Swaminathan Palanisami

Experience

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  Pricol Limited

  Apr 1982 - Jun 1987

  Engineer Vendor Development

  *Trained in Fundamental Manufacturing Processes. * Hands on Shop Floor experience in Traub Automats ,Sliding Head automats , Centreless Grinding * Plastic Mould Making, Pressure Diecasting Mould Design and Making , Sheet Metal Parts Tools Designing and Manufacture .* Exposure to Component Layout Inspection and Trouble shooting, * Have Experience in Conducting Trials at supplier end for Plastic Moulded / Diecasted Dies till proving the the tooling for Mass production . *Procurement of Plastic Rawmaterials. * Price Increase Settlements .* Implement ISO 9000 requirements at Supplier end Show less

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  KSB Pumps Ltd ( A German MNC and Leader in Pump Technology )

  Oct 1987 - Apr 1999

  Asst.Manager Materials

  *Managed the Team size of 10 and Responsible for Water Pumps Division procurement.*.Played a major role in developing the fully integrated materials management system from scratch.* Successfully implemented ISO 9001 quality system with more than 100 vendors.* Instrumental in developing the complete range of components for approx 30 products from design stage to the bulk production stage (approx 3000pumps /month).* Actively worked in association with French professionals for more than 2 years and successfully developed 14 types of butterfly valves having stringent international quality requirements.Achievements .* .Distinction of achieving cost savings worth 25 lakhs per every year by introducing alternate procurement methods/ value-engineering / introduction of alternate sources.* Played Lead Role in Implementing the ISP ( Integrated software for Production ) Similar to SAP in the Coimbatore and Nasik Plants . Show less

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  Texmo Industries

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Manager Vendor Development

  * Was Responsible for as complete in-charge for material planning, scheduling, sub-contracting, and procurement of all kinds of engineering items for a Annual purchase turnover of 50crores.* Developed vendors for new products launched and second source development.* Lead a team of 7 purchase Engineers to integrate the material procurement in to company’s production targets.* Managed the supplier base of 100 suppliers technical and commercial negotiation.Achievements * Instrumental in formulating the contact manufacturing / vendor development policy development.* Successfully developed 10 company’s branded products in contract manufacturing in short time.* Distinction of developing approx 50 CI castings / 50 nonferrous components and offloaded approx 150 M.tons of CI castings in very shortest time. * Achieved cost saving worth approx 50 lakhs by introducing alternate procurement method. Show less

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  PHC Manufacturing ( A Korean and USA joint Venture)

  Apr 2002 - May 2003

  Manager Logistics

  * Responsible for the Entire Gamut of Supply chain management, Imports and Logistics management for a purchase turnover of Rs 45 Crores with a 10 Member Team . * Directing, leading and motivating the team to achieve the daily & weekly targets of Hyundai Motor India Limited Under Severe * Interacting with the Korean Parent Company and arranging for Import shipments through Agents . Achievements :* Successfully implementing the Supplier Development programs “ACHIEVE 100 PPM” For 25 Suppliers . * Designed and Implemented an Visual Management system for Imports and Raw material Stores . * Received appreciation from Korean Management Team for Successfully Coordinating and Importing 350 Presstools from Korean Suppliers for the New Car Launch well Ahead of Schedule . * Implemented an Tooling Management system with 15 Sheet metal Parts Supplier . * Developed /Localised More than 25 critical parts with Indian suppliers – Cost Saving 50 Lakhs /Annuam Show less

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  Metexim Sourcing

  Jun 2002 - May 2006

  Sr Manager Sourcing

  * Reviewing the customer RFQS, conducting feasibility studies, identifying suitable sources, floating the enquiries, techno commercial discussion with the suppliers, etc.* Responsible for estimation of RFQS, submission of techno commercial quotes to customers, negotiation and finalization of supplier contracts.* Assessing and qualifying vendors for Foundry, Forge Shop, Sheet Metal Shops, CNC machine shops, Heat Treatment, Surface Coating Shops etc to fulfil Customer Order .* Participating in global sourcing E-Procurement events. * Conducting quality system audits at suppliers end as per ISO 9001/ TS 16949. * Guiding the suppliers in the Process planning, designing special machining fixtures and inspection gauges & quality management systems. * Assisting the suppliers in preparing the PPAP requirements like control plans, FMEA, SPC, etc.* Preparing timing plans and Monitoring of the progress of development through regular visits and communicating to progress to the customers.Achievements 1.Increased the Customer Satisfaction index from 70 % to 98% .2.Increased the Turnover from 5 Crores to 12 Crores . 3.Reduced the Development Leadtime from 25 Weeks to 12 Weeks.4.Identified and Developed 10 New Suppliers For Casting and Machining in Coimbatore Customers Handled 1. Fairfield Manufacturing Company - USA .2. Poclain Hydraulics - France, USA and Check Republic 3. Parker Hydraulics -USA Show less

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  Autoprint Machinery Manufacturers Limited

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2010

  Sr.DGM Export & Sr.DGM Procurement

  Took-over the Struggling Profit Center and Restructured the Team and Brought to Profit making stage in 3 Months Time . * In charge of Export Marketing, Manufacturing, Vendor Development, Procurement, Quality, Stores, Export Logistics , Finance and General Administration of the E.O.U plant . * Improved the Shop OEE From 65 % to 75% .* Consolidated the Supplier Base from 85 to 27 Suppliers . * Improved the Customer OnTime Delivery From 70% to 98% .* Improved the Product Sales Contribution from 70% to 92% * Reduced the Customer Complaints from 10/Year to 1/ Year for 2006/2007 and 2008 . * Increased the Turnover from 5 Crores to 10 Crores in a Span of 3 Years . Customer base : 5 Customers ( USA , UK & JAPANTeam size : 10 Members Total No of varieties of parts : More than 700 Show less

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  Madras Engineering Industries ( MEI)

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2013

  AGM-Supply Chain

  Handling Corporate Procurement for 3 Manufacturing facilities with an annual Purchase Volume of Around 100 Crores .Responsible for *Finalizing the Supplier Annual Rate Contract for Production parts , Raw materials , Indirect Materials , Tools and Consumables.*Managing Supplier Base of 95 Suppliers .* New Supplier Identification , Auditing , Evaluation and Periodical Supplier Rating * Handling Imports from Taiwan ,Switzerland , USA with out any Premium Freight * Inventory Management and Achieve ITR Ratio of 24 * Driving Cost Reduction Programs through CFT Methodology * Guide and Drive the Team to Achieve the KPI Peratining to SCM Team.* Negotiate and Settle the Supplier Price Increase Claims .* Manage Local /Outstation and Over Seas Logistics Providers .* Guide and Resolve the Supplier Quality issues . Show less

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  An Engineering Components Export Organisation

  Mar 2013 - now

  General Manager-Business Development

  New Business Development