Vikram Patil
Senior Manager – Material Planning, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
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About
Results-driven Supply Chain & Material Planning professional with 22+ years of experience in the Automotive Manufacturing industry. Proven expertise in Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L), Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations, Import/Export Management, SAP/ERP Implementation, and Production Planning. Demonstrated success in optimizing inventory, improving logistics efficiency, reducing operational costs, and leading large cross-functional teams.
Strong background in SAP MM/PP/SD, JIT, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, and customer-focused supply chain operations.
Experience
Manager – Material Planning & Logistics - Lear Automotive India Pvt. Ltd. - Pune
(2022-04)
Lead end-to-end material planning and logistics operations.
- Manage inventory, warehouse, transportation, and customer dispatches.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders for uninterrupted production.
- Drive supply chain optimization and cost reduction initiatives.
Manager – MP&L - Endurance Technologies Ltd. - Pune
(2020-05 - 2022-04)
- Managed production planning, material procurement, and inventory control.
- Improved supply chain responsiveness and delivery performance.
- Ensured optimal inventory levels while supporting production requirements.
Manager – MP&L - Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. - Pune
(2016-11 - 2020-05)
- Led a team of over 160 direct and indirect associates.
- Managed warehouse operations, logistics, and customer service functions.
- Achieved customer satisfaction scores above 90%.
- Conducted operational reviews and implemented cost-saving initiatives.
Manager – MP&L - Kongsberg Automotive India Pvt. Ltd. - Pune
(2012-10 - 2016-10)
- Managed material planning and logistics activities.
- Implemented inventory control systems and warehouse improvements.
- Led SAP master data and ERP implementation activities.
Assistant Manager – MP&L - Cosma International India Pvt. Ltd. - Pune
(2010-09 - 2012-09)
- Managed production planning and inventory management.
- Coordinated logistics and customer dispatch operations.
- Supported SAP implementation and process improvements.
In-Charge – MP&L - Mubea Suspension India Ltd. - Pune
(2000-09 - 2010-09)
- Handled material planning, warehouse management, and logistics.
- Managed import/export documentation and transportation activities.
- Supported ERP implementation and supply chain optimization.
Education
MLM - Material & Logistics Management - Arihant Education Foundation, Pune University (2013)
Bachelor of Arts - Hindi - Mumbai University (1999)
