G S Ahluwalia Reserve Director & Senior Consultant
Executive Profile & Background
Built a strong procurement team through collaborative efforts with key internal and external stake holders in the organization.
Brought changes in the procurement function from a tactical to strategic sourcing.
19 plus years experience in Shanghai, China. As a Chief Procurement Leader witnessed and learnt through the evolving of New China and it’s manufacturing and supply chain excellence with low cost, high accuracy and quickest delivery.
Career spanning 30 years all along with automotive industry (JV of TVS –Suzuki, Volvo – Eicher , Bajaj Auto Ltd) with versatile background and multiple function like New Product Development, Supply chain & Procurement and Production Engineering
Industry Knowledge
25 Years in Automotive Industry – complete vehicle level knowledge.
Electric power Train for EV (High performance car including electric power train for ETCR & formula E
Forging/Castings
Mechanical Auto Parts
Electrical Auto Parts
Plastic and Rubber Industry
Tooling Industries (Plastic / sheet metal /die casting)
Skill & Competencies
Negotiation expertise collaterally with thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and commercials terms.
Strategic Sourcing.
Leadership / Communication Skills.
Change management.
Overcoming culture difference with Relationship building for quick results.
New Product Development - Design reviews /DFMEA/DFA/DFM
Cost Analysis & Cost Reduction through VE and alternate sourcing.
Commercial contracts writing for savings optimization.
Supplier Development & Implementation of best practices of TQM to meet Deming standards.