Keith Monteiro

Experience

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  Sigma Interiors Pvt. Ltd.

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2012

  Project Co-ordinator

  Designation: Project Co¬¬-ordinator Duration: 01 September 2010 – 30 June 2012Project: Interior Designing – IVRCL Hostel, Pashan , PuneDetails:Supplier & Inventory Management : • Vendor’s contracts and negotiations, procurement of goods• Supervising material delivery and inventory count • Responsible for handling material defects and managing claims and returnsFinancial Accounting & MI Reporting:• Maintaining the Financial accounts for Sigma Interiors Pvt. Ltd. • Daily reports, weekly status reports and monthly finance reports Show less

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  Casa

  Jul 2012 - Feb 2013

  Manager

  Managed all pre-opening activities (site selection, construction, vendor relations, purchasing equipments, staff recruitment and training). Supervised and controlled the entire operations at the store which includes the following:Inventory Management :• Responsible for procuring Material and maintaining store inventory• Maintaining inventory count and indulging in pre-order process• Responsible for material management and checking for defects and product quality• Involved in supplier selection, product price negotiations Staff, Accounting & Customer Relationship Management :• Responsible for Payroll of all staff employees• Designed and implemented rewards and benefits for employees• Responsible for managing the Daily transactions and Monthly Accounting• Involved in interactions with customers to gain Feedback and suggestions Show less

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  Volkswagen India

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

  - Managed the supply of all Volkswagen & Skoda Accessories (Genuine & Trade Good) to the central warehouse (Pan India)- Managed monthly forecast, orders & deliveries for all Volkswagen & Skoda Accessories PAN India.- Ensured on-time monthly schedules to supplier & monitored dispatches & deliveries to WH.- Managed inbound & outbound material process (SAP). Evaluated Logistics cost (Packaging & Transport), and finalising the B-Price agreement between VWIPL & Suppliers.- Defined packaging concepts (primary and transport) for new accessory (domestic and export sale) Evaluated & optimised packaging and transportation cost for existing & new accessories.- Evaluated & set up the accessories export business to Malaysia via Germany. (Bill to Ship to Business model).- Defined & mapped processes for all activities within the department (domestic and export) & related monthly MIS.Projects handled- Handled the department integration during the merger from Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. to SKODA Auto India Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.- SAP development & implementation for the following manual activities: - Logistical cost (packaging & transportation)- Creation of schedule agreements for multiple delivery locations.- Volkswagen Accessories export business. Show less

  • Logistics Manager

    May 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Logistics Executive

    Jan 2015 - May 2016
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  Volkswagen India Private Limited Chakan , Pune

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  Logistics Officer

  - Managed daily procurement of material from local suppliers, releasing weekly schedules and follow up with suppliers for dispatch & deliveries. Monitoring of material procured from other states within India.- Successfully reduced on hand inventory by introducing and establishing daily inventory management procedures and monthly KPI’s. Introduced cycle counting, Kanban and error proofing to eliminate stock out.- Coordinating with all levels of management in the areas of planning, packaging, purchasing, logistics and operations. Show less

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  ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2023

  Product Manager

  Define project premises, timelines, budget; identify risks, development & testing standards & timelines.Collaborating with marketing & cross-functional team for design finalization & approval, supplier nomination, tool & product development, product testing, technical & quality release and SOP.Providing quick & cost effective solutions for new & sudden market demands from Skoda & Volkswagen brands.Providing innovative multi functions utility design options during the design phase.Key AchievementsImplemented cost & time saving techniques in the following projects by utilizing carry-over of approved material from old projects.Textile mats (VW - Tiguan Allspace, T-Roc, and Taigun. Skoda Kushaq)Car Cover (VW - Tiguan Allspace & T-Roc. Skoda Octavia)Sunblinds (VW - Tiguan Allspace & T-Roc. Skoda Rapid )Performance Bulbs (Skoda Rapid & VW Taigun)Magnetic Sunblinds - (VW Taigun & Virtus, Skoda Kushaq & Slavia)Developed localized mesh material and first to develop an OEM magnetic solution in the global VW group. VW HQ has requested to initiate the export business for this product for global supply.Above projects generated a revenue of 222.89 Mio. INR. Also managed a cost saving of 0.50 Mio INR by WH liquidation.Project Lead on Special Editions for Volkswagen & Skoda Brand in India:GT Line Edition (Polo & Vento)TSI Edition (Polo & Vento)Red & White Edition (Polo & Vento)Turbo Edition (Polo & Vento)Legend Edition (Polo)Monte Carlo Edition (Kushaq)Exclusive Edition (Tiguan)Anniversary Edition (Taigun, Kushaq & Slavia)ONYX Edition (Kushaq)Lava Blue Edition (Kushaq)VW Taigun Concept Cars – (Trail, Sporty & Matte Editions)Above projects generated a revenue of over 222.46 Mio. INR. Successfully launched 50 Projects. Show less