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Bhaskar Kulkarni

Asst. Manager – Warehouse & Production Operations | 18+ Yrs in Automotive Manufacturing & Supply Chain | TVS, Mahindra, Varroc.

Pune Division

24+ years of work experience

TVS Supply Chain Solutions
Jul 20215 yrs 3 mosPresent

Pune District, Maharashtra, India

Managing one of Mahindra's largest auto parts warehouses — 50 lakh sq ft, 80K+ parts across 1.72 lakh locations. Ensure 100% FEFO compliance and daily audits (RPRL, empty bin, last pick) to maintain inventory accuracy. Lead manpower team for inbound/outbound productivity and inventory control. Oversee end-to-end material flow from GRN to ATP, meeting committed SLAs. Maintained zero reportable safety cases throughout tenure.
Mahindra Logistics
Mar 20191 yr 5 mosJul 2020

Pune District, Maharashtra, India

Managed inventory worth ₹250 crore across inbound operations at MIDC Chakan. Served as Second Lead on GE Project, overseeing a team of 152 manpower. Controlled inventory accuracy through ABC analysis and regular cycle counts. Drove process improvements for store and line feed operations in coordination with production planning and commercial teams. Implemented Kanban & JIT processes for efficient material flow. Defined and standardized trolley management and maintenance process. Conducted daily RECO of schedule parts to ensure supply continuity. Maintained zero reportable safety cases throughout tenure.
Varroc
Nov 200017 yrs 4 mosFeb 2018

Pune District, Maharashtra, India

Oversaw production, process, manpower & material planning for auto electrical. components — Starter Motors, Flywheel Magneto, Wiper Motors. Managed exports of Screen Blind Motors to Bosch Motors, Germany. Reduced lead time by 40% through Kaizen-based one-piece workflow implementation. Improved productivity by 30% through systematic process improvements. Monitored OEE, PPM studies and production tracking across critical work centers. Implemented and optimized floor layout design for maximum efficiency. Core team member for SAP PP Module implementation. Conducted TPM training programs (JH & KK) for workmen and supervisory staff. Ensured strict safety management through EMS/OHSAS 18001 compliance. Supplied to major OEMs: Bajaj Auto, Royal Enfield, Mahindra, Honda, Suzuki, Piaggio, LML.
ABHYUT ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED
May 20007 mosNov 2000

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India

Assisted in manpower handling and supervision. Supported production planning and scheduling activities.

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Education

Higher National Diploma, Automobile Engineering

SES Polytechnic

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Asst. Manager – Warehouse & Production Operations | 18+ Yrs in Automotive Manufacturing & Supply Chain | TVS, Mahindra, Varroc.

About

🔧 18+ years in Automotive Manufacturing & Supply Chain Currently managing warehouse operations for Mahindra's largest auto parts hub at TVS Supply Chain Solutions — 50 lakh sq ft, 80K+ parts. Core strengths: Production Planning & Warehouse Management Lean: Kaizen, TPM, 5S, Kanban, JIT Team Leadership (150+ manpower) SAP PP Module | Inventory Control | OEE Key win: Reduced lead time by 40% & improved productivity by 30% at Varroc Engineering through Kaizen. Worked with: Bajaj, Royal Enfield, Mahindra, Honda, Suzuki, Bosch Germany 📍 Pune | Open to senior Operations & Supply Chain roles

Location

Pune Division

AI stack

antigravity

claude code

openai

Work experience

Assistant Manager at TVS Supply Chain Solutions, Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, Managing one of Mahindra's largest auto parts warehouses — 50 lakh sq ft, 80K+ parts across 1.72 lakh locations. Ensure 100% FEFO compliance and daily audits (RPRL, empty bin, last pick) to maintain inventory accuracy. Lead manpower team for inbound/outbound productivity and inventory control. Oversee end-to-end material flow from GRN to ATP, meeting committed SLAs. Maintained zero reportable safety cases throughout tenure.

Asst. Manager Inbound Operations at Mahindra Logistics, Mar 2019 - Jul 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, Managed inventory worth ₹250 crore across inbound operations at MIDC Chakan. Served as Second Lead on GE Project, overseeing a team of 152 manpower. Controlled inventory accuracy through ABC analysis and regular cycle counts. Drove process improvements for store and line feed operations in coordination with production planning and commercial teams. Implemented Kanban & JIT processes for efficient material flow. Defined and standardized trolley management and maintenance process. Conducted daily RECO of schedule parts to ensure supply continuity. Maintained zero reportable safety cases throughout tenure.

Asst. Manager Production (Product Manager) at Varroc, Nov 2000 - Feb 2018 · 17 yrs 4 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, Oversaw production, process, manpower & material planning for auto electrical. components — Starter Motors, Flywheel Magneto, Wiper Motors. Managed exports of Screen Blind Motors to Bosch Motors, Germany. Reduced lead time by 40% through Kaizen-based one-piece workflow implementation. Improved productivity by 30% through systematic process improvements. Monitored OEE, PPM studies and production tracking across critical work centers. Implemented and optimized floor layout design for maximum efficiency. Core team member for SAP PP Module implementation. Conducted TPM training programs (JH & KK) for workmen and supervisory staff. Ensured strict safety management through EMS/OHSAS 18001 compliance. Supplied to major OEMs: Bajaj Auto, Royal Enfield, Mahindra, Honda, Suzuki, Piaggio, LML.

Graduate Engineering Trainee at ABHYUT ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED, May 2000 - Nov 2000 · 7 mos, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India, Assisted in manpower handling and supervision. Supported production planning and scheduling activities.

Education

Higher National Diploma, Automobile Engineering, SES Polytechnic

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