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title: "Darshan Gowda - Inventory Records Co-Ordinator in Bengaluru | Tal"
description: "Meet Darshan Gowda, Entrepreneurship & Startup Mastery – IIM Mumbai, Aspiring Entrepreneur | Inventory records coordinator | Former Material Analyst | Former Process Engineer based in Bengaluru."
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# Darshan Gowda on Tal

## 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

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