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Work History
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Pavani Valluri

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Mechanical engineer with eight years of industry experience. Well-versed in data management, tracking, analysis and skilled logistics operator with extensive experience in coordinating and executing daily operations to ensure seamless supply chain management. Proven track record in handling international correspondence with major clients such as John Deere. Proven ability to optimize productivity and efficiency, while maintaining a strong attention to detail.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Management Analyst

HTC Global Services
Melbourne , VIC
04.2020 - 01.2023
  • Worked in completion of 12+ build programs securing 98% success rate at Ford simultaneously liaising with 90+ (APAC & South Africa, INDIA) suppliers

    Created and extracted detailed daily metrics reports for analysis on logistics operations, identify cost savings opportunities, shipment tracking and PO-based performance metrics and receiving parts and edited data inputs for daily reports.

    Generated various forecast views to facilitate cross-functional communication meetings with internal departments to discuss supply chain strategies for cost savings initiatives.

    Reporting to the team leader/ Manager on status of priority parts & ensure they are delivered by supplier in time for build by efficient tracking.

    Managing, monitoring and tracking portfolio of suppliers assigned across multiple time horizons.

    Prioritized enquiries based on business demand, freight delivery times and addressing them within short time.

    Managed relationships with vendors and Ford management to ensure timely delivery of materials according to production schedules via phone calls and emails ensuring timely delivery of materials.

    Performing gap analyses between current inventory levels and projected needs in order to anticipate any potential shortages or overages.

    Daily updation of Order delivery status on Qlickview after receiving updates from vendors and Ford internal teams of engineering and buyer teams.

    Supporting Ford Purchasing team with parts quotations (RFQ project) required for Ford Vehicle builds.

    Ensuring Early Detection and Monitoring of Supply Chain Issues and Risks, while promptly Escalating to Management for Timely Action Plans through Coordination with Ford's Internal Engineering, Buyer, and Purchasing Teams.

    Improved profits by streamlining shipping and delivery procedures and received recognition.

    Utilized DHL software platforms to track shipments from origin to destination & Regular coordination with DHL enquiring about Air & Sea shipments, freight costs ensuring compliance with company budget guidelines & Coordinated import and export operations, adhering to tight schedules and deadlines and expedite international shipments.

    Collaborated with warehouse supervisor on Impounds and incoming parts, addressing discrepancies in product quality or quantity upon delivery whilst maintaining precise records of deliveries through automated systems and manual documentation such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, and packing lists, ensuring proper organization and accuracy.

    Processed invoices promptly and accurately, following established procedures for timely payment processing.

    Reviewed logistics performance with customers against service agreements, targets and benchmarks.

Production Line Team Lead

Ultramix Pty Ltd
10.2017 - 04.2020
  • Supervised team packaging of therapeutic and non-therapeutic goods, ensured compliance with standards specified by Therapeutic Goods Association in a regulated environment
  • Compliance with SOP, cGMP, Good Documentation (GDP) while ensuring training to the less experienced employees
  • Ensured production of quality product with minimal scrap and downtime
  • Recording investigations for Quality Non-Conformance issues arising
  • Provided training and technical oversight for production activities
  • Served as point of contact between production staff and management in absence of supervisor
  • Tasked with completion of error-free batch documentation of the products processed on the line
  • Conducted inventory cycle counts, physical counts, resolved discrepancies.

Design Engineer

CYIENT Ltd
04.2013 - 07.2015
  • Created and revised the illustrated parts catalogue
  • Worked on construction and forestry equipment such as loaders, excavators and harvesters
  • Gained knowledge on Aerospace Standards S1000D, ATA100 and iSpec2200, in addition to ShipDex and RailDex
  • Analysed the Engineering Change Management (ECM) released in the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) and updated manuals accordingly
  • Resolved field queries raised by international dealers through the Parts Catalogue Report Card (PRC)
  • Collaborated with the subject matter expert and engineering team to create a detailed structure of the product for update of technical and electrical manuals
  • Handled project-related communications with clients, including John Deere
  • Evaluated and recommended improvements to the Power Systems Drive Train Parts
  • Performed reason code analysis (RCA) for internal and external rejections to take corrective and preventative actions
  • Created 3D models of equipment
  • Maintained an ERP database with design specs and images.

Design Engineer

Avineon India
09.2011 - 03.2013
  • Contributed to creation of 2D as-built drawings for Qatar Petroleum Corporation, to include creating and presenting the general arrangement drawings
  • Drew piping in AutoCAD using isometrics and GA drawings
  • Modelled equipment for evaluation by the engineer
  • Designed and modelled pipe routing
  • Assessed quality against codes of practice and standards of practice
  • Drew isometric and nozzle orientation drawings
  • Supported development and validation of production flow and engineering change management
  • Maintained bill of materials
  • Updated piping, pipeline and equipment drawings to match site
  • Collaborated with vendors to analyse and refine drawings
  • Handled documentation and information management
  • Identified and reported issues.

Education

Master of Engineering Technology (Mechanical) -

Federation University
01.2018

Skills

  • Supply chain management
  • Inventory control
  • Warehouse operations
  • Transportation logistics
  • Efficient multitasker
  • Detail-oriented planner
  • Strong problem solver
  • Effective communicator
  • Analytical thinker
  • Team player
  • Report Preparation
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Issue Identification
  • KPI Analysis
  • Information Gathering
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Risk Analysis
  • MS Excel
  • Data Processing
  • Multiple Priorities Management
  • Evidence-Based Decision Making

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Parts Management Analyst - HTC Global Services
04.2020 - 01.2023
Production Line Team Lead - Ultramix Pty Ltd
10.2017 - 04.2020
Design Engineer - CYIENT Ltd
04.2013 - 07.2015
Design Engineer - Avineon India
09.2011 - 03.2013
Federation University - Master of Engineering Technology (Mechanical),
Pavani Valluri