Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Highly motivated and results-oriented supply chain professional with expertise in procurement, supply chain, project management and supplier quality management. Proven ability to optimize supplier relationships, mitigate risks, and drive cost reductions. Proficient in advanced quality methodologies (7QC, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Kaizen) and data analytics tools (Power BI, Catia, GD&T) to improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinated project management for North American projects, developing and implementing efficient part procurement reports and communication strategies to enhance purchasing project management processes. • Coordinated project risk assessments and formulated contingency plans, achieving a 40% improvement in identifying critical suppliers and parts while proactively mitigating supply chain risks. • Developed and implemented power Bi dashboards and KPIs that increased productivity by 10% and improved on-time metrics by 5%, enabling data-driven decision-making across teams. • Established pick-up points for suppliers, collaborating with production logistics transport operations in handling cases through effective supplier transport setup. • Led multiple projects from initiation to closure, overseeing comprehensive planning, progress tracking, and stakeholder engagement at every stage. • Established effective communication flows, enabling seamless information sharing and alignment across cross-functional and multicultural teams. • Developed and implemented robust planning and risk management strategies, driving efficient resolution of project challenges and consistently meeting delivery expectations. • Presented regular updates to senior stakeholders, strengthening engagement and clarity in complex project environments. • Proactively identified and addressed issues by leveraging analytical skills, enabling timely problem-solving and sustained business performance.
• Executed daily procurement operations such as sourcing, resourcing, negotiation, supplier management and overseeing financial flows to suppliers while performing cost-saving analyses to optimize procurement strategies. • Managed RFQ activities, including launching requests, following up on quotes, addressing supplier queries, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. • Compiled and analyzed supplier quotes for initial summaries, cost breakdowns, supply chain mapping, portfolio issue resolution with suppliers and cross-functional teams. • Conducted cost-saving analyses to optimize procurement strategies for projects and resourcing initiatives, enhancing overall efficiency while managing an annual spend of $200M USD.
• Developed suppliers to support strategic organization in driving incremental performance improvements in supplier quality, delivery, price and service. • Involved in New Product Development process of YFG (Toyota Hyrider) & 560B (Toyota Hycross) projects. • Conducted vendor selection processes, ensuring suppliers to meet quality standards and specifications through audits. • Implemented quality assurance measures to monitor and evaluate supplier performance. • Developed and implemented quality control strategies, policies (Hoshin Kanri), and procedures based on Toyota Business Practices and The Toyota Way to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and customer expectations.