Mahesh Kulkarni

Integration and implementation of Value improvement processes in the global operation management system of the healthcare manufacturing company. -Developed an Excel model for reporting of finance and controlling to improve transparency incross-departmental processes -Conducted & simplified end to end primary value streams visualization throughout the plant -Designed Dashboard to simplify interrelation between VIP (Value Improvement Projects), VOP (Value of Production), & Inventory valuation

•Assisted strategic lead buyers for raw material categories- Metals, Plastics, Electromechanical, Electrical projects in potential saving, cost optimization •RFQ evaluation, contract data management •Organized & successfully managed “Supplier day” event of 30 European suppliers •Participated & identified 16 possible parts in ideation workshops for cost savings /substitution of metals to plastic

•Supported Corporate global lead buyers for Indirect Purchasing for IBT-MRO •Analyzed & consolidated process optimization of negotiation preparation using Bosch internal tools (PDC-IR, PDC-MR) along with first level support in purchase data management •Performed annual block negotiation planning and evaluated PPV for change of supplier situation •SRM (Supplier Relationship Management), Source-to-contract process management •Cooperated in implementation of supplier contract awarding games, e-Auction

• Support in Warehouse management receiving activities including information processing in the IT system, storage of parts, and cycle counting • Assistance in a warehouse for hand unloading, picking customer orders by MDE and sorting, Pasting shipping items, Package Shipping

•Led and trained team of 5 estimation engineers & improved 8 % total annual Sale •Formation of Bill of material (BOM) & Estimation of products & techno-commercial proposal •Negotiated with customers/suppliers for successful order achievement •Developed a reliable and accurate product cost database along with a project-specific pricing structure to calculate the cost 2 times faster. •Prepared complete tender bids and drafted contract terms to meet both company policies and satisfy customer requirements

• Performed Inquiry & Vendor assessment activities • Vendor registration procedures, market analysis for finding new suppliers

Bachelor Thesis Title: Design, Development and Analysis of Fixture and Mechanism for Loading and Unloading of Grinding Wheels DMAIC analysis, shop floor factory activities, observations-operations, safety elimination, lean management, successful labor and time saving activity using fixture design and automation, logistic and material flow management

Related Courses: Strategic and financial framework, Procurement and Risk management, Supply Chain Management, Communication & Negotiation skills, Production Execution and Logistics, Production Process Excellence, Quality Management, Factory Planning and Engineering, Industry 4.0/Data Management

Related Courses: Industrial Engineering and Technology Management, Metrology & Quality Control, Quantitative & Decision Making Techniques, Energy Audit & Management