1. GS NAYER (S. GANESAN)
Mobile: 09597121158 / 09840519465 ~ E-Mail: nayergs@gmail.com
SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL
SOURCING ~ MATERIALS MANAGEMENT ~ VENDOR MANAGEMENT ~ TECHNO-COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
Goal-oriented professional offering 25 years of end-to-end supply chain management expertise that directly results in
efficiency improvements & cost savings
Industry Preference: Engineering/ Automotive/ Gear Industries/ Valve
PROFILE SUMMARY
 A dynamic professional withrichexperienceof 25 years inProcurement,Vendor Development, Inventory Control, Techno-
commercial Operations as well as New Product Development - Gears Division
 Currently workingwith Rotork Controls India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai as Deputy Manager -
Sourcing & Vendor Development (Gears Division)
 Hands-onexperience in steering purchase & materials management activities involving
planning, techno-commercial negotiations, scheduling and procurement of components &
materials from various sources
 Adept at ensuring optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost savings without
hampering the operations
 Resourceful in coordinating with Contractors, Vendors, Project Consultants in
negotiating the commercial agreements for diverseproducts as well as availing mandatory
sanctions and approvals for the operations
 A keen planner with skills in monitoring core departmental deliverables for
completion within established deadlines
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Evaluating suitability of processes for the future business growth, identifying gaps and recommending best practices for
achieving the planned growth in business
 Coordinating projects for the set up standards with accountability forstrategic utilization& deploymentof available resources to
achieve organisational objectives
 Understanding forecast varianceand accuracy with cause effect analysis in comparison with customer forecasts, inventory data
as well as statistical forecast vs. judgmental forecasts
 Identifying & developing potential vendors locally & globally for the right - source selection; achieving cost effective purchases
 Planning, organizing and controlling all requisite activities to perform such as sourcing, techno - commercial evaluation,
recommendation, contracting, inspection,
expediting & tracking, reporting, logistics &
delivery, payment processing, etc.
 Assessing the performance of the vendors
based on various criterions such as
percentage for rejections, quality
improvement rate, timely delivery, credit
terms, etc.
 Overseeing follow-up with vendors for
deliverables, and quality checks; ensuring
timely payments
 Handling stores management including day-
to-day activities likereceipts, storage, issues
and disposition
 Ensuring quality and budget objectives are
met as per organizational guidelines
 Managing warehouse operations ensuring
optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost savings without hampering the operations
CAREER CONTOUR
Since Mar’12: Rotork Controls India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
Deputy Manager - Sourcing & Vendor Development (Gears Division)
Role: Steering overall sourcing & procurement activities in Gear Division; identifying, developing & maintaining local / overseas
vendor base for obtaining timely development & procurement of materials at favourable terms to ensure smooth manufacturing
operations. Takingcareof techno-commercial duties i.e. inviting offers from vendors and awarding purchase orders/work contracts
after negotiation. Preparing Annual Rate Contracts with vendors for stock able items thereby ensuring timely renewal of contracts
after complete review

2.  Efficiently & effectively took adequate measures viz. conducting audits to
monitor, analyse & control the performance of vendors pertaining to cost,
quality and delivery norms; involved in vendor up-gradation thru proper
technical assistance & support time to time
 Instituted POKA-YOKE, 5S and KAIZEN standards at suppliers end
 Involved in managing the entire product development (APQP & PPAP) viz.
requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, designing, prototype
development and testing activities
 Deftly handled indigenization of:
o Casting machined components, investment casting items, gears,
shafts, fasteners and other C-class items within 3 years with 57
new suppliers overall based in India
o 2061 various part codes within 3 years average of 20% to 25%
less than as compared with China prices
 Instrumental in providing support to global plants by supplies direct from
suppliers; achieved more than 0.4 million pounds of cost savings as
compared with Chinese FOB Prices per year
 Successfully attained the cost saving thru changing or selection of best
process methods
Oct’08-Mar’12: Bonfiglioli Transmission Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
Deputy Manager - Sourcing & Vendor Development
Role: Was Functional Head for Gear Sourcing, Forgings, Machined Components Castings and Forgings. Actively involved in new
vendoridentification & selection for new product development activities viz. cost working, negotiation for price finalization & cost
savings. Steered VA/VE initiatives thereby bringing incostreductionin the product & process; ensured the continuous improvement
KAIZEN. Prepared as well as submitted the monthly report to the Top Management for further decision making process
 Significant contributions towards managing indigenization of Gears & Shafts within a year with 14 New Suppliers, for the
first time through Forgings & Bar Routed
 Approved 458 various part codes within 2.5 years of joining
Jun’04-Oct’08: Indo Hi-Tech Products, Coimbatore
Assistant Manager - Projects
Role: Acted as Functional Head for Forged Routed, Machined Components & Valves Machining. Strengthened vendor source and
developed alternate source of suppliers; actively involved in estimation, costing and finalisation of quotations
 Dexterously attained the Spindle sub Assembly for Simplex Machine within 3 months for Electro Jet Spain
Nov’01-Jun’04: Craftsman Automation Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore
Assistant Manager - Gear Division & Head Projects
Role: Led duties as Functional Head for Projects / Department Head for Gear Division; overlook
department activities in Gear Division viz. Load Planning, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Process Capabilities . Held
accountable for managing new projects viz. ISRO LPSC, SPX Valves USA, DeZURIK USA, Flow Serve and Valve Actuator Quarter Turn
Actuator Gear Box
 Successfully completed:
o ISRO LPSC Solenoid Valve Sub Assembly Project
o DeZURIK Knife Gate (first time succeed with VMC up to 12 Inch Knife Gates instead of SPM with 2Side Face
Grinding at single process)
o Quarter Turn Actuator Gear Box within 5 months for DeZURIK
Commenced career with S Shanthi Gears Ltd., Coimbatore as Assistant Manager – Production from May’91 to Nov’01
Newinstallationof RZ 800 ReishauerGear GrindingMachine / Niles ZSTZ 10Gear GrindingMachine / Hofler Gear Grinding Machine
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from C.I.T. (SWC), Coimbatore, State Board with 71.62% in 1990
S.S.L.C. from Rajalakshmi MillsHighSchool, Coimbatore, StateBoard with 79.82% in 1987
PERSONAL SNIPPETS
Date of Birth: 9th June, 1972
Address: 36/98, Bajanai Koil Street, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore-641 045
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Languages Known: English, Tamil & Malayalam