Meenakshi Priya Shankaar Ganapathy
Leander,TX
Summary
To secure a position in the automotive sector or FMCG sector to utilize skills and abilities by working in a challenging and interesting work culture that offers professional growth while being resourceful and innovative. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cost Analyst for Chassis Components
Ford Motors Pvt Ltd
Chennai, Tamilnadu
04.2016 - 12.2019
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work focusing on Knuckle Hub Bearings for B Car, C car , D car and SUV segments across all vehicles in Asia Pacific with primary focus in China ,Thailand and India.
- Lead for Cost reduction for Hub Bearings for top Global Suppliers.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations for all new program NPI's and running programs.
- Has been vital in working out tooling cost for New programs –B515 MCA and B562 MCA two variants of Ecosport and FIGO.
- Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.Cost saving by communization of Manufacturing Cost across two vehicles at Bearing supplier there by saving $8 Per vehicle for B car in India market. Total Cost Savings at 1 mil$ per year.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Conducted special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Buyer –Drivetrain,Hydraulics and Engine Components
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Forecast inventory requirements, assessed risks, and purchased materials for 100 billion profit margin, significantly reducing transportation costs, capital investment in process establishment and tooling and ICC.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- In-charge for establishing good quality parts and for supplier coordination in case of Poor Quality claims
- Has been vital in working out tooling cost for NPI’s -Backhoe Loaders and Small Wheel Loaders for domestic market being introduced in order to give in timely solutions to markets demands.
- Cost savings for proprietary suppliers accounting to 31 lakhs for 2015 -16 .
- Standardization and Commonization of components to reduce procurement level buying and introduction of low value new products.
Project Lead -Buyer&Planner- Specialty Implements
TAFE
Chennai, Tamilnadu
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Supply Chain Coordinator and project lead for development and establishment of Rotary Tillers as part of Green Field Projects.
- Forecast inventory requirements, assessed risks, and purchased materials for 150 Crore profit center, significantly reducing transportation costs, capital investment in process establishment and tooling and ICC.
- Created and implemented successful plan for Ramp up of Rotary tillers from daily production of 7 Rotary tillers to 22 numbers per day reaching annual volume of 6000 numbers.
- Established cost saving of Rs.2000 on basic price of Rotary tiller by sourcing from established north Indian supplier base thereby making recurring Annual Saving on commodity costing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Senior Engineer
Sundram Fasteners Limited
Chennai, Tamilnadu
05.2009 - 10.2012
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
- Cost estimation for new product and budgetary analysis.
- Analyzing engineering specifications of product and process establishments.
- Established sub supplier capacity study and vendor assessment for understanding capability of manufacturing.
- Performed simulation of 2D and 3D models to analyze tool performance, wear, load, heat treatment and materials influence on products for manufacturing possibilities.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Logistics And Supply Chain
Confederation of India Industries
Chennai04.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
SASTRA
Tanjore04.2009
Skills
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Supply chain solutions
- Warehousing & storage
- Cost reduction
- Strategic planning
- Vendor management
- Performance Improvement
- Change Management Process
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Software
- Customer Relations Management
- Program Management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the cost saving project for Wheel hubs and Bearings for B cars.
- Recognized for the cost saving done through alternate sourcing of parts between Wheel loaders and Backhoe loaders amounting to 12 lakhs for Tyre commodity.
- Recognized for the cost reduction provided in the shafts commodity due to deflation in the commodity in the market
- Recognized for enhanced sustenance of preventing price increase w.r.t the proprietary parts. Awarded for being the Project lead for Best implemented Critical Success Factor Project – Ramp up of Rotary tillers for the financial year 2013-14.
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Elementary
Certification
- Trained Brand advocate for the CAT products
- Executive Development Program organized by TAFE
- Sourcing Strategies Pipes and tubes development by Tubes Investment.
- Costing and Negotiation Skills training
- Attended the training program conducted by external auditors on the TS-16949 developments and advancements
- Trained on the simulation of 2D and 3D models of components using Q-form – a Metal simulation software used for the simulation of the hot and cold forging components.
Timeline
Senior Cost Analyst for Chassis Components
Ford Motors Pvt Ltd
04.2016 - 12.2019
Buyer –Drivetrain,Hydraulics and Engine Components
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
10.2014 - 04.2016
Project Lead -Buyer&Planner- Specialty Implements
TAFE
10.2012 - 10.2014
Senior Engineer
Sundram Fasteners Limited
05.2009 - 10.2012
Advanced Diploma - Logistics And Supply Chain
Confederation of India Industries
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
SASTRA
- Trained Brand advocate for the CAT products
- Executive Development Program organized by TAFE
- Sourcing Strategies Pipes and tubes development by Tubes Investment.
- Costing and Negotiation Skills training
- Attended the training program conducted by external auditors on the TS-16949 developments and advancements
- Trained on the simulation of 2D and 3D models of components using Q-form – a Metal simulation software used for the simulation of the hot and cold forging components.
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