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Bangalore, Karnataka , In

Through a strategic balance of product performance and value, I have successfully delivered best-in-class price-quality value equations to India's lower-income groups, significantly improving their quality of life.As the chief custodian of Deal Share's Private Brand portfolio, I oversee more than 50 unique categories across various industrial sectors. My responsibilities encompass brand leadership, including group brand architecture, brand identity, and business development, driving sales across multiple channels (B2B, B2C, and GT).I am responsible for all aspects of the Private Brand, including setting strategic direction, driving financial and operational excellence, and providing overall P&L leadership. This spans multiple categories and channels, including Personal and Home Care, Staples, Snacks, Packaged Foods, Electronics, and Fashion. My focus is on building a future-ready team that delivers industry-leading products, distribution, and customer experiences, establishing a long-term sustainable business footprint.Key AchievementsRapid Brand Development: Successfully created 8 private brands within 26 weeks, introducing more than 50 categories and adding over 15% to the top line.Category Leadership: Achieved category leadership in more than 8 categories on the B2C platform, with each category attaining a platform share of over 50% within just 10 weeks and demonstrating healthy repeat rates.Profit Contribution: The private brand initiative now contributes over 25% of the organization's profit, highlighting its significant impact on overall business performance.These achievements underscore my ability to drive transformative growth, optimize operations, and deliver substantial value to both the organization and its customers.

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, In

As an Executive Committee leader, I have driven comprehensive supply chain operations, including Sales & Operational Planning, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, R&D, Packaging Design & Development, Strategic Procurement & Sourcing, Distribution & Logistics, Inventory & Warehouse Management, with a focus on customer fulfilmentI designed and implemented supply chain functions to create product & service differentiation through industry-leading best practices in a competitive market. Upgraded value chain functions and management capabilities to establish strategic competitive differentiation for the organization.I led new product launches by integrating market demand data and managing the entire supply chain seamlessly, from R&D and Packaging to Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply. My efforts in strategic sourcing and supplier development have driven significant cost efficiency and business risk mitigation.Key AchievementsSignificant Cost Savings: Generated over $6.2 million in savings on a direct procurement spend of $80 million thru Design to Value (DTV),Value Engineering, & Reverse Auctioning.NPD : Created best practices, including a New Product Development methodology & process, enabling 20 consecutive, successful, and significant product launches.Award-Winning Packaging: Led the packaging team to win the India Star Packaging award in both participative categories.R&D Innovation Funnel: Formulated a robust R&D innovation funnel to support accelerated business growth,securing two patents and creating a pipeline for 20 potential patentsQuality Excellence: Upgraded SCM capabilities across Planning, Packaging, and Quality, reducing quality-critical defects to less than 0.08% ppm.My leadership is characterized by strategic vision, operational excellence, and a relentless pursuit of innovation and efficiency. These accomplishments reflect my ability to drive transformative impact, ensuring sustainable growth and competitive advantage for the organization

Led next generation breakthrough e-platform which created a disruption for the logistics industry in India. Generating and creating efficiency and value for all stakeholders across the value chain. Established company's base business platform and scalable plan for long term sustenance , hence successfully funded within 6 months of operations. Engaged and enrolled top 20 Multinational Corporation and large National Organisation in short span of 8 weeks for the platform.Developed strong relations with different Business Verticals while developing software hence established base for long term sustenance of business

Racine, Wi, Us

As the leader of global product supply operations for the International Platform Business Team across 70 countries,I ensured alignment of product supply priorities with business strategy. I conceptualized & implemented sourcing and commercialization strategies for new products, particularly in the SCJ Air Care Category.I champion workplace innovation, having led ideation sourcing assessments for new products in collaboration with Ideation Leaders & Category Finance, defining development success criteria. I managed end-to-end new product development, ensuring optimal resource utilization across strategy centers of excellence, engineering, early management, quality, and procurement.By studying and implementing industry best practices, I institutionalized world-class policies & structures, enabling the organization to thrive in a competitive market. I designed and implemented Global Cost Sharing Agreements with launching countries, ensuring optimal capital and capacity utilization.I also nurtured partnerships to enhance speed to market & customer service while minimizing costs.Key AchievementsRapid Product Launches: Launched new products from ideation to commercialization within 9 months across 40 countries using breakthrough methodologies.Significant Cost Savings: Generated project savings of over $5 million using Design To Value techniques.Improved Cost Estimation: Improved new product cost estimation accuracy by 50% using the cost of experience modelSourcing Strategy Transformation: Led changes in sourcing strategy in CAAF, driving cost savings of over $4 million & improving delivered profit of the category by 300 basis pointsGlobal Project Management Playbook: Core member and contributor in drafting, developing, and finalizing the Global Project Management playbook.These achievements demonstrate my ability to drive innovation, optimize operations, and deliver substantial value, positioning the organization for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Racine, Wi, Us

My tenure at SC Johnson provided invaluable insights and exposure to international markets. As Head of Supply Chain, I led supply chain efforts across South Asia, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. My responsibilities encompassed all aspects of the supply chain, including planning, sourcing, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, inventory management, and customer fulfillment. I played a crucial role in integrated business planning, ensuring that strategic objectives were consistently met.As a strong leader, I coached and mentored a team of supply chain professionals, both within SC Johnson and in acquired organizations, aligning them with global operating standards. Many of my team members advanced to lead regional and global positions.Key AchievementsSales & Operations Process Implementation: Recognized by the International Market President for initiating and smoothly implementing Sales & Operations processes in the South Asia region, earning a Gold rating in Global KPIs.Best Employee Awards: Received the Best Employee of the Company Award for two consecutive years (2008-09 & 2009-10).Rapid Product Launch: Awarded by the Managing Director for launching ALLOUT TOTAL (the biggest brand in the category) in a record time of 21 days.Business Continuity Planning: Core Team Member of the Corporate Action Plan for Business Continuity for South Asia and the Pandemic Business Continuity Plan for India.Inventory Management Excellence: Credited for maintaining the lowest inventory levels for 36 consecutive months and improving inventory turns from 5 to 7.These achievements highlight my ability to drive innovation, optimize operations, and deliver substantial value. My leadership at SC Johnson not only ensured operational excellence but also positioned the organization for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Woking, Surrey, Gb

As Regional Logistics Manager, I orchestrated the regional supply chain operations for the northern business profit center, overseeing 5 brewery locations, servicing 17 states, and managing 23 warehouses. My leadership ensured the timely availability of inventory and finished goods, while maximizing profit, reducing costs, and optimizing capacity utilization. I was instrumental in designing and implementing capacity expansion strategies through value mapping to meet future five-year demand projections. My tenure is distinguished by the implementation of a glass (bottle) pool management system and various value improvement programs, significantly enhancing the quality of services delivered.Key Achievements:Leadership in Mergers and Acquisitions: Successfully led the mergers of product supply verticals with Shaw Wallace and Fosters, ensuring seamless integration and operational continuity.Institutionalization of Supply Chain Policies: Developed and institutionalized supply chain policies and procedures, effectively managing operations during acquisition, transition, and integration phases.Strategic Restructuring: Restructured the company's business operations across India post-merger. Conducted comprehensive analyses of brewery operations to maximize profitability, resulting in the strategic expansion of some breweries and the closure of others.Minimized Stock Obsolescence: Achieved a remarkable reduction in finished stock obsolescence to less than 0.03% of total sales in 2004-05, demonstrating a commitment to inventory optimization and cost efficiency.High-Level Supply Chain Planning: Spearheaded the pilot of a High-Level Supply Chain Planning Project, including advanced demand planning techniques, to enhance forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.These accomplishments reflect my ability to drive strategic initiatives, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional results in complex and dynamic environments.

Schiphol Oost, Amsterdam, Nl

Joining Perfetti as a Planning and Logistics Manager, I was tasked with planning production, scheduling, logistics, and managing 27 warehouses across India. I expertly handled central and factory warehouses, ensuring zero stockouts and minimal inventory turnaround time throughout the supply chain. My efforts in developing a robust network of carrying and forwarding agents guaranteed the timely availability of goods and services. I also standardized MIS across all channels, enhancing transparency and efficiency.Key Achievements:Cost Savings and Efficiency: Achieved significant cost savings and improved timeliness by ensuring that 40% of fleet movement was containerized, a logistics method not commonly used in the industry at that time.Merger Success: Played a pivotal role in the seamless transition during the merger with Van Melle, leading to the successful restructuring of sourcing and supply chain operations. My efforts ensured minimal impact on the availability of raw materials and finished goods during this critical period.Promotions for Excellence: Recognized for outstanding contributions to the organization with three promotions during my tenure, underscoring my impact and value to Perfetti.These accomplishments highlight my ability to drive strategic initiatives, optimize operations, and deliver exceptional results in high-pressure environments. My tenure at Perfetti is a testament to my commitment to excellence and my capability to lead transformative projects that yield substantial improvements in efficiency and cost management.

New York, New York, Us

I started my career with Colgate Palmolive India where I contributed in increasing revenue and market share by deftly executing the sales strategy. Developed a strong distribution base and enabled them to achieve sales targets. Deftly implemented sales plans and policies to drive growth. Designed and implemented customized sales promotion initiatives, contests and trade incentives to boost sales and increase brand visibility.

Master'S Degree, Global Supply Chain Management

Certification In Project Management, Project Management

Certfication On Influence Without Authority

Professional Diploma In Manufacturing And Operations Management

Advanced Diploma In Computer’S Software

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.) Honors, Business/Managerial Economics

Managment Devlopment Program In Logistics Management

Management Development Program In Supply Chian Managment