VINOTH KUMAR N J

• Executed sourcing strategies for built-to-print commodities, including seats, rubbers, converted items, and decals for all models.
• Identified new potential suppliers based on drawing requirements, technology trends, and competitive risks.
• Assessed supply chain risks and developed mitigation strategies to ensure continuity.
• Drove selection processes for new suppliers, overseeing qualification, audits, assessments, contracting, and validation.
• Led team efforts in monitoring key performance indicators quarterly to enhance performance improvements.
• Participated in technical review meetings with potential suppliers alongside the manufacturing engineering team.
• Collaborated with engineering and finance teams to analyze should-cost reports and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Established cost structures for parts and nonrecurring engineering to meet program targets for cost, quality, and timelines.

Responsible for 412 parts and 42 vendors.

Inventory management as per ABC classification.

Monitoring stock levels at stores and at the supplier's end.

Creating a schedule agreement and releasing monthly schedules to the vendor.

Identify the potential risks involved in the supply chain, and get them rectified.

Review inventory levels every month, and improve delivery frequency to reduce inventory.

Address all reported quality issues with priority, and coordinate with the supplier.

Ensuring timely payment to suppliers, and cost savings.

Daily, ensure technological awareness through regular supplier visits.

Trained and certified for internal audit in quality system audit ISO 9001, TS 16949, and process audit VDA 6.3.

Manage vendor performance tracking and reporting on a monthly basis.

Handled commodities are proprietary parts, wiring harnesses, plastic, and rubber parts.

Responsible for 300 parts and 20 vendors.

Inventory management as per ABC classification.

Monitoring stock levels at stores and at the supplier's end.

Creating a schedule agreement, purchase order, and releasing monthly schedules to the vendor.

Identify the potential risks involved in the supply chain, and get them rectified.

Review inventory levels every month, and improve delivery frequency to reduce inventory.

Address all reported quality issues with priority, and coordinate with the supplier.

Ensuring timely payment to suppliers, and cost savings.

Daily, ensure technological awareness through regular supplier visits.

Manage vendor performance tracking and reporting on a monthly basis.

Handled commodities are proprietary parts, wiring harnesses, plastic, and rubber parts.

Developed new sources to enhance supply capacity and optimize procurement strategies.

Negotiated and finalized pricing agreements, ensuring favorable amendments.

Identified and implemented cost savings through negotiation, localization, and alternative sourcing.

Executed Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in accordance with established guidelines.

Rationalized vendor base to improve supply chain efficiency.

Created RFQs, contracts, and purchase orders to formalize procurement processes.

Oversaw vendor follow-ups to ensure timely delivery of all parts.

Ensured timely delivery of all parts through effective vendor follow-up.

Negotiated pricing and finalized amendments to contracts.

Identified and implemented cost savings through negotiation, localization, and alternative sourcing.