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Austin, Texas EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE
PROFILE
Accomplished manager with extensive and successful experience in managing new product development and
introduction, global sourcing, and global supply chains in very large and complex organizations in the
electronics industry. Proven ability to assemble and lead globally dispersed, cross-functional teams of
professionals in disciplines as diverse and sales, marketing, engineering, and finance in developing new
product concepts, designs, and prototypes; coordinating materials supply to meet demand; identify alternate
sources; negotiate contracts with vendors and manufacturing partners; identify and mitigate risk; and meet
business goals. Earned reputation for effectiveness in reducing materials costs and supply bottlenecks. Very
strong analytical, problem solving, self-directed, energetic, interpersonal, communication and presentation
skills. Expert in 5S and Kanban systems implementation. Hands on industry experience in project
management, microsoft projects and SAP systems.
New Product Introduction (NPI) Sourcing Program and Project Management P& L
Procurement Supply Chain Management Contract Negotiations Quote Management
Logistics Lead Time Improvement Cost Reduction Quality Assurance Risk Management
Change Management Vendor Relationship Management Prototyping Outsource
Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cisco Systems, Inc. / Wipro, Ltd. Austin, TX April 2012 Nov2016
An American multinational technology conglomerate that develops, manufactures, and sells networking
hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other high-technology services and products. Cisco is the
largest networking company in the world. Since 2012, have been contracted through Wipro (below) to Cisco.
NEW PRODUCT PROGRAM MANAGER, CISCO AUSTIN,
Assemble and lead product-manufacturing team and coordinate work with engineering, software, planning,
product marketing, and financial professionals in a business unit that launches an average of 15 new
products and generates more than $1.1B in annual sales. Manage engineering development (NPI) builds
testing, manufacturability, material readiness, bill of materials and change management through the NPI
life cycle and ensured product transition to production within cost, quality and capacity parameters.
Manage ramp readiness by working with internal teams as well as external partners (ie, materials
availability, capacity readiness, transition plans ). Work with engineering team and ensured DF(X)
standards are considered during all stages of the product development and manufacturing process. Manage
multiple complex projects simultaneously from concept to completion. Manage and monitored post
production release including cost, forecast vs actual, test yields, manufacturing yields and cost reduction.
Lead cross-functional team s collaboration for program execution, design, development & test strategies,
product release and production ramp. Maintained a strong working relationship with customer and the
customer s third party manufacturing companies, component vendors to ensure schedules and goals
were met. Manage and monitor post production release including cost, forecast vs actual, test yields,
manufacturing yields and cost reduction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify product
manufacturing constraints, mitigate risks and resolve critical issues and delays. Manage all operations related
communications for assigned programs, program reporting and escalations. Provide daily input into program
management tool, weekly program dashboard reporting, quarterly program report and milestone checkpoints
presentations. Implement various changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap
and rework data. Establish and maintain compliance with both domestic and global standards that required to
ship the Company s designed products to customers. Mentor team to deliver operational results that meets and
exceeds planned expectations.
Managed many high complex programs in compressed timelines, with on-time launches.
Led a $10M high complex product launch in less than 8 months from concept to launch. Drove the
team through the aggressive timeline to successfully deliver all project requirements. Mapped out risks
and process exceptions to align senior management to the aggressive project plan
Led multiple manufacturing initiatives that have increased customer-satisfaction ratings from 2.8 to 4.5 of a
possible 5 through November of 2016.
Managed a highly efficient team of 8.
Candidate's Name
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Wipro, Ltd. Bangalore, India February 2005 April 2012
A Bangalore, India-based, global information technology, consulting and outsourcing company with more
than 170,000 employees serving clients in more than 175 cities across 6 continents. The company
posted revenues of $7.7 Billion for the financial year ended Mar 31, 2016
SOURCING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER,
Led a globally dispersed team of 8 in managing the program management and global supply chain for
company s design and manufacturing business unit, which generated annual revenues of more than $140M
in designing and partnering with contract manufacturers to produce technology and other products bearing
the brands of client firms. Ensured continuity of material supply, delivery, and quality from prototyping to
first customer shipment (FCS). Managed requests for quotation and proposals(RFQ/RFP), cost analysis and
modeling, supplier qualification, vendor relationships, and negotiations .Accountable for cost of goods and
services (COGS), Lifecycle Cost Management (LCCM), alternate sourcing, BOM risk management, cost
reductions, tools development, ramp planning, lead-time reductions, excess and obsolescence (E&O), LTB(last
time buy), logistics, vendor ratings,PO generations, vendor payments, new vendor qual, and ECN. Lead supply
chain readiness review meeting. Coordinate work with engineering, contract manufacturers, component
vendors, planning and the finance teams to ensure schedules and goals were met. Established and maintained
inventory levels to match demand, and developed and monitored performance measures. Managed supply
chain initiatives from planning stage through execution and delivery to customers. Customized contract risk
terms and drafted non-standard contract terms to address strategic sourcing, business, and risk concerns.
Served as primary liaison to current and potential suppliers for high- risk and dollar programs. Lead cost
avoidance programs through value engineering, manufacturing process improvement and yield enhancement
program. Managed all aspects of procurement from PO generation to supplier payments. Lead weekly
manufacturing meetings with CM and communicate progress plan and key updates to senior management.
Initiated and implemented strategic partnership agreements with key suppliers thereby resulting in
greater support and improved design cycles; improved technical support, faster response times from
suppliers, flexible and quicker sample support, and pro-active skill-development programs from key
suppliers to engineering teams
Reduced supplier base by 31% (121 to 83) resulting in savings of $7.6M through design engineering and
standardization.
Initiated alternate sourcing and saved $2.8million for following commodities PSUs, FANs & PCBs
Planned, Executed, Monitored, and delivered the program with ROI of 23% from $40M contract.
Built models for long- and short-term contract negotiations.
Siemens vdo automotive Bangalore, India January 2004 February 2005
A German conglomerate company headquartered in Berlin and Munich and the largest manufacturing and
electronics company in Europe with branch offices abroad.
Senior Buyer, Sourcing & Purchasing
As a member of the management team, served as a key contributor to new product development, coordinating
materials sourcing and procurement, product costing, supply agreements, and ensure manufacturing readiness
and schedules for prototyping and production.
Flextronics Bangalore, India May 2003 January 2004
An American, multinational technological manufacturer and the worlds second largest global electronics
manufacturing services (EMS) and original design manufacturer (ODM) serving original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs).
Buyer, Materials
Managed new requests for quotes (RFQs) and coordinated materials sourcing and procurements, product
costing, negotiations, material and manufacturing readiness, and prototype development and scheduling.
Rangsons Electronics, Pvt. Ltd., Mysore, India October 2000 May 2003
A manufacture of electronic manufacturer.
Buyer, Materials
Managed new RFQs and provided sourcing, procurement and logistics support for telecommunications and
medical product lines for prototype development.
EDUCATION
Indian Institute of Materials Management M.B.A. in Materials Management (in progress)
University of Mysore, India M.Sc. in Electronics, 1999
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