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Kavya Chandrasekar

Cost Engineer - Analyst
Coimbatore

Summary

Cost engineering professional with comprehensive background in financial analysis and project cost control. Valued for strong analytical skills and consistent track record of optimizing project expenditures and budgeting processes. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic project requirements, leveraging skills in cost estimation and financial forecasting to achieve project success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Cost Analyst

Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre
10.2017 - 08.2021
  • Applied Lectra CAD for pattern creation, streamlining cost analysis, and helping cross-functional teams achieve faster turnaround and measurable cost savings.
  • Collaborated with engineers, purchasers, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle, from initial development through post-production support, to implement changes, drive improvements, and optimize product part costs globally (15+ countries).
  • Enhanced profitability by identifying opportunities for value engineering and recommending cost-effective solutions.
  • Developed comprehensive cost reports to provide management with accurate financial insights for decision-making.
  • Created user-friendly tools for tracking project progress against established baselines, allowing stakeholders to easily monitor costs and make informed decisions accordingly.
  • Conducted thorough risk analysis, allowing for proactive mitigation of potential project overruns or delays.
  • Maintained clear communication channels between project teams, finance departments, and clients regarding cost-related matters.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement in cost management practices.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Textile Technology

Kumaraguru College of Technology
Coimbatore
05.2018

Skills

Experienced with Lectra CAD software

Advanced Excel skills

Strategic vendor negotiation

Detailed project analysis

Strategic sourcing management

Cost optimization strategies

Budget planning

Cost analysis and forecasting

Timeline

Cost Analyst

Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre
10.2017 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Technology - Textile Technology

Kumaraguru College of Technology

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