Nikhil A B

Experience

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  NORMA Social and Market Research

  May 2004 - Apr 2005

  Research Executive

  • Associated with numerous research projects for clients like Hyundai India Limited, Planning Commission of India, World Bank, ROOTS NRK, Government of Kerala & various NGOs• Conducted training programmes for researchers as the co-coordinator of Events and Programmes Division of NORMA Social and Market Research.• Conducted a comprehensive study on the traditional coir industry in Alappuzha district for M/s Ferguson, Chennai.• Facilitated in the Evaluation of Decentralization Project of Planning Commission of India Show less

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  LIS Regd., Cochin

  Apr 2005 - Sept 2006

  Executive - Operations

  • Co-ordination and execution of Operations of the Finance Department • In charge of the Payout Department, which makes the entire payout for the customers using the Business Development Software, reconciling bank statements, etc• Provided secretarial and administrative assistance; managed internal and external communication and interacting with large number of clients

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  Ford Motor Company

  Oct 2006 - Feb 2012

  Senior Team Lead

  Material Cost Analysis • Bill of material analysis for various Ford locations based on the Vehicle Identification Number• Reconciliation of Budgeted cost vs. Actual Cost and variance analysis• Preparation and presentation of Management Reports on Bill of Material (BoM) Analysis• BOM Binning – Identify opportunities for cost reduction by analyzing cost patterns of similar components• Preparation of Monthly Management and Process Metrics• Periodic Process Walk Through, GAP Identification and Implementing Corrective Actions• Periodic Employee Appraisals and Performance Evaluation • Implementation and Monitoring of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for the Department• Ensure 5S, GIS and ISO compliance for the processes handled• Preparation and Management of Official Documents for GAO, SOX and MCRP AuditsPurchasing Operations (Production & Non Production)• Handling a team of 12 members supporting Ford of Europe & South America• Sourcing, Negotiating and Issuing Purchase Orders for Service parts to Ford of Brazil• SPOC for Gemini Project – DV DW Engines (Ford – Peugeot Joint venture)• Handle the Purchasing Support for Volvo Delta and JLR Swift Programmes• Process Scoping & New job transitions• Resolve Supplier Queries and clear Unpriced ReceiptsOverseas Assignments - Key ResponsibilitiesProcess Scoping and Transition of operations to India forFord of Germany & Ford of Britain (Period: August – October 2007)• To launch the process of purchasing finance and purchasing support functions• Project Feasibility Report preparation and scoping of processes• Transition of the processes and Team Development in India for the sameMajor Six Sigma Initiatives• PSA Material Movement Analysis and Process Standardization – Green Belt Project (HIP)Identified Financial leakage in PSA Material pricing and Development of Preventive mechanism for Financial Leakage• Automation of the Peugeot daily BoM download process from the B2B Portal – Yellow Belt Project Show less

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  Genpact

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2014

  Operations Manager - Strategic Sourcing

  • Manage Business Operations to achieve the target revenue• Sourcing Specialist for GE Transportation and leads the Genpact Electronics commodity Team• Works closely with the operations team to support strategic sourcing projects• Reviews and negotiates supply contracts, Tier 2 level agreements, and other terms and conditions• Manages the sourcing deals, contracts, delivery and quality for a complete procurement cycle and ensure that the commercial and cost saving benefits are realized• Preparation of Weekly and Monthly reports on Deflations, e-auctions and Volume consolidation• Spend Analysis and Supplier Rationalization• Carrying out Commodity level negotiations at Tier 2 level vendors to drive deflations at Tier 1 level Show less

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  Ford Motor Company

  Jun 2014 - now

  Operations Supervisor

  Ford of Europe Non Production Team and ED&T Team Supervisor