Sathishkumar Rayar

Production Planning & Scheduling

Material & Inventory Management

Procurement & Vendor Development

Supply Chain Coordination

Forecasting & Demand Planning

Cost Estimation & Budgeting

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Quality Assurance & Compliance

ERP Systems (Freedom ERP)

Documentation & Reporting

Material Knowledge: CF8M, CF8, CF3M, LCC, 17-4PH, Duplex Steel

Production Planning and Control

2020 Jun - Present

Integrated Valves & Fittings Pvt Ltd

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Allocate manpower, materials, and machinery for maximum operational efficiency.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Lead material planning, shop floor coordination, and backlog review meetings to achieve on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with QA/QC to maintain compliance with API, ISO, and ANSI standards.
• Drive process improvement initiatives focusing on cost reduction, cycle time optimization, and productivity enhancement.
• Interface with vendors for sample development and technical clarifications.
• Engage directly with customers on project validation and production trials.

Achievements:

• Successfully streamlined production planning to improve output by 15%.
• Reduced process rework and wastage through improved inspection and preventive maintenance.

Engineer-Purchase (SCM)

2017 April - 2020 May

Integrated Valves & Fittings Pvt Ltd.

Key Responsibilities

• Managed procurement of ferrous and non-ferrous raw materials and special alloys (Monel, Inconel, Duplex) including castings, forgings from approved vendors
• Responsible for raw material and as bought out finish components and Subcontract machining operation Ensuring the on-time supply of goods.
• Responsible for handling entire SCM Operations, well versed in Import activities & customs.
• Well versed and having rich knowledge in all process of castings (Sand /Investment), forgings, machining and surface treatment process, and special processes with overall costing experience.
• Oversaw supplier development, evaluation, and process audits for quality and cost efficiency.
• Controlled end-to-end supply chain operations including imports, logistics, and customs documentation.
• Negotiated with vendors to achieve cost savings and maintain reliable supply chains.
• Maintained procurement data, POs, and inventory records in ERP (Freedom ERP).
• Coordinated foundry operations and third-party inspections (IBR, TUV).
• Monitored supplier performance and implemented improvement actions.

Key Achievements:

• Supplier Enhancement in terms of delivery and quality
• Have developed more than 10 new machine shops and suppliers in a short period time

QC Engineer & Supplier Quality

2014 to 2017 March

Integrated Valves & Fittings Pvt Ltd.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducted incoming, in-process, and final inspections for castings and valve assemblies.
• Managed supplier quality evaluations, audits, and approvals.
• Ensured compliance with API 6D, API Q1, ASTM, ASME, and EN standards.
• Led root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Supervised third-party inspections (IBR, TUV) and ensured documentation traceability.
• Prepared MTCs, PPAP & APQP documentation, and supported ISO 9001:2015 audits.
• Performed NDT (DPT – Level II), PMI, and mechanical testing as per standards.
• Resolving all product non-conformances that occur during the manufacturing process
• Raising SCAR to the suppliers
• Monitoring all inspection and testing equipment to ensure current and valid calibration
• Control of quality documents and traceability maintenance of quality records