Arun Ashok
Assistant Manager - Supply Chain Management and Material Planning
Pune
Summary
Dynamic supply chain professional with proven expertise in Supply Chain Optimization and strong analytical skills, evidenced by elevating OTD statistics to 98.6% at Schindler India Pvt Ltd. Excelled in strategic supplier partnerships and demand forecasting, ensuring robust inventory management and operational efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and data analytics capabilities, driving significant improvements in supply chain operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager - Supply Chain Management
Schindler India Pvt Ltd
Pune
05.2022 - Current
- Currently managing a team of 5 that is responsible for the entire life-cycle of elevators - from configuration of elevators in SAP, BOM creation, material planning and dispatches of complete elevator systems to respective sites.
- Established standard operating procedures for multiple processes in the supply chain life cycle of the organization that improved the OTD statistics from an initial 60% to a constant and stable 98.6%
- Cultivated strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services, while also handling contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and service level agreements to achieve favorable terms and minimize risk.
- Responsible for evaluation of supplier performance to address any issues or discrepancies in a timely manner and maintaining continuity in the supply chain.
- Implemented inventory control policies and procedures to minimize excess stock levels
while ensuring adequate supply to meet demand. - Tracked and analyzed inventory levels, forecast demand, and identify potential short-
ages or overages while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory
turnover, reduce carrying costs, and improve overall supply chain efficiency. - Collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop and execute strategic initiatives
aimed at optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations.
Procurement and Material Planning Engineer
Talent Electric LLC - Country Partner of Schneider
Muscat
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Developed strategic partnerships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials and competitive pricing.
- Assisted in new product development efforts by providing input on material availability and sourcing strategies.
- Reduced lead times by 40% proactively addressing potential bottlenecks in the supply chain process.
- Coordinated with sales teams to align production plans with customer demand forecasts, improving order fulfillment rates.
- Mitigated risks associated with raw material price fluctuations by closely monitoring market trends and adjusting purchasing strategies accordingly.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits, driving improvements in quality and service levels.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful execution of complex projects within tight deadlines.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Intellect Design Arena
Chennai
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
- Improved data reliability by conducting regular validations, identifying potential issues, and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to build effective sourcing strategies.
- Estimated costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
- Participated in regular progress meetings with project stakeholders, keeping them informed about status updates.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
NMIMS University
Mumbai, India 05.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering
SRM University
Chennai, India 06.2014 - 06.2018
Skills
Supply Chain Optimization
Demand Planning
Demand Forecasting
SAP
Materials Requirement Planning
Inventory Management
Data Analytics and Visualization
SIOP
Accomplishments
- Schindler Customer Centricity Award (2023): Was awarded the Schindler CSCO Customer Centricity Award for the year 2023 for stabilizing the Supply Chain performance and achieving highest customer satisfaction rating.
- Employee of the Quarter (Q4-2022): Given in recognition of achieving a rapid turnaround and improvement of OTD
during Q4 of 202
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Supply Chain Management
Schindler India Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - Current
MBA - Supply Chain Management
NMIMS University
05.2022 - 12.2024
Procurement and Material Planning Engineer
Talent Electric LLC - Country Partner of Schneider
05.2019 - 04.2022
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Intellect Design Arena
07.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering
SRM University
06.2014 - 06.2018
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