Walter Ponniah

3871 Northway Avenue
Windsor, ON N9G 2P9

Telephone: 519-969-1604 (Work: 705-748-7346)
E-Mail: wdrandr[at]sympatico.ca


Profile
Over 15 years of proven track record in areas of operations at various levels.
Performance Highlights
Ability to optimize costs through effective procurement processes, superior organizational skills and multi-tasking resulting in bottom-line improvement of over 10% within the first year.
Qualifications/Education
Management and Administration 2008
PCT Skillset Center
Business Administration 1995
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Science Degree (4-years), Mechanical Engineering 1969
University of Toronto / University of Sri Lanka
Main Areas of Abilities & Performance
Purchasing Services
Global Purchasing methods & experience. Purchase general and specialized equipment, capital buying, material and business services with experience in Electronics Sensors, Relays, PCBs, etc. Work cross-functionally and execute complex sourcing strategies.
Responsible for purchasing wide range of commodities raw materials, hardware, tooling, stampings, electronics, electro-mechanical devices, etc.
Responsible for strategic sourcing and commodity buying through significant cost savings, managing and inventory control and management with supervisory experience.
Managed sourcing for R&D and technical complex electronics and electro-mechanical components, new product initiatives, global benchmarking and quality improvement initiatives within cross-functional Teams.
Inventory Control
Monitor inventory levels as materials, equipment and stock are issued, transferred within establishment or sold to the public using manual or computerized inventory systems.
Compile inventory reports, recording the quantity, type and value of materials, equipment and stock on hand, using manual or computerized inventory systems.
Quality Management
Develop quality assurance programs in manufacturing or in other industries.
Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedure.
Conduct quality audits and develop quality management
Engineering Services
Conduct research into feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems.
Plan and manage projects, prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems.
Projects Coordination
Prepare estimates of cost of materials, labour and equipment for projects based on bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications. Examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations.

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Main Areas of Abilities & Performance (Continued)
Technical Sales and Marketing
Develop reports and proposals as part of sales presentation and provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit clients needs.
Business Development
Plan development projects with representatives of a variety of industrial and commercial enterprises, business associations and government agencies.
Management
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of a department and develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for work performed.
Other Skills and Qualities
Communication
Excellent verbal, writing, teaching/mentoring and listening skills.
Human Relations
Excellent communications, interpersonal and human relations skills. Effectively working within Team environments, ability to garner support to achieve goals.
Customer Service
Complete understanding of effective relationships with Internal and External customers.
Computers and Information Systems
Familiar with Windows, MS Office Suite, Harvard Graphics, all types of major ERP Systems, like SAP, JD Edwards, BAAN, PeopleSoft.
Industrial Diversity and Market Orientation
Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing, Retail Trade, Wholesale Trade, Management, Public Administration and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.
Employment History
PROJECT BUYER, General Electric Canada, Peterborough, ON 10/2008 10/2009
Assigned to R & D Dept. and supporting Purchasing Dept.
Sourcing support for development of High Speed Electric Motor, leading edge technology.
Responsible for all Indirect Buy contracts and agreements for 1.5 million sq. ft. facility.
TEAM LEADER, PURCHASING, Mahle/Siemen VDO, Tilbury, ON 06/2004 09/2008
Personal responsibility for $260 million annual spend for Tier 1 manufacturer of Automotive Manifolds.
Developed cost-optimal solutions for production components from electro-mechanical components (Fuel Pumps, Actuators, Control valves) to raw materials (Steel, Plastic Resins).
Developed just-in-time logistics services related warehousing capabilities.
OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR, Faurecia Exhaust Syst., Toledo, OH 11/1990 06/2004
Personal responsibility for $400 million annual spend for Tier 1 manufacturer of Automotive Exhaust Systems
Planned and Managed movement of production facilities from Granger, Indiana to Toledo, Ohio.
SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION CONT., Claymill Tech. Windsor, ON 09/1984 11/1990
Builder of Robotic Automation Systems.
Managing 12 persons across 3 disciplines and $120 million annual spend.
References
Available upon request