VASANTH NATARAJAN
ON
Summary
Dynamic production and materials planner with a proven track record at Alstom, excelling in ERP/MRP systems, particularly SAP, and cross-functional collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in production scheduling and supply chain efficiency, demonstrating exceptional project management and quality assurance skills. Optimized workflows and material availability, contributing to enhanced operational productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intermediate Production Planner
Alstom
10.2023 - Current
- In charge of launching, coordinating and controlling the progress of Work Orders according to the MPS
- Coordinated production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize workflow.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of materials, ensuring uninterrupted production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between production, procurement, and sales objectives.
- Coordinate with suppliers to manage lead times and ensure timely availability of materials and components.
- Link between industrial planning, Project Supply Chain Leader/ Project Material Manager for D&IS, logistics and manufacturing to ensure on time execution of operations
Production Technician
AGAT Laboratories
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Maintain production log and update production tracking sheet.
- Following all SOPs and QC procedures according to company statements and policies.
Material Planner
SRI AMMAN FLY-ASH BRICKS
03.2019 - 12.2020
- In SAP, establish and oversee the lifecycle management of assigned parts and their associated suppliers.
- Review and approve any new material master extension or any material master change in the ERP system for externally procured or subcontracted materials within their responsibility.
- Issue supplier schedules, or releases based upon MRP demand through SAP.
- Just in time (JIT) items planning & scheduling to achieve KPIs and action plans.
- Taking into consideration the "Plan For Every Part" (PFEP) parameters, including aspects like storage locations, order quantities, and lead times.
Purchase Assistant (Buyer)
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Optimized order processing times by creating an efficient tracking system that enables real-time monitoring of purchase orders'' statuses.
- Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective contracts and deals.
- Research/ source potential vendors for required goods & services (DM/IDM) and Send RFI/ RFQ/ RFP (Request for Information/ Quotation/ Proposal) to the suppliers.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as warehouse, finance, and operations to ensure procurement supports the business needs effectively
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Industrial Manufacturing Processes
Confederation College
Thunder Bay, ON08-2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Kongunadu
India04-2017
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Material planning
- Inventory management
- Supply chain coordination
- Forecasting and Planning
- Resource allocation
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- ERP/MRP Systems Proficiency
- SAP (PP, MM)
- Procure to Pay
- Power BI
- MS Excel
Certification
SAP Material Management (Sourcing and Procurement)
Permanent Resident in Canada
I am a Permanent Residence Holder in Canada. Willing to relocate any place in Canada.
Timeline
Intermediate Production Planner
Alstom
10.2023 - Current
Production Technician
AGAT Laboratories
09.2021 - 10.2023
Material Planner
SRI AMMAN FLY-ASH BRICKS
03.2019 - 12.2020
Purchase Assistant (Buyer)
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited
02.2018 - 02.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - Industrial Manufacturing Processes
Confederation College
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Kongunadu
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