Saravanan Murugan

About Saravanan Murugan

As a PMP-certified Project Manager, I bring over a decade of experience in industrial strategy, supply chain transformation, and operational excellence. My passion lies in optimizing processes, leading cross-functional teams, and driving cost-effective solutions. With a knack for Lean Six Sigma, automation, and data analytics, I have a proven track record in managing large-scale projects from concept to mass production. I am always on the lookout for challenging opportunities to drive process improvement and operational excellence. Let\'s connect!

Experience

1. Project Management-new Product Development and Implementation

   KONE

   Mar 2018 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Spearheaded product informational portal projects by creating BOMs for new products via controlled CR processes, enhancing spare part visibility; maintained material master data in SAP to support global logistics.• Led cross-functional engineering teams in end-to-end EPC project execution, ensuring HSE/quality compliance and on-time delivery within budget; coordinated material handling across operations, SCM, and logistics for international projects.• Supervised cross-functional team to deliver 10 new products on schedule using PLM and MS Projects; managed production orders and purchase requisitions in SAP MM/MRP/PP modules.• Administered procurement for critical projects, including vendor selection, RFPs, and negotiations for 15% cost savings; oversaw feasibility/availability analyses for customer quotations.• Implemented risk assessment frameworks for 100% regulatory compliance, reducing failure rates by 25%; managed material compliance from suppliers to chamber of commerce.• Developed Salesforce & Power BI dashboards, cutting reporting time by 40%; contributed to Power Platform (SEPP) for material management and continuous improvement.• Led 45 Lean Six Sigma projects in spare parts division for process optimization; planned production/order processes for logistics centers and factories, monitoring material/information flows.• Directed 35-member team in product/tool digitalization for on-time, within-budget execution; served as task force for material troubleshooting and led daily management meetings with task follow-up.

Education

• Government College of Technology,Coimbatore

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), electrical and electronics engineering

  2011 — 2015

• Vidyaa Vikas Boys Higher Secondary School,Thiruchengode

  +2, Biomaths

  2009 — 2011

• Christ the King Matric Hr.sec.school,Kumbakonam

  10th, High School/Secondary Certificate Programs

  1996 — 2009