Pratik Shah

About Pratik Shah

Supply Chain & Procurement Professional with 16 years of experience driving…

Experience

1. Procurement Specialist

   CNH

   Sep 2023 — Present · IN

   Spearheading the complete supply chain function encompassing procurement of import and domestic parts, material planning, inventory control & logistics coordination to ensure uninterrupted production flow- Coordinating with cross-functional departments such as Production, Quality & Engineering to ensure seamless supply chain operations supporting the manufacturing of sugarcane harvesters, tractors, Balers and agricultural equipments- Driving supplier performance through strategic scheduling, expediting, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on on-time delivery, cost optimization, and quality assurance- Managing end-to-end supplier operations including sourcing, negotiations, logistics, and contract finalization with vendors & transport partners- Drive on-time delivery performance by monitoring supplier adherence to schedules, initiating root cause analysis for delays & leading cross-functional teams for corrective actions- Accountable for maintaining inventory levels in line with company policy while minimizing excess and obsolete stock, leveraging effective forecasting & planning techniques- Overseeing and continuously improving MRP system accuracy to align with real-time production requirements and inventory availability- Monitoring parts receipt and delivery performance on a daily and weekly basis, and initiating escalations or corrective actions to mitigate any supply risks- Lead supplier development initiatives, optimizing contracts & strengthening supplier capabilities to meet the dynamic needs of agricultural equipment manufacturing- Supporting corporate-level & plant-specific initiatives focused on value engineering, cost reduction, strategic sourcing, including reporting and analysis for senior management decision-making- Interacting with global category managers and operations teams to implement procurement strategies, supplier consolidation,and process standardization in alignment with business goals.

Education

• Shivaji University, Kolhapur

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

  2004 — 2010

Skills

• Automotive
• Gd&T
• Vehicles
• Pro Engineer
• Catia
• Fmea
• Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Ppap
• Apqp
• Sheet Metal
• Lean Manufacturing
• Product Development