My Profile

1. Key Skills ProfileSummary
Supply Chain Management
Inbound & Outbound Logistics
Warehouse Management
EXIMOperation
Budgeting&Forecasting
Demand Planning
ProductionPlanning & Control
Vendor Management
Team Building & Leadership
Strategic planner with nearly 25 years of success in directing
Supply chain and Logistics functions in major OEMs, FMCG and
manufacturing industries.
Proficient in driving the successful rollout of project activities
including defining scope, setting timelines, analysing requirements,
prioritising tasks & identifying dependencies as per pre-set budgets
Expatriated to Dubai to work with the Zone SC Team in Michelin ;
led the demand planning function for Africa, India & Middle East
zone ; worked closely with senior management and provided
inputs on enhancing Sales and Finance functions of Supply Chain
Rich experience in recruiting, mentoring and leading multicultural
teams across the globe.
Proven skills in implementing cost saving measures to achieve
substantial reduction in terms of transport solutions, import
clearances, indigenisation and vendor base reorganisation.
Expertise in liaising with the International and Domestic Shipping
partners as well as the custom department and various other
regulatory authorities for obtaining approvals & clearances for
seamless export & imports.
A strategist & implementer with recognized proficiency in
spearheading business to accomplish corporate plans successfully.
Greenfield Projects Education
Led multiple Greenfield projects
of various OEMs including:
o MichelinIndia Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
o Daimler India Commercial
Vehicles Private Ltd., Chennai
o Ford India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
o Titan Jewellery, Hosur
PGDBA in Operation Research from Symbiosis University in 2005
Master of Foreign Trade (MFT) from Pondicherry University,
Pondicherry in 2002
PG Diploma in Materials Management (PGDMM) from Annamalai
University, in 1991
B.Com. from Bharatidhasan University in 1991
Career Timeline
R MADHUSUDHAN
An achievement driven professional with proven expertise in leading
Greenfield Projects and establishing & streamlining processes focused on
delivering cost effective solutions to the organization, targeting challenging
assignments in Supply Chain Management & Logistics with organizations of
high repute
rmadhusu@yahoo.com + 91 97910 44031 /+91 44 22246228
Michelin India Pvt.
Ltd., Chennai
Country Head –
Supply Chain &
Logistics
Titan Industries
Ltd., Hosur
Junior Officer -
Materials
Daimler India
Commercial
Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.,
Chennai
Senior Manager-
Logistics
Carborundum
Universal Ltd.,
(CUMI) Palakkad
Stores Executive
Ford India Pvt. Ltd.,
Chennai
Deputy Manager -
International Supply
Chain Management
Oct’91-Mar’94 May’11-Jun’15
Apr'94-Oct'98
Nov'98-Jun’08
Jun’08-May’11

2. Work Experience
MichelinIndiaPvt. Ltd., Chennai CountryHead – SupplyChainManagement&Logistics May’11– June’15
Key Result Areas:
Responsible to establish process for identifying, selecting, on board and managing CHA and LSPs to ensure
safe & timely customs clearance, storage and transportation ; also to review their performances regularly.
Planning, defining and implementing domestic distribution, import and export of products; establishing SLAs
& SOPs in coordination with the stakeholders; devising framework for R&R & TAT
Evaluating and reviewing company’s logistics operations business practices, updating and developing process
documentation, streamlining opportunities, and eliminating non-value added activities
Developing & managing the logistics operations budget and related fiscal forecasting and planning activities
Highlights:
Spearheaded the establishment and reforming Logistics and Supply Chain functions of the organization;
established KPIs, processes and BIC practices
Managed and executed projects to deploy FG and define specification for warehouse building including
process mapping for IS architecture, leading logistics foot print study and selection of LSP
Developed plans to deliver supply chain in the assigned region; aligned regional plans to ensure that
synergies were optimized in-line with Global Supply Chain strategy
Created significant cost savings through the initiation of continuous improvement metrics and processes for
expedited Less-than-Truckload (LTL) network
DaimlerIndiaCommercial VehiclesPvt.Ltd., Chennai SeniorManager-Logistics Jun’08-May’11
Highlights:
Extended major contribution in establishing the logistics functions right from scratch to development of
processes and procedures, recruitment, training and monitoring performance
Supported the Global Logistics Team in identifying, selecting and developing business planning partner;
performed detailed study to identify suitable cross dock locations across India
Conceptualized, designed, developed and implemented Inbound Logistics (IBL) network planning
Delivered a significant cost savings by evaluating various cost effective OBL models for FG distribution
Assisted the pre-build of proto types/ R&D and various other imports’ requirements
Conducted study on multi model transportation for CBU & spares both for domestic & export requirements
FordIndia Pvt. Ltd., Chennai DeputyManager – SupplyChainManagement Nov'98-Jun’08
Growth Path:
Data Integrity Analyst Nov'98 - Dec'98
Associate - Supply Chain Management Jan'99 - May’02
Senior Associate - Supply Chain Management Jun'03 - Dec'03
Senior Associate - Customs & Logistics Jan'04 - Dec'05
Deputy Manager - Customs & Logistics Jan'06 - Mar’08
Deputy Manager - International Supply Chain Management Apr'08 - Jun’08
Highlights:
Played a key role in establishing end-to-end logistics process for import & export of CBUs (Volvo & Ford
brands) from major air & sea ports
Extended major support in implementation of a web based supplier communication solution across all the
vendors in coordination with IT teams
Streamlined the supplier payment system by driving Six Sigma initiatives in collaboration with various
internal & external stakeholders
Drove various initiatives to control and reduce transit time and damages of FG distribution such as bar
coding, RFID & other e-initiatives for FG managing & distribution
Coordinated with the entire FIPL vendor base including imported, local, JIT & JIS vendors through web EDI to
communicate material requirement; ensured timely collection, cross docking & availability of materials at site
Imparted training to the team members and selected vendor base on Ford Global MRP for MP&L function

3. across all the manufacturing plants
Led the shipping lines, freight forwarders & CHAs to ensure timely customs clearance and transportation of
imports & export; coordinated with regional logistics team to reduce logistics cost and identify suitable
logistics service providers (LSPs) by leveraging global volume
Responsible for selection and performance review of third party logistics vendors (LSP)
Spearheaded the end-to-end logistics movement of CBUs encompassing yard management and fleet planning;
Supported the LCS initiative by managing the export pack plant through outsourced team
Pivotal in developing the domestic & regional supply base in FAP&A Region in line with Ford Global standards
Responsible for ensuring that all the Supply Chain & Logistics processes are compliant to ISO standards
PreviousExperience
TitanIndustriesLtd., Hosur(JewelleryDivision) JuniorOfficer - Materials Apr'94-Oct'98
CarborundumUniversal Ltd.,Palakkad(CUMI), StoresExecutive Oct’91-Mar’94
Course
Completed a course on Dangerous Goods Regulations- International Air Transport Association (DGR-IATA)
conducted by GP's Institute for Dangerous Goods
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 10th June 1971
Languages Known: Marathi, Tamil, English, Malayalam and Kannada
Address: G-5, Guru Aishwarya Apt., Hindu Colony, 100 Feet Road, Nanganallur, Chennai – 600 061
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/pub/r-madhusudhan/13/7a1/2a1