Senthilkumar CV
Coimbatore,India
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in ERP systems, HVAC, and Kaizen methodologies with strong technical expertise. Proficient in MRP, Oracle Cloud, SAP, and MS Office, demonstrating a successful history in supplier negotiation and sourcing strategies. Experienced in cost reduction and supplier evaluation, focused on enhancing operational efficiency and driving strategic growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sourcing Specialist
Trane Technologies
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Expertly sourced top-tier suppliers, boosting product quality and build stocking vendor end
- Collaborate with Global Strategic Sourcing Directors across categories unit base ,fan base , Electrical ,sheet metal parts to align supplier development priorities.
- Manage on boarding of new suppliers, including guiding them through As per company standards, manuals, and pre-negotiation of commercial terms.
- Negotiated Supplier pricing that saved 10% on procurement costs annually PPV
- Streamlined sourcing processes, reducing lead times by 25%
- Developed strong supplier relationships, enhancing collaboration and trust
- Achieved 95% supplier performance rating through rigorous evaluations
- Delivered innovative sourcing solutions, driving revenue growth by 15%
Assistant Planning Manager
Revathi equipment India LTD
Coimbatore
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in developing and executing long-term strategies for the planning department.
- Developed detailed project plans and timelines for new initiatives or projects.
- Conducted research to identify trends, opportunities, and risks for the planning team.
- Monitored progress against project plans and timelines, making adjustments as needed.
- Identified potential issues and risks associated with various activities or initiatives.
- Communicated regularly with team members regarding progress updates, deadlines.
- Facilitated meetings between internal teams and external stakeholders as necessary.
Master Material Planner - Supply Chain Management
Dallah Trane Manufacturing
Rabigh
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Leading HVAC solutions provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Optimizing production schedules, minimizing idle time, and streamlining material flow to lower production costs and reduce inventory holding
- Forecast on demand for end products and engineering parts data
- Master planning for production & sales inventory planning
- Responsible for on boarding of new suppliers relative to material planning
- Maintaining and developing new standards and inventory Management with suppliers and factory stock
- Ensuring optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained
- Analyzing risks and delivering products on customer’s required date
- Coordinating production and Sales and translating company’s long-term plans into detailed production decisions
Senior Engineer - Production Planning & Warehouse
ELGI EQUIPMENTS LTD
Coimbatore
02.2012 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: Leading air compressor manufacturer in India
- Oversee and track project progress, implementing effective monitoring systems to ensure adherence to schedules and milestones
- Coordinate with project management and product development team for material planning
- Direct responsibility in organizing Materials from production stores
- Ensure on-time and 100% material availability for assembly
- Inventory management – Raw material, WIP and FG, and SRN
- Analyze monthly inventory reports and prepare action plans
- Handle direct procurement for components during critical situations
- Budget planning for the year
- Implemented systems for inventory tracking and management
Planning Engineer
L.G.BALAKRISHNAN & BROS.LIMITED
Coimbatore
02.2008 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: Manufacture and supplier of Chain Sprockets & Tensioners
- Raw Material Demand requirement & Production planning
- Capacity outsourcing planning based on in-house capacity
- Preparing machine Loading chart and handling CAPEX purchase
- Participating in technical-commercial discussions with Customers & Suppliers
- Establishing relations with vendors & customers
- Active Cross-Functional Team member for Material & Inventory Management
- Manufacture and supplier of Chain Sprockets & Tensioners
Trainee
AQUASUB ENGINEERING
Coimbatore
11.2005 - 02.2008
- Company Overview: Manufacture and supplier of Submersible & Monoblock Pumps
- Setting & tools trails in Vertical Machining Centre
- Continuous improvement in tooling
- Turning fixture manufacturing
- Process planning & loading chart preparation
- TPM Team member
- Achieved 1 lakh saving/annum by kaizen implementation in the Turning center
- Manufacture and supplier of Submersible & Monoblock Pumps
Education
BE - Mechanical Engineering
Vinayaka Mission
DME - Mechanical
Sankara Polytechnic
Skills
- ERP
- HVAC
- Kaizen
- MRP
- Oracle
- Compressor
- Technical Knowledge
- Oracle Cloud
- SAP
- MS Office
- Supplier negotiation
- Sourcing strategy
- Cost reduction
- Supplier evaluation
LANGUAGES
Tamil, Native
English, Native
Accomplishments
- Production improved by 80% through analyzing demand patterns and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Inventory reduction from $8 mm to $3.7 mm SAR
- Warehouse accuracy improvement from 40% to 98%
- Lead cost-saving projects achieving $26.6 mm
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
www.linkedin.com/in/senthil-kumar-c-v-65024468
INDUSTRYEXPERTISE
- IMPORTANT EXPERTISE IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION
- STRENGTHS - CORECOMPETENCIES
- Forecasting demand
- Managing inventory levels
- Implementing lean manufacturing principles
- Profound knowledge in LN – ERP, SAP, Oracle Cloud, MS Office
- Strong proficiency in Supply chain management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sourcing Specialist
Trane Technologies
06.2025 - 08.2025
Assistant Planning Manager
Revathi equipment India LTD
06.2024 - 06.2025
Master Material Planner - Supply Chain Management
Dallah Trane Manufacturing
07.2019 - 07.2024
Senior Engineer - Production Planning & Warehouse
ELGI EQUIPMENTS LTD
02.2012 - 07.2019
Planning Engineer
L.G.BALAKRISHNAN & BROS.LIMITED
02.2008 - 02.2012
Trainee
AQUASUB ENGINEERING
11.2005 - 02.2008
DME - Mechanical
Sankara Polytechnic
BE - Mechanical Engineering
Vinayaka Mission
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