Supply Chain

Kaushik Kanumuri

Farmington Hills, MI 248-***-**** ****************@*****.*** LinkedIn URL

Professional Experience

Ford Motor Company Dearborn, MI

EV Supply Chain Program Analyst March 2024 – February 2025

Led freight cost optimization initiatives to analyze and optimize landed costs for sourced programs, resulting in a comprehensive study where 67% of sourcing actions incorporated a formal freight analysis to achieve the best total landed cost.

Identified and implemented strategies where 24% of suppliers were selected based on competitive pricing and optimal freight costs, while 9% were chosen for their unique technological capabilities, enhancing product offerings.

Facilitated Supplier Workshops to generate innovative cost-saving ideas, successfully reducing the cost per unit for high- expense commodities, contributing to significant overall savings.

Established and maintained strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, providing regular updates and detailed reports on supplier claims related to EV programs, ensuring transparency and effective communication.

Monitored deliverables ahead of deadlines, identifying potential timing and delivery challenges. Developed and implemented resolution strategies for upper management, enhancing the efficiency of claim management.

Planned, coordinated, and executed special projects aligned with organizational strategic goals. Customized and delivered precise reports, including claims status updates for each EV/BEV program, facilitating informed decision-making. Project Manager Best Cost at Job1 (BCE) Benchmarking May 2016 – February 2024

Collaborated with the commodity team to prepare target decisions, serving as the voice of the cost team by surfacing trade-offs and facilitating key decision-making processes.

Led the commodity team through the cost process for forward-model programs, establishing cost targets and ensuring program management aligned with optimal cost strategies.

Reduced manufacturing costs by $22 million for the L1 Cluster portfolio design, recommending additional savings of

$38.63 per product and minimizing the total price per unit by 7%.

Proposed a 16% reduction in total cost per unit for the future design of the L2 Cluster portfolio.

Achieved a 25% cost reduction for the Leaf Screen, resulting in over $3 million in savings for future designs.

Identified potential savings of $578,000 for the Driver-Side Window Switch design.

Delivered a 20% efficiency saving target for the future SUV Roof Rack commodity design.

Co-managed the study of various camera types, including biometric and driver assistance systems, for next-gen image sensors.

Analyzed and proposed potential savings of $30.00 by consolidating from two to one charge cord for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).

Achieved a cost target efficiency saving of $29.00 for the future AR-HUD design.

Conducted a comparative study on Key FOB designs, revealing potential savings of $30.00 for future models.

Partnered with buyers to conduct market tests, identifying opportunities to improve end-item cost status.

Collaborated with buyers to assess quote data, prioritize actionable items, and enhance supplier relationships by resolving potential roadblocks.

AxleTech International Troy, MI May 2014 – August 2014 Purchasing Analyst Intern

Led value analyses and engineering projects, resulting in a 12% cost reduction and annual savings of $95K through detailed cost-saving assessments of fasteners.

Developed and organized key procurement reports, such as a surcharge report by supplier and material type, a castings tools database, and a historical sales summary by axle type and customer, supporting critical procurement decisions.

Engaged with vendors to negotiate contractual agreements, pricing structures, and delivery schedules, ensuring efficient procurement of commodities and parts.

Created purchase requests, solicited vendor quotes, and initiated purchase orders, integrating comprehensive product specifications, current pricing, annual usage data, and price revision history. Kaushik Kanumuri Page 2

Education

Master of Business Administration; Concentrations: Global Supply Chain Management and Management Wayne State University – Mike Ilitch School of Business Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management

Michigan State University, Resident Assistant Member, Supply Chain Management Association Honor Society Dean’s List Certifications

Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365) (2018) and Excel 2016 Essential Training – LinkedIn Learning Additional Information

Awarded the Top Achiever recognition in 2020, as determined by supervisor and management.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Forms.

Experienced in SharePoint

Actively pursuing proficiency in Power BI

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