SINSAR KT
Nilambur,India
Summary
Dynamic Professional | 15+ Years in Fleet Maintenance & Supply Chain Management
Strategic leader with extensive experience optimizing Fleet Maintenance Planning, Warehouse Operations, and Supply Chain workflows within the Automobile and Oil & Gas sectors. Proven expertise in managing large-scale fleet uptime and streamlining maintenance processes through data-driven spare parts planning and vendor coordination. Advanced proficiency in SAP (MM/WM) and Power BI to drive cost-effective operations and continuous improvement. Technical foundation supported by a Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Fleet Maintenance Planning & Audit
Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Pvt Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
2022.11 - Current
- Fleet Maintenance Planning: Strategically planned and scheduled periodic vehicle maintenance for LMV, HMV, and HEMM for a massive fleet size of over 1,500 vehicles.
- Maintenance Execution & Quality: Monitored maintenance adherence to t plan and ensured highest quality of vehicle repairs and maintenance standards.
- Downtime Reduction: Collaborated closely with maintenance team to significantly reduce fleet downtime and improve overall operational readiness.
- Cost & Lifecycle Analysis: Analyzed monthly maintenance costs, tracked part lifecycles, and monitored abnormal part replacements to mitigate recurring mechanical issues.
- SOPs & Process Streamlining: Prepared, checked, revised, and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for critical maintenance operations and streamlined maintenance and material flow processes.
- Spare Parts Management: Validated part pricing and purchase analysis and ensured rigorous incoming quality checks for all spare parts.
- OEM & Logistics Coordination: Managed warranty claims and coordinated with OEMs for swift resolution. Monitored driver behavior and driving deviations, coordinating with Logistics team to implement safety and efficiency improvements.
- Warehouse Operations: Established warehousing and material handling processes, providing ongoing guidance to internal customers while conducting comprehensive inventory audits and ERP data analysis
Manager - Warehouse Management & In plant Logistics
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd
, Tamil Nadu
2018.01 - 2022.11
- Operations Management: Led end-to-end warehouse handling, line feeding operations, and spare parts management for customer service and CKD operations.
- Process Optimization: Spearheaded process improvement projects focusing on stock accuracy, standardization of processes, and warehouse layout optimization.
- Team Leadership: Handled workforce of 200+ members and managed 12,000 Sq. Mt warehouse area, ensuring manpower optimization and safety compliance.
- Joined as Sr. Engineer and promoted as manager
Sr. Engineer – Purchase Planning and Warehouse
Tirth Agro Technology Pvt Ltd
, Gujarat
2015.12 - 2018.01
- Material & Spare Parts Planning: Executed comprehensive material planning, in-house process material release mapped to production plans, and coordinated extensively with dealers for spare parts orders.
- Warehouse Implementation: Managed end-to-end warehouse implementation projects including planning and physical execution.
- Procurement: Oversaw direct material purchases (broug htout parts) and managed Asset/Capex purchasing and control.
- Inventory Control: Drove stock accuracy improvements, handled annual and quarterly inventory counting, and managed variance reconciliation. Spare parts handling and dispatch to dealerships.
- Joined as Engineer and promoted as Sr. Engineer
Engineer - Warehouse Management & In-plant Logistics
AMW MOTORS LTD
, Gujarat
2011.06 - 2015.06
- Equipment Maintenance & Planning: Planned and executed preventive maintenance for plant maintenance vehicles and material handling equipment (Crane, Forklift, Manlift, etc.)
- Vendor Coordination: Handled maintenance material planning and coordinated with subcontracting vendors to ensure timely availability of essential parts.
- Warehouse Operations: Managed general warehouse operations, spare parts issuance, and robust documentation processes.
- Inventory Accuracy: Conducted perpetual and annual inventory variance reconciliations to maintain stock health.
- Joined as Trainee and promoted as Engineer
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
SASTRA University
Tamilnadu 2023.07 -
Diploma of Higher Education - Automobile Engineering
SSM Polytechnic College
Tirur 2008.06 - 2011.03
Certificate of Higher Education - Science
MES Higher Secondary School
Mampad 2006.06 - 2008.03
Certificate of Higher Education -
MES Higher Secondary School
Mampad 2005.06 - 2006.03
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Periodic maintenance
- Maintenance planning
- Downtime reduction
- Warranty claim management
- OEM coordination
- Part lifecycle tracking
- Maintenance cost analysis
- Fleet digitalization
- Driver behavior monitoring
- ECU upgrades & compliance
- Spare parts planning
- Maintenance audits
- Root cause analysis
- SOP development
- Quality checks
- HMV / LMV maintenance
- HEMM maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Kanban system
- Kitting
- Sequencing
- Repacking
- Dispatch
- Cycle count
- Inventory analysis
- CKD process
- Layout planning
- Pick to light system
- Data analysis
- KPI formation
- Purchase planning
- Supplier handling
- SAP systems/process
- PR,PO,RGP,NRGP
- Manpower handling
- Material Handling equipment
- Storage methods and facilities
- Leadership
- Confidence
- Communication
- Teamwork
- MS office
- SAP WM
- SAP MM
- Power BI
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Football
- Driving
- Travel
Hobbies
Driving, Football, Travel
KEY PROJECTS
- Engine Overheating issue & SOP Development (CNG Trucks): Served as a core Cross-Functional Team (CFT) member to investigate and resolve critical engine overheating issues in CNG trucks. Developed and implemented standardized SOPs and comprehensive checklists to ensure long-term mechanical reliability.
- Fleet Digitalization & Driver Monitoring System: Collaborated with the Digitalization department to implement an advanced vehicle tracking and driver monitoring system. This project enhanced real-time fleet visibility and allowed for data-driven improvements in driver safety and vehicle handling.
- SAP WM (Warehouse Management) Process Implementation: Actively participated as a CFT member in the end-to-end implementation of SAP WM processes. This streamlined material flow, improved system-driven inventory accuracy, and integrated warehouse data with maintenance requirements.
- Anti-Tampering & Speed Limit Compliance (ECU Upgrade): Coordinated directly with OEMs to upgrade ECU (Engine Control Unit) programming across the fleet. Successfully implemented speed limit functions to prevent driver tampering, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and reducing engine wear.
- MSRS (Multi-tier Storage and Retrieval System): Led the project from initial capacity planning and requirement analysis to final installation and commissioning, resulting in a storage capacity of over 12,000 bins.
- Strategic Material Flow for Line Feeding: Developed a new material flow strategy that optimized feeding cycle times and ensured the right parts were delivered to the right locations, maintaining optimum inventory levels for production.
Timeline
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
SASTRA University
2023.07 -
Fleet Maintenance Planning & Audit
Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Pvt Ltd
2022.11 - Current
Manager - Warehouse Management & In plant Logistics
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd
2018.01 - 2022.11
Sr. Engineer – Purchase Planning and Warehouse
Tirth Agro Technology Pvt Ltd
2015.12 - 2018.01
Engineer - Warehouse Management & In-plant Logistics
AMW MOTORS LTD
2011.06 - 2015.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Automobile Engineering
SSM Polytechnic College
2008.06 - 2011.03
Certificate of Higher Education - Science
MES Higher Secondary School
2006.06 - 2008.03
Certificate of Higher Education -
MES Higher Secondary School
2005.06 - 2006.03