Girish Desai11703 Yearling Street• Cerritos, CA 90703

Home Phone # 949-340-7194 & Cell (402) 570-8867, E-mail:gdesai48@msn.com

LEGAL STATUS US CITIZENPROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

• Vast experience in global sourcing & procurement of various commodities with cost effective supply chain to drive down cost & delivering bottom line results in manufacturing industries.

• Very strong in negotiation of best practice in price, payment, quality, delivery terms to award long & short term supply agreements and purchase orders & implementing concept of VMI, Milk Run, Kan Ban & JIT to support Lean disciplines & successful in achieving cost reduction goal of the organization.

• Effectively meet dead line goal of New Product Introduction & Product Development, VA/VE implementation & Self-driven, result oriented team player of the company.

• Thorough knowledge in procurement of various commodities such as Ferrous & Non Ferrous Raw Materials , Metal parts (Tube & Sheet Metal Fabrication, Machined, Stamped, Wire forming, Castings & Forgings), Exhaust Systems, Hydraulic Cylinders, Switchgears, Transformers, Electrical & Electronic Components, Plastics & Rubber parts, CRGO Stampings, Wires & Cables, Wiring Harnesses, Fasteners, Tools, Paints & Packaging & Hydraulic parts from Best Cost Countries globally,Familiar with customs and tariffs and international freight management.

• Technical skills to Read & Interpret Engineering Drawings in Solid Works & use of multiple ERP/MRP packages (JD Edwards One World, AS400 & MAPICS, IPS, PRIMOS, UNIX, SAP) & Intermediate skill of Excel, Word, Power Point, Lotus Notes & Out Look.

EXPERIENCE Sr. Project Buyer; JCB Inc., Pooler, GA 06/2011 –PresentJCB is manufacturing loaders (wheeled; backhoe, skid steer), excavators (mini, midi; tracked, wheeled), telescopic handlers, rough terrain forklifts, high speed tractors.

On time track record in 6-9 months, developing various commodities as NPI & Engineered the Supply Chain for Castings, Forgings, Machined & Fabricated parts, Wiring Harnesses, Hydraulic tubes & adaptors, Battery Cables, Tires & Wheels, Rubber Tracks, Cooling Packs, Under Carriage System, Cab & Canopy & Exhaust Systems from Best Cost Countries.

18 new models of Wheeled & Tracked Loader Skid Steer launched successfully in global market in June 2012.

Strategies developed for assigned commodities of Castings, Forgings, Machined parts, Heavy & Small fabrication, Wiring Harnesses, Cooling Packs, Radiators, Hydraulic Cylinders, Exhaust Systems, High Pressure Hydraulic Hose, Hub Assemblies & Tire + Wheel assemblies for cost reduction target of 3.5 millions in next three years(2013 to 2015).

Developed reliable sources in India & Mexico for major commodities and increase the spend year by year to achieve significant cost reduction to meet target of 3.5 millions

BCC spend track record is increased from 4% in 2012 to 27% in 2015

Developed high value quality products such as Hub Assemblies, Boom Castings, Cooling Packs, Canopy & Cab Systems, Chassis & Loader Arm Quick Hitch Kits with cost effective supply chain in 2013 & 2014

Long Term & Short Term agreements are signed with 20 key suppliers for QCIDM concept (Quality, Cost, Innovation, and Development & Management) to support new launch of product and improvement in existing product design.

PPM for 30 suppliers achieved less than 400 @ target of 75 to be completed in 2015

Cost Reduction Achievements2012- 450 K reason source developed in India for casings & forgings.2013- 750 K reason source developed in India for Hub Assemblies, Exhaust System, Tire & Wheel Assemblies & Pins

2014- 950 K reason source developed for Heavy Fabrication, Hydraulic Cylinders, Cooling Pack & Wiring Harnesses in India & Mexico. Declared as highest cost saving buyer in 2014.

Sr. Purchasing Agent; Husqvarna Out Door Products., Beatrice, NE 03/2005-11/2010HUSQVARNA is world leader in outdoor power products for forestry, lawn & garden care, Construction Equipments Cutting and Diamond Tools, Tractors & Lawn Mowers.Sourcing responsibility of $50 million spend of assigned commodities of Steel (Sheets & Tube raw material), components of (Machined, Stamped, Tube & Sheet Metal Fabrication, Wire Formed, Plastic, Rubber), Seats, Blades, Breaks, Pulleys, Cables, Switches & Wiring Harnesses, VA assemblies & Accessory Products.

Periodically twice a week review of MRP report to monitor production demand & material planning, scheduling & release of orders to resolve on time delivery concerns & inventory issues to support smooth supply chain & lean manufacturing to achieve daily production. Ensuring all ECNs is implemented by suppliers and reviews the impact of approval to concerned department accordingly.

Monitoring month wise PPV report to ensure cash flow control & corrective action for commodity strategy and review supplier performance matrix for improvement of maintain proven track record of quality and OTD. Developed strategies with emphasis on Low Cost Country sourcing & locate, evaluate, negotiate, and select suppliers to achieve established cost, working capital and supplier quality objectives, risk mitigation strategies for key commodities. Reduced the number of suppliers while developing a preferred supply base to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership & achieved cost effective logistics by milk run with shipment consolidation & third party warehouse for imported parts.

Coordinated and supporting on-site supplier assessment/certification audits and continuous improvement activities that drive down total cost and increase total supplier quality as per HUSQVARNA quality policy expectations and compliance as per QS/ISO 9000, TS-16949 & Supplier Quality Assurance Manual.

Negotiated the contract with Steel Mill / Service centre for procurement of Steel sheets &Tubes based on raw material price published by CRU index & made agreement to supply to approved suppliers & three different plant for manufacturing components as per agreed price variation clause to maintain cost control of products.

Actively participate with engineering and product management for product development & launches. Supporting tactical buyers & provided assistance in the resolution of discrepant material, invoice & price with necessary guidance to operational buyers to manage the flow of goods to achieve JIT concept.

Reduced vendor base from (95 to 75) & lead time by 2 wks. Improved inventory turns from 4 to 10 by successfully developed 12 vendors on VMI concept for high dollar & voluminous parts helped space savings & cost reduction..

Successfully Developed LCC vendors from Mexico, Canada & Asia for main commodities & value added parts resulted in achieving significant cost reduction in the range of 3%-5% on total spend for last 4 years progressively.

Global Sourcing Leader Christie Digital System Inc. Cypress, CA 06/2004 –03/2005

Christie Digital is in manufacturing audio/video & security systems, commercial & cinema projectors. Responsible for $20 million spend for commodity such as Components of Metal( Machined& Fabricated), Plastics & Insulated, Rubber, Gears, Reflectors, Bulbs, Wiring Harnesses, Transformers, OEM products, Electronic Components( Diodes, Resistors, Transducers, Filters, Transistors, Relays, Electronic Hardware, Speakers, Switches, Knobs, Motors & Drives, Solenoids, Circuit Breakers, Encoders, Industrial Controls) and Value Added Assemblies s.

Reviewed & monitored MRP for material planning, releasing & scheduling of orders, inventory control, implementation of ECN, resolve discrepancy of material receipts, rejections return, price & invoice approval, logistics & freight cost, supplier selection by interview & visit for assessment of quality & reliability. Managed vendor quality performance program and aligned operations to support lean manufacturing using Kan Ban, JIT and VMI & cost effective supply chain as well as supervision of 2 buyers for tactical purchasing.Participate in New Product & Supplier development by conducting interview & visit the facilities of suppliers for assessment of capacity & capability to support business.Developed cost models and purchase price variation analysis tools for existing commodities and new product developments to analyze trends and oversee the opportunities for improvement in purchasing.

Achieved savings of 0.6 million (3%) through negotiations of yearly blanket contracts and reductions in vendor base and SKUs by developing sub assemblies and value added products.

Purchasing Manager Penn-El Com Inc.; Garden Grove, CA 01/ 2000 – 05/2004Penn- El Com is Manufacturer & importer of Case Hardware & Accessories, Custom Build Cases for OEM.

Responsible for $50 million spend for commodity of Ferrous & Non Ferrous Metal Parts, Lamination, Plywood, Plastic & Rubber components, Caster Wheels, Packing Materials, Electrical & Electronic components and directing all supply chain activities for four warehouses located in CA,TX, NJ & Canada.

Manage acquisition and material management systems, procurement, product development, material planning and inventory, quality assurance, global sourcing and logistics with supervision of 2 buyers.

Set reorder points & safety stock based on history & forecast demand periodically to maintain optimum inventory across four warehouses for releasing orders to support smooth supply chain & implementing distribution planning process across the four geographic locations to optimize inventory investments and deliver excellent customer service levels across several product lines.

Negotiated contracts with domestic and overseas vendors for major commodities & logistic costs with freight forwarder & customs broker to support cost effective supply chain for six vendors in Asia, Canada and Mexico. Improved inventory turns from 3 to 6 turns per year through productivity improvements and reduce lead time resulted in significant cost savings of $1.5millions per year.

Buyer /Planner Technology Transfers Inc. Fullerton, CA 08/1998 – 12/1999Technology Transfer was consultant, manufacturer and project execution firm of Wind Turbine & Solar Panels manufacturing.

Responsible for 15 million spend, procurement, planning, import, logistics and on sight project execution and Office administration , invoice approval & Developed sources in India, China & Taiwan for procurement of machined and sheet metal parts, heat sinks and non-ferrous castings, Wires & Cables, Electrical & Electronic Components .Monitor daily progress on execution of projects & liaison with customers for approval & quality acceptance for completion for invoicing & payments. Realising Orders, Goods receiving & Invoice Approval & payment to suppliers. Achieved cost reductions of $100K.

Executive- Strategic Purchasing Siemens Ltd. Bombay, India 06/1979 – 05/1998 Siemens India is global leader in manufacturing of high and low voltage switchgear, control panels for power generation, electrical generators, medical equipment and cables. Siemens India decided of re-engineering company wise & I was promoted in Strategic Purchasing Department with assignment with responsibility for implementing strategic plans & cost effective supply chain for global sourcing of INR 300 Million spend during 93-98 for assigned commodity of Ferrous & Non Ferrous Raw Materials, Silver Contacts, Metal & Molded Plastic components, Fabricated Panels, OEM equipments, Transformers, Cables, Packing Materials & Products (Motors & HV / LV Switch Boards) catering to 6 plants.Integrated the database of all 6 mfg. units into a single common database to measure performance, identify problems, conduct comparative analysis of vendor base, leverage of historical pricing data, supplier delivery & logistics parameters for 3500 SQU & 350 suppliers to create strategic purchasing & quality policy to set the goal of cost reduction, supplier reduction & cost effective supply chain to support companywide globally.Implemented in all the purchasing department of six different plant ISO9001 & TQM (Total Quality Management) system as per SIEMENS International Quality Policy.During employment period of 19 years I have performed my duty in 4 different manufacturing units of Switchgear, Motors, and Circuit Breakers, Customize Power Generation & Distribution HT/LT Switchboards as a Purchasing or& Manager & Procurement Manager. Main responsibilities were purchasing, procurement planning, new product & source development, streamlining supply chain, inventory control, price & supplier contract negotiation by supervising 8 buyers & planners as well as co-coordinating activities with Engineering, Quality, Production & Manufacturing, Accounting, Customer Service & SalesSuccessful in reduction of vendors, price, lead time, logistics cost, variety of parts & improved quality / supply chain to all plants in view of consolidation of procurement of parts & raw materials, selection of reliable suppliers, introducing kitting & VMI concept, self certified quality suppliers resulted in significant cost savings & cost effective supply chain for domestic & other division of SIEMENS across the globe as LCC sources to promote export business of company.

Taguchi Method, JIT, VMI & Kitting systems concepts was implemented with 55 vendors for manufacturing exceptional quality products & providing excellent services as global supplier of SIEMENS. Improved inventory turns from 4 to12 & lead time reduction by 3 weeks to support Lean Manufacturing, Smooth Supply Chain with lowest liability for SIX plants in view of selection of high performance supplier & vendor reduction, consolidation of logistics support, process improvement helped to enhance quality, service, lean manufacturing & cost effective supply chain to SIEMENS India. Achieved cost reductions by 6% (18 million) by reducing price & logistics cost. Successfully completed the specific project of utilizing excess equipments for customized switch boards to another order of same by rectification & suggestion to design changes by communicating with consultant & customers approval resulted in savings of 0.8 million by salvaging concept. Siemens awarded highest reward of INR 20K in 1992Finalized long term agreement with 95 Key suppliers to support progressive cost reduction & lower liabilities

Technical Buyer /Planner Larsen & Toubro Ltd, India 04/1974 – 05/1979

L & T is manufacturing heavy fabrication, dairy equipments, power control panels & switchgears & started my career after graduated as Electrical Engineering as a trainee in purchasing department.

Responsible for purchases of INR50 million of plastic, rubber & metal components, price negotiation, expediting the orders, visit suppliers, quality review & monitor RGA to support smooth production and reliable supply chain. Sent RFQ / RFP to approved suppliers, review quotes & bids to establish cost break up for approval to award business & update system for price, payment & delivery terms, lead time & validity to track price trend & performance. Review daily MRP and ensure to release new & change purchase orders with accuracy to support smooth supply chain.

EDUCATION:

Surat Engineering College, Gujarat, India - Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering - 06/1974.

Government-Polytechnic, Gujarat, India - Diploma in Electrical Engineering – 10/1971.

Daver’s College of Management, Bombay, India - Diploma in Materials Management - 06/1976