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Leo Daniel Raja Joseph Rajaiah

Production Planning and Control Manager

Phone:

+91 - 9600-6565-19

Email:

Address:

16, Vallalar Street, Vandalur
Tamil Nadu, India 600048

Date of Birth:

August 23rd

A Bit About Me

Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Operations Management with 13+ Years of Expertise in Global Supply Chain, Sales and Operation Plan, Material Planning, Production and Warehousing

Skilled in identifying and mitigating risks, managing inventory levels, and ensuring on-time delivery, I am dedicated to meeting customer needs and surpassing expectations. Proficient in Global Supply Chain, Sales and Operation Planning, Demand vs Supply Management, and Reverse Logistics. Additionally, I bring extensive experience in SAP MM - Materials Management, to optimize costs and inventory levels. 

Recognized for expertise in Design Change Management and New Project Management, ensuring the timely delivery of materials and maintaining line balance. As an expert in Planning and expediting Materials & Logistics Requirements, I prioritize maintaining the integrity of the Bill of Materials (BOM) and ensuring inventory accuracy at all times.

Proficient in SOP (Start of Production) and EOP (End of Production) Management, I ensure on-time delivery of materials and timely receipt of JIT goods. I have successfully led overall demand/supply planning for main components, implementing planning and reporting processes based on thorough analysis and simulations considering backlog and forecast orders.

Roles & Responsibilities

Supply Chain Optimization:

  • Strategically plan and optimize end-to-end supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

  • Conduct comprehensive analyses of demand vs supply, implementing adjustments as necessary to meet production requirements.

 

Team Leadership:

  • Build and lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving operational excellence.

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

 

Risk Management:

  • Identify potential risks in the supply chain and implement proactive measures to mitigate them.

  • Develop and implement contingency plans to address unforeseen disruptions in the supply chain.

 

Inventory Management:

  • Manage inventory levels effectively, balancing the need for optimal stock levels with cost considerations.

  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Bill of Materials (BOM) and implement measures to minimize discrepancies.

 

Project Management:

  • Lead Design Change Management and New Project Management activities to guarantee the timely delivery of materials and maintain line balance.

  • Implement SOP (Start of Production) and EOP (End of Production) Management processes to meet production schedules.

 

Demand Planning:

  • Oversee overall demand/supply planning for main components, establishing planning and reporting processes based on detailed analysis and simulations.

  • Drive initiatives to identify and address bottlenecks, re-schedule in/out, outsource, and allocate additional resources as needed.

Technology Proficiency:

  • Utilize expertise in SAP MM - Materials Management, implementing Batch Management to optimize costs and inventory levels.

 

Warehouse and Logistics Management:

  • Effectively manage 3PL & Warehouse for material movement, ensuring FIFO and LIFO Management.

  • Implement Continuous Process Improvement strategies in Transportation, Materials Handling & Cost Optimization, Workflow Management, Reverse Logistics, Order Picking, Inventory Management, and Cycle counting.

 

Surplus and Obsolete Inventory Management:

  • Successfully manage surplus and obsolete inventories to reduce holding costs and scrap costs.

  • Prepare and complete warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedules.

 

Customer Focus:

  • Dedicate efforts to meeting customer needs and exceeding expectations throughout the supply chain process.

  • Implement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction through on-time deliveries and product lead time reduction initiatives.

Skills

Inventory Management

  • Inventory Optimization,

  • Bill of Materials (BOM) Management

  • Surplus and Obsolete Inventory Reduction

  • Order Fulfillment

Warehousing

  • 3PL & Warehouse Management

  • FIFO and LIFO Management

  • Continuous Process Improvement

Logistics

  • Transportation Management

  • Reverse Logistics

SAP MM

  • Master Data, Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Batch Management, Inventory Management Reports, Demand management, Capacity planning

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

  • Demand and Supply Planning, 

  • Bottleneck Identification and Resolution

  • Data Analysis

  • Simulation Analysis

Production

  • Lean Manufacturing

Material Planning

  • Strategic Analysis and Planning

  • Process Optimization & Cost Reduction Strategies

Microsoft Office

  • Advanced Excel ( Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts and Basic Macro), Word, Power Point, Outlook

Work Experience

Jun 2017 - Present

Nov 2012 - Jun 2017

May 2012 - Oct 2012

Sep 2011 - May 2012

Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Operation Management

General Electric

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Production, Material Planning, Warehousing and Logistics

Engineer

Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited

Warehousing and Material Planning

Trainee Engineer

Flexol Packaging India Limited

Packaging Design and Development

Trainee Engineer

Sri Eswari Auto Components Private Limited

New Product Development

Education

Jun 2016 - May 2018

June 2016 - May 2017

Sep 2007 - Apr 2011

Jun 2006 - Apr 2007

Jun 2004 - Apr 2005

Master of Business Administration

Binary University, Malaysia

MBA in General Management

Executive MBA in Supply Chain

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA)

Executive Diploma in Supply Chain Analytics and Management

B.E Automobile Engineering

Anna University Tiruchirapalli

Bachelor Degree in the field of Automobile Engineering with 73%

Higher Secondary School Certificate

Sri Venkata Krishna Higher Secondary School

State BoaAdd sectionrd HSC with 79%

Secondary School Leaving Certificate

Sri Venkata Krishna Higher Secondary School

SSLC with 83% and 100% in Maths Subject

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