Dinesh Sekar

Leading program management for high-voltage battery pack programs across 4-wheeler and select 2-wheeler applications, ensuring full cross-functional alignment from technical development to commercialization. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Managed end-to-end 4-wheeler high-voltage battery pack programs from concept to validation with OEM partners. • Drove cross-functional coordination between Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to achieve program milestones. • Led commercial and costing discussions with internal stakeholders and OEMs to support competitive program delivery. • Handled project financial tracking, cost target adherence, and business case validation. • Supported technology licensing and collaboration activities for advanced pack technologies. • Oversaw 2-wheeler pack development during prototype and sourcing phases. • Responsible for recycling strategy formulation for lithium-ion batteries, aligned with circular economy and EPR objectives. • Facilitated OEM interface management, ensuring timely alignment on technical, commercial, and validation deliverables. • Contributed to go-to-market and industrialization planning for new pack programs.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Defined supply chain strategy for new cell chemistries aligned with cost, localization, and risk objectives. • Led cost modeling and should-cost analysis for key cell materials and process steps. • Conducted supplier capability benchmarking and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) assessments. • Drove sourcing strategy, RFQ evaluations, and supplier negotiations for critical materials and equipment. • Supported long-term sourcing partnerships and localization initiatives in line with business strategy. • Developed cost optimization and multi-sourcing plans to enhance supply security and competitiveness. • Coordinated cross-functional alignment with R&D, procurement, and finance for sourcing and cost targets. • Involved in technology transfer collaborations with global partners to enable product build strategies and supply chain readiness.

-Work with the Cell Business unit and to Develop Ola Electric in the phase of cell production - 2170, 4680 Cell form factors. -Technology driven Li-Ion Raw material study and supplier reach outs in alignment with the Technical needs for Ola. -Successfully developed a global supplier network for critical raw materials, reducing dependency on single-source suppliers and enhancing supply chain resilience. -Achieved cost savings by optimizing purchasing strategies and leveraging long-term agreements with suppliers. -Ensured uninterrupted material supply through proactive risk management and supplier relationship development. -Sourcing vendor base, Process operations and manufacturing collaboration - NMC, LFP. -Collaboration between R&D and business strategy team to procure the Raw material with the right specs -SCM operations-Warehousing, Logistics and BOM calculations. -Should-Cost analysis for major and small scaled processes -Anode, Cathode, electrolyte, Separator etc. -Commercial Business discussion and financial study for commodities relating the New Energy business on a global scale. -To initialize mid level communication with Lithium and other critical miners and supply agents to create business case for the upstream process. -Localization & Backward integration - Business & scalability requirement for Raw material supplier on a collaborative strategy.

-Developed cost-effective procurement strategies by analyzing market trends and supplier pricing models to secure the best deals for critical chemicals. -Implemented cost-reduction initiatives by consolidating purchases across multiple projects, resulting in significant savings on raw material costs. -Led competitive bidding processes and negotiated long-term contracts with suppliers, ensuring both cost-efficiency and reliable supply of high-quality materials. -Worked closely with suppliers to develop volume-based pricing models, securing discounts for bulk purchases and reducing the overall cost per unit. -Create & Analyze Planned orders ,Production orders- to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production operations. -Work with various product mix towards NMC 2170 chemistry and develop business plans for production planning. -Cross collaboration with suppliers for raw material sourcing - Cathode, Anode materials, binders, Electrolytes separators and assembly products -OEE metric analysis and production planning collaboration -Have technical discussions to conclude on the specs and meet the requirement -Collaboration with project Managers in the installation and commissioning plans -Risk Analysis of various teams - Time, Quality and production -Present information for internal meetings on the planning , resources - Production planning -Cross Functional relationships with production technology, Process engineers , Quality engineers -Plan inventory management processes to avoid shortages and excesses -Analyse delays and interruptions and accordingly adjust production schedule to meet deadlines -Plan equipment, material and Production planning requirements to execute job orders. -Usage of Dynamics 365-ERP and other digital tools involved.

Key Responsibilities: -Led cross-functional teams to align production planning with overall business strategy, ensuring resource optimization and adherence to production timelines. -Implemented forecasting techniques to better predict production demand, resulting in a 10% increase in planning accuracy and improved alignment with market needs. -Enhanced collaboration between production, procurement, and logistics teams to minimize bottlenecks, reduce lead times, and improve on-time delivery. -Developed contingency plans to address production delays or material shortages, ensuring continuity in operations during supply chain disruptions. -Identify opportunities to meet customer demands during constrained supply. - Actively Participated in the Early Management pillar (World Class Manufacturing initiative) focusing on improving equipment design for strip and film production. -Reducing downtime by streamlining equipment commissioning and enhancing production line setup efficiency. -Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new machinery and processes, ensuring minimal disruption to existing production schedules. -Led projects aimed at improving asset reliability and performance, resulting in reduced operational costs and higher overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). -Contributed to value stream mapping to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities in supply chain operations, improving overall production efficiency. -Improved production planning and inventory management processes, achieving optimal stock level. -Lean practices within the SCM pillar to enhance material flow, reduce waste, and increase supply chain transparency. -Worked on continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing planning processes & costs. -Involved for WCM audit operations- internal and External Factories (Rayong, Fjallbacka) -Continuous improvement project for Central SCM Team, Lund- Optimization of product, Supplier base.

Evaluate suppliers on the basis of the price, quality, and speed of delivery of their products and services Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices Work with RFx in the Procurement operations Attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences to learn about new industry trends and make contacts with suppliers Assessing the inventory storage capabilities of the business. Counting and tracking inventory across multiple locations. Anticipating stock demands based on current and future business functions. Analysing and anticipating market trends for the best time to purchase inventory. Creating inventory reports and presenting suggestions to the Supply Chain Manager. Lean Coordinator for Purchasing Projects. Monitor performance metrics Working with supplier on cost reduction. Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices. Negotiate contracts on behalf of their organization.

▪ Was given the chance to do a short intern in Power train department. ▪ Disassembly and Re assembly of engine and its various components along with cleaning and maintenance . ▪ Manufacturing of various components/parts such as CAM Shaft etc ▪ Assembly of Automobile

▪ Assembling of Vehicle Parts ( Two Wheeler )

▪ Manufacturing Planning and Control ▪ Lean Management ▪ Quality Control ▪ Statistical Quality control ▪ Project Management and Organization. ▪ Advanced planning and Scheduling ▪ Operation Strategy ▪ Simulations in Production and Logistics ▪ Advanced improving manufacturing Operations

▪ Engineering Mathematics ▪ Operational Research ▪ Process Planning and Cost Estimation ▪ Engineering Mechanics ▪ Manufacturing Technology ▪ Applied Thermal Engineering ▪ Machines and Mechanism ▪ Heat and Mass Transfer ▪ Gas Dynamics and Turbo Machinery ▪ Fluid power Control ▪ Design for Manufacturing and Assembly ▪ Basics in German Language