projects taking care of Sourcing & Development of Fabrication Items, Sheet Metal Parts, Castings & Forgings, OEMs and other Allied items pertaining to New Product like 20 Ton Class Excavator, Wheel Loader 3T & 5T, Motor Grader GR 150, Tower Crane & Self Loading Mixer .

Achievements

Removed capacity constraints by developing alternate source.

Achieved cost Reduction to the tune of Rs 20.00 Lacs by resourcing, weight reduction & integration of items.

Modified Process Route from Bar Stock to Forgings, Casting to Forgings & Fabrication to Forgings /Castings depending upon volume & other feasibility.

Introduced new casting supplier into the company /

CATERPILLAR INDIA PVT LTD, Tiruvallur Sep 1996 - Nov 2005

Formerly Hindustan Motors Ltd, Earthmoving Equipment. Division, (took over in Feb 2002) the company enjoys leadership position in manufacturing of earthmoving, construction, mining & Engine Equipments on international level.

Purchase Analyst (Global Purchasing Department): Oct 1999 – Nov 2005

(For Forgings, Castings & Sub – contracting)

Production Engineer (CNC Shop of Axle Plant): Aug 1996 –Sep 1999

Achievements:

Achieved cost reduction of Rs 17.00 Lakhs in 2003-04 by re-sourcing of various forgings & Rings within the limited number of approved forging suppliers.

Developed Strg. Arm – a geometrically complex item -for 1025 Ton Dumper Machine from one of the forging suppliers within short span of time complying with all the drawing requirements. This particular forging had regular field failure complaints and been a Major Safety related issue which has since been eliminated.

HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LTD, 1994 – 1996

Aircraft Development Bureau, Light Combat Aircraft

CNC Shop Engineer - On Contract basis.

Good exposure & experience of CNC Shop, job planning, man – management, design of shop made fixtures, CNC Part programming & operation of CNC Machines with different control system .

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD, Jalahalli P.O, Bangalore 1993 -1994

Graduate Apprenticeship Training - Radar Division of CNC department

Undergone One year Graduate Apprentice ship training in Radar Production planning & CNC Shop Floor .

Acquired exposure to activities like Materials Scheduling, Planning, Routing & follow up & OARC writing ( Operation Analysis Routing Card )and manual part programming .. Handled operations on various CNC Vertical machining center, Drilling Center and Turret Punch

EDUCATION

Full Time BE (Industrial & Production Engineering)- 1992 (First class with Distinction)

Mysore University.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering ( Machine Tool Technology ) -1988 ( 4 th Rank)

Government Polytechnic, Chamarajanagar

Academic Awards

Received Letter of Appreciation & Token amount of Rs 500.00 from the then Executive Director Mr Menon of M/s Bharat Electronics Ltd, Bangalore complex for securing 4 th Rank in DME ( MTT ) in the year 1988 .

Date of Birth: 24.12.1969

Sex: Male; Martial Status: Married

Permanent Address: No 4A Rajeswari Nagar, Ondikuppam, Tiruvallur – 602 002, Tamil Nadu

Languages Known: Tamil, English, Telugu & Kannada

Last Drawn CTC: Rs. 14.400 Lacs/Annum ; Salary Expected: As per yoir company policy /Negotiable

Notice period: Immediate Joiner

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