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Naveen Veeriyan Manickavasagam

Supply Chain Executive

Summary

Accomplished Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Operations executive with 6 years of experience using exceptional communication and leadership skills to manage, and motivate diverse professionals in challenging environments. Experienced professional in the Automotive industry with demonstrated focus on total cost of ownership and process management. Solid experience in planning, implementing, and executing strategies resulting in greater customer confidence and strengthened business results. Embrace diverse environments committed to promoting creativity, effective problem solving, and breakthrough results. Experience in the areas of development and execution of strategies and action plans within the procurement/supply chain arena.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Ashok Leyland Hinduja Group
Chennai

Sourcing Core Team Member
08.2016 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Delivering Inputs and signs Program Contract agreed with Executive Steering Committee at the end of Concept Evaluation phase, specifying commitments for Timing, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
  • Drives day-to-day operations required to complete GenMod 2.0 steps and deliverables owned by S&SC , including setting agenda for and leading meetings of Extended Team resources.
  • Expertise throughout the whole development cycle, from prototype to production.
  • Engaging each functional Team members to Attain Project timelines.
  • Work closely with Buyers and the Supply Chain team to maintain efficiency within the department.
  • Review forecast material requirements, reporting supply chain concerns to Program team / ability to meet Customer Orders.

Ashok Leyland Hinduja Group
Chennai

Sourcing and Supply Chain Development Engineer
08.2018 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Function as key supply chain liaison with R&D in developing new supplier sources for new product development programs.
  • Supplier selection with 100% approval from Quality and Manufacturing Function as key supply chain liaison with Quality in auditing the supply base to ensure conformance to Industry, Regulatory, Process and Product requirements.
  • Conduct supplier assessments in the areas of Manufacturing, Technology, Design and Development.
  • To influence generating demand by providing input on a regular basis regarding product launches, portfolio optimization, rationale of commercial decisions.
  • In collaboration with Supply Chain, define new Supply Chain capabilities to support the Brand’s needs, implement strategies to improve efficiency and responsiveness and reduce complexity of Supply Chain.
  • Operates the business system and processes orders through SAP system. Preferably, hands on experience of ERP- SAP in material management module.
  • Increased supply efficiency by 17% through process improvement design and implementation.
  • Increased Supplier Quality and Delivery performance from Unacceptable to Excellent through supplier development interaction.
  • Analyzes root causes of supplier deficiencies and ensures proper corrective actions are implemented in timely manner.
  • Work with MPS, Quality, MPL and other staff to collect and assemble information for presentations, projects and strategic planning.
  • Receive and report weekly plan adherence figures, understanding root cause of any variances, ensuring delivery targets are maintained.
  • Supplier Optimization Program (50% improvement).
  • Supplier On-Time-Delivery (15% improvement).
  • Supplier Quality (80% improvement in PPMS).


Education

Central Polytechnic College
Chennai

High School Diploma
06.2013 - 04.2016

University Overview

Qualified Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 89%

Dr. MGR Educational And Research Institute
Chennai

Bachelor of Technology from Mechanical Engineering
06.2018 - 01.2022

University Overview

Graduated as Mechanical Engineer with 8.29 CGPA Strong team-building and collaborative talents, partnering with teacher and student.

University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom

Master's from Operations And Supply Chain Management
09.2022 - Current

Skills

    Project Management Skills

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Achievements

  • Awarded as Key Performer.
  • Recognized as a Bright Spark employee.
  • VAVE champion appreciation.
  • Attained qualified Cost Savings of 15 lacs by commonizing tooling’s for SM brackets.
  • Innovative cost realization at Stage of DFM discussion. Approx. 0.7 million.
  • JDI Awards.

Hobbies

  • Team Sport
  • Playing Volley ball
  • Travelling

Timeline

University of Liverpool

Master's from Operations And Supply Chain Management
09.2022 - Current

Sourcing and Supply Chain Development Engineer

Ashok Leyland Hinduja Group
08.2018 - 08.2022

Dr. MGR Educational And Research Institute

Bachelor of Technology from Mechanical Engineering
06.2018 - 01.2022

Sourcing Core Team Member

Ashok Leyland Hinduja Group
08.2016 - 08.2018

Central Polytechnic College

High School Diploma
06.2013 - 04.2016
Naveen Veeriyan ManickavasagamSupply Chain Executive