Prabhakaran Marimuthu

· Managed inbound logistics, achieving 97% on-time delivery, and oversaw outbound logistics with a 98% on-time delivery rate.

· Developed strategic plans for lean material flow, resulting in a 19% productivity increase in the first year.

· Conducted OEE, MTTR, and MTBF studies for a new production line, optimizing equipment performance.

· Optimized production pipeline, eliminating partial production for individual customers.

· Organized quality rejection process for automatic system approval and prompt scrap disposal.

· Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless coordination.

· Headed procurement, reducing lead times by 30% and establishing frame agreements for consumables.

Engineered and implemented ASRS /AGV project from scratch, integrating demand planning forecasts.

• Managed the project deployment of a warehouse solution to seamlessly integrate a new pallet variant into operations, ensuring compliance with SAP requirements. This encompassed the order-to-cash process and the STO (Stock Transport Order) process.
• Managed budget and accruals, ensuring cost-effective implementation.
• Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that supported budgetary constraints.
• Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
• Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.

• Analyzed the material and information flow across the entire supply chain process and streamlined the overall material flow for optimization.
• Implemented SIPOC analysis for each process, ensuring clear interlinking with every supply chain process and establishing precise
• Led a Value Stream Mapping (VSM) workshop to identify Non-Value-Added (NVA) activities and optimize the overall supply chain process.
• Consistently met or exceeded organizational targets for key financial performance indicators such as cost savings, on-time delivery, and inventory accuracy by implementing best-in-class supply chain practices.
• Assessed and mitigated risks associated with international shipping delays, customs clearance issues, and currency fluctuations to maintain a seamless global supply chain.

• Led Brownfield project for PSA automotive, overseeing in-plant logistics.
• Drove end-to-end engineering processes for in-plant logistics.
• Designed part packaging strategies aligned with warehouse capacity and production line efficiency, optimizing space utilization.
• Implemented frugal cost targets and process optimization strategies to maximize productivity while minimizing expenses.
• Make or Buy: decisions feasible for warehouse and logistics.

• Led continuous improvement projects, such as Lean material flow optimizing operational efficiency.
• Installed VNA and VRC systems to ensure efficient material flow and fostering sustainable growth.
• Reduced lead times by establishing strong relationships with suppliers and improving communication channels.
• Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.