Harpreet Chauhan

Supply Chain, Purchasing and Materials professional with 10 years of experience in manufacturing and operations, including automotive and bedding environments. Experienced in purchasing raw materials and production requirements, supplier sourcing and evaluation, RFQs, purchase orders, inventory monitoring, BOM/MRP requirements, lead-time management and supplier performance. Hands-on experience working with production and operations teams to anticipate material needs, prevent shortages, resolve supplier and quality issues, and maintain production continuity.

Commercially minded with experience evaluating pricing, quality, lead times and payment terms, negotiating supplier arrangements, and monitoring OTIF, PPV and supplier quality. Experienced with SAP/ERP, MRP, purchasing data accuracy and KPI reporting.

Production Supervisor at VPC Group Inc. (2026-03 – Present)

• Lead daily manufacturing planning, scheduling and monitoring activities to support production requirements, material needs and delivery deadlines.
• Work closely with production and operations teams to identify changing requirements, prioritize work and address bottlenecks affecting production flow.
• Track KPIs and prepare daily progress reports for management, providing visibility into production performance, operational priorities and potential issues.
• Inspect finished goods and coordinate resolution of defects or performance issues with the appropriate teams.
• Coach and train employees while supporting consistent execution of production processes in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Operations & Purchase Supervisor at Cozy Corner Bedding Inc. (2022-01 – 2025-12)

• Led purchasing activities including supplier pre-qualification, RFPs, commercial tender evaluation and contract awards to meet production and schedule requirements.
• Developed supplier selection criteria and scoring matrices, evaluating suppliers against price, quality, reliability and operational requirements.
• Negotiated contractual terms and coordinated procurement activities with internal stakeholders and legal teams.
• Established execution plans and sequencing across engineering, procurement and fabrication to align purchasing activity with operational requirements.
• Coordinated local transportation contracts and maintained relationships with Customs Brokers to support timely movement of purchased materials.
• Prepared reports, presentations and meeting documentation to provide stakeholders with visibility into procurement activities, priorities and risks.

Senior Engineer – Purchase at Minda Corporation Ltd. (2020-10 – 2021-06)

• Led purchasing strategies and cross-functional actions supporting approximately $10M in annual procurement while managing potential supply risks.
• Sourced and evaluated suppliers against ISO and industry-standard certification requirements and conducted supplier audits covering manufacturing capacity and quality-control processes.
• Reviewed technical drawings and Bills of Materials to determine material requirements and identify cost-reduction opportunities through alternative materials or manufacturing methods.
• Negotiated blanket orders, lead times, payment terms and logistics requirements, balancing commercial considerations with production requirements.
• Developed alternate sources for critical-path components to reduce the risk of production interruptions during supply disruptions.
• Maintained high data accuracy for lead times, safety stocks and pricing in the system.
• Monitored purchasing metrics including OTIF, Purchase Price Variance and Supplier Quality Rating.

Executive – Purchase at Neel Metal Products Ltd. (2017-11 – 2020-09)

• Reviewed internal purchase requisitions from multiple departments for completeness and budget approval, then converted approved requirements into formal Purchase Orders.
• Requested competitive quotations from multiple vendors and prepared comparative statements evaluating price, quality, lead time and payment terms.
• Monitored stock levels and triggered re-orders before stock-outs to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Maintained accurate vendor master data in SAP ERP, including supplier contact information and price lists.

Purchase Engineer at Imperial Auto Industry (2016-08 – 2017-11)

• Reviewed 2D and 3D CAD drawings to understand tolerances, finishes and material requirements for purchased components.
• Broke down product BOMs to identify long-lead items and high-cost components requiring early sourcing and purchasing attention.
• Estimated fair part pricing using raw-material weight, machining time and labour-cost analysis.
• Issued technical RFQ packages and ensured suppliers quoted against the same technical requirements.
• Worked with Quality to issue Supplier Corrective Action Reports when incoming parts were out of specification.

Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management – Conestoga College

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering – UPTU Lucknow