Vinoth Kumar . D. S

Strategic Supply Chain professional with 14+ years of experience across automotive and semiconductor manufacturing, covering strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and project management. Proven expertise in Sheet Metal, Hardware, and Plastic sourcing, cost optimization, OTIF improvement, inventory turnover, vendor negotiation, RFQ management, new supplier qualification, ERP/MES implementation, Lean process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration supporting NPI/NPD projects and business growth.

Strategic Supply Chain

Transformation & IBP Experienced in driving supply chain transformation initiatives across procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics, with exposure to IBP/S&OP to align demand, supply, inventory, capacity, and business requirements. Skilled in supplier development, supply chain optimization, risk management, process standardization, ERP/MES implementation, and cross-functional collaboration.

TEXON Semiconductor Technologies - Vietnam

Spearheaded Supply Chain, Strategic Procurement, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, and NPD activities at TEXON Semiconductor Technologies (Vietnam), leading supplier sourcing, material planning, process optimization, and inventory management for sheet metal components, semiconductor parts, and power box assemblies, ensuring on-time proto builds and engineering readiness.

• Developed and qualified new suppliers, ensuring quality, cost competitiveness, and on-time delivery
• Led Sheet Metal NPI/NPD projects with 100% material readiness before pilot production
• Strategic sourcing of Sheet Metal, Hardware, Plastic, and Standard Components
• Developed suppliers and managed RFQs, cost negotiations, and on-time material delivery
• Standardized supplier packaging and material handling processes reducing transit damages and improving storage efficiency.
• Implemented QMS process, ensuring customer and ISO audit compliance.
• Implemented ERP Process.
• Developed and implemented cost-effective supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Optimized material planning, inventory levels, and logistics to improve OTIF and operational efficiency.
• Led strategic sourcing and procurement of Sheet Metal, Hardware, Plastic and Standard Components
• Develop strong supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials, goods, and services at optimal costs.
• Manage supplier performance, risk management, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managed end-to-end inventory control ensuring 98%+ stock accuracy and optimized safety stock levels to prevent line stoppages.
• Implement effective warehouse management practices to optimize storage space, material handling, and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in all warehousing activities.
• Led end-to-end material management for NPD projects.
• Coordinated with R&D, Engineering, Supplier Quality (SQA), Production & Procurement to finalize BOM, specifications, and feasibility for new parts.
• Managed supplier development for NPD parts, including RFQ, cost negotiation, tooling readiness, PPAP/APQP documentation, and pilot sample validation.
• Implemented material planning for NPD parts using ERP/MES.
• Developed and reviewed packaging standards, storage locations, handling methods, FIFO/FEFO, and traceability.
• Achieved measurable cost savings through supplier consolidation, competitive RFQs, and tooling optimization initiatives. NPD Material Readiness On-Time.
• Supplier performance and quality metrics.
• Warehouse and logistics efficiency.
• Supplier Tooling & Sample Approval Timeliness Lead time reduction.
• Budget adherence and cost control effectiveness.
• Prototype/Pilot Build On-Time Completion.
• Led a cross-functional team to optimize warehouse layout and processes, increasing operational efficiency and reducing picking errors.
• Developed and implemented a demand forecasting model that improved forecast accuracy, resulting in better inventory planning and reduced stockouts.
• Led warehouse space optimization project including Hi-Bay racking implementation, increasing storage capacity and improving material flow.
• RFQ to PO Cycle Time.

SCM Team Lead - Renault Nissan Automotive India PVT LTD - Chennai

(2011 - 2023)

Reporting to Plant SCM Head

Trainee - Sona Koyo Steering Systems

(2010 - 2011)

B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering - SRM University, Chennai (2017-04)

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - Sri Durgadevi Polytechnic College (RMK) (2010-03)