Shanmugam has over 15 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, project management, and vendor development. He is seeking a senior managerial role in one of these areas. He has a proven track record of meeting budgets and timelines, developing new business, reducing costs, and managing teams of over 40 people. Shanmugam has worked with several automotive manufacturers in India and overseas.

1. SHANMUGAM.N
Mobile: +91- 9894448777 E-Mail: shasikasri@gmail.com
Seeking senior managerial assignments in Procurement /Sourcing / Vendor Development/ Project
Management/Logistic/costing with a reputed organisation.
EXECUTIVE DIGEST
 Having 15 years’ experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Project
Management, Vendor Development, Production and project Management
 Having Experience sourcing of Stamping parts, Tooling’ for BIW and CIW
Sheet metal, Light and Heavy Fabrication, Steel Casting, Machining, Metal
pipes, nylon, Rubber hoses for fuel , brake cooling and steering system,
Special Parts like Construction Equipment’s Counter Weights,
 Worked with MNC’s Like, French, Korean, German and Japanese and
project handled Indian, German, Japan and Korean.
 MIS-Reporting on Monthly and requirement of Management for Project
Review, Kaizen Review, Budget review, Procurement Review etc.,.
 Visited various cities of India for business visit to select new suppliers as
well monthly planning and scheduling
 Worked to implement systems IS-TS 16949 , 14001 & 18001 all previous
organisation
 Conducting periodical review of capacities and capabilities are available to
meet year over year growth targets in terms of quality, delivery & response
 Having Strong ability to visualize effects of each action and taking & giving pro-active solutions
 Continuously monitoring and controlling of expanses against budget and improvement
 Sound knowledge of Negotiation and technics
 Heading a team of 40+ members & departmental activities.
 An effective communicator with strong leadership, coordination, relationship management, troubleshooting and
problem-solving skills.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dec’06 – Aug’11 and Feb’2016 to till now Myoung Shin India Automotive Pvt. Ltd., Chennai (MSI)
Myoung Shin India is leading the way in the automobile sheet metal industry with the top-notch technology, having 30 years of
rich experienced. State-of-the –art production line based on the world wide competitiveness and accumulated know-how. And
strong system of controlling the production & Projects by using ERP, PDM, SCM system. Also having Rs.3200 Cr as a group
turnover. experienced in handling high volumes (600,000 units/Year) & Just in time delivery to customer.
Valuable Customers : Hyundai Motors India, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles & Renault Nissan.
The Growth Path
Mar’16 –Till now HOD- Development – MS-Group India
Apr’10 – Aug’11 Team Leader – Development
Apr’08 – Apr’10 Assistant Manager - Development
Dec’06- Apr’08 Senior Engineer – Development
The Accountabilities:
Category Details of Items handled
Sheet Metal ( Stamping &
Welding)
BIW – Passenger cars assemblies like Door, Floor’s, Hood, Fender Apron, Reinf Side
outer and all stamped panels.
CIW – Commercial vehicles complete loose parts and Proto development of CIW.
• Responsible for overall functioning of the Development department ( MS Group Indian companies)
• Continuous working on the system improvement to make organization a better place to work.
Core Competencies
Procurement
Vendor Development
Sourcing
Project Management
RFQ Management
Costing Management
Customer Relationship
Budget Planning
Cost Reduction
Team Management

2. • Team management – directing, leading, motivating & imparting continuous on job training for
accomplishing greater operational effectiveness/efficiency
• Heading the CFT for project activities & controlling APQP & PPAP of new projects.
• Sourcing integration into the new and existing product development process in line with project
deliverables.
• Business Plan : Continuously monitoring and controlling of expanses against budget and improvement
• Conducting periodical review of capacities and capabilities are available to meet year over year growth
targets in terms of quality, delivery & response
• MIS-Reporting : Weekly/ Bi-Weekly/ Monthly -for Project Review, Budget review, Procurement Review
etc.,.
• Localization : Minimizing the import risk on KTO and others by means of localization & Alternate.
• Selection of Parts supplier to ensure the delivery parts for higher volumes
• Selection of tooling supplier for Stampping to meet the project time line in line with budget
• Ensuring procurement parts and tooling in line budget
• Vendor capacity analysis and planning new business to suppliers & capacity monitoring & verification to
meet peak customer demands.
• Responsible for compiling data - price, vendors, payment terms etc.
• Implementing benchmarking methodologies for supplier selection & sourcing of maturity assessments.
• Sourcing integration into the new and existing product development process in line with project
deliverables.
• Spearheading VA/VE activities, viz. maximizing use of raw materials at minimum scrap level in
manufacturing as well as identifying and implementing import substituted product
The Attainments:
• Meticulously implemented new projects of Hyundai (BIW) – i10, i20, New Verna, & EON.
• Efficiently shifted the Door Line Project (Santro & Accent) shifting to inhouse and implemented the project
on time as per customer requirement.
• Brought new business from DICV for cabin (CIW) parts of HDT, LDT and MDT with tooling Rs,126 Cr’s.
• Brought new business from Renault Nissan for new model, with tooling cost Rs.35 Cr’s
• Achieved cost saving of Rs. 3.7 Cr- year 2009 and Rs. 4.2 cr in 2010 through VE/VA(Process & Material).
• Achieved Cost saving by Localization of BOP items by 4.0 Cr/Year.
• Localization hardware’s achieved Rs.60 Lakhs/Annum.
• Tooling supplier localization to minimize Forex risk as well established sourcing from India.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mar’2013 to Feb’2016 Daimler India Commercial vehicle Limited ( OEM)
World's leading manufacturer of Automobiles ( Cars /Trucks/Buses/Vans)
Over 125 years of legacy in the automotive segment
Global workforce of 2,60,000 across 200 countries
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles is all set to revolutionise the Indian truck market with BharatBenz in 2012
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV) is a 100% subsidiary of Daimler AG, in India. DICV will produce Light and
Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles for the Indian volume market, starting 2012. The new production plant, spreads over 400 acres
at Oragadam, Kanchipuram. The products being customised to serve all major customer segments,from owner drivers up to large
fleet operators. The superior efficiency of products will make the trucks an optimal fit for customers keen on efficiency,
Lowest cost of ownership over the life cycle of the products and highest profit potential for their
Businesses. Sustainability being a core of Daimler's corporate.
Type of Industry : Automotive OEM (German Base)
The Growth Path
Designation: Manager – Procurement ( Chassis Parts)
The Accountabilities:

3. Commodities
Direct Materials
1. Sheet Metal CIW Parts (Stamping), Chassis Mountings
2. Pipe & Hoses(Pipes and Hoses related to Brake system, Steering System, Fuel System, Cooling system and Cabin
tilt)
3. Leaf spring (Leaf springs, Parabolic spring etc.)
• Identification suppliers and Selection of capable and competent supplier’s in line with global procurement
strategy Quality, Cost, Delivery as per project mile stones
• Formulation and execution of BCC sourcing strategies for the sheet Metal commodity (Asia Level) in order
to secure target cost with quality and delivery.
• Evaluating & negotiating with vendors for price & various other terms & conditions and finalizing the same
to meet the project and sourcing strategy.
• Commodity lead for Sheet metal Parts for CIW and Bus ( Stamping & Fabrication )
• Sourcing of stamping for global
• Identified and selected Proto Supplier set in Chennai – all new project.
• Monitor pricing trends of various materials & commodities and take actions to minimize negative impacts
• Understanding the Project/ drawing and other requirement accordingly finding the right source for
procurement with long term strategy.
• Identification of cost-efficient suppliers and achieve cost reduction goals through negotiation and strategic
sourcing.
• Effectively Ensuring Year On Year reduction during initial settlement
• Alternate sources identification to avoid monopoly supplier dependency.
• Responsible for identifying & streamlining purchasing processes in-line with Management policy, Strategy
planning for procurement of items - long delivery & critical items, vendor development & assessment of
vendor performance,
• Change Management control and ensuring implementation as per requirement
• Continuously monitor and ensuring team to follow the purchase policy and compliance to internal system.
• Managing and establishing Contracts/Policies for purchasing/leasing long terms vendors and negotiation
• Periodic evaluation of suppliers and sub-contractors performance and maintain procurement KPI.
• Supplier Rationalization activity done for better supplier management for long terms sourcing strategy to
have leverage for new businesses.
The Attainments
• Established tracking system for awarding, contract and change management
• Brought – 3 new Alternate sources to avoid monopoly supplier dependency with short time with saving of
Rs.500/Veh and LTA – 3 Years.
• Supplier rationalization from 23 to 19 supplier,
• Directed RM buying – initiative for small volumes, through dealers with consolidation of all suppliers
leverage to get Rs.1500/ton saving.
• Conducted VA/VE workshops brought saving
• Conducted BCC Sourcing Strategy workshop at MFTBC-Japan- Sourcing Strategy for Truck Asia,
implemented successfully and materialized around 100 Cr’s.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aug’2011 – Mar’2013 Kobelco Cranes India Pvt Ltd., Tada. ( OEM )
Kobelco Cranes India Pvt. Ltd (KCI), a part of Kobelco Cranes Co., Ltd (KCL). A group company of KOBE steel, Japan,
commenced the commercial production of its hydraulic crawler crane manufacturing plant in India on February 2012. Kobelco
products are known for its superior technology, smarter manufacturing methods, and attractive costs and outstanding after sales
support. With close to 80 years of experience in the crane and construction machinery business, Kobelco have earned an excellent
reputation worldwide for unmatched technology, exceptional quality, dependability and efficient performance and the facility
located at Sri City, Tada, (75 kms north to Chennai), and produces 120 units comprising 100 -Ton, 150-Ton and 260-Ton class
cranes, the new unit features the high-tech facilities suitable for enhanced production including Kobelco technology having a
history of more than 80 years in crane manufacturing.
Type of Industry : Constructional Equipment Manufacturer (Japanese OEM)
The Growth Path
Apr’12 – Mar’13 Deputy Manager (Dy.Sec.Head) – Procurement

4. Aug’11 – Mar’12 Assistant Manager – Procurement
The Accountabilities:
Category Commodity of Items handled
Direct and In direct
Materials (Fabrication,
Machined components, Sheet
Metal (Stamping & Fabrication
( Material thickness various
from 5mm to 75mm),
Complete BOM – Material procurement – Cabin Assy, Guards Assy, Heavy Fabricated &
Machined Frames & Structure, Decks, Counter Weights, Machined Pin’s , Hydraulic tank,
Fuel Tanks, Steel casting shoes.
Capital Equipment’s –Like cranes, Equipment, Special equipment’s for production
Plant & Machine consumable’s like Oils, Grease, paint, regular consumables for
machine and Plant production like Safety, welding, Machining, grinding and other all
item
Logistic Management: Logistic for outbound contracting and settlement for long-time
agreement.
• Responsible for overall functioning of the procurement department
• Ensuring timely selection of suppliers to ensure the delivery of material as per the requirement respect
project, Production material and non-production
• Evaluation and selection of suppliers new parts and localizations activity
• Responsible for releasing the schedules to the suppliers for both direct and indirect materials.
• Responsible for identifying & streamlining purchasing processes in-line with Management policy, Strategy
planning for procurement of items - long delivery & critical items, vendor development & assessment of
vendor delivery performance,
• Continuous working on the system improvement to make organization a better place to work.
• Follow-up with the critical parts suppliers and ensuring the delivery of the same as per the plan, and
developing additional or alternate sources for all critical suppliers to bridge the gap to ensure delivery of
parts to meet the targets.
• Procurement & Planning of Raw material, Consumables, Spares required for production.
• Managing Logistics Operation and out bound logistic finalisation / Supply chain Management.
• Ensuring the timely settlement of pricing and updating the same in SAP of all new and existing parts..
• Responsible for the coordination of supplier on time payments and complete performance improvement
• Working closely with suppliers to improve operations and reduce cost.
• Managing and establishing Contracts/Policies for purchasing/leasing long terms vendors and negotiation
The Attainments
• Achieved and achieving Cost Reduction targets through Strategic initiative of Recosting, Optimization,
Value Engineering, Renegotiation skills and Vendor Rationalization.
• Achieved Cost reduction BOP items by Localization Rs. 4.0 Cr/Year. ( Seat Assy, Battery, Deck Assy,
Hy.tank, Fuel tank etc,.)
• Plant Consumable purchase achieved Rs.20 Lakhs/Year, by having 1 year agreement on supply.
• Change of process from outsource to in-house contract saved by 10 Lakhs/Year.
Apr’02 – Dec’06 Saint Gobain Glass (I) Ltd., Chennai (SGGI)
The Growth Path
Apr’02 – Apr’04 Trainee
Apr’04 – Dec’06-Team Member – Manufacturing
The Accountabilities:
• Steered day-to-day activities, allocated work & controlled manpower, outsourced resources, material
equipment and consumables required for the product quality checking as well as ensuring performance to
the optimum levels of machines and equipment.
• Monitored overall activities pertaining to installation and commissioning of a wide range of DCS equipment
& machines like FoxPro & Yokogawa, PLC equipment, Blowers, Toproll M/c, Conveyor Systems and
equipment.
• Prepared drawings for the modifications of equipments and components to facilitate product development
initiative with key focus on quality, cost & delivery in conformance to pre-set technical specifications.
• Ensured productivity improvement through 5-S, SQC tools & motivated people for taking up quality circles.
The Attainments:
• Award of Excellence from the Managing Director for Crisis Management and Safety Project from SGGI.
• Award from the Managing Director for process, productivity, and safety improvements from SGGI.
• Award of Excellence from the Managing Director for Dual Ethernet Implementation Projects from SGGI.

5. Commenced career with Pace Computer Education, Kanchipuram as Instructor & Institute In-charge. (Apr’01 –
Apr’02)
TRAININGS ATTENDED
 First aid and Fire Fighting
 3C & 5S Training Program.
 ISO TS 16949 & 14001 Training Program.
 Personality Development Training
OVERSEA’S VISIT
 Visited MS Autotech, Korea for Training of Project Development and Tooling Development of all kind of Press
and Assembly Parts for BIW. (3 months)
 Daimler project, along with the Daimler Project team visited South Korea to review tooling suppliers for review
 Official visit to Nissan Technology Centre- Japan for the project tooling development kick off meeting.
 Visited Kobelco Cranes Ltd-Japan for Official visit.
 BCC- Sourcing workshop –Leaded at Japan-Fuso.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) IGNOU, New Delhi 2013 Course completed
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Bakthavatsalam Polytechnic, Kanchipuram 2001 Secured 88%
IT FORTE
 Diploma in AutoCAD R 2000-Certified.
 Well versed with MS office, Windows 7, Pro-E, CATIA V5
 Hands on Experience with ERP, SAP
PERSONAL MINUTIAE
Date of Birth : 29th
June, 1982
Address Permanent : 82, Sri Kanchi Nagar, China Iyan Kulam, Kanchipuram – 631501, Tamil Nadu
Languages Known : Tamil and English
Passport No. : N2143520 ( Valid upto 2025)
Present salary : 15.0 Lakhs per annum
Expected Salary : Negotible.
Marital Status : Married
Notice Period : 30 Days.

6. Commenced career with Pace Computer Education, Kanchipuram as Instructor & Institute In-charge. (Apr’01 –
Apr’02)
TRAININGS ATTENDED
 First aid and Fire Fighting
 3C & 5S Training Program.
 ISO TS 16949 & 14001 Training Program.
 Personality Development Training
OVERSEA’S VISIT
 Visited MS Autotech, Korea for Training of Project Development and Tooling Development of all kind of Press
and Assembly Parts for BIW. (3 months)
 Daimler project, along with the Daimler Project team visited South Korea to review tooling suppliers for review
 Official visit to Nissan Technology Centre- Japan for the project tooling development kick off meeting.
 Visited Kobelco Cranes Ltd-Japan for Official visit.
 BCC- Sourcing workshop –Leaded at Japan-Fuso.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) IGNOU, New Delhi 2013 Course completed
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Bakthavatsalam Polytechnic, Kanchipuram 2001 Secured 88%
IT FORTE
 Diploma in AutoCAD R 2000-Certified.
 Well versed with MS office, Windows 7, Pro-E, CATIA V5
 Hands on Experience with ERP, SAP
PERSONAL MINUTIAE
Date of Birth : 29th
June, 1982
Address Permanent : 82, Sri Kanchi Nagar, China Iyan Kulam, Kanchipuram – 631501, Tamil Nadu
Languages Known : Tamil and English
Passport No. : N2143520 ( Valid upto 2025)
Present salary : 15.0 Lakhs per annum
Expected Salary : Negotible.
Marital Status : Married
Notice Period : 30 Days.