Anees Malkani

About Anees Malkani

As an IIM Indore MBA with 14+ years in the automotive industry, I thrive on solving the…

Experience

1. Manager - Product Cost Management

   Mahindra Group

   Mar 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   As a strategic leader in product cost management, I oversee the end-to-end cost lifecycle for critical Trim commodities, including Interior/Exterior Trim, Cockpit Modules, Soft Trims, and NVH components. My focus is architecting and embedding robust Should-Be Cost & Zero-Based Cost frameworks to align with program-level target costing and ensure business case profitability from concept to launch.Key Contributions & Responsibilities:• Architected Detailed Cost Models: Developed granular, zero-based cost models for new project components by analyzing SORs, 2D/3D drawings, BOMs. Generated precise cost structures by breaking down cycle time, MHR, material yield & overheads.• Drive Cost Competitiveness: Led cross functional initiatives with Engineering, Sourcing & Supplier to embed Design-for-Manufacturability & Assembly principles, influencing design-to-cost outcomes.• Resolved Commercial Discrepancies: Systematically eliminated variances between Should-Be Cost estimates and supplier quotations through deep-dive technical analysis, industry benchmarking & robust justification of cost drivers.• Ensured Program Cost Adherence: Spearheaded comprehensive cost walk-throughs at key program gateways, monitoring and controlling costs from initial business case approval through to final vehicle launch to meet targets.• Championed Process Excellence: Enhanced organizational capability by authoring standardized cost estimation guidelines, developing internal cost databases for reference part costing & introducing protocols to streamline the RFQ process.Core Competencies:• Costing Methodologies: Should-Be Cost, Zero-Based Costing, Target Costing, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), Benchmarking.• Technical Process Expertise: Injection Molding, PU Molding, Vacuum & Thermoforming, Blow Molding, Plastic Painting, NVH Acoustics.• Leadership & Strategy: Cross-functional Leadership, Conflict Management, Influencing Skills, RFQ Management, Business Case Analysis.

Education

• M.H. Saboo Siddik C.O.E.

  Bachelor's degree

  2007 — 2011

• Indian Institute of Management, Indore

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2018 — 2021

Skills

• 7 Qc Tools
• Powerpoint
• Value Engineering
• Dfmea
• Catia
• Tk Solver
• Six Sigma
• Team Center Engineering
• Automotive Design
• Project Management
• Solidworks
• Microsoft Office
• Apqp
• Minitab
• Pro Engineer
• Excel
• Automotive Engineering
• Pro/Engineer
• Autocad
• Gd&T