Balaguhan Ganapathy
Manager - Purchase, Logistics & Stores at LAULAGUN BEARINGS- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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LAULAGUN BEARINGS
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Spain
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager - Purchase, Logistics & Stores
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Oct 2022 - Present
Head of Purchase, Logistics & Stores for India manufacturing plant. Responsible for Direct & Indirect materials sourcing, EXIM , Logistics - inbound & outbound, Stores - Inventory control, Non moving dilutions & Issues to production. Project purchases Outsourcing or Sub contracting activities Localisations / Indigenization Supplier delivery performances Team handling & Management reportings Head of Purchase, Logistics & Stores for India manufacturing plant. Responsible for Direct & Indirect materials sourcing, EXIM , Logistics - inbound & outbound, Stores - Inventory control, Non moving dilutions & Issues to production. Project purchases Outsourcing or Sub contracting activities Localisations / Indigenization Supplier delivery performances Team handling & Management reportings
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KONE
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Finland
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Deputy Manager Sourcing
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Apr 2019 - Sep 2022
Regional category manager for Car & Door category of annual spend 2350 M₹Handling 40 suppliers in India, Europe & ChinaDefine sourcing strategy, Cost savings targets, supplier Business Continuity plans, supplier segmentations, Risk mitigation, Sustainability drive & steering meetings.Raw material sheets, Car door operators, Landing doors, Top tracks, Roof & floor assemblies, Handrails, Interiors & designers cabins.
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Assistant Manager Sourcing
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Dec 2017 - Mar 2019
Sourcing mechanical partsResponsible for Mechanics category of annual spend 1750 M₹Handled 30+ suppliers in India & abroadSling assy, Safety gears, Rope fixing, Guide rails, CWT frames, Over speed governers, Pulley castings, Machining, Filler weights, Fasteners, Anchor bolts & rivets.
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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi
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France
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Manager Purchase
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Apr 2016 - Nov 2017
Commodity Buyer for IP(Dashboard) & Electrical / Electronics Plastic injection molding, Clusters, Infotainment, Switches, Console, Air ducts, speakers, camera & interiors. Sourcing for A segment car lines -Kwid, Redigo, Kwid Brazil, Kwid Electric & 3 upcoming programs. • Supplier selection, RFI & RFQ, Techno Commercial Comparisons, Price Negotiations & Supplier Nominations • Associating with Engineering / PQE / SQAD for convergence with Technical /Quality requirements. • Involving in Tooling developments, right from Rapid prototype to Final part submissions. Show less
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Siemens Gamesa
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Spain
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Engineer purchase
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Feb 2011 - Apr 2016
• Indigenization of Mechanics & Hydraulic components for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG). • Blade bearings, Main shaft bearings, Yaw gear box, Yaw & Rotor brakes, Couplings, Shrink disc, Hydraulic system, Hydraulic cylinders, Rotor lock system, Air coolers, Transformer coolers, Gear & Hydraulic oils, Anchor bolts. • Development of vendors for Stud & Fasteners in India (Hot & Cold forging) • Indigenization of small mechanical, plastic, rubber & other bought out components. • Lead Component Supply Management (CSM) projects along with SQA and Engineering team (PPAP Process) • Responsible for development & cost reduction for 400 components in Wind Turbine Generators. • Purchasing of Mechanics & Hydraulic components through imports (international supply chains). Show less
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RRB Energy Limited
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Purchase Engineer
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Nov 2008 - Jan 2011
Purchase of Fasteners, Electricals, Filters, Hoses, Tube fitting, Tools, Quality instruments, Lubricants, Spares & consumables. Handled site requirements from service & installations. Delivery reports & presentation Purchase of Fasteners, Electricals, Filters, Hoses, Tube fitting, Tools, Quality instruments, Lubricants, Spares & consumables. Handled site requirements from service & installations. Delivery reports & presentation
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Greaves Cotton Limited
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India
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Purchase Engineer
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Sep 2007 - Nov 2008
Trainee Engineer in purchase Purchase of C category parts which includes electric & electronics, clamps, fasteners, clips, production tools, valves, fittings, pipes. Direct materials purchases - Water tank, Hoses, Lubricants, Horn, Lights & labels. Trainee Engineer in purchase Purchase of C category parts which includes electric & electronics, clamps, fasteners, clips, production tools, valves, fittings, pipes. Direct materials purchases - Water tank, Hoses, Lubricants, Horn, Lights & labels.
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Education
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Anna university Coimbatore
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management -
V.R.S. College of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering