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Darshan Gowda

Entrepreneurship & Startup Mastery – IIM Mumbai, Aspiring Entrepreneur | Inventory records coordinator | Former Material Analyst | Former Process Engineer

Bengaluru

5+ years of work experience

Caterpillar Inc.
Feb 20232 yrs 6 mosJul 2025

Hybrid

• Monthly report preparation, analyzing the gap in the process and preparing the solution plan. • Preparation of Work instruction for the newly implemented processes, and documentation. • Collaborate effectively with DART EDI team and client leads to resolve ASN grief that requires additional information to solve the ASN grief. • Timely analysis and resolution of inbound EDIASN grief from suppliers prior to receipt of material at facility. • Troubleshoot any technical issue by coordinating with the respective team and Supplier performance Root cause corrective action (RCCA). • Developed strong organisational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities. • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Caterpillar Inc.
Sep 20211 yr 7 mosMar 2023

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• Check ED and Availability of Aftermarket parts and decide to transfer or not to production facilities depending on case- case basis • Process orders for Production Facilities after analyzing checkpoints • Supplier withdrawal for kitting and/or component builds. • Provide part quotes for customers • Provide tracking information when requested • Release and/or cancel backorders when requested • Supported ILC Stock class orders which helped MWLC to build kits on time • Supported CPI DEF project
General Motors
Aug 20161 yr 7 mosFeb 2018

Bangalore

• Involved in sourcing activities, sending RFQ’s to vendors, work with Design release engineers, and Program Launch Team and AP buyers for source confirmation. • Issue Purchase Requisition, amend /cancel PO’s as per requirement, resolve root cause for PO issues. • Maintain optimum inventory levels for all materials, ensure goods are received against purchase order. • BCR sign off for Replacement parts with break point in case of change in P/N revision, long lead time and Part damage/urgent requirements. • Part disbursement to different locations depending on availability for builds/testing by creating shipper. • Receive request for invoice issue resolution, request for invoice specifics (E.g., piece price, quantity, invoice rejection error message etc.) perform invoice issue analysis and close PO. • Working with freight forwarder when the shipment is stuck in customs and clearing the shipment by providing the necessary documents. • Coordinating with build floor staff and recording the status of the program. • Involved in Cost Savings by reducing PO quantities if requirements are taken off and inform Vendors. • Training the new hires on the processes and the tools. • Material coordinator to support on-time preproduction build operations and Validation testing. • Accountable to meet global material targets for GMNA PPO (Per Production Operation) builds.

Education

Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering

Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology

20124 yrs2016

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Headline

Entrepreneurship & Startup Mastery – IIM Mumbai, Aspiring Entrepreneur | Inventory records coordinator | Former Material Analyst | Former Process Engineer

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Inventory Records Co-Ordinator at Caterpillar Inc., Feb 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos, Hybrid, • Monthly report preparation, analyzing the gap in the process and preparing the solution plan. • Preparation of Work instruction for the newly implemented processes, and documentation. • Collaborate effectively with DART EDI team and client leads to resolve ASN grief that requires additional information to solve the ASN grief. • Timely analysis and resolution of inbound EDIASN grief from suppliers prior to receipt of material at facility. • Troubleshoot any technical issue by coordinating with the respective team and Supplier performance Root cause corrective action (RCCA). • Developed strong organisational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities. • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Materials Analyst at Caterpillar Inc., Sep 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, • Check ED and Availability of Aftermarket parts and decide to transfer or not to production facilities depending on case- case basis • Process orders for Production Facilities after analyzing checkpoints • Supplier withdrawal for kitting and/or component builds. • Provide part quotes for customers • Provide tracking information when requested • Release and/or cancel backorders when requested • Supported ILC Stock class orders which helped MWLC to build kits on time • Supported CPI DEF project

Material analyst at General Motors, Aug 2016 - Feb 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos, Bangalore, • Involved in sourcing activities, sending RFQ’s to vendors, work with Design release engineers, and Program Launch Team and AP buyers for source confirmation. • Issue Purchase Requisition, amend /cancel PO’s as per requirement, resolve root cause for PO issues. • Maintain optimum inventory levels for all materials, ensure goods are received against purchase order. • BCR sign off for Replacement parts with break point in case of change in P/N revision, long lead time and Part damage/urgent requirements. • Part disbursement to different locations depending on availability for builds/testing by creating shipper. • Receive request for invoice issue resolution, request for invoice specifics (E.g., piece price, quantity, invoice rejection error message etc.) perform invoice issue analysis and close PO. • Working with freight forwarder when the shipment is stuck in customs and clearing the shipment by providing the necessary documents. • Coordinating with build floor staff and recording the status of the program. • Involved in Cost Savings by reducing PO quantities if requirements are taken off and inform Vendors. • Training the new hires on the processes and the tools. • Material coordinator to support on-time preproduction build operations and Validation testing. • Accountable to meet global material targets for GMNA PPO (Per Production Operation) builds.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering, Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology