Naresh Kumar

About Naresh Kumar

I lead Chemical Category - global sourcing strategy across 20+ manufacturing plants…

Experience

1. Agm - Raw Material Purchase

   Yokohama-ATG

   Sep 2023 — Present · IN

   Raw Material Sourcing and Development for all 5 plants ( India & Israel ) of Off-Highway Segments & PCRAs a raw material sourcing and development expert, I am tasked with finding high-quality, cost-effective raw materials that meet our production needs. This may involve seeking out new suppliers, negotiating with existing ones, and ensuring that the materials we acquire are of the highest standard.Partner ManagementI also oversee the management of our current partnerships, which includes negotiating contracts, addressing any concerns, and ensuring that our partners are meeting our expectations.Sourcing StrategyDeveloping and implementing a sourcing strategy aligned with our business objectives falls within my responsibilities. This includes market research, trend analysis, and devising a plan to help us achieve our goals.Marketing Intelligence & Benchmarking with Global Competition:Regularly comparing our company\'s raw material sourcing performance with competitors\' import data helps us identify areas for improvement, allowing us to stay ahead, I analyze market trends and market movements to help inform our business decisions. This includes collecting and analyzing data on index trends, supplier preferences, Import Data, and competitor activity.Audit:I am accountable for auditing our suppliers to ensure they meet our quality standards and adhere to our code of conduct. This involves regular site visits and performance reviews.Vendor DevelopmentIn addition to managing our current vendors, I am responsible for identifying new vendors and building relationships with them. This includes market research, contract negotiation, and ensuring they meet our quality and performance expectations.Zero Based Costing & Should Costing Work.As an expert in zero-based costing, I develop and implement cost-effective strategies for sourcing raw materials at the right price-linked index. This involves analyzing cost impacts and implementing cost-saving measures to make

Education

• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2019 — 2021

• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Supaul

  10th

  2002 — 2007

• Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

  Executive Development Program In Global Supply Chain Management

  2018 — 2019

• National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Vendor Management
• Engineering
• Team Management
• Project Management
• Successful Negotiation
• Project Planning
• Business Development
• Business Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Partner Management
• Microsoft Excel