Sathishkumar Manoharan

Experience

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  TAFE - Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2018

  Sourcing Engineer

  •Coordinated and managed all the sourcing engineering activities and deliverables with R&D and Vendor to ensure the product design and manufacturing feasibility studies.•Prepared Initial Business Case for Material cost by First Principle/Should be Cost method for budgeting.•Supplier Panel Selection,Sourcing Plan,New Supplier identification, pre-assessment and proposal to SQA for Supplier assessment by considering QCDS (Quality,Cost,Delivery,System and Services).•Organized for Early Supplier Involvement for all the New Products handled to ensure the First time right of parts.•Floated RFQs to Suppliers,Providing technical inputs and Engineering support to the Vendor from conception to completion stage of the product development.•Actively involved in Tool,part cost and contract negotiations and finalization.Tooling Engineering Change impact finalization based on the change responsibility and work content on the Tool.•Responsible for monitoring and Settling RM Inflation/Deflation.Preparing Capital Budget Request, creating Tool PO and releasing tool cost advance. •Actively Participated in CSF Projects in a year related to Cost Saving through MACK & VAVE approach and for Quality improvement & Productivity improvement.•Additional Sourcing of components for Capacity Enhancement and to avoid risk mitigation. •Handled alternate sourcing through identification of cost-effective vendors for procurement with an aim of bringing latest technologies and innovations from market while improving quality and reliability.•Member of CIB/CRB team for timely ECN implementation within 90 days from the date of drawing release with zero percent obsolescence. Show less

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  Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive, Farm Equipment and Agri Business]

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2021

  Assistant Manager

  •Developed Zero base part cost estimates for new programs from concept selection phase and actively supported and participated in the design release, supplier sourcing strategy / negotiations and accountable to achieve the estimated targets in the sourcing process for Auto,Farm and Two wheeler Sector.•Prepared Bill Of Materials,Raw Material management, Make vs Buy strategy analysis, Design to Cost technique, Budget Preparation for New Products with Competitive analysis of over similar market players. •Provided both technical and financial expertise to drive business decision making,improve product quality, delivered should Cost estimates for benchmarking workshops and generated tangible ideas and achieved cost reduction opportunities along with process efficiency improvements.•New Vehicle Program Target cost setting and Prepared presentations to Business Stakeholders for reporting Cost Estimates/ Project Cost Visibility during annual economic process and ensured the Overall Product cost within the Targeted price.•In a partnership with the Engineering, Project management, Operations, SCM, Quality identified the scope of Cost reductions and process improvement in new products and ensured development in competitive pricing.•Actively supported the Purchasing function in supplier selection to ensure market competitive sourcing.•Supported Demystification of Proprietary parts for cost breakdown verification and product costing for engineering changes and negotiated along with sourcing team.•Determined most appropriate manner to incorporate datasets gathered from various sources into Estimates using data analytic tools.•Participated in design workshops and supported PD in supplier workshops and Identify potential cost Opportunities and negotiate with Supplier to realize the cost reduction. Show less

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  Daimler Truck Asia

  Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

  Manager

  •Monitored the annual material cost of~$800 Millions for a truck product thru premises calculation, material efficiencies and conducted Design/Cost Workshops across different commodities and achieved 3% cost save/vehicle.•Forecasted the future prices of commodities with the help of Raw material experts globally and impact on Business. •Executed pricing analyses, negotiations and long-term contract establishment including LTA.•Planned and monitored the Material cost targets and provided inputs to the management for deciding the alternate measures if target is not met.•Analysed the material cost trends and provide insights for deviations in cost and work with sourcing team members to steer actions with suppliers. Show less

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  Collins Aerospace

  Aug 2022 - now

  •Demonstrated leadership in cost engineering activities for a range of Premium Cabin & First Class Seating parts including Electrical Actuators, Restrains, Linear motion system & structural machined.•Shape Search software has been effectively deployed to enhance standardization and promote inventory reduction through commonization.•Developed a comprehensive understanding of NPI methodologies, processes, and strategies that provide insightful analysis of product specifications, bills of material and cost-optimisation opportunities.•Skilled in performing supplier quote analysis, identifying cost savings opportunities, and negotiating prices with suppliers globally.•Responsible for managing cost estimates throughout the product lifecycle, from design to program launch.•Experienced in estimating costs for engineering changes and validating supplier cost increase requests. Show less

  • Senior Cost Modelling Engineer - NPI & Strategic Sourcing

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Cost Modelling Engineer - NPI & Strategic Sourcing

    Aug 2022 - May 2023