ARUN KUMAR

Career History:

March09-Present: VALEO Automotive, Paris (France)

Valeo is one of leading company in automotive sector and my position is based in Paris, responsible for worldwide electronic sourcing operations for Valeo


Sourcing Specialist

 Currently working as part of Electronic sourcing team for VALEO to check supplier’s competitiveness in terms of QCD (Quality, Cost and delivery) to make competitive analysis for Material sourcing from Fareast, East Europe and Americas
 In depth cost analysis for process cost, material cost and other manufacturing cost to ensure low cost sourcing for VALEO electronic products
 Make Feasibility studies for Valeo product to get best suppliers with low cost
 Continue contact suppliers to keep us up to date with supplier’s ISO 14001, ISO TS 16949, Liability Insurance and REACH documents

Feb07-Feb09: ACS International, Wolverhampton (United Kingdom)

ACS International is a leading supplier of raw materials for composites industries such as cast polymer, solid surface, and FRP sourcing of metal business from UK, Poland and France and other parts of Europe

Sourcing Business Consultant

 Looked after new suppliers, identification of suppliers, Preparing shipping documentation, documentation related L/Cs and other legal formalities
 Due to nature of business high level of customer interaction involved to make better understanding of supplies and logistics

Nov03-Dec06: Deltron Limited (Part of CDIL Group), India

Deltron is one of leading OEM of electronic manufacturing –PCB Assembly supplying to Automotives, consumer and industrial electronics worldwide.

Executive (Supply Chain and Global sourcing)

 Responsible for sourcing various electronic and mechanical components, I was tasked in the development of new parts with new and existing suppliers from India, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Thailand.
 Effective Coordination with marketing team to ensure delivery on time and focused on JIT inventory techniques by using BAAN ERP systems
 Along with other projects I worked on a specific project sourcing of computer and electronic components for modem’s and motherboards

Key Areas:

 Focus in Inventory Management, Supplier Management, International and local buying with low cost and highest possible quality
 Participated in various international and local trade fairs
 Promoted as Assistant Manager in 2005

May01-Oct03: Eastman Industries Limited, India

Eastman industry is leading name in the field of bicycles Part & Complete Bicycles having manufacturing facilities in India & China

Executive – Quality Control engineer & purchasing

 Worked as quality control engineer for one year looking after incoming inspection of incoming bicycle parts. After that joined purchasing team for sourcing of bicycle parts from China & Taiwan as purchasing assistant
 Regular communication with l shipping offices to ensure deliveries on time.