Dynamic leader with extensive experience in P&L management and operational efficiency at CNH Industrial. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and improving parts gross margin by over 5%. Skilled in strategic planning and team leadership, driving significant growth in aftermarket solutions and product quality across diverse markets.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Head - Parts & Service
CNH Industrial services (Thailand)Ltd
Bangkok, Thailand
11.2020 - Current
Manage the Aftermarket P&L for the SEA and Japan subregion for the Agriculture and Construction Equipment business worth $40 million.0m
Responsible for P&L of CNH owned dealership in Thailand with a network of 30+ independent dealers spread across the country with th help of a strong team of skilled professionals.
Expand Parts commodities portfolio through resourcing , value line range and alternative logistics .
Manage parts pricing and adopt appropriate price leadership/price follower/price influencer strategy at the market / commodity / part number level
Strategic AM product positioning and discount management
Develop and stimulate sales of AM Solutions including connected services
Identify opportunities to promote technology-based services in the precision farming space .
Responsible for managing and improving customer satisfaction within the sub region.
Lead and manage a team of 100+ colleagues located across SEA Japan.
Develop and implement competence development strategy to minimize machine down time
Warranty and goodwill cost Management
Product quality monitoring and drive improvement through relevant stake holders
Improved parts gross margin by over 5% points since 2020.
Establish the team to manage 16 countries with optimized cost and improved efficiency post spin off with commercial vehicles business.
Established 'Universal control Room' in Thailand to monitor connected machines for a speedy resolution.
Establishes sales of second range of parts and lubricants with more than 25% growth YOY
Head - Aftermarket & Customer Solutions
Volvo Construction Equipment Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Shah Alam, Malaysia
11.2018 - 10.2020
Manage the Aftermarket P&L of the Volvo CE-owned dealership in Malaysia.
Responsible for customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.
Optimize profit through strategic AM product positioning and discount management
Achieve revenue targets through sales of parts, labor, and other AM products.oducts
Operating cost management
Develop and stimulate sales of AM Solutions including connected services
Manage stock turn and first pick availability across all the parts stores and warehouses in Malaysia.
Manage 'Customer Support Centre' Operations to optimize response time and improve customer satisfaction.
Lead and manage a team of 80+ colleagues located across peninsular and East Malaysia.
Implement and monitor Aftermarket operation development processes in all the branches
Develop and implement competence development strategy to minimize machine down time
Continuously review and upgrade dealership network for a quicker and quality service response to the customer.
Warranty and goodwill cost Management
Improved the market capture rate by over 5% in a declining market through active customer connect and extensive marketing promotions.
Improved CSA renewals in 2019 by more than 50% over previous year.
Established 'Customer Support Centre' to centralize customer enquiries and monitor for a speedy resolution.
Developed and implemented an agile and customer centric organization structure to improve response time and to manage employee aspirations.
Successfully Implemented Aftermarket sales Process in the dealership. Increased sales to new customers by 20% and successfully converted 10% of non-buying customers to buying customers.
Director - Aftermarket Operations & Competence Development
Volvo Construction Equipment
Singapore
01.2014 - 10.2018
Development and implementation of 'Dealer Service Operation Management Guideline' across Sales Region APAC as per agreed schedule and roll out plan
Develop more reliable and effective dealer aftermarket operations
Assist and support 'Dealer Management System (DMS)' roll out projects
Manage and motivate Region APAC competence development team to deliver expected results in terms of training delivery and effectiveness score.
Ensuring efficient use of resources, people, tools, and inventories to achieve results
Managing aftermarket training operations in accordance with established company policies and within the approved budget
Formulate and execute aftermarket competence development plan to meet Region APAC strategic objectives
Develop a highly skilled and motivated training organisation at the Region, Hub and the dealership level to deliver the planned trainings
Ensure that the Training programs / calendars are based on competence need assessment and are aligned with the business requirements.
Support cross functional departments (Aftermarket or others) in competence development planning
Work together with Sales support and HR functions to harmonise the Training activities within Region APAC.
Developed and documented Aftermarket sales processes and Parts Logistics processes as part of Region APAC Strategy Project.
New Machine Sales process developed and piloted in Hub India.
Developed and established Technician Competence Level Assessment framework.
Developed competence Development path for Dealer Parts Managers.
Head - Competence Development & Product Support
Volvo Trucks India
Bangalore, India
05.2009 - 12.2013
Develop and implement Competence development strategy for both Volvo and Eicher brand Trucks and Buses
Accomplish Competence development activities to ensure availability of competent manpower at Volvo Owned and privately owned dealerships.
Operate within the approved budget
Achieve Revenue targets through sales of trainings to external & internal customers.
Plan and Organize skill competitions to motivate and develop competence of front line Aftermarket team
Plan and execute Customer and employee engagement activities to improve CSI & ESI
Technical failure analysis and field campaign management
Warranty and goodwill management
Control and manage goodwill and Warranty budget
As a National Service Manager, represent After Market function in New Product Strategy group and Customer Satisfaction group
Participate in Product performance review with Volvo Global Quality team and warranty team.
Conduct / participate in New product field trials and provide feedback to technology team
Regional Service Manager - After Market
Volvo India Pvt ltd
Nagpur, India
09.2006 - 05.2009
After Market business planning
Achieve After Market Revenue targets through sales of Service and Spare parts in the assigned territory.
Manage Service and Spare Parts operations through Volvo owned and Privately owned dealer network
Managing a team of 70+ aftermarket personnel in the Region to derive highest level of customer satisfaction
Responsible for all the financial KPIs like Revenue, Operating Margin, Cash flow and Accounts receivables for the Region.
Responsible for CSI and ESI
Regional Service Manager
Hero Honda Motors Limited
Bhopal / Baroda, India
04.2002 - 09.2006
Company Overview: Worlds No 1 two wheeler manufacturing Company
Achievement of Spare Parts Sales (wholesale) and vehicle reporting (at Dealerships) targets through 3S, 2S and 1 S Network
Expand sales and service network as per the vision of the company by appointing dealers and service points in the territory.
Improve CSI through implementation of identified CS initiatives
Extend product technical support to the dealerships
Warranty administration
Manage Area Training Centre operations to ensure availability of competent manpower across dealerships
Responsible for implementation of Dealer Operating Standards in all the dealerships in the assigned territory.
Worlds No 1 two wheeler manufacturing Company
Zonal Head
Telco construction Equipment Company Limited
Bangalore / Cochin/ Nagpur/ Indore, India
01.1995 - 04.2002
Company Overview: One of the leading construction equipment Manufacturing Company in India
Manage Sales, Service and Spare parts operations for Tata Hitachi Make Excavators, wheel loaders, back hoe loaders and friction / hydraulic cranes through a team of Sales and Service Engineers.
Meet Machine Sales and Parts sales target
Ensure high level of machine uptime and customer engagement
Responsible for Dealer Operation Management & development
Ensure high level of Customer satisfaction in the assigned area.
One of the leading construction equipment Manufacturing Company in India
Asst Engineer
Eicher Motors Limited
Indore, India
07.1989 - 08.1990
Field Failure analysis
Product quality reports and warranty administration.
Liaise with Mitsubishi Motors, Japan for warranty claim settlement and to discuss product quality issues
Prepare Service MIS for the entire country.
Workshop Supervisor
Sanghi Brothers Limited
Indore, India
03.1987 - 06.1989
Company Overview: Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle dealer
Warranty administration for all models of Tata Make Heavy, Medium and Light duty commercial vehicles
Shop floor Supervision to ensure optimum bay utilization
Failure analysis
Product quality report preparation
Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle dealer
Education
Post Graduate Program - Leading and Managing -
Indian Institute of Management -Calcutta
India
01.2008
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Nagpur University
India
01.1994
Diploma - Mech. Engineering
M P Technical Board
India
01.1986
Skills
Aftersales P&L management
Parts pricing and product positioning
Team leadership
Strategic planning
Operational efficiency
Customer satisfaction
Warranty management
Product quality management
Timeline
Head - Parts & Service
CNH Industrial services (Thailand)Ltd
11.2020 - Current
Head - Aftermarket & Customer Solutions
Volvo Construction Equipment Malaysia Sdn Bhd
11.2018 - 10.2020
Director - Aftermarket Operations & Competence Development