Surendar S
Chennai,India
Summary
An innovative and strategic thinker with a collaborative approach and strong leadership skills. Deep understanding of business operations and financial management with a proven ability in project management and team development. Commitment to driving organizational success through impactful decision-making and effective resource allocation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
FUJI ELECTRIC INDIA PVT LTD
02.2021 - Current
- Implement/Stream line the demand Planning process with in 4 production plant and Trading products
- Analyzing the Gaps month on month to address the delivery issues and Inventory increase
- Product grouping/Standardizations to streamline the delivery and better inventory planning
- Forecasting for Long lead time/Import items for next 12 months
- Utilization of a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Manufacturing, Sales and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts
- Actively participate in the coordination of cross-functional activities to ensure that supply of raw materials in each location are sufficient basis the demand forecast
- Maintain on time delivery to the Distribution Centers and efficient utilization of inventory
- Maintain target levels of inventory to meet customer demand, while efficiently utilizing the inventory goals allocated to the entity
- Maintain critically important master data to ensure proper functionality and alignment to SAP reporting
- Establish safety stock levels for service parts through collaboration with Marketing, Sales, and Operations
- Lead strategic initiatives to drive lead time and inventory reductions and also cash/cost improvements
- Work closely with PDM team and Forecast coordinator across GTM’s to capture the Market Intelligence
- Ensure that optimum inventory level of raw materials (RM) in each plant are maintained to meet or exceed customer order fill rates
- Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, re-allocating existing inventory and establishing safety stock parameters
- Liaise with Vendor and Logistics for any supply-related issues (e.g
- Quantity delivered, reformulation, pricing, delivery schedule, etc.)
- Support sourcing projects that result in cost reductions for Fuji and any other assigned cost reduction projects
- Address areas of concern with suppliers as well as plan and take appropriate action plan for resolution or removal
- Ensure and implement control in managing RM,SFG & FG inventory to prevent losses and/or shrinkages
- Conduct regular security checks to ensure inventory completeness
- Manage inventory, both inbound and outbound, that runs through our Service operations
- Identification of Potential Surplus/Excess/Dead generation & Return Management within factories and vendor options
- Identify and initiation of cost out projects through various methodology for inventory liquidation
- Obsolescence management & Avoid material provisioning to manage business losses
ASSISTANT MANAGER
SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY PVT LTD
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversee production planning and management activities within the organization; Improved manufacturing efficiency by managing KPIs, analyzing and planning work flow to ensure a high level of proficiency and development
- Ensure a consistent handoff of developed & determined budget, production requirement timelines based on plant capacity according to production with provided specifications via the Material Planner(s)
- Surpassed company objectives by cooperating with staff and team members to share and actualize processes to accomplish established goals
- Provide plan work flow and schedules; Monitor production status and ensure timely delivery; Identify delays and accordingly adjust schedules to meet deadlines; Assist in production risk & opportunity with mitigation activities for production department
- Conduct daily meetings to keep track of production schedules; Lead weekly/monthly Master Production Schedule meetings; Review and action exception messages on a weekly basis; Create monthly reports and KPIs
- Evaluate current production processes and recommend improvements; Assist in new product development and enhancements; Determine equipment, materials and manpower required to complete production; Establish and monitor ERP system parameters, including safety stock levels for finished goods and raw material inventories
- Collated, analyzed and interpreted data to identify hindrances in production process and resolved these by introducing methodical systems
- Create level loaded Master Production Schedule while maintaining targeted inventory levels
- Identify and manage bottlenecks and capacity issues with the Production Management team, co-ordinate internally and externally the resolution of the issues; Resolve production issues and escalate unresolved issues to management promptly
- Liaise with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Installations and Client Services to achieve on time delivery at optimum cost with optimum inventory levels
- Ensure that finished products meet quality standards and customer specifications; Notify customers on any delays and outages; Provide excellent customer service and ensure customer satisfaction
MEMBER - MATERIALS
WIPRO INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Apply detailed knowledge of the MS office product suite and various statistical and – mining software to analyze and report on a varieties on inventory related matters including PFEP and BOMs validations; obsolescence; ECN incorporation; product ordering patterns; inventory record accuracy assessments; receiving accuracy; variety of inventory control; supply chain; logistics assessments and metrics; root cause investigations
- Maintain quick base spares expedite tool database, reschedules stock transfer purchase orders (STPO’s) and Re-ATP sales orders based on material availability and/or supplier delivery commits in SAP; escalate to management as required
- Manage and maintain spare parts – item creation, ordering, receiving, kitting, issuing/returns, obsolete in SAP - ordering
- Work with operation planning staff to resolve issues, update material schedules and ensure supporting MRP systems reflect forecast and demand for products
- Evaluate and audit the use of consignment stocks to determine if stock management, replenishment cycles and service levels are adequate
- Acting as single point of contact for parts planning expedite requests and establishes confirmed delivery commitments for product manufacturing
- Participate in regular planning reviews and prepare data in line with changes
- Undertake details and comprehensive analysis on material costs and identify opportunities for bulk discount or cost savings from suppliers
- Setting high standard of performance by measuring and reducing inventory to increase turns
ASSISTANT MANAGER
CONSUL NEOWATT POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
07.2014 - 02.2018
ENGINEER
BONFIGLIOLI TRANSMISSION PVT LTD
11.2013 - 07.2014
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
HINDUJA FOUNRIES LTD
03.2010 - 11.2013
Education
BE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
RMK ENGINEERING COLLEGE
01.2008
SECONDARY HIGH SCHOOL -
TAMILNADU STATE BOARD
01.2004
HIGH SCHOOL -
TAMILNADU STATE BOARD
01.2002
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations planning
- Project coordination
Hobbies and Interests
- Socializing
- Listening to music
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/23/86
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Manager
FUJI ELECTRIC INDIA PVT LTD
02.2021 - Current
ASSISTANT MANAGER
SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY PVT LTD
12.2019 - 01.2021
MEMBER - MATERIALS
WIPRO INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
02.2018 - 12.2019
ASSISTANT MANAGER
CONSUL NEOWATT POWER SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
07.2014 - 02.2018
ENGINEER
BONFIGLIOLI TRANSMISSION PVT LTD
11.2013 - 07.2014
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
HINDUJA FOUNRIES LTD
03.2010 - 11.2013
BE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
RMK ENGINEERING COLLEGE
SECONDARY HIGH SCHOOL -
TAMILNADU STATE BOARD
HIGH SCHOOL -
TAMILNADU STATE BOARD
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