Rashmi Srinivas
Supply Chain & Planning Expert
San Jose,CA
Summary
Driven people manager with experience in F&OP , Forecasting., Headcount planning and Logistics . Proficient in Google cloud supply chain and implementation of cross functional planning tools. Insightful leader with an analytical approach to business planning and tactical problem solving while working towards long term strategy
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager
Google
Sunnyvale, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Responsible for Demand planning for North America West and central region Data centers, establishing clear Demand insights required for informed hiring decisions
- Cross-trained existing employees (including two new incoming L7 managers) to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded two new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Trained and mentored bungee technician supporting Service loss tree Project , on both program management and technical details of project
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Took over Google New tool implementation (GPAS ) project after Business leads for FLOW ( L6/L7 employees) were restructured
- Led successful go -live of total forecast in new planning tool, leading team of 4 superusers , and working cross functionally across multiple teams with level 6 and level 7 leaders/managers.
- Trained and mentored 4 Superusers on GPAS projects; leading without authority ' enabling them to perform sprint test independently . This was pivotal for on time launch of Phase 1 for Planning tool implementation for Google
Team Lead
Google
Sunnyvale, CA
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Led team through Resource fulfillment code yellow, collaborating with cross functional teams on managing uncertainty of supply and demand
- Launched On time to Hub as key Build planning and execution metric to track and improve manufacturing delivery, leading team to improve performance by 30% performance in first 6 months
- Set up CTB/CTF process at Contract Manufacturer (MIM) to track last mile deliveries and ensure are utilizing 100% MIM capacity
- Developed Demand Health vertical to ensure Demand health (unconstrained and constrained ) across products and CMs to be within threshold (70-120%) so that planners can execute and plan against labor and supply
- Supported hiring process, provided insight into candidate selection for sustaining Build planner role; created training module for ramp up of planner
- Led postmortem to identify root causes for Material constraints in Q42019, this was foundational for finalizing scope of LTR2020(now known as PD-SSR) (Top 10 priority for GCD)
- Authored MVP requirements for Constrained planning launch for O9 Planning engine
Manager, Material Flow Engineering
Tesla
Fremont, CA
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Got C- level executive approvals for Model 3 batching strategy by analyzing supply chain for all Model 3 sourced parts to optimize cycle stock, delivery frequency and safety stock
- Responsible for technical specification development of system flow for model 3 Leading change management process definition to support automated part delivery
- Collaborated with 10 lead line builders to define material delivery at each manufacturing cell in Body shop and Seats factory Project Management and Supplier coordination
- Hired team of Engineers to support Model 3 material flow design and implementation Working with suppliers to support $20million material delivery automation project
Inventory Control Lead
Tesla
Fremont, CA
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Achieved 99.54% inventory accuracy by correcting $14 million inventory inaccuracy in one financial quarter Analyzed inventory worth $272million to eliminate 283 E&O parts worth $1.5 million
- Developed and implemented bottom's up replenishment strategy for intermediate storage locations to optimize
- EOQ for 163 bulk parts and improved internal conveyance o Defined and implemented material flow from production line to Nonconforming zones to track failed units
- Developed and implemented ‘hot call' system to flag material shortage on production line to reduce idle time
- Defined multiple stakeholder business processes that extend to Subcontract, PO reversals, non–service Material transfer tickets and expensed inventory management Administration
- Trained 200 Material Associates on MES transactions to reduce human input errors and improve productivity
Production Control Intern
Tesla
Fremont, California
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Analyzed inventory variances and corrected ~100 errors related to Bill of materials accuracy, work order structure, MES-set up, master data management
- Created daily tracking report to know impact of inventory record inaccuracy
- Reduced Inventory inaccuracy for Quarter by 30%
Supply Chain Intern
Cummins
Columbus, Indiana
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Wrote white paper for introduction of new Manufacturing technology in current plants for improving manufacturing efficiency attended training on Continuous improvement and 5S
- Proposed business case to introduce 3D printing technology Analyzed 3 plants to know current efficiency and rooms for improvement.
Mechanical Engineer
Caparo Engineering India Limited
Delhi, India
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Worked on production planning for FIAT stamping line Collaborated with customer to standardize business process,improved efficiency in ordering system
- Developed capacity utilization and business development plan for Forging Unit of Caparo India
- Attended training by Plant head at Pune facility for “Value Stream Mapping”.
Education
Master of Engineering - Industrial and Systems Engineering
Texas A&M
College Station, TX 08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
Pune, India 08.2007 - 05.2011
Timeline
Manager
Google
10.2021 - Current
Team Lead
Google
04.2019 - 10.2021
Manager, Material Flow Engineering
Tesla
03.2016 - 03.2017
Inventory Control Lead
Tesla
06.2014 - 03.2016
Production Control Intern
Tesla
08.2013 - 12.2013
Supply Chain Intern
Cummins
05.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Engineering - Industrial and Systems Engineering
Texas A&M
08.2012 - 05.2014
Mechanical Engineer
Caparo Engineering India Limited
08.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
08.2007 - 05.2011
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