M V Kulkarni Kulkarni

Dear Recruiter, May 01,2017

I am seeking a suitable opening in Purchase Executive, Materials Management, Project Management, Electronics Manufacturing Service/Production Head, Budgeting and Commercial Operations, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse and Distribution and Process planning and Excellence at your Organization.

I have 16 years of experience in Measurements & Controls India Ltd Bangalore (Telecom Equipment Manufacture Company) as a Purchase Executive, Component Sourcing , Project Management, Demand Planning, Sourcing and Vendor Development, Cost Reduction Initiatives, Cost and Budgetary Control, R&D Co-coordinator, Sales Analysis and Forecasting, Warehouse and Inventory Control, Distribution, Logistics and Process Analysis

Having built a highly successful career with significant tenure in challenging roles, I am interested in expanding my professional horizons by seeking newer challenges. In addition to my resume enclosed here for review, I would like to take this opportunity to explain how my knowledge and expertise can make a significant contribution to your organization's growth

I have proven competencies in various gamut’s of Planning, Purchase Executive & EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Service) Head functions, including coordinating with Development departments in terms of Sourcing, Vendor development, Product Cost, Project Cost, finding equivalent Parts for better price, quality, delivery and increased volumes, Identify alternate vendors & Supply chain management. My experience has helped me gain key expertise in executing various competitive strategies in different Projects. I possess strong proficiency in Sourceing and Negoation. In addition to that, I had also sound knowledge of Sourceing of PCB/ Electronics Components for Proto Projects in very short duration & Production Volume.
I am presently exploring a senior level assignment at an established organization in Planning / Purchase. EMS Head also Looking Customer Support department also, that would leverage my expertise and organizational competencies in addition to management capabilities accomplished over 20 years of working in a highly challenging environment.




My Skills Are

1. Manufacturing, EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Service) Head
2. Production Head
3. Purchase, Vendor Development, Vendor Management, Cost Reduction Initiatives
4. Component Sourcing and Contracts
5. Supply Chain Management,
6. Inventory Control,
7. Project Management,
8. Product Cost, Project Cost,
9. Material Management,
10. R&D Coordinator
11. Making Proto) / Volume Production

I would welcome the chance to discuss with you in confidence, an opportunity at your organization.

Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,

Kulkarni M V
+91 9448089083





















M V Kulkarni
Address: No. 49, Shanthi Nivas, 3rd Cross, Jayakumar Layout Konanakunte Extension, Bangalore
Tel: +91 9448089083 | E-Mail: kulkarnishankark@gmail.com | Date of Birth: 12th September 1968


Senior Level |Operations Management | Purchase Management/ Vendor/Supplier Development/R&D/ Production Planning | New Product Development Planning | Quality Head – Electronic Manufacturing / Material Management / Product Cost Management/ Supply Chain Management / Inventory Control

PROFILE

 A dedicated & hardworking professional with over 20 years of cross functional experience in Project Management, Product Development, Production Planning, Process Enhancements, Materials, Vendor Management and Cost Reduction Initiatives & Supply chain management.
 Diploma in Tele-Communications; presently associated with Measurements and Controls India Limited as Assistant General Manager - Planning, Purchase, EMS Head, Vendor Development, Component Sourcing
 As Electronics Manufacturing - Head (EMS) adept in production planning, executing orders, procuring components and converting into assembled boards/cables assembly/mechanical assemblies.
 Proven abilities to enhance production & process operations, optimizing resource & capacity utilization and escalating operational efficiencies, while curtailing costs.
 Team management capability; guiding team members (Team Size up to: 50+ including R&D and Production team members) to meet organisations goals/objectives.
 Adept in enhancing production process operations, optimizing resources & capacity utilization, enhancing productivity & operational efficiencies; while curtailing costs & expenses.

COMPETENCIES

Team Management ● Project Management - Electronics ● Technical Knowledge ● Project Cost Estimation ● Support for Development ● Decision Making ● Coordination for Development ● Strategic Planning & Execution ● Tender Cost Management ● People Management ● New Initiatives/Set Ups ● Operations Management ● Purchase Management ● Vendors Development ● Production Planning ● Support for EMS ● Inventory Control ● Manufacturing ● Purchase ● Supply Chain Management ● Product Cost, Project Cost. Stores Management ● Support for Customer Service Department ● Electronics Manufacturing Service ● Planning & Control.

CAREER GROWTH

Consultant for EMS Company (Purchase/EMS Project) Mar-2015 – Till Date
Independently handling Turn Key Project, Purchasing
Vendor Development, Material Management,
Cost Reduction Initiatives, Project Management
(Successfully Completed for Remote Project (1 Lack Pcs)

Measurements and Controls India Limited Feb 1992 – March-2015
Assistant General Manager - Planning, Purchase . EMS,
Customer Support & Repair Centre 2007 - Present
Senior Manager - Planning & Purchase 2003 – 2007
Deputy Manager – Planning 1999 – 2003
Technical Assistant 1992 – 1999

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Assistant General Manager: 2007 - Present
 Manage planning, purchase, assembly & integration, In-charge of customer support & repair centre and Head the Electronics Manufacturing Solution (EMS).
 Developed new Vendors, new technologies and opportunities in support of company's business direction.
 Sourced technology and verified for development RFID based products in 2009.
 Drive the entire planning & purchase, project cost management and new development projects like:
 Successfully completed 400 No. of STM1/4 Systems (Cost INR 3 crores).
 Successfully completed 5 systems of ATCA/New Generation Network. Soft Switch, Media Gateway (Cost INR 4 crores) for Tata Power SED Bangalore.
 Successfully completed 10 Systems of ULSB Projects for Tata-Power SED Bangalore (Cost Rs. 1 crore) for Tata Power SED Bangalore.
 Received appreciation from the Management for the ULSB project in 2010.

Senior Manager: 2003 – 2007
 Responsible for Entire Project cost management/planning and Purchase for made to order components, outsourced assemblies/EMS for Proto as well as Production Projects.
 Completed 50 Rings of Broadband Systems (Cost INR 50 crores).
 Involved in the customer support activity of South Zone and successfully completed the up gradation of equipments at site & major up radiations in South Zone.

Deputy Manager: 1999 – 2003
 Independently handled the department as a Team Leader and responsible for entire hardware assembly for both in-house and outsourced assembly.
 Produced 1000 No. of Digital Transmission Analyzer, 2, 8, 34, 140 MBPS (Cost INR 15 crores).
 Completed more than 10,000 No. of Optimux, 2/8, 2/34, 2/140 MBPS (Cost INR 25 crores).
 Completed more than 600 No. of Digital Loop Carrier on SDH (Cost INR 300 crores).
 Received appreciation from the Management for the Digital Loop Carrier project in 2002.

Others Highlights
 Successfully completed various product developments for ATCA, NGN, IP-PBX, IP-SET TOP BOX, MPLS ROUTER and L2/L3 Switch.
 Set up Stores and IG Departments computerizing at Bangalore & Pondicherry Units.
 Helped and facilitated in documents for ISO 9002 at Pondicherry Unit.

KEY FUNCTIONAL AREAS

Project Management
 Project management in terms of getting PCB layout designed from external layout design house, procurement of electronics/mechanical components and successfully converting into prototype system for development and pilot system for validation.
 Manage entire project cost estimation with respect to the NRSC charges, design charges, components cost, conversions cost, logistic and other charges.

Manufacturing
 Manage overall operations with a view to ensure optimum Quality, Cost and Delivery.
 Plan & implement maintenance schedules and carrying out periodic checks to ensure performance of various equipments and maintaining requisite documents for the same.
 Ensuring adherence to the quality standards, oversee implementation of various stages of workflow.
 Maintain quality level as per targets given in the business plan and generate innovative ideas.
 Identify areas of bottlenecks and take steps to rectify through application of trouble shooting.

R&D Development Coordination/New Development
 Support Development Department in terms of sourcing the components/materials required, suggesting the better alternatives, following up the components delivery, getting it assembled and integration process.
 Coordinate for development of getting PCB’s designed from external layout design house, components availability and obsolete status, tracking each stage of board’s assembly and its testing.
 Calculate the production cost in order to decide tender quotation price.
 Be closely associated with the management in deciding the pricing, profits, etc.

Sourcing and Contracts – Identifying Potential Vendors for various procurement of A, B, C Class items. Developing Commercial Works Contract keeping in mind Process, Time and Cost in completing a Project.
Vendor/Supplier Development
 Purchase management like material sourcing, getting quotations from different vendors, quote analysis, vendor finalization, placing orders, following-up, getting quality materials in time, arranging for payments, etc.
 Vendor & supplier Development for proto project specially coordinating with R&D Department find out Correct part no / find out equaleant parts for better pricing.
 Develop vendors for production with economical sourcing, quantity & quality suppliers and cost-effective purchase.
 Coordinate with entire Manufacturing Solutions vendors; provide backend support and follow-up of the same.
 Execute projects, plan, source and finalize vendors for Prototype Quantity as well as production requirement.
 Identify and negotiate with vendors for procuring essential materials at reasonable price.
 Develop vendors for better price, quality, delivery and increased volumes.
 Identify alternate vendors. Develop long-term partnerships with local and foreign suppliers.
 Acquire techno-commercial offers from various vendors. Monitor quality of procured material through regular meetings and interactions with suppliers. Analyze In-transit Report and inform Category on Overstocking and Space Utilization.


Material/Inventory Management
 Control inventory, ensure good judgment over quantity of materials ordered, spares, MOQs and maintain within warranty/beyond warranty period.
 Support Customer Support Department regarding materials procurement, boards re-work and spare components storage for cards warranty/beyond warranty.
 Supervise Board Assembly, Cable Assembly and Mechanical Assemblies both in house/outsourced.
 Help in the development of various telecom products from the perspective of Technology Transfer, Planning, Purchase, Stores, IG Department & Supporting production/co-ordination and Logistics.

Team & People Management
 Handle the team and actively participate in the process of the department workflow.
 Lead, manage & monitor the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in financial operations and meeting of individual & group targets.
 Ensure mentoring of new entrants for contributing to the organisation in short period of time.
 Monitor the team while delegating work; update them with latest trends & techniques in the process.

SKILLS ENHANCEMENT

 Completed training from TV Service Centre, 1990.

EDUCATION

 1989 Diploma in Tele-Communications from BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, TMAE Society, Hospet (Bellary Dist) Karnataka.



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