Uma Senthil. N

Experience

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  Larsen & Toubro

  Jul 2000 - Aug 2005

  SAP Engineer - Sales Support

  Accountable for SAP Implementation, Training to Sales & Service Engineers, Managing Southern Region Service Centre Graduate Engineer Trainee responsible for SAP Implementation & Customization in Sales Team of Medical Equipment Systems of L&T Spearheaded the SAP/R3 4.6 implementation for SD Module Was leading a Team of 4 Service Engineers ( 25 Technicians )-Southern Region–Managed Customer Complaints, Service Revenue, Commission Payments to Service Franchisee Was instrumental in laying down the procedure for Service Franchisee Operations and ensured profitability of Service Operations & improvement in Down Time (100% growth in Service Revenue consecutively for two years and reduction of machine down time from 7 days to 3days) Brought down Inventory by approximately 2Cr in one year  Implemented Quarterly Forecast for Production  Stream lined Demo Units usage (14% margin earned in Sales of Refurbished Machines ) Show less

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  Nokia

  Nov 2005 - Dec 2014

  Managing a global multi-tier supply chain – procurement, inventory & excess management of Audio / Connectors / Keymats Accountable for raw materials planning, supplier management, procurement, inventory control and availability for production at 4 Nokia Factories  Delivered 30 Billion components from 15+ Global Suppliers to factories in Asia and Americas to produce 2.5 Billion phones Supplier Management lead for Electronic / Mechanic Suppliers – Foxconn, Silitech, Hirose, Knowles, Tyco, BYD Achieved OTD >97% across all factories while reducing Inventory by 33% €1Mn Liability reduction in raw materials achieved at product end of life, working with Supplier, Sourcing and Customer logistics teams – Obsolescence Control at Nokia Plant & Supplier end €4Mn savings in logistics cost by Sea Air mode implementation for Connectors Led Supplier’s Capacity and Volume commitments to Nokia. Implemented proactive Supply management in Mid Term horizon to prevent Supply risks in execution Managed Materials with volatile/variable demand like Phone Keymats with 40+ languages, 27 Colours Led the project on Order Management which standardised the processes between Material Mgmt and Customer Logistics teams (Streamlining the Order Management process ) Conceptualised Rolling Min Max driven Material Supply for Leaner Supply Chain – FG Inventory NormsAwards & Recognitions: Was rated “ Great Performer” in Year 2013 Recipient of Kudos – 5 times in Year 2013 – For Delivering Business Upsides, Exceptional Supplier Mgmt., Liability reduction Show less  Accountable for Process Development for Key Projects which enhance the Demand Supply Network in Nokia Performing high level analysis of Nokia Internal Customer’s processes and requirements and architect end to end Solutions which meet those requirements on Price / Performance / Scalability Translate the Solution proposal to System requirements, provide direction to sub teams in IT for Solution realization, participate in testing, documentation, go live and maintenance activitiesProjects Handled / Business Process Developments done (Selected) ODIN Order Promising - integrated ODM mode of operation to Nokia Delivery Process. Harmonized processes, tools, organization structures and future R&R were defined and deployed COMMIT - Mid-term Supply Planning process shape-up  ODIN Global Reach – integrated ODM for Windows phone  India Triangular Trade - Triangle trade is automated unified Nokia global process which prevents manual errors and is an enabler for more efficient supply chain management within India Momentum Ph II - MMP- Enabled Modular Planning and provided capacity utilization possibility in MT-horizon Show less Strategic Planning, Tactical Planning and Operational Planning  Analyzing the Annual Business Scenario and building proposals for Investments on Capacity in Nokia Factories. Risk mitigation plans to manage Peak Business periods with Lean Supply Chain. Key member in Capacity increase project which delivered 17Mn Phones / Month with 14+ Manufacturing Lines in Nokia Chennai Factory - RCCP Demand Supply planning for rolling 4months. Accountable for escalating supply deviations that need corrective actions from management. Facilitate unexpected allocation situations. Work with Program Teams to facilitate smooth Ramp up and Ramp down of models. Contribute in monthly S&OP meetings and manage supplies based on highly volatile Mobile Market Demand. Ensuring that Product Engineering Team / Production team give the committed output / line Nokia demand/supply planning for the execution horizon.This will drive the Production planning for the Factories to meet the Market Demand with Lean Manufacturing Model.Timely escalation of OTD risks in the 0-3 month’s window during Production & S&OP Meetings Worked with LSPs to ensure our RM/Capital Goods are brought in with optimal Inbound Cost.Monitor their Performance and create development plans to achieve overall Cost Per Phone target. Show less

  • Material Availability Mgmt

    Feb 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Process Development Manager

    Jan 2010 - Feb 2012

  • Inbound Logistics Coordinator, Execution Planner,Short Term Planner,Mid Term DSP Specialist

    Nov 2005 - Dec 2009
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  Bonfiglioli Transmissions Pvt Ltd

  Dec 2014 - Apr 2016

  Sourcing and Vendor Development Manager

  Managing the Strategic Suppliers for Casting, Forging and Commercial Components (with a team of Dep Mgr and Senior Engrs) As a team we manage Rs.200 Cr in Direct material spend for Mobile and Wind Solution Gear Boxes  Developed 150+ New Products for Mobile and Wind Gear Boxes meeting 100% OTD Achieving Cost Reduction by Alternate Sourcing, Localisation, Negotiation and VAVE Supplier Base Consolidated from 95 to 60 resulting in improved OTD/Quality/SOB – Supplier Rationalisation Spear headed Safety Stock Project Implementation for 2200+ Components for achieving Cycle Service Level 95% Purchase Order release as per requirements, Schedule Follow up with Suppliers, Monitor Supplier Performance in terms of QCD, Vendor Evaluation along with CFT Team, Action Planning for C&D Rated Vendors Annual Budget Preparation, PPV Analysis, Target Cost Adherence, Component Costing Show less

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  Nokia

  Jul 2016 - now

  • Team Manager Business Process Support Supply

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Manager Business Process Support Supply

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Team Lead East Business Process Support Supply

    Aug 2017 - Feb 2021

  • Process Manager

    Jul 2016 - Jul 2017