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Priya Shankaar

Leander,TX

Summary

Goal oriented supply chain professional seeking to re-enter the workforce after a career break to raise a family. With over 10 years of experience working with leading companies such as Ford Motors, Caterpillar, I have developed a deep understanding of supply chain management and has a proven track record of delivering cost savings and process improvements in the automotive industry. I am now seeking opportunities in supply chain and project management related roles where I can apply my skills and knowledge to drive growth and success for my next employer. As an enthusiastic team player with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, I am ready to contribute to the success of any organization I join.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Entrepreneur

Self-employeed
Austin, TX
01.2024 - Current
  • Implemented marketing strategies and utilized social media promotion to attract and retain customers.
  • Successfully completed Texas Food Handler Training and obtained certification
  • Processed orders, facilitated deliveries, and effectively addressed customer inquiries and feedback.

Maternity Break

HOME
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Balanced caring for newborn with managing household responsibilities. Utilized this period to further my professional growth through pursuing a course on project management.

Senior Cost Analyst for Chassis and NVH Components

Ford Motors Pvt Ltd
04.2016 - 12.2019
  • Increased estimate precision for new program NPIs and running programs, including tooling costs, by delineating scope, timelines,and potential setbacks.
  • Achieved annual cost savings of $1 million by minimizing costs per B car by $8 in India.
  • Successfully closed cost gaps and improved operational efficiency to achieve $5000 in annual cost savings for NVH parts of B cars sold in Europe

Buyer –Drivetrain,Hydraulics and Engine Components

Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
10.2014 - 04.2016
  • Monitored project budgets to ensure that resources were allocated efficiently.
  • Successfully anticipated $10 billion inventory needs resulting in significant savings in transportation costs, capital investment, and tooling.
  • Developed comprehensive supply chain timelines to effectively manage supplier deliverables for timely build.
  • Reduced procurement costs for proprietary suppliers, resulting in annual cost savings of $14K for 2015-16.

Project Lead -Buyer&Planner- Specialty Implements

TAFE
10.2012 - 10.2014
  • Led supply chain projects for rotary tillers
  • Managed forecasting, risk assessment, and procurement for a profit center generating $18M in revenue.
  • Enhanced daily rotary tiller production from 7 to 22, achieving an annual volume target of 6000.
  • Implemented alternative sourcing strategy, resulting in $50 reduction and $30K annual cost savings on tiller.

Senior Engineer

Sundram Fasteners Limited
05.2009 - 10.2012
  • Achieved work standards, adherence to timelines and quality assurance targets by implementing controlled engineering activities.
  • Performed cost estimation and budgetary analysis for new products.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Supply Chain And Logistics

Confederation of India Industries
04.2015

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

SASTRA
04.2009

Skills

  • Process improvement
  • Project management
  • Supply chain Constraint Management
  • Program Administration
  • Cost reduction and Value for Money Analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Vendor management and Contract Negotiations
  • Performance Improvement
  • Change Management Process
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Software
  • Customer Relations Management
  • Program Management
  • Zero Based Costing

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 3 in the annual cost savings of $1 million dollars for Wheel hubs and Bearings for B cars for Asia Pacific market.
  • Recognized for the cost saving of $1500 for Tyre Commodity done through alternate sourcing of parts of Wheel loaders and Backhoe loaders.
  • Recognized for the cost reduction provided in the shafts commodity due to deflation in the commodity.
  • Awarded for being the Project lead for Best implemented Critical Success Factor ProjectRamp up of Rotary tillers for the financial year 2013-14.

Certification

  • Certified Texas Food Handler
  • Pursuing certifications for Project management offered by Google
  • Trained Brand advocate for the CAT products
  • Executive Development Program organized by TAFE

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Tamil
Full Professional
German
Limited

Timeline

Entrepreneur

Self-employeed
01.2024 - Current

Maternity Break

HOME
01.2020 - 01.2024

Senior Cost Analyst for Chassis and NVH 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 - Supply Chain And Logistics

Confederation of India Industries

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

SASTRA
Priya Shankaar