Supply Chain Program Manager

Suresh Nandyala

Rochester Hills, MI Ph: 248-***-**** **********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/suresh-nandyala-13260517/ Visa Status: US Citizen

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented manufacturing professional with over 33 years of experience in diverse roles, from shop floor operations to supply chain management for OEMs. Based in Rochester Hills, MI, I have successfully delivered engineering projects, managed manufacturing plants for tier 1 suppliers, and managed large engagements for global clients. Notably, I grew a major account with Chrysler threefold over eight years, overseeing customer relationships, contract management, and issue resolution. My expertise spans cost estimation, cross-selling engineering and IT services, and maintaining strong client relationships to identify future opportunities and drive business growth.

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

• Grew 300%+ & managed strategic relationship between Tata & Chrysler for IT, Engineering services valued at $125M+ per year over 8 years

• Managed multiple IT and Engineering engagements for Chrysler/FCA and other OEMs

• Managed entire Operations for Manufacturing Unit ($1BN in size, 20k+ employees) to oversee projects, status and ensure that the teams are supported to deliver the projects from TATA

• Served 20+ years in core manufacturing roles spanning across supply chain – Procurement, QA and manufacturing

• Served diverse functions from Shop Operations to Sales & Customer Service with 20+ Automotive OEMs as a Head – manufacturing, managed multiple plants for Tier 1 auto

• Served core role of Supplier Industrialization & Growth with IVECO trucks at Ashok Leyland PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Leo SCM Consultants LLC, USA 2023-2024

o Started own LLC recently and working as a freelance consultant o Developed and won an opportunity for back office support worth $6 MN for a client (auto Tier 1) o Working on transitioning the back office with client to a service provider Tata Consultancy Services, USA

Program Manager (Operations) – Manufacturing Unit 2020 - 2023 o Oversaw and managed multiple programs for the entire Business Unit with an annual growth of 18% o Managed multi million projects as a Program Manager and managed budgets and supported talent ramp up and ramp down based on project milestones

o Worked with major manufacturing OEMs across auto, discrete and aero customers – Honeywell, Cummins, Stellantis, Aptiv, ZF, Ford, GM, Goodyear, Eaton and many more o Handled and managed engineering portfolio for embedded engineering, PLM and IOT engagements o Established a Customer Experience Center in Troy, MI, hosting over 80 customer visits; resulted in $20 million in pipeline development through collaboration with TCS technology teams. o Created a business line for Connected, Autonomous, and Electric vehicle initiatives, collaborating with GM, Aptiv, Ford, and ZF. Recruited 50+ young talents from local universities, generating $4 million in annual revenue through internal training and deployment.

Engagement Manager – Chrysler / FCA / Stellantis 2011 – 2020 o Managed Stellantis account for TCS, with a team of 1500+ across engineering and IT business portfolio worth over $125 million, including Product Development, Embedded Engineering, System Cost Engineering, Infotainment, Uconnect, and EBOM.

o Successfully managed Contract negotiations, governance, and customer engagement, resulting in a 5-year renewal in 2014 valued at $300 million, achieved without a formal RFQ through a strategic win-win proposal.

o Managed entire Program to respond to RFQ for a 5-year contract renewal in 2019-2020 worth $300 million, utilizing critical insights and competitive analysis to secure renewal against multiple competitors.

o Positioned TATA as a preferred vendor with excellent customer engagement, stakeholder management and through timely engagement of multiple practices and offerings to ensure customer satisfaction. o Contributed to winning new Engineering & IT business through customer references and strategic positioning, generating $35 million in revenue.

o Positioned new offerings and successfully cross-sold to stakeholders, achieving $3 million in Peoplesoft solutions and $2 million in RPA initiatives.

o Partnered with client leads to develop comprehensive account strategies and business plans, defining short- and mid-term targets while managing the pipeline from prospecting to closure. o Organized multiple events, including Innovation Days and Customer Workshops, to enhance New Product Introduction (NPI) scores.

Program Manager – System Cost Engineering 2008 – 2011 o Successfully won and delivered a Cost Engineering program for Chrysler in 2008, establishing a strong foundation for future initiatives.

o Achieved a 300% increase in revenues over two years by expanding into Tool Purchase Orders and target costing strategies.

o Realized 30% cost avoidance on supplier quotes for new parts and engineering changes, generating significant savings for Chrysler.

o Leveraged project success stories to secure major programs with customers, contributing $40 million in revenue.

o Oversaw all parts, systems, and commodities for the complete vehicle segment, ensuring thorough coverage and support.

o Managed tooling costs, piece costs, and new program costs, including engineering changes and delta costs.

o Developed a deep understanding of Stellantis’ Cost Engineering and procurement processes, including effective negotiation strategies and program cost amortization.

Sourcing Consultant 2006 – 2008

o Established a Sourcing & Manufacturing Solutions practice at TCS, defining offerings and solutions tailored for the industry.

o Delivered successful projects to aerospace and manufacturing clients, focusing on tools, fixtures, and the sourcing of parts and systems. Key activities included RFQ management, quotes, consolidation, supplier selection, recommendations, and program management, resulting in quick revenue generation from both existing and new customers.

o Led a consulting project for Airbus, collaborating with three suppliers to achieve certification through rigorous evaluations by multiple auditors from the Airbus team. o Managed and delivered projects for notable clients including Gardner Aerospace, Nissan, surgical device manufacturers, and AT Kearney.

Tier 1 Auto & Industrial Manufacturing Units 1996-2006

• Managed an entire manufacturing plant with a diverse range of products and a workforce of over 500 employees.

• Headed functions – Sales, Manufacturing, QA, Procurement and Program Management

• Spearheaded the development of plant infrastructure, including robot welding, paint shop, machine shop, and dust-free hydraulic assemblies to meet varied customer requirements.

• Successfully serviced over 20 customers, including Komatsu, Tata, Volvo Sweden, Ford, and Hyundai, delivering numerous parts and systems.

• Successfully delivered export projects to Volve, Sweeden

• Successfully supported Komatsu, by increasing their production by 300% for Construction equipment - entire High pressure pipe products moved from Komatsu to our plant and proved for quality and volumes

• Oversaw all functions from inquiry to customer service, including purchasing, quality control, manufacturing, and sales. Served as the single point of contact (SPOC) for customers, ensuring commitments on deliveries, costs, and investments for current and future business.

• Achieved plant growth of over 25% for two consecutive years through effective management and strategic initiatives.

Ashok Leyland – Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer 1991-1999

• Joined as a Management Trainee and advanced to Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, demonstrating consistent professional growth.

• Successfully launched the Iveco brand of vehicles by localizing over 700 chassis and trim parts with local vendors.

• Led the entire supplier quality function, including vendor identification, auditing, assessment, and onboarding for multiple vehicle programs and localization efforts.

• Achieved 98% self-certification by establishing robust processes, tooling, and logistics at every stage of the supply chain.

• Played multiple roles across supply chain – procurement, QA, warranty analysis, manufacturing, etc

• Managed the SKD parts and spare parts warehouse for the entire plant, including the export of kits to international customers and the Indian Army.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering – Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai, India

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

BUSINESS SKILLSET

• Manufacturing & Quality Management

• Business Strategy

• Customer Relationships

• Team Management

• Business Development

• Global Stakeholder Engagement

• RFQ & Cross-Selling

• Contracts, Governance, & Global Delivery

• Partner Collaboration

• SAP MM

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