Karthick K

LCV PPC Executive

Hosur, Tamil Nadu

Profile summary

Experienced and resourceful Production Planning & Control Executive with over 8 years of experience in the automotive manufacturing industry. Proven expertise in inventory management, quality inspection, SAP operations, and supply chain coordination. Strong leadership and communication skills with a consistent track record of optimizing production efficiency and reducing material losses.

Career highlights

Streamlined Material Flow Processes: Implemented FIFO methodologies for material feeding and dispatch at Ashok Leyland, minimizing material obsolescence and ensuring efficient production line operations.

Key skills

Skills
Production Planning & Control (PPC)Material Requirement Planning (MRP)Inventory ManagementSAP (ISN, RMN, RMGP, IBTA, COGI, etc.)Quality Inspection & AssuranceSupply Chain CoordinationEngineering Design Modifications (EDM)MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Digital Marketing FundamentalsGoogle Ads (Search, Display, Shopping)Keyword Research & AnalysisLanding Page OptimizationConversion Rate Optimization (CRO)

Professional experience

LCV PPC ExecutiveJul 2021 - Present
Ashok Leyland Plant – 1 (via Layam Flexi Solutions)

 Collaborate with customers to forecast production and material requirements.  Convert marketing demand into daily net requirements.  Prepare and update daily production plans based on material availability.  Track plan vs. production orders and ensure adherence to customer sequences.  Forecast material shortages and coordinate with buyers to minimize production losses.  Maintain daily reports (WIP, FG stock) and dispatch plans.  Ensure FIFO in dispatch and material feeding.  Coordinate EDM updates with SCM, QC, and PD teams.

  • Collaborate with customers to forecast production and material requirements.
  • Convert marketing demand into daily net requirements.
  • Prepare and update daily production plans based on material availability.
  • Track plan vs. production orders and ensure adherence to customer sequences.
  • Forecast material shortages and coordinate with buyers to minimize production losses.
Quality SupervisorNov 2016 - Jul 2021
Ashok Leyland Plant – 2 (via Layam Flexi Solutions)

 Quality Inspector & Supervisor in MDV Cab Weld shop.  Vehicle testing shop job card data entry and report maintenance with DPV. Supply Chain Management  Ensure zero picking errors using pick-to-light system.  Maintain and update pick-to-light system for new models.  Coordinate with purchase and material planning teams to control inventory.  Work with supplier quality, production, and plant quality teams to deliver finished goods.  Prepare daily production reports and analyze losses to implement preventive actions.  Conduct physical inventory and stock relieving analysis.  Prepare monthly stock and performance reports. SAP Activities  ISN, RMN, RMGP, IBTA  Planned order to production order  PO creation, production plan, issue list  COGI, Engine dispatch & blocked stock analysis

  • Quality Inspector & Supervisor in MDV Cab Weld shop.
  • Vehicle testing shop job card data entry and report maintenance with DPV.
  • Ensure zero picking errors using pick-to-light system.
  • Maintain and update pick-to-light system for new models.
  • Coordinate with purchase and material planning teams to control inventory.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Automobile EngineeringJan 2016
Pavaai Group of Institutions, Namakkal
High School or equivalentJan 2012
Tamil Nadu State Board
High School or equivalentJan 2010
Tamil Nadu State Board