Manish Godse

Experience

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  Bajaj Tempo Ltd

  Nov 1996 - Aug 1997

  Trainee Engineer

  • Actively involved in planning & updating different manufacturing processes for the various engine components for new product i.e. Tractor OX 25 & OX 35• Efficiently handled assembly & testing of pilot lot of 25 no. OX 45 tractor engines• Handled activities related to development of Cylinder Block, Oil Sump & Intermediate Housing Machining

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  Modern Auto Engineers Ltd

  Jun 2000 - Mar 2006

  Purchase Executive

  • Cost reduction projects for bought out parts.• Efficiently developed different types of tooling required for electrical wire and cable manufacturing firms.• Championed in validating tooling and the process from the customer for further pilot lot Learning and developing various procurement processes.

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  Force Motors Ltd

  May 2006 - Aug 2007

  Senior Engineer

  • Proven track record of handling new development of MAN HCV (25T, 40T, 49T) Rear Axle and Rear Suspension casting and forged machining components• Holds the distinction of working on SAP for different audit and EDP related activities for raising purchase orders• Championed in liaising with R&D & VQMC regarding process feasibility and problems during actual fitment of the part

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  Eaton Technologies Pvt Ltd

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2010

  Team Leader

  Aerospace Division• Significantly performed Production Readiness Reviews as per AIRBUS norms for every component shipped from India• Efficiently developed capabilities in India in terms of aerospace prototyping, production, testing and validation of parts at par with the US requirements• Successfully built relationship with different government laboratories for test requirements of aerospace components, like CMTI, ARAI, DRDO, WIPRO, HCL, etc.• Played a key role in preparing a supplier outreach for new projects prototyping and production partsHydraulics Division• Significantly worked on new product initiative for the different product lines of hydraulics like mobile valves, industrial valves, etc.• Steered efforts in achieving saving targets by sourcing components in LCC regions• Championed in designing cost models for various product ranges like Motors, Valves, Pumps, etc. (where in if we put in the product specification we can get the approximate cost of the components)• Actively involved in new product launch as a part of Pro Launch (Profitable Reliable On-time launch) Team; This was a program management tool used for each new product development• Played a key role in development of the VIS hydraulic motor Show less

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  MERITOR CVS INDIA PRIVATE Limited

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2011

  Commodity Manager

  • Championed in implementing sourcing strategies to support corporate & regional objectives, providing the company competitive advantage in the areas of sourcing castings, forgings, machined components, sub-assemblies, etc.• Observed price movement for Iron Ore, Coal & Ferro Alloys and forecasted the steel price; used these steel forecast for the negotiations with the suppliers and also informed global team with regional price fluctuation• Shouldered the responsibility of:o Negotiating & managing all contracts and agreements like LTA, POC for assigned commoditieso Executing appropriate sourcing strategies to control company’s purchased material costs and to assure an adequate source of supplyo Analyzing & developing a consolidated supplier base to meet current and future commodity needs• Built & maintained mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement• Accountable for managing suppliers, cost, quality, and delivery performance• Excellence in supporting JV requirements Show less

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  Sauer Danfoss India Pvt Ltd

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2013

  Sourcing Project Manager

  • Successfully completed the gear rim resourcing project a breakthrough product for the Pune plant within the specified time. This helped to improve the manufacturing foot print strategy and localization with a huge yearly savings of 400K DKK.• Outsourcing the production facility in Sauer Danfoss Poland plant to one of Indian supplier which included machine and technology transfer and prove out both.• Managed projects for overseas locations of Danfoss like Denmark, US, Germany and Poland.• Designed business case based on “TCO” and “Should Cost Modelling”.• Handled activities related to:o Project implementation for localization projects, project resource planning- man/money/machines, etc.o Cost management for product over the life cycleo PPV Savings reporting to the different divisions.o Plant outsourcing- shifting production lines from other global location to Indian suppliers.• Accountable for developing setting- up Project Management Office for India operations.• Involved in designing project implementation procedures. Show less

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  Danfoss Power Solutions

  Jul 2013 - May 2020

  Regional Category Manager

  • Actively managing the supply situation in the Covid-19 Pandemic situation and trying to keep the overseas lines running for certain lifesaving products for Danfoss.• Conducted Cost Down Engine for the Castings Category suppliers resulting with huge savings @ 1Mn Dkk.• Actively involved in strategy planning for the growth of business in India (targets for 2020)- Make In India Strategy.• Shouldering the responsibility of achieving :o Long term price negotiations with the suppliers & YOY and framework agreements with the supplierso Price contracts with the steel mills and other RM supplierso Currency and Raw material long term agreements.o SLA- to optimize the transit time, OTD and also warehouse stock agreements for EU and US plants.o 1 to 2% YOY saving targets• Responsible for working with global QA team on the supplier development challenges.• Organizing supplier workshops at different global locations to expedite the project implementation by early supplier involvement.• Gaines experience on Team Center, PLM, SAP.• Functioning as CoC (Code of Conduct) Ambassador within Danfoss for the entire global supplier base; overseeing the suppliers if they are following the work safety and environmental safety rules by conducting monthly reviews. (ESG)• Liaising with different SCM links within the organization globally• Undertaking continuous focused activities like:o Implementation of cost out projects and supplier consolidation & segmentationo Direct material cost planning for the Pune plant from contribution margin perspective Show less

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  Volektra India Pvt Ltd

  Feb 2023 - Apr 2024

  Head Purchasing and Supply Chain

  Localization of E Vehicle Motors, Controllers and Powertrain components.Establishing the assembly line for BLDC motor and axle for 2W and 3W along with the complete plant setup.Develop supplier capabilities w.r.t. EV requirements.Strengthening R&D activities and New product development.

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  Teknic Euchner Electronics Private Limited

  Apr 2024 - now

  Senior Manager Vendor Development