Ashutosh Ranjane

• Spearheaded RFQs, evaluating supplier capabilities to onboard new & alternate fastener supply sources to support production & development projects, in alignment with program goals • Led contract negotiations, executing purchasing agreements & NDAs with critical suppliers & addressing contractual issues; improving contractual compliance by 10% • Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective pricing, favorable terms & high quality, saving $93k annually • Reviewed purchase requisitions & issued timely purchase orders, managing the Source-to-Pay process to guarantee on-time deliveries; boosting production schedule adherence • Engaged with suppliers to expedite orders to guarantee timely deliveries & address cost, quality, delivery risks, ensuring efficient communications to enhance supplier relationships • Streamlined procurement processes by identifying process gaps & addressing inefficiencies through targeted process improvements, achieving 30% operational efficiency gains • Developed sourcing strategies by verifying MRP requirements, technical requirements & analyzing tariff impacts, aligning inventory availability with production schedules • Supported engineering change management by reviewing specification updates, drawings & DFM inputs for custom fasteners, ensuring smooth part transitions for OEM builds • Collaborated cross-functionally to resolve CTB shortages, mitigating supply risks by expediting orders, & ensuring continuity of supply to achieve 100% build readiness • Managed VMI program operations by analyzing part consumption trends & modifying reorder quantities to support production ramp-up while phasing out obsolete SKUs

• Led 5 RFP/RFQ projects by evaluating bids & approving new suppliers while ensuring compliance to company standard operating procedures (SOPs), company policies & FDA/ISO/cGMP regulations • Implemented procurement strategies, performing risk assessments to anticipate supply risks & develop contingencies to ensure continuity of supply, achieving 18% reduction in lead times • Managed transfer of materials between facilities, maintaining accurate material movement history, complying to standard operating procedures & ensuring GMP-compliant storage • Developed an Excel VBA model for inventory management & material planning to maximize customer service levels, improving on-time delivery performance by 22% • Utilized project management tools to create project plan & tracked against stringent timelines to meet sourcing deadline

• Leveraged SAP to maintain accurate material master data & update ERP parameters such as lead times, supplier information, ensuring availability of production resources • Managed cross-functional communications, resolving production issues & supply issues, & utilizing MRP tool to ensure material availability to minimize downtime • Performed analysis of quotations for RFP/RFQ projects, advising on contract award decisions, ensuring material cost targets are met & adherence to quality objectives • Collaborated & communicated with Operations, Warehouse, Suppliers, & other cross functional teams to track shipments, late purchase orders & customer deliveries • Led procurement initiatives & created plans for receiving & storing parts in compliance with company standards • Organised weekly/monthly meetings to understand the project status, identify bottlenecks to provide improvisations through strategic planning • Drove negotiations with suppliers, optimizing pricing & delivery terms, achieving a $76,000 annual cost reduction

• Earned Certificate of Appreciation for involvement in Outsourcing & Production Logistics activities • Utilized SAP ERP to monitor inventory levels & compartmentalize inventory into raw material, WIP & finished goods • Partnered with cross-functional teams to evaluate supplier preparedness & monitor supplier performance • Operated as point-of-contact for timely resolution of any issues, change requests, or problems to improve operational efficiency • Performed daily inventory spot counts of components & raised purchase requisitions to avoid supply chain disruptions

• Supervised 7 projects between internal & external stakeholders to meet timely deadlines • Recognized changes to project scope, cost, risk and worked with project stakeholders on risk mitigation plans • Documented the development, deployment, maintenance and costing stages for an efficient and standardized practice • Handled overhaul of nose, brakes and main wheels of Airbus 320, Boeing 737, 747, 777 and 787 aircrafts • Executed leak checks & quality checks on inflated life vests and safety rafts; deflated and re-placed passed vests in accordance to quality compliance standards