Saravanan Marimuthu

Versatile, decisive professional targeting strategic-level assignments in SCM| Production Planning Control & Logistics with reputed organizations in the Industrial, Automobile, HVAC, and Automotive sectors. 18+ years of experience in Production Planning, material requirement planning, inventory management, and global supply chain operations, internal and external logistics management, and plant operations. Expert in SAP PP/MM/WM/SD/QM, Oracle R12, MRP, and Lean Manufacturing techniques. Proven record of improving on-time delivery, reducing inventory costs, and optimizing operational efficiency.

Proven ability to manage the end-to-end operations lifecycle — from procurement planning based on customer demand/sales forecasts to order execution, packing, billing, and timely delivery against daily operational targets. Key strategist with expertise in developing planning and operational processes to streamline workflows, optimize resources, and improve overall efficiency. Strong track record in customer relationship management, ensuring service, cost, quality, and delivery benchmarks are consistently achieved.

Deputy Manager - SCM | Materials and Manufacturing Planning Specialist - Vertiv Energy Pvt. Ltd - Pune, Maharashtra

(2024-08)

Leading company in Power, Thermal & Energy management and solutions. Vertiv is a global company that designs, builds, and services critical infrastructure for data centers, telecom networks, and industrial applications. Its product range includes power management (like UPS systems), thermal management (cooling), racks and enclosures, monitoring & management software, and integrated infrastructure.

• Lead demand planning, forecasting, material planning, and production planning for products including Chillers, PDX, PCW, FWU, DSE, DCD, SRC, GSRC, and DME.
• Increased Chillers monthly productivity from 7 units to 14 units within 6 months by implementing efficient processes and ensuring close coordination with cross-functional (CFT) teams
• Lead material and production planning for manufacturing operations to meet 100% on-time delivery targets
• MRP Expert: Responsible for preparing weekly MRP for the entire thermal portfolio to ensure right material availability at the right time.
• Developed and executed MRP schedules, improving inventory turnover and reducing excess stock by ~15%
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain visibility and minimize lead times
• Prepared weekly and monthly MIS reports on production vs. plan, enhancing management decision-making
• Streamlined processes to reduce planning cycle time by ~20%
• Lead end-to-end materials management including RM, WIP, FG, and GIT to meet forecast targets.
• Develop and execute SIOP process ensuring balance between demand and manufacturing/supplier capacities.
• Manage supplier delivery performance, subcontractor coordination, and intercompany purchases
• Implement lean strategies including supermarkets and Kanban to optimize material flow.
• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse, stores, and logistics operations.

Senior Engineer - SCM | Production Planning & Logistics Specialist - Bonfiglioli Transmission Pvt. Ltd - Pune, Maharashtra

(2013-10 - 2024-08)

Global provider of drive solutions

• Directed end-to-end Material, Production, and Machine Capacity Planning, achieving 98%= On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Performed capacity mapping against supplier/customer schedules, ensuring 100% alignment with delivery commitments
• Developed monthly production plans and executed Master Schedules for material and production planning, reducing lead time by 15%
• Leveraged SAP PP & MM modules for improvement in data accuracy by 20%
• Reduced Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory by 12% through optimized inventory planning
• Coordinated with procurement teams for long-term material visibility to avoid shortages
• Managed Stores & Inventory Control through daily KPI tracking, maintaining stock accuracy at 99%
• Streamlined planning processes by identifying bottlenecks and implementing lean workflows, increasing planning efficiency by 18%
• Oversaw inter-company stock transfers (PR, PO, delivery, billing & dispatch) with 100% compliance
• Monitored Plan vs Actual for production and sales daily, monthly, and annually, driving 95% adherence to planned output
• Scheduled & followed up with suppliers/sub-vendors to ensure uninterrupted material flow, achieving 0%-line stoppage
• Led non-moving stock reduction initiatives, cutting obsolete inventory by 15% via conversion/dismantling strategies
• Monitored and shared OEE, OOE G MFI (Manpower Efficiency) metrics, improving shop floor productivity by 8%
• Led ECR/ECN implementation and new product introductions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Implemented lean manufacturing strategies (Kanban, supermarkets, MOVE concepts) to reduce lead time and improve workflow efficiency.

Engineer - QA & Warehouse Outbound - Bonfiglioli Transmission Pvt. Ltd - Chennai, TamilNadu

(2009-02 - 2012-06)

Global provider of drive solutions

DET - Assembly Manufacturing - VISTEON, HWASEUNG, Lucas-TVS - Chennai, TamilNadu

(2009-02 - 2012-06)

Automotive components manufacturer

Trainee Engineer - Supplier Quality Control - Sundaram-Clayton Ltd. (CD-TVS) - Chennai, TamilNadu

(2008-05 - 2008-12)

Automotive components manufacturer

MBA - Operations & Data Science - NMIMS Global-CDOE (2026-06 - 2028-06)

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering - Sathyabama University (2012-08 - 2016-06)

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - CCMRP College (2005-08 - 2008-05)