SATYAJEET SINGH

As the Regional Program Management Director, I spearhead strategic initiatives across regions like ASEAN, China, South Korea, and Japan, ensuring the smooth execution of new product launches in the automotive industry. My role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams and overseeing product design modifications and benchmarking activities to boost customer satisfaction and end-user value. My responsibilities also extended to supervising operations, procurement, commercial, finance, and supply chain processes for new project launches. Some of my proudest achievements so far include: • Drove revenue growth to $1B through strategic project execution. • Led team to achieve a $60M Operating Income target for 2023, demonstrating strong financial acumen. • Ensured 100% on-time launch rate with timely PPAPs, ensuring no major customer disruptions and maintaining ‘green’ status in customer scorecards and industry audits. • Oversaw new products for Electrical Distribution systems (Wiring Harnesses) for several global car lines, including Ford, General Motors, Nissan, and Volvo.

While serving in this position, I led the introduction of a new program for wiring harnesses within GM (ASEAN) and Ford (Asia) vehicle ranges. This involved managing all project facets, including planning, budgeting, and supervising deliverables at the Lear Facility in the ASEAN Region and the Regional GM/Ford Platform. To streamline project management, I implemented various program management tools. These included the APQP check sheet, the Launch Readiness Review Tool, and the LPMP Project Management Software tool. These tools played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution and success of our projects. The following milestones mark my tenure as the Senior Program Manager: • Honored in 2019 for significant contributions to Ford regional C2 Platform Launch. • Established Thailand Green Field Facility, driving the strategic move to broaden the operational scope and service delivery. • Launched three major programs from Thailand Green Field Facility for GM/Ford/Nissan (GM-I700 T300, Ford-C346, Nissan-H60A/P60A). • Led construction and establishment of a new Wiring Harness facility in Thailand. Strategy in Thailand.

Throughout this employment stint with Tata Motors, I took the helm in managing localization processes for the Xenon Pick-up Truck Project. This involved negotiating commodity prices for various components such as plastics, interiors, stamping parts, chassis frames, and bought-out components. I was also responsible for developing pricing norms for major components, taking into account commodity price movement and market fluctuations. Additionally, I led the planning for inbound organization for Free Trade Zone deliveries, which significantly optimized our supply chain efficiency. Here are a few noteworthy achievements from this role: • Restructured components chart and bill of material to meet 40% local content government requirement. • Aided in brown field setup for Tata Motors (Thailand) facility handling Tata Xenon Truck line. • Established purchasing, logistics & import systems in alignment with Tata's main facility in India. • Drove adoption of SAP Material Management module, resulting in more efficient procurement operations.

1.My primary responsibilities as the Purchase Manager were to lead a dedicated team of five in the chemicals division, where I was responsible for the procurement of equipment and machinery spares. I successfully negotiated import freights and annual contracts for maintenance supplies and services. I also took the initiative to train the purchasing staff on ISO and quality management policies, ensuring that our team was well-versed in these crucial areas. Lastly, I oversaw the process control for ISO standards and various quality awards, reinforcing our commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all our operations. This holistic approach contributed significantly to the smooth functioning of our division and adherence to quality norms. Some key accomplishments from this time include: • Implemented in-house material management module for Thailand operation. • Spearheaded development of management controls. • Achieved cost-saving targets of 15M Thai Baht by leveraging local vendors for line four and five expansion projects.