Sep 2021 – Mar 2022 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Helping startup develop strategy across EV segment such as end to end supply chain, market research |Competitors Benchmarking, ecosystem analysis, government policies around EV and most importantly partnerships

Aug 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Most Valued Performer for FY 20-21
• Project Management
• Led a team of Architects to design the layout of Ola Future Factory with an annual capacity of 10 Mn+ two wheelers
• Led and mentored a team of 4 engineers, 2 project managers, 12 operational supervisors, 8 vendors and 100+ ground staff
• Monitored resource utilization and implemented process improvements, resulting in a 30% increase in operational
• efficiency and a 25% reduction in inventory
• Implemented continuous improvement on 30 processes to initiate operations, supplier & customer management
• Performed competitive benchmarking and market research on 8 OEMs to develop sales strategy across the globe
• Product Planning for Global Rollout and Make-to-Stock Production of Ola App-scooter Etergo 1 and Etergo 2
• IT Project Management
• o Business Process Owner and Program Lead for SAP-PP and SAP-MM across Ola Electric
• o Implemented SAP-PP Module to align Demand with Supply planning for MTS/MTOP hybrid production system and flexibility to adapt to Smart Kitting (PTL, Augmented Reality), WMS, DBM and Kanban systems.

Jan 2019 – Apr 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Developed vehicle conversion cost calculator to work and predict multiple what-if scenarios and competitors’ evaluation
• Amplifying and Improve COO's communication and hold functions accountable for their commitments
• Program Management for Operational KPIs
• Regular progress tracking and risk management for goals requiring resources and attention
• Finance and Data Analytics:
• SPOC for the Operation's financial model: establish and improve financial processes, including Manpower planning, budgeting, and manufacturing cost analysis
• Designed and Maintained Performance Matrix and Finance KPIs for multiple functions and established efficient KPI reporting on goals and initiatives
• Established the EV Manufacturing Model for Medium to Long term Manufacturing planning and optimization
• Developed Scenario Based Frameworks on decision making on In-house Vs. Contract Manufacturing
• Designed a Market Intelligence tool to gather updates on EV and automotive sector for internal and external customers

Apr 2017 – Apr 2018 · 1 yr · Lucknow Area, India

•  Annual Procurement turnover of 1300+ Crores for different models of Tata Trucks and Marcopolo buses
•  Monitor, improve and achieve targets on supplier delivery performance and vendor ratings
•  Review inventory norms and monitor and manage inventory levels as per monthly plan
•  Forecast MRP of 200+ parts daily to administer Kanban triggered systems and inventory
•  Maintained inventory level < 2.5 days throughout F16, F17 and F18 till date
•  Customized and standardised line feeding systems to keep a lean inventory of 10 vehicles at a time
•  Spearheaded implementation of World Class Quality concept for sheet metal components leading to the elimination of all metal to metal contacts and transit damages in incoming material

Sep 2014 – Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Lucknow Area, India

• Major Roles and Responsibilities:
•  Monitor, improve and achieve targets on supplier delivery performance and vendor ratings
•  Review inventory norms and monitor and manage inventory levels as per monthly plan
• Achievements:
•  Annual Procurement of 1000+ Crores Annually with 300+ parts from 60+ vendors.
•  Manage inbound and reverse logistics, schedule adherence for 14 local and 35 outstation vendors
•  Responsible for SOB management of entire supply chain’s 7000+ components to optimize material costs
•  Cost saved to plant worth INR 1.5 crores in F17 by reducing the material consumption
•  Attained NIL non-moving inventory during BSIII to BSIV change in 60+ variants of 22 vehicle models

Aug 2011 – Aug 2014 · 3 yrs · Rudrapur

•  Implemented 56 improvement projects in two years leading 16/56 for Supply Chain specifically
•  Received ‘Best Quality project award’ at annual recognition for more than 70% reduction in Outstation Sheet Metal damages.
•  Received “Maximum cost saving through a Single Project” award in F-14 by local alternate sourcing of Rear Axle Carrier
•  Ideated and implemented cost reduction strategies to yield annual savings of INR 175 lakh for SCPC exceeding team target by 191%.
•  Part of the team awarded with TPM Excellence Award and TPM Consistency Award by JIPM
•  Achieved ‘superior+’ performance rating for extra INR120 lakh realized against the target for team
•  Reduced premium freight and detention cost by over 90%
•  More than 80% reduction in rework per hundred for supply chain concerns specific to sheet metal using innovation methodology ‘TRIZ’.
•  Improved the layout of Material feeding area by 23% better input to production lines
•  Analyzed and reduced transit damages by improving stacking and packing of 15 components Through QC approach.

May 2010 – Jun 2010 · 1 mo · Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India