Supply Chain Management

Deepak Kumar Gupta

Supply Chain Professional Kansas, US

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Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with over 16+ years of progressive experience in the automotive industry. Expertise in production planning, material planning, supply chain management, warehouse management, IT/MES implementation, SAP PP/MM and strategic operations. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize processes, conducting VSM using QC tools identifying/eliminating waste, implement IT-enabled solutions and enabling data-driven decision-making.

Professional Experience: 16+ years of experience in Automotive Industry

Kalmar Global Kansa, US May’2023 ~ Till Date

Tata Motors Dallas, US Nov’2022 ~ May’2023

Tata Motors India Mar’2011 ~ Oct’2022

Asia Motor Works India Jun’2008 ~ Mar’2011

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Master of Business Administration (Operations)

Kalmar Global Kansas, US

Engineer/Manager – Supply Chain & Logistics May 2023 – Present

We are into assembly of Terminal Tractors, a kind of special purpose heavy-duty trucks, expanding to EV’s

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

Optimized inventory levels and managed supply chain risks. Implemented Lean-based solutions to improve material flow. Conducted VSM, Lean, and QC methodologies to streamline operations.

Implemented inventory control measures, including audits and cycle counts. Analyzed supply chain data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Developed and maintained, "Plan for Every Part".

Warehousing & Logistics

Led a high-performing warehouse team through training and guidance. Enhanced warehouse operations by improving layouts and material flow. Managed FTL supplies and consolidated inventory for cost savings. Ensured compliance with safety standards and addressed workplace concerns.

Reviewed supplier packaging and suggested improvements for supply efficiency. Conducted supplier performance evaluations and A3 studies for accuracy. Developed logistics process flows and tracked lead times. Process Improvement & Cost Management. Worked towards packaging improvements

Designed and implemented cost-saving initiatives in the supply chain. Used Lean methodology to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Developed and implemented Lean principles in material feeding at manufacturing areas. Conducted financial planning, budgeting, and inventory variance resolution

Problem solving and Decision Making

Utilized analytical thinking and Team Discussion to determine root causes of operational challenges. Applied critical thinking and QC methodology for effective problem resolution.

Ensured accuracy and attention to detail in logistics, inventory, and financial processes. Used structured problem-solving approaches to anticipate and resolve supply chain disruptions.

Project & Risk Management

Led multiple projects, monitored risks, and created contingency plans.

Developed process improvements and control mechanisms.

Ensured lessons learned were documented and used for continuous improvement.

Maintained open communication & feedback among stakeholders and project teams.

Tata Motors Remotely, US and India

Senior. Manager Operations Planning Jul 2017 to May 2023

We are into manufacturing of Passenger cars, Luxury cars and Gasoline/Diesel Engines, expanding to EV’s

Conducted S&OP meetings to forecast requirements and finalize production plans and three-month rolling plan.

Managed demand planning for critical raw materials, including semiconductors, in-depth planning of material from supplier to plant in crises.

Prepared executive-level MIS reports and presentations for key stakeholders.

Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure operational efficiency and alignment with sales goals.

Worked towards implementing Anaplan connected planning and RCCP projects in collaboration with E&Y.

Consolidated sales requirements for the Passenger Vehicle (PV) business unit.

Finalized production plans and schedules in coordination with plant teams.

Prepared MIS reports for PV business unit covering sales, inventory, opportunity loss, critical material issues, downtime, and performance parameters.

Distributed demand at the plant level, executed MRP runs, and coordinated order execution under Trinity2.

Finalized responsibility matrix, managed MRP coordination for demand, and planning.

Ensured commitment finalization through deployment runs and provided dealer confirmations.

Managed material planning for Cylinder Block, Cylinder Head, and Crank Shaft, tracking supplies from critical vendors and raising alarms for critical situations.

Planned assembled aggregate units from different plants and locations.

Managed FG inventory and storage planning to meet customer demands efficiently.

Led cost-saving projects, including rear parking sensor deletion and replacement with a new sensor.

Developed systems for monthly MIS reporting to senior management.

Worked in the team for Designed and implemented a new plant system for the UV business.

Worked on business volume preparation for the PV segment.

Initiated S&OP-2 project, driven by senior management, to improve demand planning.

Manager – Production Planning July 2013 – July 2017

Consolidated sales and spare part requirements, released monthly vehicle & spare part production plans.

Reviewed/ monitored weekly/ daily production progress and issued weekly plans and issue 3-day roll plan

Discussed delivery and performance in Sales & Operations meetings.

Coordinated between Press shop, BIW shop, and Paint shop for smooth Assembly shop production.

Mapped constraints for production, including manufacturing and material constraints.

Prepared and analyzed MIS reports, including:-ITR report, Plan vs. Production reports, Schedule vs. Dispatch report, Monthly and daily Downtime reports, Material non-availability report

Managed SAP PP/MM and MES functions, including:- Production order creation and confirmation for SPD, Demand uploading in the system, Daily stock statement updates, MRP runs and production scheduling in SAP, Order management in MES, REPRO report generation, analysis, and closure, Guided shop floor personnel on SAP issues and documented working methods, Defined and modified MES settings for data capturing and analysis, Coordinated with Systems & IT teams for business requirements

Controlled and monitored the revenue budget.

Managed contract-related activities, including:- Outsourcing processes through contracts, Obtaining and evaluating third-party quotations, Coordinating with finance, legal, and contract teams for timely finalization, Monitoring contracts through SLA compliance, Ensuring timely vendor payments, renewals

Prepared Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) for system functionality improvements.

Managed inventory and coordinated audits, including:- Quarterly & yearly inventory audits (Perpetual Inventory Verification), Material consumption analysis and system corrections for aggregate parts, Conducting inventory audits and reconciling system and physical stock, Manual booking of shop-made aggregates (if required), Coordinated external and internal audits, Documentation for ISO/TS-16949 audits, Preparing HIRA for the contract activities.

Assistant Manager – Engineering Change Management March 2011 – July 2013

Managed BOM (Bill of Materials) by comparing system and manufacturing BOM for proper material and cost accounting.

Performed primary-level costing runs for new products, identified errors, and resolved issues.

Coordinated new part trials on production lines and ensured their regularization in the system.

Oversaw the smooth implementation of new parts in the production line and inventory regularization.

Maintained M-BOM and master data for both new and existing parts.

Conducted Aspect Impact analysis and prepared HIRA for critical line-related applications.

Estimated product costs through costing runs in SAP.

Resolved issues related to SOB, MRP controllers, and BOM structure for accurate part costing.

Prepared Add/Delete lists for the introduction of new parts in vehicles.

Released Design Modification Lists (DML) in coordination with quality, production, and manufacturing planning teams

Asia Motor Works India

Asst. Manager Planning Jul 2008 to Mar 2011

We are into assembly of heavy duty Trucks, Trailers, and manufacturing of Body and Auto-components

Production Planning – Capacity Planning, Line balancing.

Production Scheduling – Production Monitoring & Scheduling as per Sales demand. Scheduling pick-up of goods from vendors in coordination with logistics.

Inventory Control – Responsible for forecasting of Raw Material, based on the sales plan. Responsible for monitoring & maintaining minimum quantity of direct and in-direct raw material used in production. Responsible for all work in process inventories in plant.

NPD activities – Responsible for arranging materials for New Product Development. Responsible for scheduling trial runs for NPD. Tracking New Products on MS-Projects. Costing of new Products

Steel Procurement – Responsible for steel indenting, procurement and processing. Getting the final steel required for the daily production activity.

Skills:

Project Management, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Forecasting, Material Planning, Warehousing, Lean, Six sigma, Value Stream mapping, QC Tools, Waste identification and Elimination, S&OP, MRP Tools, Making SOP’s Inventory Management, Scheduling, Team Management, Leadership, Excel, Word and Power Point, SAP – MM/PP, ANAPLAN, RCCP, PLM-Teamcenter, Coordination & Collaboration, Problem Solving, A3 document preparation.

Certifications:

ICFAI – Certification, General Business Studies

Project Management PMP – In process

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