This resume is for B.N. Vijay Kumar, who has over 23 years of experience in supply chain management and supplier quality assurance. He is currently the Head of Automobile Workshop and Transport Services at ICRISAT in Hyderabad, where he oversees maintenance of 300+ vehicles and provides transportation services. Previously he held roles at Mahindra & Mahindra and other companies focused on manufacturing, quality management, and supplier development.

1. RESUME
B. N. Vijay Kumar
Head - Automobile work shop and Transport Services.
ICRISAT - HYDERABAD
b.vijay@cgiar.org
9866072204
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 ICRISAT – Hyderabad - March 2014 to till date
 M/s Mahindra & Mahindra Limited - Zahirabad - Aug 1998 to Feb 2014
 M/s VTS Engg. Pvt Ltd. - Hyderabad - Feb 1995 – July 1998
 M/s Bharat Dynamics Ltd – Bhanur - Jan 1992 – Dec 1994
EDUCATION
 B. E – Mechanical Engineering - 1992
Gulbarga University
 SQC - Statistical Quality Control - 2005
Indian Statistical Institute, Hyderabad.
 Post Graduate diploma in Quality Management - 2007
M I Q & Supp. by Chuo University – Tokyo Japan,
 6 Sigma Green Belt - 2007
Motorola University
 MBA - Production (Distance Education) - 2012
IT Skills
 Metaphase – For raising DCR’s and to download drawings & Std’s for sending to vendors
 SAP – Operating knowledge of QM & MM Module
 MS Office – Excel, Word, Power point. Etc.,
STRENGTHS
 Achievement oriented with excellent people management skills
 Extensive Analytical Thinking
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 Positive Attitude and Team Work
 Inquisitive in learning

2. BRIEF OVERVIEW
Experience of over 23 years in
SCM – Effectively involved in Logistics co-ordination, Procurement of
sheet metal parts, EN Process coordination,Scrap disposal, Department
MR for implementing EMS OHSAS, TS16949, TPM, Active role in
sustainability, GSCM projects.
Supplier Up-gradation - To Streamline manufacturing activities at
Supplier end to achieve uninterrupted smooth flow of material from
receiving of raw material to dispatching of OK Finished product with in
shortest throughput time, VAVE etc
New Part Development – Involved in First time right parts for various
products of new models by following APQP, MPPAP methodology
Supplier Quality Assurance -Excellent quality management experience
in enhancing vendor quality towards Zero Defect, familiar with RQA,
Supplier Process Audits, concern resolution, Poka yoke, 7-Qc tools,
Expertise in Sheet Metal – Press & fabrication, Machining etc.
Production – Machine shop in-charge at VTS Engg. Pvt Ltd and
responsible for manufacturing Industrial steam Turbines by aligning the
resources to ensure the schedule adherence and for making Qualitative
products.
Automobile work shop & Transport Services – As a head of
Automobile work shop & Transport services in ICRISAT, responsible for
maintaining a fleet of around 300 vehicles with 35 staff. Determined to
provide Customer friendly, cost effective Transport service by Ensuring
Zero break downs and Zero Accidents.

3. DETAILED OVERVIEW
ICRISAT – Hyderabad Mar 2014 to till date
 Key Performance Areas at ICRISAT – Hyderabad
 Automobile Work Shop
 Incharge of repair and maintenance of institute vehicle fleet of around 300 nos
including Buses, Cars, Pickups and 2 wheelers.
 Preventive and predictive maintenance of all Institute vehicles
 Dealer coordination on annual maintenance contract(AMC) including liaison for
field support and warranty
 Managing spares and material list for ordering
 End to End vehicle maintenance including recording of vehicles history through
the management system and timely review of preventive maintenance schedules.
 Frequent review of SOP’s and aspect impacts as part of EMS & OHSAS
 Identifying the Training needs and arranging at a pre-defined frequency
 Transport Services
 To establish systems, Safety regulations and procedures to provide Efficient,
Safe and Cost effective Transport Facility
 Facilitate procurement and disposal of institute vehicles to maintain the vehicle
fleet in order
 Provide 20 various Transport services for 500 staff on daily basis to shuttle
between Institute and their residences with “ZERO BREAK DOWNS” and “ZERO
ACCIDENTS”
 To arrange Transport facilities for Scientist & Guests for field visits and other
tours to visit the farmers all over India, Yearly travel is more than 10 Lac kms
using 180 vehicles.
 Scheduling and allocating the jobs to 35 staff for ensuring “ZERO MIISING” of the
services to be executed
 Insurance and Accident management
 Coordinating with RTA department for vehicle registrations, driving licenses,
vehicle ownership transfers, Fitness certifications.
 Undertaking Institute level awareness programs on Vehicle Safety
 Department MR for implementing EMS & OHSAS
 Assess and provide defensive driving training for all the staff
 Identifying the Budgetary requirements and negotiating with management for
getting the approvals.
 Achievements at ICRISAT – Hyderabad
 Achieved a Cost savings of Rs 65 Lacs in the year 2015.
 Taken approval from Management for conducting Yoga Classes for all the 35
staff for improving their mental and physical health
 Zero Major Accidents in the last 2 years
 Zero Break downs of vehicles in the year 2015
 Actions for all the observations of the Internal Audit were implemented and
Closed
 Rationalized the Transport routes and eliminated 4 Staff travel vehicle services
 Achieved 96% recovery in the year 2015, 5 % more than in 2014
 15% reduction in Operations cost in 2015 compared to 2014

4.  Became lean by disposing 18 vehicles from the existing vehicle fleet
 Improved the Fuel efficiency and Emissions of the vehicles by implementing the
Carbon to Green concept
 Convinced the management on 10 essential safety improvements and got the
approval for implementation which were pending since long viz: demarcation of
parking places, seat belts in all vehicles, Fire extinguishers in all the staff buses,
Emergency Glass breaking hammers, Road markings and Sign boards, Safety
instructions cards, new speed breakers etc)
 Training Programs to all the staff on Defensive driving techniques arranged with
faculty from IRTE (Indian Road Traffic Education)
 Given the proposals on further cost reductions of around Rs 1.15 Crores for
management’s approval.
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited – Zahirabad Aug 1998 to Feb 2014
 Achievements at M&M - ZHB
 Got the Fuel the fire award F11 – Qtr2 (awarded by Mr. Hemant Sikka)
 GIO 4 wheeler Body shop line established at M/s NMPL Haridwar and completed
MPPAP
 Alfa productivity improved from 20/shift to 40/shift at M/s NMPL Haridwar.
 26 Suppliers - Supplier Upgradation Through 19 Steps Methodology
 Alfa Passenger line established at M/s Mungi and completed MPPAP
 157 parts MPAP for ALFA Model
 Re PPAP for HIHR parts in Champion Model
 Assembly / Field Chronic Concerns Resolution
 150 parts PPAP for champion model
 Got Whale done award during the Supplier Up gradation Annual meet
 Conducting Training Programs to Drivers (Introduced 1st time in M&M-ZHB)
 Best Driver awards started
 Vehicle audit check lists, DVPR, Tracking sheets introduced
 GPS for vehicles tracking introduced
 First to pass the MPAP Authorization test conducted by MQS - 2002
 TS 16949 certified Internal auditor - 2004
 Rise Spot Awards – 2012, 2013
 Rise Award – 2012 2nd qtr. (Category: Driving Positive Change)
 IMCR Award – 2011, 2012 & 2013
 Logistics savings of 2 crores/Annum achieved as a CFT member
 Key Performance Areas at M&M - ZHB
 SCM (Supply Chain Management) – Zhb
 Responsible for SCM allied functions like GSCM, Sustainability, Auto ASN, Auto bill
passing, Safety, Scrap contracts, ISMS, Post & Pre EN co-ordination, TS16949,
Mahindra Logistics co-ordination for placing and tracking vehicles and initiating
improvement projects for MLL.
 Incharge for procuring 1350 parts (62 suppliers) of Body Shop belonging to various
models line Maxx, Camper, Invader, Savari & Alfa.
 Monitoring the Schedule adherence of all the parts from 62 suppliers.
 Spare parts schedule adherence
 Supplier Rating system for the suppliers under procurement
 Working on Ingenious action elementslike Auto passion, Customer sensitivity,
Agility with discipline, innovation, entrepreneurial engagement, Frugal Mind set
Orientation for excellence.
 Inventory control for BOP parts.
 Responsible for implementing KANBAN, 2 bin system etc

5.  Drive for Logistics cost reduction (Achieved 31 lacs of logistics cost reduction for
this financial year)
 Visiting suppliers for initiating productivity improvements
 Working on seven levers of SCM like Standardisation, Localisation, co-location,
tierasation, rationalization, Commonisation etc.
 Providing technical support to suppliers for achieving the targeted VQI PPM
equivalent.
 Attending QCRT meetings for Quality concerns resolution
 Obsolescence control
 Improving Packing quality and cost.
 Following the 4 step process for shortages review and attending Mini POT meetings
for effective production in body shop.
 Supplier Upgradation- Zhb
 Undertaking Supplier upgradation through 19 steps methodology for Sheet Metal,
Fabrication, Cargo body, all compartments, Fuel Tank, Forging machining, Casting
machining & fuel lines commodities.
 Identify to Implementation for Potential Opportunities Viz., Productivity Improvements,
cost Reductions, Optimisation of product design / process & Quality Improvements to
achieve irreversibility.
 As a Guardian monitoring vendor performance in terms of PPM, for continuous
improvement as well as supporting vendors in development of tooling & inspection gauges
for producing Defect free parts and Best Quality.
 Providing technical guidance to the vendor team and guiding them on resolving
performance bottlenecks.
 Imparting training to vendor persons on SQC problem solving tools like, Pareto analysis,
Correlation regression and DOE etc.
 Imparting training to vendor persons in line with MQS Methodology on subjects like APQP,
MPAP, SPC, MSA, SOP, PFMEA, Kaizen, SMED etc.,
 Drive Towards elimination / Eco Friendly packaging.
 Chronic concern resolutions for Assembly and Field concerns through Six Sigma & QC
Story Methodology
 Help Extending for Mahindra - Systech Sector Functions for MPAP, Audits to Suppliers
etc.,
 Vendor Evaluation
 Assessing the performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as quality/
technology improvement rate, timely delivery, credit terms etc.
 Fixing the technical specifications for various requirements and coordinating with the
vendors for monitoring the quality of the incoming materials.
 Quality Assurance
 Training & implementing appropriate control charts for monitoring process capability in
adherence to 7 QC tools & SPC/ SQC, MSA for variable & attribute gauges.
 Driving Suppliers towards ISO9002 / TS16949 Certification by Auditing & providing
guidance.
 Ensuring complete in-process quality control and continuous improvement in process
capabilities for eliminating rejection and re-work and to achieve defect free parts.
 Parts Development and Certification
 Undertaking development of parts and aggregates from important vendors through APQP
Methodology as well development of parts & PPAP approval for ongoing projects.
 Identifying areas for POKAYOKE in process through PFMEA & initiating cost savings
through reduction of Non value added activities in the process & through put time reduction.
 Analyzing existing processes and redesigning the same for enhancing operational
efficiency.
 Bench marking the Best of competitors in our line of business for material cost and
processes.
 Value Engineering

6.  Cost savings achieved by suggesting Alternate design, Process elimination, Alternate
processes, Alternate material, optimizing the Welding Length & Productivity
Improvements.
 Driving the Cost savings from Concept to implementation, From R&D to vendor, ECN
stage and getting the VPA approval from production and Line quality.
o Cost Savings Rs. 10.50 Millions
 Rs. 18.54 Lakhs /Annum in F-04
 Rs. 10.0 Lakhs/Annum in F-05
 Rs. 12.7 Lakhs/Annum in F –06
 Rs. 13 Lakhs /annum in F-07
 Rs 19.5 Lakhs/annum in F-08
 Rs 16.32 Lakhs/annum in F- 09
 Worked various projects like:
 Gio – 4 wheeler
 Mahindra - ALFA 3 Wheeler 0.50 Ton, – Part Development
 Mahindra Champion 0.75 Ton, Productionisation ramp up
 Mahindra FJ - CNG – BUS, Part Development
 Mahindra Voyager – CNG Parts development
 PCE - Prototype – Supplier Upgradation
 In-depth process knowledge
 I have process knowledge of Auto Sector & Farm Equipment Sector Vendors
manufacturing processes – Being Present SCM (sheet metal) and past back ground of
Supplier Upgradation & also the experience in VTS Turbines and Bharat Dynamics Ltd
(Machining)
M/s VTS Engg Pvt Ltd. Feb 1995 – July 1998
 Major Contribution in 1 MW turbine manufacturing and errection
 Incharge for VMC machine for making Turbine Blades and Nozzles
 Handled Critical parts (Like Rotor forgings, Hsg. Castings, etc)
 Shift Incharge for the machine shop.
M/s Bharat Dynamics Ltd. - Bhanur Jan 1992 – Dec 1994
 Worked in Precision Machine Shop on VMC
 Incharge for the VMC machine for producing Missile components.
 Achieved highest production in one shift on the operating VMC machine.
 Familiarized with G & M codes of Synumerik system.
 Learnt CNC programming
 Worked with CEG (Concurrent Engg Group) for proccuring parts from sub suppliers

7.  CFT approach – during Professional experience
Core Team Member of
 EN Process
 SCRAP committee
 SHEMS
 QCRT for resolving the assembly and line issues.
 Champion 3 – Wheeler CFT member
 ALFA Concerns resolution CFT member
 ISO/TS16949 – Dept. MR
 GIO 4 wheeler CFT member
Personal Details:
Date of Birth : 25 / 11 / 1966
Residential Address : ESH-24, ICRISAT CAMPUS,
ICRISAT, Patancheru, Dist: Medak
Telangana State - 502324
Permanent Address : H. No. 2-1-217, NGO’s Colony,
Zahirabad – 502220, Dist: Medak, A.P.
Languages Known : English, Hindi, and Telugu.
Mobile No : 09866072204
E-Mail : b.vijay@cgiar.org
References:
R. Srinivas (D.G.M) – Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd - 9849116751
N. Sekhar (Sr. Manager) - Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd - 9866072203
V.Y.V. Prasad (GM) – Arani Power Systems – 9866072205
S.C. Pillay – Program Leader – FETS – ICRISAT - 9394555612