Abhijeet Tikode

Experience

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  BITS PILANI, K K BIRLA GOA CAMPUS

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  Teaching Assistant
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  Texmaco Limited

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  R&D Intern

  • Interpreted & optimized process parameters (Press. & Temp) for melting process to achieve quality & conserve power. • Worked on the solidification & cooling behavior of the castings using Ansys Fluent software.

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  Aequs Pvt. Ltd.

  Aug 2019 - May 2024

  • Monitor & analyse project costs, promptly identifying any deviations from the budget and offering timely recommendations for corrective actions. • Collaborate closely with project teams to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial data, including cost accruals, variances, and actual expenditures.• Define supplier/sourcing strategy for sourced product categories, supplier relationship management, Drive supplier development for margin accretion, Mitigate risk via dual sourcing.• What if analysis, perceived value analysis, cost benefit analysis, make versus buy, competitive bidding analysis. Show less • Monitored the product prices with Sales Team for multiple categories to deliver top line targets.• Executed & monitored the P&L with Finance team for multiple categories to deliver bottom line targets.• Handled commercial negotiations for 150+ SKUs/Assortments with customers and suppliers• Led efforts behind the successful deployment of Sales Force business intelligence software to improve RFQ closure cycle time.• Steered Annual price revision & benchmarking activity with internal & external stakeholders of about $40MN across all customers.• Drove innovative design solutions as a part of VAVE to reduce overall product manufacturing cost by 3% to 4% without compromising on quality & reliability. Show less • Developed and managed detailed Request for Quotations (RFQs), ensuring a comprehensive understanding of technical requirements and specifications.• Executed detailed data management and demonstrated technical expertise in analyzing supplier quotations to identify potential resource opportunities, enabling strategic recommendations.• Developed business intelligence solutions, using data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI & Tableau.• Supported leadership with analytics and reporting in preparing for vendor negotiations, cost down workshops, management reporting and presentations. Show less

  • Deputy Manager

    Jul 2023 - May 2024

  • Lead Engineer

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Senior Engineer

    Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

  • PGET

    Aug 2019 - Jul 2020