Pravin Kale
About Pravin Kale
Pravin Kale is a Global Sourcing Manager with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. He has held various positions in notable companies, including Dorman Products and Navistar Inc, and has a strong background in process improvement and vendor relationship management.
Work at Navistar
Currently, Pravin Kale serves as the Global Sourcing Manager at Navistar Inc. since 2023. He is based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. In this role, he focuses on sourcing strategies and vendor management to optimize supply chain operations.
Previous Experience in Global Sourcing
Before joining Navistar, Pravin Kale worked at Dorman Products as a Global Sourcing Manager from 2020 to 2023 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. His responsibilities included developing supplier relationships and implementing sourcing strategies. He also held the position of Assistant Manager Program Purchasing at Faurecia from 2018 to 2020, where he managed procurement processes.
Education and Expertise
Pravin Kale holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Mumbai, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He also completed his Master of Business Administration at Mandar Education Society's Rajaram Shinde College, achieving his degree during the same period. He is experienced in SAP MM - ECC 6.0 and is certified as an Internal Auditor for ISO/TS:16949 standards.
Background in Engineering and Procurement
Pravin Kale began his career as a Strategic Planning Specialist at Accupack Engineering Pvt. Ltd from 2010 to 2013. He then worked as a Sr. Engineer Purchase and Development at Hema Endustri from 2013 to 2018. His experience includes ensuring quality assurance during product development and providing logistics support for export and domestic operations.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Throughout his career, Pravin Kale has implemented process improvements at vendor locations using Six Sigma tools. His focus on enhancing supply chain efficiency includes developing new suppliers and managing vendor relationships.