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Archana Kaliappan

Livonia,MI

Summary

Results-Oriented Planning Engineer with 3 years of experience specializing in strategic production planning and efficient resource allocation. Proven ability to develop realistic budgets, manage complex schedules, and achieve operational excellence across the supply chain. Skilled communicator with a strong track record of exceeding customer expectations through meticulous recordkeeping and proactive problem-solving.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vehicle Planning Specialist

Stellantis Automobile Corporation
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Developed comprehensive project schedules for optimal resource allocation and timely completion of tasks.
  • Reduced costs by identifying areas for improvement in supply chain management and inventory control systems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Conduct market research to identify customer needs, preferences, and emerging trends.
  • Analyze competitor vehicles and strategies to identify opportunities for differentiation.
  • Develop market forecasts and sales projections for new vehicle models.
  • Participate in the development of product roadmaps and define vehicle concepts and features.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing, etc.) to define vehicle specifications and cost targets.
  • Manage project timelines and budgets for vehicle development.
  • Conduct feasibility studies to assess the viability of new vehicle concepts.
  • Identify and manage risks associated with vehicle development projects.
  • Communicate vehicle plans and progress to stakeholders (management, teams, etc.)
  • Prepare reports and presentations summarizing market research, development progress, and production plans.
  • Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for vehicle development projects.

Production Planning Engineer

VistaJet Private Limited
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Worked for Global 5000/6000/Express/Express XRS, Challenger 300/350/605/650 Series
  • Resource Planning
  • Providing Permanent contact and liaison with customers
  • Processed over 2000+ customer orders to check accuracy of shipping dates, sales forecasts and strategic inventory positions
  • Improved and updated processes while forecast annual revenues
  • Ensure that resources are available or sourced to support customer work-order request
  • Providing planning horizons (times, costs, services, etc.) to customers and departments
  • Preparation of Quotations for Work together with Sales Department
  • Notification and constant follow-up with Logistics department in regards to spares, tools, special tools, and other necessary equipment for layover planned
  • Communicating with customers in regards to SB and AD requirements of their equipment, Notification of Logistics department in regards to SB and AD status of Articles stored
  • Processing of Work orders from customer notification, Work order opening, processing and control of work orders, co-ordination of recti cation of mistakes and/or omissions by product department, closing of work orders, preparation of internal and external distribution of work orders and ling of work orders
  • Preparation of CRS for aircraft and components
  • Send Closed Work orders within legal time limits to operator
  • Checked and researched legislation and laws relevant to planning and applied knowledge to address concerns or enhance department operations.
  • Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence
  • Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting
  • Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished works
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes
  • Reduced downtime and increased production capacity with strong maintenance plans
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
  • Customized SAP production planning and detailed scheduling tools to support production initiatives

Maintenance Planning Engineer

M.C.M - Maintenance Centre Malta Limited
02.2019 - 06.2020
  • Liaison between Maintenance Manager to create Manpower plans and rosters to meet tasking schedule
  • Ensuring correct generation of Quotations and work packages, coordination of Maintenance events, monitoring of maintenance progress and production of reports to highlight possible areas of concern
  • Providing daily updates to customers on maintenance progress , finding new part requirements and their lead time, any changes to aircraft return to service date/time, any pending approvals and any other concern, Service request for product support action., etc.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering and Management

Kaunas University of Technology
Kaunas, Lithuania
06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering

Sathyabama University
Chennai, India
04.2015

Skills

  • ASO - Aviation PLM software
  • Corridor - Aviation Costing and Pricing software
  • Effective Communicator
  • Excellent Technical Skills
  • Budget Planning Capabilities
  • Technical Documentation
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Manpower Planning
  • Negotiating Skills
  • Inventory Planning
  • Time Management Skills
  • Cost Management Skills
  • Administrative Planning
  • SAP

Certification

Challenger 300 / 350 EASA Familiarization course A.P. Malta Limited June 2019

Timeline

Vehicle Planning Specialist

Stellantis Automobile Corporation
02.2024 - Current

Production Planning Engineer

VistaJet Private Limited
08.2020 - 07.2021

Maintenance Planning Engineer

M.C.M - Maintenance Centre Malta Limited
02.2019 - 06.2020

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering and Management

Kaunas University of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering

Sathyabama University

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