Parag Deore

Experience

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  Mahindra & Mahindra

  Dec 2004 - Nov 2005

  Trainee Engineer

  Process engineer Engine assembly line.

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  AVTEC LTD

  Dec 2005 - Jun 2007

  Sr. Engineer

  Process engineer General Motor's engine assembly line.

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  Mahindra & Mahindra

  Jul 2007 - Oct 2017

  Describe your position

  • Deputy Manager

    Aug 2012 - Oct 2017

  • Assistant Manager

    Jul 2007 - Aug 2012
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  Tata Motors

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2021

  Deputy General Manager

  Program Management- Defence Vehicles -ManufacturingCollaborated with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations) to ensure smooth project execution.Developed and implemented detailed project management plans, tracked milestones, ensured resource allocation, and met performance, cost targets.

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  TATA Advanced Systems Limited

  Apr 2021 - now

  Deputy General Manager, Sourcing and Supply Chain

  Developed and maintained a comprehensive sourcing strategy for armored vehicle manufacturing, Managed both domestic and international vendor relationships for part development, ensuring quality and timely delivery.Collaborated with cross-functional teams—engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service—to address sourcing challenges and project requirements.Defined and executed sourcing strategies for various commodities, leading part development across multiple programs.Focused on supplier development to support product innovation and meet project timelines.Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure optimal pricing, analyzed multiple vendors, and selected those best suited to the company’s needs.Monitored Bill of Materials (BOM) and material costs for commodities and the overall vehicle.Anticipated risks associated with commodities and implemented mitigation plans.Managed and resolved supply chain issues for critical commodities, ensuring seamless production operations.Identify and implement continuous cost improvement opportunities in the supply chain to optimize costs and achieve best practices Show less