Kumar P.
Seasoned Sourcing, Supply Chain & Operations Executive | 25+Years of Experience with Specialized in Innovation, Resilient Sourcing & Process Improvement | Certified Independent Director
- Role
- Supplier Development Lead at Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kumar P.
Seasoned Global Sourcing Professional | 25+ Years\' Expertise | Cost Efficiency and…
Experience
Supplier Development Lead
Jul 2013 — Present · Chennai, IN
Identify the potential supplier, conduct an assessment, and approve the supplier.Assess capacity based on customer demand and work towards improving capacity in the event of a shortfall.Collaborate with suppliers to ensure defect-free product delivery through process improvement.Identify and respond to failure modes by effectively revising the control plan.Develop a balanced supply base to reach localization and import without affecting assurance of supply.Identify and document cost drivers through cost modelling to efficiently manage price changes.Work collaboratively with process partners and suppliers to increase the value proportion.Manage product development in a timely manner and ensure documentation. Perform product/ process validation to ensure specification requirements are met. Conduct a regular supplier performance review to monitor and enhance supplier performance.Kumar Pichamuthu
Education
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
M.Tech, Manufacturing Engineering Technology
2013 — 2015
University of Madras
B.E., Metallurgical Engineering
1994 — 1998
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