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Manikandan K

Manikandan K

Head Of Production Planning & BOM/Engineering Change
Chennai,Tamilnadu

Summary

Head – Global Production Planning & MFG Data Control leads 9–12 new product launch programs across electric vehicles, buses, and scooters Leading a team of 50+ team, with multi-country Production planning, MRP E2E process, and manufacturing data control for new product launches. Directs EBOM/MBOM/SBOM/BOP/Configuration MGMT, and Engineering change execution to keep global standards aligned across Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and the USA. Builds process discipline through KPI management, supply chain optimization, and inventory/Logistic control, driving INR 50 million in Manufacturing BOM & Product cost optimization

Overview

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Languages
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Certifications
23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Head – Global Production Planning & MFG Data Control

VINFAST
Hung Yen
2024.12 - Current
  • Head of new multiple new product launches (Electric Cars – 9, EBUS- 2, Escooter-8
  • Managed EBOM/MBOM/SBOM and BOP processes for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with production targets
  • Material planning & Production plan optimization
  • Manage supply chain excellence & MRP end to end process
  • Implementation of Engineering changes ECR/ECO/ECN/MRP and Process improvement
  • KPI management/Process improvement/Budget management
  • Obsolescence stock assessment & Process optimization
  • Oversaw KPI management, process improvement initiatives, and budget management to enhance operational efficiency
  • Assessed obsolescence stock and optimized processes to minimize waste and streamline inventory management

Senior Manager – New Projects/Engineering Change

Stellantis India Asia Pacific
2021.12 - 2024.12
  • Successful launch of new products – EC3 & Basalt electric vehicles
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives that enhanced product quality and reduced costs for new projects.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce costs.
  • Optimized quality, cost, and time for new project production through targeted initiatives.
  • Production Planning/supply optimization
  • BOM governance, Engineering change management, configuration/BOM management
  • MRP end to end process & MRP process assessment for new projects build plan
  • Led cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and improve production processes.
  • Led cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and streamline production processes.
  • PLM-Enovia & SAP HANA system management & actom

Manager – Production Planning & BOM Management

Hyundai Motor India
2003.12 - 2021.12
  • Oversaw production planning product specification control product configuration
  • Management of inventory and material planning in supply chain end-to-end process
  • Managed ebom and mbom engineering modifications, implementing eco and ecn processes to enhance production accuracy
  • exports domestic production strategy & production risk management
  • Developed export domestic production strategy, mitigating production risks and ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Managed ebom and mbom engineering modifications – eco and ecn implementation
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to optimize supply chain and MRP processes, aligning operations with strategic goals
  • Material control/handling & Warehouse optimization management
  • Process system automation & product cost optimization
  • Delivered INR 50 million savings and 30% inventory reduction
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to align departmental goals with overall business objectives.

Education

MBA - Operations Management

IGNOU
New Delhi
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Pilani
2001.04 -

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Murugappa Polytechnic College
Chennai
2001.04 -

Skills

Leadership & team management

Budget planning & optimization

Stakeholders management

KPI management & continuous improvement

Cost control & optimization

BOM & Engineering Change management process automation

Executive dashboard reporting

Operational risk management

Production planning governance

Accomplishments

  • Used Power BI to develop inventory tracking report & dashboard
  • Supervised team of 50+ staff members.

Software

PLM Teamcenter/Enovia

SAP ERP

Global BOM & Global EO

JIRA

Advance Planning System

Power BI

MS-Office

Certification

Hyundai Performer of the year 2013 & 019 for new project management & Cost control

Timeline

Head – Global Production Planning & MFG Data Control

VINFAST
2024.12 - Current

Senior Manager – New Projects/Engineering Change

Stellantis India Asia Pacific
2021.12 - 2024.12

Manager – Production Planning & BOM Management

Hyundai Motor India
2003.12 - 2021.12

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Birla Institute of Technology & Science
2001.04 -

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Murugappa Polytechnic College
2001.04 -

MBA - Operations Management

IGNOU
Manikandan KHead Of Production Planning & BOM/Engineering Change