Pavankumar Bhavikatti

Product Manager

Goa, India4 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expertise in supply planning and inventory analysis.
Significant improvements in vendor performance management.
Proficient in MRP systems integration.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain Management professional with expertise in inventory and procurement processes.

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Skills

Core Skills

Supply PlanningInventory ManagementProcurementVendor ManagementLogistics Management

Other Skills

Business AnalysisBusiness Process ImprovementCapacity PlanningChange ManagementEducationEngineeringHigher EducationInventory AnalysisInventory ControlJio AnalyticsLean ProcessesLean ProjectsLean Six SigmaManagementManpower Handling

About

At Putzmeister India my expertise in supply planning and inventory analysis has been crucial in enhancing our supply chain operations. With a solid educational background from Ramaiah Institute of Technology, I've successfully integrated MRP systems a crucial tool in planning. My efforts in vendor performance management have significantly boosted operational efficiency. I'm committed to continuous improvement, leveraging skills in supply planning and inventory management to drive excellence in engineering and supply chain practices.

Experience

4 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 9 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 3 mos

Current Experience

Putzmeister india

Senior Engineer

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Goa, India · On-site

Material Planning : Sheetmetal, Proprietory and CFM category
Forecasting Demand:
Analyse historical data and market trends to predict future production needs.
Coordinate with sales, marketing, and other departments to understand demand forecasts.
Production Scheduling:
Develop detailed production schedules to ensure that products are manufactured on time.
Adjust schedules based on machine availability, labour, and material constraints.
Capacity Planning:
Assess production capacity to ensure that resources (machines, labour, etc.) are sufficient for the forecasted demand.
Plan for seasonal fluctuations or unexpected demand changes.
Coordination with Production Teams:
Communicate production schedules and priorities to manufacturing teams.
Monitor ongoing production to ensure adherence to schedules and resolve any issues.
Inventory Control:
Ensure that production lines are supplied with the right amount of raw materials and components.
Work closely with material planners to avoid production delays due to material shortages.
Production Optimization:
Implement lean manufacturing practices and continuously analyse production processes to improve efficiency.
Identify bottlenecks or areas where production capacity can be increased.
Material Requirements Planning (MRP):
Calculate the quantity and timing of raw materials needed for production based on production schedules.
Use MRP systems or software to plan material requirements accurately..
Stock Replenishment:
Determine reorder points for raw materials and components based on usage patterns and lead times.
Ensure inventory is replenished in a timely manner to avoid production delays.
Quality Control:
Ensure that the materials received meet the required quality standards.
Work with quality control teams to identify and address any material-related issues.

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)Supply PlanningInventory AnalysisProduction SchedulingCapacity PlanningInventory Control+3

Tata hitachi construction machinery company private limited

Junior Manager

Jan 2023 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Dharwad, Karnataka, India

Procurement-Sheet metal category
Key responsibilities,
 Procurement of Sheet metal components based on the monthly production plan.
 Preparing the Scheduling agreement on monthly basis and communicating the same with vendors for
on time supply to ensure smooth running of production line.
 Creating regular PO for components developed by sourcing team after TOC approval.
 Coordinating with logistics team to ensure on time availability of vehicles for material pickup from vendors based on vehicle placement plan.
 Inventory analysis on periodic basis to match the system and physical stocks
 Vendor performance management and providing suitable inputs to improve the supply efficiency

ProcurementScheduling AgreementVendor ManagementInventory Analysis

Reliance retail

Executive

Sep 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Raichur, Karnataka, India · On-site

Inventory/Logistics Management
Key responsibilities,
▫️Procurement based on PO’s and following up with vendors for on-time supply.
▫️Managing supply risk by setting strategic stock requirements and escalate for procurement.
▫️STO creation and execution in SAP for inter-site goods movement.
▫️Vehicle indenting and co-ordinating with logistic partners for vehicle availability based on tonnage and route planning.
▫️Implementation of lean processes using QC tools like Six Sigma, Kaizen, TIMWOODs philosophy.
▫️Clearance of IDoc issues for wrong posting in SAP and maintaining healthy inventory.
▫️Generating sales reports and analyze the same for NMO and MO articles and Coordinate with sales team to implement solutions for stock clearance according to SLED and avoid salvage sales.
▫️Order fulfillment by coordinating with outbound department to ensure 100% fill rate on daily basis
▫️Vendor Up-gradation: Rolling out plan for up-gradation of vendors, including frequent audits and review meetings