Hi, I’m
PRAMNATH RAVI
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
Summary
Dedicated & experienced Dealer Network Development / Planning Project Manager. A total combined experience about 10 years in Sales / After-Sales business & project management. Successfully completed about 29 projects inclusive of 1S, 2S, 3S & 4S operation facilities.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Volvo Car Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.Petaling Jaya - Selangor
CS Projects Manager
03.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Certified Volvo Personal Service Implementation Manager.
- Implementation of new After Sales Projects & Service Processes (Basic Lean Workshop).
- New Projects - Smart Repair, Volvo Certified Damage Repair Centre (VCDR) facility setup, BEV/HV Warranty parts disposal facility set-up.
- Improvement of Damage Repair market share.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.Petaling Jaya - Selangor
Network Planning Senior Project Executive
06.2017 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for building short term & long term Dealer Network through nationwide Sales & After Sales including Body & Paint (BP) market demand studies / forecasting.
- Analyzed competitor's market representative & appoint New Dealers to strengthen the potential market area.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Nationwide Dealer Network expansion (1S, 2S, 3S & BP) planning & execution.
- New Dealers sourcing & appointment process based on approved Dealer Network expansion plan.
- Site Approval, Letter of Intent & Dealership agreement issuance.
- New Dealership (1S, 2S, 3S & BP) location study & proposal to top managements (VP, COO & CEO).
- New Dealership facility setup process inclusive of facility layout design, construction & final inspection approvals prior to handover to operations team.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, architects, vendors and contractors.
- Led site progress meetings to ensure projects progressing according to the agreed timeline & Cooperate Image (CI) facility guidelines.
- Managed existing Dealers new CI upgrades/renovations & relocation projects.
- Furnished project updates (PDCA) to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
- Coordination meetings with internal division / departments prior to facility completion to ensure readiness related to system setups, special tools & initial spare parts ordering.
- Review yearly action plans (Mid-Term & Long Term) including department budgets.
- Involved in the ISO documentation process & annual internal / external audits.
- Involved in Cooperate Office relocation, planning & executions.
- Coordination of Dealership official opening planning & executions with various internal divisions / departments.
- Nationwide Dealer conference arrangements & other Ad-hoc matters.
Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.Petaling Jaya - Selangor
Network Development Project Executive
06.2014 - 05.2017
Job overview
- New Dealership facility setup process inclusive of facility layout design, construction & final inspection approvals prior to handover to operations team.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, architects, vendors and contractors.
- Led site progress meetings to ensure projects progressing according to the agreed timeline & Cooperate Image (CI) facility guidelines.
- Managed existing Dealers new CI upgrades/renovations & relocation projects.
- Furnished project updates (PDCA) to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
- Coordination meetings with internal divisions / departments prior to facility completion to ensure readiness related to system setups, special tools & initial spare parts ordering.
- Coordination of Dealership official opening planning & executions with various internal divisions / departments.
- Other Ad-hoc matters.
Matagaji Resources Sdn. Bhd.Sitiawan - Perak
Project Engineer
08.2012 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Developed project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget completion of projects.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout project progression.
- Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Prepared cost analyses, tracked change orders and managed schedules to improve project performance.
- Managed and planned continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules and regulations such as 5S and HIRAC.
- Conducted testing and commissioning after installation (11kV underground and overhead).
- Informed stakeholders of daily activities and progress by providing in-depth field reports.
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd. - NissanSitiawan - Perak
Sales Advisor
01.2007 - 07.2008
Job overview
- Greeted customers at arrival to build positive relationships and discuss vehicles.
- Explained differences between models to clients, comparing and discussing capabilities and features.
- Showcased vehicle features and took customers on test drives in local area.
- Managed sales negotiations and financing options.
- Responded to inquiries from potential customers via email and telephone.
- Met with potential customers to inquire about car preferences, assess financial limitations and offer information about vehicle choices.
- Collaborated with prospective customers over phone and email to schedule sales appointments.
- Finalized documentation for contracts, purchase receipts, vehicle registrations and dealer files.
- Scheduled automotive deliveries with vendors and customers.
Education
Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)Pekan - Pahang, Malaysia
Bachelor from Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Engineering
07.2012
Politeknik Kota Bharu (PKB)Kok Lanas - Kelantan, Malaysia
Diploma from Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)
12.2006
Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad ShahSemambu - Pahang, Malaysia
Certificate from Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)
06.2005
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Selection
- Quality Assurance
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Dealer Management
- Business Development
- MS Office
- Detail Oriented
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Complex Problem Solving
- Documentation and Reporting
- Purchasing and Procurement
- 4S Facility Layout Planning & Execution
References
Mohamed Akkbar Danial
- Head of Automotive Distribution & CEO of EON Berhad - DRB-HICOM Berhad
- Contact no: +6012 – 234 1437 | Email : akkbar.danial@drb-hicom.com
Mohammad Azwan Yahaya
- Dealer Principal - Ingress Auto Sdn. Bhd.
- Contact no: +6019 – 600 1297 | Email : azwan@ingressauto.com.my
Languages
Additional Information
- Honda Malaysia - Long Service Award (3 Years & 5 Years)
- Honda Malaysia - Excellent Yearly Attendance Record (2015-2020)
- Honda Malaysia - Section Head (2018 - 2022)
- Honda Malaysia - Team Leader (2017 - 2018)
- Registered Graduate Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). (83133A)
- UMP - Award: Bronze Medal CITREX 2012
- UMP - Award: Dean’s List Semester 7 and 8 (Degree)
- UMP - Perodua Eco Challenge 2009 – 2nd runner-up
Timeline
CS Projects Manager
Volvo Car Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
03.2022 - 10.2022
Network Planning Senior Project Executive
Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
06.2017 - 02.2022
Network Development Project Executive
Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
06.2014 - 05.2017
Project Engineer
Matagaji Resources Sdn. Bhd.
08.2012 - 05.2014
Sales Advisor
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd. - Nissan
01.2007 - 07.2008
Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
Bachelor from Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Engineering
Politeknik Kota Bharu (PKB)
Diploma from Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)
Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
Certificate from Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)
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