Neeraj Jain - Manyzone Expert - Business & Finance

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Neeraj Jain

Expert in: Business & Finance

Languages: English

Supply Chain management-Vendor Development, New Product Development, Operational Management, Cost Saving Initiatives

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Degrees

B.E. Mech Engg-NIMT
Graduate diploma in Materials Management from IIMM
Post Graduate in supply chain management from Symbiosis, Pune
Senior Business Leadership Management from IIM-B, Harward Business School

Expert Profile

Key Functional Areas(in last 23 years)

Supply Chain management-Vendor Development

Identifying and developing a dedicated vendor base for achieving competitive purchasing & desired capacities as per the required product Mix.
Worked in China for global outsourcing for motorcycle parts and also outsourcing tractor parts from Turkey.
Ramp up of volumes with the existing suppliers/additional suppliers to achieve the business goal.
Established office in China for exporting assys in CKD & SKD units to Mexico while working for motor cycle manufacturer.
Vendor Consolidation after assessing the performance of the vendors along with SQA team.
Facilitating design changes proposed by suppliers to improve ease of manufacturing and also getting cost benefits.

New Product Development

Preparing & executing project plans for new model of Tractors within the desired time and cost parameters.
Interfacing with R&D for necessary modifications in component design for manufacturability of components.
Developed new models of tractors involving gears & shafts, machined components, plastics, precision components, proprietory items, forging, casting & fabrication.
Developed indigenized 4 stroke engine for 92 cc Bike in collaboration with Briggs & Stratton, USA.
Conducting regular audits to ensure that materials received from vendors conform to pre-set quality standards; analyzing rejections and taking corrective actions.
Developed suppliers in cold forging technology and radial forging for getting competitive advantage.

Operational Management

Effective role in Inventory management to meet the production requirement without line stoppages .Balancing the inventory norms for critical/non critical parts.
Creating super market in house & at vendor end for smooth supplies as per schedules while working for Hitech Gears.
Monitoring Inventory on fortnight basis to ensure the best possible mix is available for smooth production.
Co-ordination with production and planning department, co-ordination with marketing department for designs and customer requirements to reduce dead inventory in future. Effective utilization of capacities.

Cost Saving Initiatives

Efficiently working with the designer & vendor to modify design for ease of manufacturing & thus reducing cost .
Incorporating various VA/ VE initiatives with an aim of reducing scrap/wastage/rejections by sponsoring projects along with cross functional teams.
Successfully achieved the target of Rs 3000/- per tractor cost savings by vendor rationalization and negotiations.
Technology improvement at supplier’s end by funding him and getting cost benefits in long term.

Significant Achievements-in last 23 years.

Created a supply chain model for forward planning/Risk Management/supplier capacity enhancement.
Developed 4 stroke engine for 75cc motorcycle in collaboration with Briggs and Stratton –U.S.A.
Developed camshaft & crankshaft for single , double & triple cylinder engine for tractors and substituted import.
Successfully developed 8x2 gear box,8x8 gear box,12x4 gear box for 35HP-75HP tractors by getting involved from design stage.
Setup of global outsourcing office in CHINA.
Ramp up of new model of tractor for exports for North American market.
Developments of pressure die casting tools for aluminum castings for 4 stroke engine.
Developed gear forgings thru cold forging process thus reducing cost.
Vendor consolidation by reducing no of suppliers & vertical integration.
Relayout of stores to eliminate waste & save time.
Input wt reduction in forgings to reduce cost by 15%.
Introduction of collapsible packaging during inbound logistics resulting in zero transit damages and saving cost.
Awarded certificate for outstanding achievement for new product development in Eicher Tractors.

Experience & Qualifications

Worked with various companies like