Gokulakrishnan . D

[email protected] • +91 9047591498 • Coimbatore - 641043, Tamil Nadu, India

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

As an experienced professional, I am looking forward to a challenging and responsible position in, Supply chain/ Procurement, that will provide me with growth opportunities while at the same time, serving organizational requirements.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Engineer- Supply Chain Management
06/2024 - Present
SFO Technologies Pvt Ltd. , Kochi, Kerala
• Managed RFQ (Request for Quote) processes, collaborating with the Business Development team to secure the best quotes for new projects
• Evaluated and selected suppliers based on price, lead time, and product quality to ensure optimal supply chain performance
• Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs and achieve competitive pricing in the global market
• Identified high-value components that impact project success and developed strategies to win orders
• Sourced products in electrical, electronics, mechanical, and other engineering-related categories
• Built and maintained strong relationships with global suppliers from regions including the USA, Europe, China, and other Asian countries
• Implemented cost-saving strategies based on product sales and demand to maximize company profitability
• Ensure the KPI’s are achieved as per the targets
• Led the operational procurement team, ensuring the smooth flow of day-to-day supply chain activities
• Mitigated risks related to line shortage items, ensuring parts arrived on time for on-time production
• Managed procurement for OEMs in the Automotive, Industrial Equipment, Medical, and Aerospace sectors, focusing on Wiring Harness parts for customers such as Volvo, Newflyer, Bourgault, and GE
• Oversaw inventory management, ensuring timely incoming materials and adjusting part orders (pull-in/push-out) based on demand and forecasting
• Monitored inventory reduction and turnover, ensuring alignment with company requirements and targets
• Supervised the team to maintain effective workmanship, identified bottlenecks, and provided solutions to improve processes
• Supported customs filing, import documentation, and tracking of air and sea shipments
• Coordinated with logistics teams and freight forwarders to ensure timely arrival of goods with proper documentation
Senior Engineer - Purchase /Supply Chain
01/2024 - 05/2024
M/s. Hydac India Pvt Ltd. , Coimbatore
• Procurement for all types of Electrical and electronic commodities - Projects for Power plants
• Handled procurement of parts like control panels, valves, motors, Underground Cables etc.
Assistant. Engineer - Purchase/Supply Chain
12/2020 - 01/2024
M/s. Roots Industries India Ltd. , Coimbatore
• Provide support for special/new development engineering projects team in part development, costing and sourcing and delivery for Electrical, Electronics components & all necessary parts related to the project
• Follow process of product ordering, supplier requisition to pay, budget authorization, etc.
• Identifying vendor for product development, send RFQ’s negotiating with terms and prices & source parts as per technical requirements
• Monitoring and managing inventory as per targets, issue of Purchase Orders to suppliers & followup
• Monitor, assessing performance of suppliers, maintaining cost effective practices
• Implementing logistics strategies, tracking goods from origin point to warehouse
• Coordinate with vendor on continuous quality improvement
• Analyse supply chain issues & putting alternative plans in place to meet the production time-lines
• Experience and knowledge in PPAP, FMEA
• Experience in procurement of Raw materials-Steel, Polymers, Electrical/Electronic components, PCB, connectors, wires/wiring Harness, switchgears, Machined products- acrylic, sheet metal, injection moulding parts, Sheet metal parts, fasteners, etc.
• Basic knowledge on import of electronic parts, ISO 9001, 14001 & IATF 16949 , QMS Procedures
• Knowledge on SAP -MM (ECC6) & MS office
• Worked in Automotive products development , EV motors, EV electronic Board Controllers, Medical devices projects (with OEM’s like TVS, group, River Electric, MAHLE, Bosch , Shycocan , ePropelled etc.)
Engineer- Cost Estimation, Planning
02/2016 - 12/2019
M/s. Ragavendra Controls Pvt Ltd. , Coimbatore
• Reviewed inquiry, tender documents, BOQs, drawings, and specifications to prepare accurate estimations and costings
• Participated in the tendering process and prepared all necessary documentation for submission
• Prepared detailed costings for electrical control panels, electrification work, and installation projects
• Submitted quotations, bill of materials (BOM), and required documents to clients in a timely manner
• Assisted in converting bids into purchase orders and supported the contract finalization process
• Coordinated part availability, negotiated prices with vendors and subcontractors, and finalized pricing
• Demonstrated expertise in Totally Type Tested Electrical Control Panels, adhering to IEC 61439 standards
• Utilized LV switchboard estimation software (Siemens SIEPAN 8PU, L&T Ti Panels) for proposal preparation
• Selected appropriate switchgears, PLCs, VFDs, cables, and other electrical components per customer requirements
• Provided strategic planning, technical support, and customer interaction to develop order-winning strategies and improve sales
• Led technical and commercial feasibility discussions with switchgear manufacturers like Siemens, Schneider, L&T, and ABB
• Analyzed resources, planned material sourcing, and ensured on-time execution with required quality standards
• Gained hands-on experience in solar power project execution, electrifaction projects for building, industries, powerplants etc.
Quality Control Engineer & Management Representative
04/2014 - 08/2015
M/s. Aquatex Engineering , Coimbatore
• Conducting incoming material inspection for raw materials
• In process inspection to ensure process done as per SOPs
• Ensuring product quality by implementing proper final inspection controls
• Monitoring & arranging of the test instruments for regular periodic calibration
• Maintaining records and documents pertaining to Quality Department
• Planning & Conducting Periodic Internal Audits and Management Review Meetings
• Ensuring NCRs are closed within the time period
• Organizing and coordinating external audits and providing corrective & preventive actions

EDUCATION

B.E. (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)
01/2013
Karpagam University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India , Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station, Infrastructure & Technology
MSME Technology Development Centre Govt. of India
Solar PV Installation & Solar Appliances
Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, India
ISO 9001 Internal Auditors – QMS
Coimbatore Productivity Council

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