Gautham Suresh

Consultant

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 2 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Led multi-million dollar cost optimization projects.
Expert in global project management and procurement transformation.
Proficient in Agile methodologies and cross-functional team leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in the Automotive industry with expertise in strategic sourcing and project management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital StrategyProject ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementStrategic Sourcing

Other Skills

Requirements AnalysisData AnalyticsAgile Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementKey Account ManagementCost-Benefit AnalysisValue Analysis/Value EngineeringProduct ManagementScorecard ManagementIntegrated Business Planning (IBP)Management ConsultingInformation ManagementGlobal DeliveryMarket AnalysisBusiness Strategy

About

Seasoned professional with 5+ years of experience in the Automotive Industry, specializing in Cost and spend Analysis, Procurement transformation, Strategic Sourcing, Market analysis, Competitor analysis : Strategic Product Benchmarking, and IP study. Proven expertise in global project management specializing in Source-to-pay optimization, Supplier lifecycle management and product portfolio management, with a strong foundation in value analysis and value engineering (VA/VE). I have successfully led sourcing and procurement transformation projects, driving significant enhancements in operational excellence and profitability. Had demonstrated ability in leading cross-functional teams, high-profile clients - leading to innovative product decisions and product design optimizations. Collaborated with international counterparts in driving cost reduction strategies that led to multi-million-dollar savings globally. Skilled in Agile methodologies, team management, and proficient with various Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, and project management tools. Technically adept in Python, Machine Learning, SAP, Power BI, Tableau, and MySQL. With an MBA degree at SPJIMR, my goal is to leverage my managerial and technical competencies to drive impactful innovation and create significant value in business strategies in diverse business environments.

Experience

7 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 11 mos

Current Experience

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Senior Strategy Consultant

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

PepsiCo
Product Owner for Power Bl dashboards used across 7 AMESA markets, leading the end-to-end roadmap, design, and delivery of supply planning analytics solutions
Served as the primary liaison between country-level Business Units (BUs) and the Power Bl technical team, translating regional planning requirements into scalable dashboards
Published and maintained weekly and monthly scorecards tracking critical supply chain KPls
Led efforts in data validation, root cause analysis, and resolution of data quality/reporting issues, ensuring accuracy and consistency across regions
Enabled improved decision-making and performance tracking through standardized, automated dashboards, reducing manual reporting efforts and driving alignment
Supported PepsiCo's Digital Supply Chain & IBP transformation goals, contributing to platform usability, feature prioritization, and regional tool adoption.
Facilitated UAT, user onboarding, and training, ensuring smooth rollout and high adoption across stakeholder groups.
Worked in a fast-paced, Agile-like environment with cross-functional teams to continuously improve platform functionality and stakeholder satisfaction.

Digital StrategyRequirements AnalysisProject Management

Bosch global software technologies

Assistant Manager

Sep 2017 – Dec 2022 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led end-to-end Product Lifecycle Management for automotive components, from concept validation to market benchmarking, cost modeling, and product maturity reviews.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams across Germany, India, and China to align product specifications, cost targets, and delivery timelines with customer requirements.
Conducted detailed Cost-Benefit Analysis, VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering), and competitor benchmarking to support global sourcing decisions and product roadmap evolution.
Acted as the Product Strategy interface with global OEM clients, gathering technical and business requirements, and shaping development priorities accordingly.
Supported product innovation and digital transformation initiatives, including RPA-based automation of sourcing lane creation and ML-driven cost estimation prototypes.
Drove multi-million dollar cost optimization projects, balancing engineering feasibility with profitability, directly impacting product P&L.
Worked in Agile setup alongside design and procurement teams, regularly feeding insights from cost breakdowns and supplier feedback into iterative product redesigns.
Mentored junior analysts and collaborated with domain experts to establish best practices in product cost modeling, lifecycle documentation, and stakeholder communication.

Stakeholder ManagementKey Account ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementStrategic Sourcing