Gourav Saxena

Delivered supply chain and procurement advisory engagements across manufacturing, retail and distribution sectors, focusing on procurement, inventory and logistics optimisation. Analysed procurement operations and supplier networks to identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities, redesigning procurement and inbound logistics workflows. Led part number rationalisation, BOM standardisation and supplier rationalisation initiatives, delivering a 20% reduction in WIP/inventory and supporting a 10%

Efficiently ensures availability of the right parts in the right quantity, at the right software level and at the right time to support the Plant Spartanburg production program and Material Supply targets as they align to production goals. • Performs basic data processing and parameter administration in the Material Control System. • Controls part availability for on-going series production, parts run-in and run-out, and processing of technical and software changes within the scope for minimization of obsol

• Systematic planning of Machined components (Machined Forging Components) as per PPC plan • Ensuring timely availability of material to avoid shortages & Line stoppages • Liquidation of Non-moving and slow moving items • Manage obsolesce control because of Design change • Release monthly schedule to vendor as per S O B , Considering the lead-time, services and Prices of Vendors • PPM Monitoring and supplier improvement plan analysis / up gradation • Alternate sourcing on the basis of benchmark Prices • Ve

• Procurement of metallic items, like gear machining blanks and gear forging • Responsible for A-Class Electrical & Electronics items like wiring harness, Capacitor, Transformers, Transistors, Machining components, Plastic parts, Gaskets, Fasteners, Packaging Items & Child parts, Sourcing/ Procurement from Indian & foreign sources • Responsible for Procurement of imported electrical items & preparation of Imports documentation, Purchase Orders, bookings of both air and ocean LCL/FCL shipments • Releasing

Procured A-class electrical/electronic components, machined parts, plastics, gaskets and packaging, and managed all imported material flows including POs, documentation, freight bookings and customs coordination. Issued rolling vendor schedules, maintained FIFO/3R inventory discipline and led CAPA processes for supplier non-conformances in SAP MM. Cut demurrage charges by 50% through streamlined import documentation and improved on-time delivery by 15% across a 26+ supplier base, replacing costly imports wi

• Responsible for A-Class Items as Electrical Parts (Stator & Rotor Assy), Copper Wires, Electrical Laminations, Die-casting Rotors, Machining components, Plastic parts, Gaskets, Fasteners, Copper Tubes, Brazing Rods, Packaging Items & Child parts, Sourcing/ Procurement from Local Sources • Responsible for Job Work Reconciliation of supplier on Weekly and Monthly Basis • Creation of Alternative Vendors & Obsolescence Control Worked on the basis of QCDD • Supplier visit, Supplier Audits & Proper Document

Sourced electrical components (stators, rotors, copper windings, laminations), die-cast and machined parts; ran supplier audits, PPAP sign-offs and Kaizen events, and introduced Kanban replenishment and VMI with key suppliers. Core supply chain contributor on the TATA Penguin new product development programme, negotiating vendor pricing to cut material costs.

• Responsible for Parts Sourcing/ Procurement from Local Sources • PO finalization based on Qty & Ensuring the Supply as per the Quality Standard • Identify & Implement Cost reduction projects & conducts Market research • Build a Win- Win Culture by evaluating QCDD (Quality, Cost, Delivery & Development) • Capacity enhancement & New Vendor Identification • Sourcing & procurement • Proper scheduling of Incoming Material • Monitoring the Schedule Vs Delivery of Suppliers • Making of Supplier Rating data

Procured sheet metal, machined parts, raw materials and packaging; monitored schedule adherence and compiled monthly supplier ratings. Introduced JIT and two-bin replenishment, carried out vendor evaluation/compliance audits, and cut procurement spend through market benchmarking.