Suresh S
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Simpson & Co. Ltd.
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India
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Divisional Head
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Feb 2022 - Present
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Pan India Procurement & Supply Chain functions for Spare parts- OEM & After market
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Consultant
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Aug 2020 - Jan 2022
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Sales, Distribution network, Purchasing,Planning & Operations strategies for startups/business outlets such as Dookan, AS Hero, Om Hero & Sharptronics in India
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Saud Bahwan Group LLC
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr Manager-Planning,Sourcing,Sales & Distribution of Toyota,Lexus,Ford,Kia Vehicles & Spare parts
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May 2006 - Jul 2020
Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman Saud Bahwan Group LLC is one of the largest distributor of Automobile brands- Toyota, Lexus, Kia & Ford in GCC and are the market leaders for Toyota brand in the Sultanate of Oman with a turnover of US$ 4 Billion • BH for Vehicle & After market Spare parts Planning,Ordering, Inventory,Sourcing & Distribution of Toyota, Lexus,, Kia & Ford brands • Driving the end to end process of Forecasting, Demand planning, Ordering,Sales,WH stocking, Distribution, Supply Chain Logistics to end… Show more Saud Bahwan Group LLC is one of the largest distributor of Automobile brands- Toyota, Lexus, Kia & Ford in GCC and are the market leaders for Toyota brand in the Sultanate of Oman with a turnover of US$ 4 Billion • BH for Vehicle & After market Spare parts Planning,Ordering, Inventory,Sourcing & Distribution of Toyota, Lexus,, Kia & Ford brands • Driving the end to end process of Forecasting, Demand planning, Ordering,Sales,WH stocking, Distribution, Supply Chain Logistics to end branches/customers. • Effectively handled an average annual business of USD 2700 Million with a 10 member team. • Elevating the company to No.1 position (Top distributor) amongst the six GCC countries in Genuine accessory parts business sourced from Toyota Motor Corporation & commended for the same. • Ensuring Spare parts availability / Serviceability of a minimum 98% plus on a consistent level to meet customer requirements promptly & effectively managed Obsolescence to below 10% leading to substantial savings. • Handled over 50 suppliers worldwide • Instrumental in setting up of a Stocking & Distribution WH as part of Free Trade Operations at Sohar Zone thus shortening the supply lead time & logistics resulting in 30% overall cost reduction & increased business • Recommend / Design New product specification sheets &/ Product catalogues for Sales team as per the market response thus complementing the sales pitch • Launch co-ordination of new vehicles of Toyota, Lexus, Ford & Kia & conducted regular customer satisfaction survey related to product features/benefits • Recognized and received appreciation for developing systems towards operations in Toyota division Show less
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Hero MotoCorp
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India
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Sales Manager
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Jan 2000 - Apr 2006
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Hero Motocorp(formerly - Hero Honda Motors Ltd) is the World’s largest 2-Wheeler company involved in designing and developing technologically advanced Motorcycles & Scooters with an Indian market share of over 50% in the domestic market. HQ in Delhi, T/O of US$ 5 Billion • Responsible for scouting, selection, appointment of dealerships,service & spares outlets across Tamilnadu and Karnataka • Multidimensional functions inclue Supply Chain management at dealerships, account receivables,… Show more Hero Motocorp(formerly - Hero Honda Motors Ltd) is the World’s largest 2-Wheeler company involved in designing and developing technologically advanced Motorcycles & Scooters with an Indian market share of over 50% in the domestic market. HQ in Delhi, T/O of US$ 5 Billion • Responsible for scouting, selection, appointment of dealerships,service & spares outlets across Tamilnadu and Karnataka • Multidimensional functions inclue Supply Chain management at dealerships, account receivables, conducting CRM programs, development/training programs & ensuring partner effectiveness & healthy engagement. • Co-ordination & execution of New Product launches & Organise regular promotions/outdoor brand activities even in small towns for brand building • Successfully achieved sales targets & market share gain. • Responsible for a Contribution of 65% of the total sales in Chennai (i.e. 250 Crores) & 45% of the total sales in Bangalore (i.e. 175 Crores) • Significantly generated additional business revenue of Rs.120 Crores in Chennai (2000-04) & Rs.80 Crores in Bangalore (2004-06) • Efficiently handled advertising coordination / Ad concept design in Print/TV media with Advt agencies generating a business of Rs.5 Crores • Developed reporting processes & managed all Zonal MIS activities. • Accredited for achieving an increase in sales in Tamilnadu by 40% and Karnataka by 25% (Average basis) Show less
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Onida
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India
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Area Sales Manager
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Dec 1993 - Dec 1999
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ONIDA ( MIRC Electronics Ltd) is a leading Indian Electronics & home appliances manufacturing company with its ONIDA brand in Flat TVs, AC, Washing machines, Ovens, DVD Home theatre systems, Mobile phones. Its headquarter is Mumbai with a turnover of US $ 210 Million. • Independent Branch-in-charge of Salem branch operations of Tamilnadu. Handled 3 service engineers/officers and performed administrative as well as supervisory roles for 4 years followed by stints at Coimbatore & Chennai… Show more ONIDA ( MIRC Electronics Ltd) is a leading Indian Electronics & home appliances manufacturing company with its ONIDA brand in Flat TVs, AC, Washing machines, Ovens, DVD Home theatre systems, Mobile phones. Its headquarter is Mumbai with a turnover of US $ 210 Million. • Independent Branch-in-charge of Salem branch operations of Tamilnadu. Handled 3 service engineers/officers and performed administrative as well as supervisory roles for 4 years followed by stints at Coimbatore & Chennai markets • Handled sales and marketing of ONIDA brand of colour televisions, BW televisions & audio products across multi-brand retailer network across Tamilnadu • Scouting and appointment of retailers across TN • Optimising stock levels at retail outlets – Push-Pull strategy – by maximising retailer incentives & capitalising on the brand pull. • Involvement in various PR activities for retailer network like Special sales, display in exhibitions, Institutional sales etc to increase sales. • Instrumental in introducing the concept of EXCLUSIVE Onida retail outlet called ONIDA ARCADE in Salem. • Managed exclusive distributor for Onida BW televisions. • Actively contributed in making ONIDA as No 1 Brand in Salem region (1996-1997), in comparison to BPL which was the market leader – an increase the market share of ONIDA in Salem region from 23% in 1993-1994 to 33% in 1996-1997 • Distinction of achieving 100% sales targets during 1994-1997 & highest ever sale at Salem market in 1996 • Effected a cost savings by 30% on the overall expenses of Salem branch (1994-97) thus enhancing company’s profitability • Enhanced the position of ONIDA as No 2 in Coimbatore market, Tamilnadu (1997-1998) Show less
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Blowplast (Pvt) Ltd.
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Plastics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Sales Officer
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Jun 1992 - Jun 1993
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Blow Plast Ltd manufactures moulded luggage, soft luggage and office furniture under its VIP brand name. With its HQ at Mumbai, it has a turnover of around US $17 Million. • Efficiently manage sales and marketing of MODERNA moulded furniture through institutional clients • Handle sales promotional activities and dealer management • Successfully achieved 100% sales targets • Bagged institutional orders from aviation sector, local prestigious clubs, schools, hospitals/clinics and… Show more Blow Plast Ltd manufactures moulded luggage, soft luggage and office furniture under its VIP brand name. With its HQ at Mumbai, it has a turnover of around US $17 Million. • Efficiently manage sales and marketing of MODERNA moulded furniture through institutional clients • Handle sales promotional activities and dealer management • Successfully achieved 100% sales targets • Bagged institutional orders from aviation sector, local prestigious clubs, schools, hospitals/clinics and offices Show less
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Marketing Executive
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Jun 1991 - May 1992
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Softek Pvt Ltd was a leading software solutions provider dealing with Office Automation software packages & customized projects based in Delhi with a turnover of US $ 3 Million. • Scout / Direct cold calling on Institutions / Educational sector / Individual companies for software requirements • Handle sales promotional activities involving presentations / demonstrations • Successfully achieved 100% sales targets • Bagged orders from key clients, viz. IDBI, MPL, Port Trust, TAFE… Show more Softek Pvt Ltd was a leading software solutions provider dealing with Office Automation software packages & customized projects based in Delhi with a turnover of US $ 3 Million. • Scout / Direct cold calling on Institutions / Educational sector / Individual companies for software requirements • Handle sales promotional activities involving presentations / demonstrations • Successfully achieved 100% sales targets • Bagged orders from key clients, viz. IDBI, MPL, Port Trust, TAFE and various educational institutions Show less
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Education
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Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Master of Management Studies, Business Administration and Management, General