Thulasi

About Thulasi

Skilled Sourcing and Should Costing Specialist with over 12 years of experience in cost analysis, NPD, Process planning and Sourcing. Adept at identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring the procurement of high-quality materials at competitive prices. Proven track record in developing and implementing cost models, analyzing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiency and operational excellence. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a strategic mindset enable effective decision-making and continuous improvement in sourcing processes.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES •Cost Estimation: Should Costing, Target Costing, Variance Analysis. Estimated costs for multiple vehicle commodities such as PDC, Machining, and Sheet Metal.•Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation: RFQ processes, Vendor Development, negotiated with suppliers to settle product and tool costs, leading to cost reduction. Developed strong supplier relationships to ensure high-quality materials at competitive prices.•Process Planning: Reviewed manufacturing process planning to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness•Cost Reduction: Generated cost reduction ideas through identification of process/product efficiencies.•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve cost reduction targets.•PPAP Documentation: Prepare PPAP documents as per customer requirements, ensuring timely andaccurate submissions.•Design Optimization: Provide ideas to designers for modified designs to achieve required functions atminimum cost, contributing to overall cost savings.•Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked with all stakeholders to achieve cost reduction targets, fostering a • collaborative work environment•Supplier Audits: Conducted supplier process and product audits for new products, ensuring compliance with PPAP approval processes.•Project Management: Managed new project implementations by monitoring and coordinating team

Experience

1. should Costing Technical Lead

   Wipro

   May 2021 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   Led cost estimation and supplier negotiations for automotive transmission parts and multiple vehicle commodities, optimizing costs while ensuring product quality and on-time delivery. Spearheaded cost modeling, identifying savings opportunities across multiple commodities including PDC, Machining, and Sheet Metal.*Managed supplier quality and technical feasibility for new product launches. Drove the timely and accurate submission of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documents, ensuring adherence to customer specifications and industry standards.

Education

• Malnad College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Automotive Engineering Technology

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Team Management
• Autocad Mechanical
• Engineering
• 5s
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Manufacturing
• Autocad
• Process Planning
• Management
• Sheet Metal Components Process and Cost Estimation
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Microsoft Office
• Uni Graphics
• Product Development
• Automotive