Bharat Lal Agarwal

BARATH SESHADRI Mail Id:-Contact No: - #235/53, Pillayar kovil St Arakkonam. PROGRAM & PURCHASING To work in an esteemed organization where I can prove my technical and functional expertise and works towards the growth of organization and willing to work as a key player in challenging and creative environment PROFILE SUMMARY   Bachelor of Engineering in Automobile Discipline. Dynamic & Proactive multi-skilled professional offering over 8 years of cross-functional experience across a wide spectrum of Program Management, Procurement, Costing & Sales Engineering currently spearheading functions with Bosch Home Appliances Pvt Limited, Chennai as an Senior Engineer – Program & Purchasing. PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS BOSCH HOME APPLIANCES PVT LIMITED, CHENNAI FEB’22 – Present Procurement Management • Sourcing and rate negotiation of material locally and worldwide with proper incomer's, delivery time and quality. • • • • • • • Planning and budgeting of purchase functions, involving cost estimation, contract negotiations. Setting up the weekly, monthly, quarterly procurement plan. Procurement of raw material from national and international market. Development of alternative local sources for imported raw materials which helps in cost saving. Purchasing machines with improved technology to increase production. Liaison with the production department to maintain optimum inventory. Implementing systems to avoid situations like over-stocking or out-of-stock which cause production and financial losses. • • • Liaison with finance department for timely payment of bills. Developing reports on procurement and usage of material for top management. Evaluated supplier bids for best match. Vendor Development • • • Negotiate pricing and terms and conditions for services ensure delivery in a timely manner Supplier Costing Finalization and Sign off Working with business leaders who have identified a business need or requirement to identify, source, contract, and procure the needed good or service from qualified suppliers. • Conducting trainings for vendors to educate them about company’s requirements and help them in improving their performance. • • • • Timely clearance of payments & handling vendor inquiries. Running programmes to evaluate vendors based on the feedback from internal stake holders. Developing reports on various programmes run for vendor development for top management. Saved 15 MINR 2022 by identifying domestic vendors to supply material which was earlier imported, Chrome Plated Parts. • • Saved 19 MINR 2022 for Detergent Dispenser. Supplier Suspense Audit to verify the quality STD & CSR requirements. Costing Activities • • • • • • • Costing sheet Preparation as per Global Standards Costing BOM preparation for Parts. Tool Cost Estimation along with Global tooling lead Internal Costing sheet preparation and assigning targets supplier to meet cost Supporting to create Business plan simulation Initiating VAVE activities for complete product Quarterly costing analysis. To study Weather Material cost increased and making the Retro to claim with Customer • Ensure execution and adoption of strategies and best practices to increase digital and overall revenue growth and achieve budgeted goals. • Develop and maintain positive customer relations, coordinating with various functions within the company to ensure customer requests are handled appropriately and in a timely manner Cost negotiation with assembly equipment suppliers in terms of Techno commercial Adhere project milestones. • Program Management • Responsible for launch of new Program and Managing Products changes including current running program • Leading with Cross functional Team and Managing Customer relations and Requirements, Change management, Risk Management, Workflow Planning, Coordination of Training, Cost estimating, Budgeting and Forecasting. Formulate conceptual design of products/ systems to meet customer requirements. • • • • • • Preparing and presenting potential cost benefit analysis. Conveying technical requirements to the Internal Engineering teams. Travelling to visit potential Suppliers. Maintaining professional working contact with key suppliers and third parties. BOM generation, GTP making, Product development drawings. Monitored the transition of the product from design card handoff to bulk production through weekly meetings with cross-functional partners. • Prepared and maintained clear, concise, complete, and current Bills of Materials and distributed to allocated manufacturing facilities. • Coordinated and conducted weekly Design Review Meetings to ensure on-time delivery for key development and production samples. • • • • • • • Responsible for PPC and delivery of Pre-production of New products. Inventory and material management during development stage. Software skills: MS office and ERP-SAP R2 Active member in CFT for company-wide improvement projects. Prepare assembly line documents, work standards & Operator training. Run @ Rate, Cycle Time & Change Overtime & TAKT Time study for New & Existing Project Ability to plan, co-ordinate and execute tasks/projects (New development, product Improvement, value engineering, analysis) to completion with focus on resource allocation, execution & timelines. FAURECIA INTERIORS INDIA PVT LTD, CHENNAI Jan’ 19 – Feb’ 22 Engineer – Program & Sales • Program Management, Product Development & Product Costing (2019 to 2022) - Responsible for the launch of new programs and managing product changes including ISUZU, FORD HKMC Programs. • Led the development, Implementation of scalable processes as the company grew from 600 MINR to 3000 MINR. • • • • • Achieved Operational Income 4% on Price settlement phase & Improved to 8% over 18 months Tooling margin & ECN achieved >15% (more than BP target). Provided regular updates to steering committee, stake holders & Executive leaders Developed comprehensive monitoring of risks, issues, dependencies, contingency plan & resources to remove 99% of roadblocks Awareness of competition’s capabilities and approaches to the market and provide countermeasures to increase market share • Work with sales team to define long term customer strategy to ensure strong growth rates and high customer satisfaction with key account • Determined the marginal values of each funnel step and re-allocated sales team resources to focus on the highest value leads • • Establishing customer relationships, set and manage customer expectations Identify, support and track Marvell relevant opportunities in collaboration with application engineering and product lines Key Skills & Competencies • • • • Ability to lead sales staff, including management, to improve profitability and meet or exceed established Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) levels Consistently reevaluate client opportunities and potential based on current trends, changes in the market, etc Obtain specific ROI metrics with potential automotive advertisers and over-deliver on expectations in terms of sales and service Agile & PMP Certified Practitioner techniques. Localization • • • • AT Indicator for console floor. Soft foam Crash Pad for Ford Eco sport. IMGL Part for HKMC & Fiat. Mood lamp for HKMC. SECOKOMOS AUTOMOTIVE INDIA PVT LTD, CHENNAI Nov’ 16 – Jan’ 19 Engineer – Development & Costing • Development & Costing (2016 to 2019) - Responsible for the launch of new programs and managing product changes including HYUNDAI HCI, IBFL, GSPE & AH2. • Responsibilities include managing cross-functional team, customer relations, risk management, change management, workflow planning, coordination of training, vendor sourcing, Cost estimating & forecasting. • New product development. Involved in material selection. • Worked with different teams to qualify new tools, new processes and new materials. Wrote qualification reports. • Worked with a team to investigate one major Production loss issue and introduced a short-term solution to increase assembly Production from ~50% to high 90%. Preparing ECR Documents and Coordination of Implementation. Customer End items cost sheet preparation & Cost approval Cost BOM preparation for all parts. Monthly Internal Sales data preparation. Supplier cost sheet verification & negotiation. New source developing for cost reductions. New paint development to increase the sales of customer products along with customer executives. Key Skills & Competencies • • • • • • • • • • • • • Experience of a Sale Engineer’s role in the technology industry. Solving complex technical problems in a systematic way. Prepare and deliver executive level presentations. Strong consulting and needs assessment skills. Strong time, project management and multi-tasking skills. Ability to conceptually adapt technologies to fit various ideas. Localization • • • • • • Armrest leather & PU Foam for console floor. DAB Mounting bolt for Horn cover. Steering Wheel HUB (Sintering). Battery Tray Insert Nut (Sintering +Machining). Steel Clip for DR scuff. Driver Airbag Emblem developed in India Polyplastics. RS TECHNOLOGIES, CHENNAI May’ 14 – Nov’ 16 Junior Project Engineer – Machine Development & Costing • Purchase & Cost Management (2014 to 2016) - Responsible for the launch of new Project and managing product changes including SMR - Auto glass breaking,GE - Single Piece flow for Vamana E- Beam Exhaust, TAFE – Front Wheel Epicycle Auto Gear assembly, Magna Automotive – EOL Test Rig for Accelerometer & Break Cables & ABB – High Voltage Performance test Rig. • • • • • • • • • • • • BOM creation as per the customer requirements. Finding out a customer’s vehicle needs by asking them questions. Demonstrating vehicles and their features to prospective customers. Explaining to customers the advantages, capabilities, and features of a vehicle. Discussing vehicle options with customers. Prospecting for new customers in a designated territory. Explaining financing options to customers. Keeping track of all calls, emails, and appointments made. Selling to new and existing clients. Explaining the vehicles warranty and insurance requirements. Delivering sold vehicles to customers. Updating a customer’s administrative records. • • • • • • • Design of chain conveyor, slat chain conveyor for filling system. Complete Design Build for SMR Auto Glass breaking Machine. Buggy Movement Interlock design & development. LVDT calibration fixture for cable length testing purpose. Auto printing the Date, Shift & production operator code for failure analyzing. Designing the high voltage barricading- ABB Motor performance test rig. Calculating the performance test rig of the motors. Achievements • • • • • Glass breaking jig Designed & Developed for Hot air station – SMR. Vacuum Routing for complete Glass Braking Machine without loss of suction pressure. Ball Screw selection – GE Auto Buggy Auto movement. Shim Dispenser & Designed developed – TAFE Epicycle Gear Assy. Awarded 1st price for Auto Glass breaking – Motherson Group (India Level). Localization • • Seal Off Oven Jig & Coil developed for GE E-Beam VAMANA Auto Grease Dispenser (Toback) developed for PMP Wiper Assy. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS B.E. Automobile Engineering, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chennai; 8/10 (CGPA) 2014 HSC, ST. Andrews Higher Secondary School, Arakkonam - 82.6% 2010 SSLC, CSI Central Higher secondary school, Arakkonam - 90% 2008 PERSONAL DATA Father’s Name Hobbies Languages Known : Seshadri. A : Designing & Reading : Telugu, English, Tamil, Hindi & German. DECLARATION I hereby affirm that the above mentioned information is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. Place: Chennai Date: S Barath