Naman Chopra

About Naman Chopra

Seasoned professional with over 10 years of expertise in operational excellence, value chain management, and business transformation for industry giants like Caterpillar, Bosch, Volvo, and Daimler. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional with a proven track record of achieving $20Mn.+ in cost savings through strategic initiatives in supply chain optimization, process improvement, new product development, efficiency enhancement and digitization.Key Achievements• Operational Excellence: Delivered $11.9M in cost savings by optimizing supply chain costs, including freight, inventory, and packaging for Caterpillar.• Quality Transformation: Reduced cost of quality by 33% and improved throughput by 25% through end-to-end value stream transformations.• Global Sourcing Leadership: Managed a global sourcing initiative for 900 parts across 8 countries, achieving 100% on-time delivery and $6.8M in savings.• Manufacturing Efficiency: Achieved 25% improvement in per-shift output and enhanced OEE by 7% through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven problem solving.• Project Leadership: Successfully led $3.6M material handling projects and $1.1M parts kitting initiatives, contributing to new product launches with high efficiency and quality metrics.• Digitization & Innovation: Spearheaded Industry 4.0 projects, reducing 11,500 man-hours through automation, dashboards, and SAP enhancements.A dynamic leader with expertise in Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, and change management, excelling in fast-paced, complex environments. Proficient in tools like SAP, Tableau, and Power BI, with a strong ability to drive impactful business results.Areas of expertise• DMAIC – Six Sigma• Structured Problem solving• Procurement Strategy• Supply Chain Digitizing• Network planning and design• Supply Chain Costs• Packaging design• Vendor Management• Project Management• Risk Management• Change Management• Internal logistics and material handling• Parts sequencing and kitting (kit cell design and error proofing)

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager

   Ather Energy

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Supply Chain Transformation: Scaling a sustainable, pull-based production system to reduce lead times and maximize inventory turns.• Operational Excellence: Executing a \"True North\" digital factory vision with real-time visibility and paperless, waste-free workflows.• Lean Leadership: Implementing Kanban, kitting, and milk runs to optimize supplier flow and minimize WIP inventory.• Performance Management: Driving down logistics costs per scooter while maintaining elite standards in safety, quality, and material velocity.

Education

• Wayne State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering

  2014

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Kitting
• Abaqus
• Capa
• Pull System
• Event Planning
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Autom
• Mechanical Engineering
• Finite Element Analysis
• Poka Yoke
• Autocad
• Automation
• Business Process Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Defect Elimination
• Lean Manufacturing
• Autonomous Maintenance
• Technical Research
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Powerpoint
• Standard Work
• Microsoft Office
• Production Management
• Technical Presentations
• Inventory Control
• Data Analysis
• Pfep
• Ishikawa
• Hyperworks
• Pneumatics
• Ls-Dyna
• Material Handling
• Event Management
• Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Product Engineering
• 5s
• Kaizen