Abhishek Pandey

In my role within the Group Strategy Team at TVS Motor Company, I focus on expanding our global footprint, contributing to aligning the company's vision with future market demands.

Business Consultant in the TVS Group Strategy Team under the Chairman's Office. In this role, I have had the opportunity to work towards: -new market entry to expand TVSM to multiple global markets -study and optimize the product portfolio that is relevant and future ready to meet the global aspiration and vision of the company -manage multiple long range programs(LRPs) across the group companies to improve customer satisfaction, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize resource utilization -manage cross country acquisitions that can enable TVSM grow fast by leveraging the talent and competencies

As the Elected member of the IIM Bangalore EPGP Branding Committee, I worked towards branding the program, batch and the events throughout the year by handling the course’s Social Media handles and offline media.

Head of Quality Responsible for building the Quality Assurance model for the Supply Chain Network from First Mile to Last Mile for India's largest Home Building Omni channel Startup. End to End Process Audit and Process Improvement. Defect reduction, Return reduction, Improved CX satisfaction. Packing Standardisation and Document control building. Defect RCA and Countermeasure planning. Automation and Pokayoke solutions building within the warehouse. Safety & Environmental study across various SKU categories to ensure safe storage.

Led the Engineering Team of Honda's Largest Factory in the World - handling 10+ regular products and 30+ new models. Expertise in New product development, Vehicle Testing & Final Inspection, Quality Control Implementation, Supplier Quality Assurance, Vehicle Validation & Certification from ARAI/ICAT. Worked towards improving customer satisfaction through Defect reduction and warranty claim reduction. Improved product & processes through Defect Analysis Projects, using root cause analysis and deep dive problem solving Led the Value Addition & Value Engineering project to generate and implement innovative design change solutions and reduce cost of vehicle(product & process). Implemented 500+ Kaizens towards the goal of Continual Improvement of Vehicle, Parts and Processes. Hands on experience and expertise in New Product Development, Project management, Quality Management System (development, implementation & audits), Regulation compliance planning & testing, chassis dyno testing, Environment Management System (development, implementation & audits), and Audits.

Founder & Mentor of the first & only SAE India affiliated student club of Manipal. The Club focused towards making the Automobile related practical knowledge available to students from every field and branch. Organized more than 15 student events to encourage people into learning while having fun and in teams. Passed on the baton to the next batch in 2011 and the club is successfully running ever since.