Rajendran Ponnuswamy, MBA , CCLP, PMP
Managing Partner
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
- Dynamic and innovative management professional with proven track records of working with globally reputed brands and MNCs (Toyota, Lexus, Ford, KIA, HINO, MAN, Atlas, Komatsu, Caterpillar, Goodyear, Continental, Yokohama, TATA, etc.)
- Extensive experience in business process transformation, space and cost optimization and project deliverance, business development , SCM and operations management domains
- Delivered over $ 300 M in cost savings and implemented over 40 projects in recent 10 years to achieve capacity expansions, productivity improvements, system up gradations and safety enhancements by deploying Toyota Production Systems and Methodology
- Exposed to highly competitive and diverse product lines, market conditions and business segments
- Successfully navigated through world-class corporations and valuable brands through periods of accelerated growth
- Exceptional business leader and negotiator in SCM, distribution, transportation and third party logistics (3PL) domains across industries
- Interpersonal communicator with outstanding team building, leadership, oral, written and presentation skills
- Focused on building relationships and promoting collaboration across business lines and multiple units
- Adjudged for analytical approach, creative problem solving and perseverance under challenging conditions
- Imparted positive changes and comprehensive processes that lead to increased productivity, value additions, enhanced profitability and satisfaction to stakeholders
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
- SAP MM (S4 HANA), IIBS, Mississauga | Canada
- International Trade Finance, Customs Procedures and Documentation – Sheridan College | Canada
- Project Management – Project Management Institute | USA
- SCM, Logistics, Transportation, Materials Management – Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation | Canada
- Master of Business Administration – Business and Financial Management, Bangalore University | Bangalore, India
- Post-Graduate Diploma – Marketing Management, St Josephs College of Business Administration | Bangalore, India
- Bachelor of Technology – Mechanical Engineering, Anna University of Technology | Chennai, India
CERTIFICATIONS
- Lean and Six Sigma Certification – IIPM/PMI | USA
- SAP S4 HANA MM Module – IIBS | Mississauga, Canada
- Automotive Business Certification Course, Georgian College – Automotive Business School of Canada | Barrie, Canada
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) – Project Management Institute | USA
- CITT Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP®) – Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation | Canada
- OMVIC Certified Vehicle Sales Professional, Ontario Motor Vehicle Industries Corporation | Canada
FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE
- Project Management and Implementation
- Supply Chain Management
- Materials Management
- Logistics & Transportation Management
- Fleet Operations & Maintenance
- Warehousing & Distribution Management
- Business Development
- Marketing & Product Management
- Sales Planning and Forecasting
- Revenue Generation & Profit Growth
- Recruitment, Training, Deployment, Coaching and Mentoring
- Leadership & Team Building
- Customer Relationship Management
- Facilities & MHEs Maintenance
INDUSTRY EXPOSURE
- Automotive Manufacturing, Distribution and Retailing
- Metal Working, Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics and Transportation
- Construction Industry
- Mining and Minerals Processing
- Cement Industry
- Steel Industry
- Paper & Pulp Industry
- Bulk Material Handling
- Port & Terminal Operations, Customs Procedures
- Building Materials
- Oils, Lubricants and Chemicals
- Tires – For PCVs , GCVs and OTRs
- Batteries – Automotive and MHEs
- Oil & Gas Extraction Support Services
- Service Sector – 3PL Services, Contract Logistics, Product Support, Outsourced Services, Business Advisory and Consulting, Recruitment and Training
BUSINESS PROCESS EXPERIENCES
- Warehouse Management
- Distribution Management
- Materials & Inventory Management
- Operations Management
- Maintenance Management
- Transportation & Logistics Management
- Fleet & MHE Maintenance
- Facilities Management
- Sourcing and Procurement
- Quality Management
- Lean, 6 Sigma, Kaizens, Waste Reduction
- Business Process Re-engineering
- Sustainability in operations
- Team and resources Optimization
- Performance Evaluation, Monitoring and Motivation
- Contracts Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Key Accounts Management
- Product Support Management
- Projects Management and Execution within Scope, Cost, Quality and Schedule Constraints
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Vendor Development, Management
- Business Process Outsourcing, 3PL Services
