Srikanth Raghotham

Product Project Manager Npi Logistics @Volvo Trucks North America

Recruited for international experience and a track record of success in Volvo technology, NPI product project management, operations, product strategy, development roles. I manage a dual-brand NPI product project, securing the end-to-end value chain and internal-external logistics for cab trim, chassis vehicle dynamics, and electrical-electronics for two sites. Leading cross-functional teams of 25 from pre-phase to product introduction. My responsibility also includes spearheading prototype verification and validation planning. Notable Contributions: Nominated for 2020 CI award for rolling out optimized sourcing process and tool development resulting in increased productivity, cost avoidance, and on-time business delivery. Facilitated 3PM/3PL and Make-or-Buy strategies, impacting millions of dollars in investment by producing reliable analyses of total landed cost. Achieved tight coordination and collaboration between supply chain, purchasing, and transport operations, resulting in cost-optimized solutions with workflow integration between functions, processes, and deliveries. Applied product development and risk management principles to optimize budget utilization by tracking KPIs, contracts, and supplier negotiations.