Ranjith Ramanan

Experience

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  Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.

  Sept 2012 - Nov 2018

  Manager

  i) Led the process re-engineering and continuous improvement teamii) Established quality frameworks, process and techniquesiii) Ensured adherence to International standards of IATF 16949, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001iv) Coordinated with 3rd parties for ensuring homologation & regulatory testing requirementsv) Mentored junior management on quality metrics & lean principles

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  DKSH

  Jan 2020 - now

  i) Lead Supply Chain function to ensure smooth operations across business units in Cambodiaii) Develop and implement right Supply Strategy for efficient flow of products and information as per business requirementiii) Set right inventory strategy by facilitating monthly S&OP to maximize Service Levels and Net Operating Capitaliv) Optimize warehousing and transportation activities to achieve desired order fulfillment as per aligned budgetv) Engage in selection, contract negotiation and performance management of vendors to ensure smooth collaborationvi) Minimize Supply Chain disruptions by identifying risks, devising mitigation strategies and implementing contingency plansvii) Utilize data analytics tools (PowerBI, Excel) to gain insights, make informed decisions and drive continuous improvementviii) Foster high performance in Supply Chain by identifying the development needs to enhance team’s performance Show less i) Lead Supply Chain function to ensure smooth operations across business units in Cambodiaii) Develop and implement right Supply Strategy for efficient flow of products and information as per business requirementiii) Set right inventory strategy by facilitating monthly S&OP to maximize Service Levels and Net Operating Capitaliv) Optimize warehousing and transportation activities to achieve desired order fulfillment as per aligned budgetv) Engage in selection, contract negotiation and performance management of vendors to ensure smooth collaborationvi) Minimize Supply Chain disruptions by identifying risks, devising mitigation strategies and implementing contingency plansvii) Utilize data analytics tools (PowerBI, Excel) to gain insights, make informed decisions and drive continuous improvementviii) Foster high performance in Supply Chain by identifying the development needs to enhance team’s performance Show less i) Led Supply Chain (interim) to ensure smooth operations in Myanmarii) Executed development programs to enhance shipping productivity and improve customer satisfaction across the chainiii) Detected Supply Chain risks using analytics and recommended risk mitigating solutions to the business headsiv) Led cross-functional problem solving to eliminate process defects and achieve desired performance in operationsv) Created digital platforms to automate reports, help data visualization and derive insights using Power BI tool Show less

  • Director

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Associate Director

    Mar 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Senior Manager

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Manager

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2021