Simrann Anand
About Simrann Anand
Simrann Anand is a Senior Commodity Manager at Allison Transmission, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having previously held positions at Honda SIEL Cars India, Navistar, Delphi, and Pure Power Technologies.
Current Role at Allison Transmission
Simrann Anand has been serving as a Senior Commodity Manager at Allison Transmission since 2012. In this role, he manages significant spending ranging from $65 million to $120 million. He interacts extensively with leadership within purchasing and cross-functional teams to ensure effective commodity management. His responsibilities include overseeing supplier relationships and executing sourcing strategies for new programs, including Hybrid, Military, and Off-Highway initiatives.
Previous Experience at Navistar
Before joining Allison Transmission, Simrann Anand worked at Navistar as a Supply Manager from 2005 to 2010. During his tenure, he managed various supply chain initiatives and was involved in strategic negotiations. He successfully mitigated a $600,000 cost increase and negotiated a three-year extension with a strategic supplier, managing 330 part numbers and an $18 million spend.
Professional Background at Honda SIEL Cars India Ltd
Simrann Anand began his career as a Quality Engineer at Honda SIEL Cars India Ltd, where he worked from 1998 to 2000 in the New Delhi Area. His role involved ensuring quality standards and processes were met within the automotive manufacturing environment. This early experience laid the foundation for his future roles in supply chain and commodity management.
Education and Expertise
Simrann Anand holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Technology Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2000 to 2002. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering, completing his studies from 1994 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in commodity management and supply chain strategies.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Simrann Anand has led various projects that resulted in significant cost savings and improved supplier relationships. He developed an iron castings strategy that executed two resourcing projects, achieving total savings of $4 million. Additionally, he planned and executed the resourcing of a yoke supplier, resulting in total cost of ownership savings of $2.5 million.