Kiran Reddy

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Entrepreneur | Procurement & Supply Chain specialist (F&B, FMCG & Agri Trading) | Author @
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, India
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About Kiran Reddy

I am an agro commodity procurement & supply chain specialist, with over 28 years of experience (of which in brewing industry (~9 years); agro commodity sourcing, trading and operations (~15 years)) with world leaders in the sector. I have evidenced setting up of new businesses & establishing businesses spanning geographies and in varied sectors. Combining attention to details with strategic vision, i set up systems and processes to ensure business sustainability in every sector and role i handled. I am one of the fortunate to have an opportunity to extend passion into a career, when i set sailing into my entrepreneurial journey. A dream...a WIP of 10 years is now up - our Brew-pub, - "Wanderers(R)" Craft brewery | Artisan Cafe, in Bangalore. We pride ourselves in brewing authentic craft beer - The Art & Pride in Craft Beer(R) is our tag; paired with food in a setting that enhances social bonding of patrons. As Vice President for brewing raw materials for SABMiller India Ltd., (2007-15) having developed several key insights into Indian barley-malt markets, with global perspectives, I have attained industry leading position. I lead the industry (including competition) in devising strategies to counter speculation; brought about increased investment to meet growing needs of industry. I wove together R&D-malting-breweries to be responsive to each other's requirements.With about 15 years of hands on and in-depth expertise (1994-2016) in sourcing of a range of agro-commodities from wide geographies, I am an expert in linking agri businesses with industry.I am multi-dimensional in approach; excellent collaborator - inter and intra-functional, and have delivered substantially to the organizational goals. I am strategic in approach & persevere in execution.I manage large teams with diverse deliveries into a performing unit, achieving strategic goals. My team acknowledges me as a people mentor and a challenging leader improving on their skills and abilities.

Kiran Reddy's Current Company Details
Wanderers Brewing Private Limited

Wanderers Brewing Private Limited

Entrepreneur | Procurement & Supply Chain specialist (F&B, FMCG & Agri Trading) | Author
Kiran Reddy Work Experience Details
  • Wanderers Brewing Private Limited
    Chief Executive
    Wanderers Brewing Private Limited Jun 2016 - Present
    Bangalore, India
    We are Craft Brewers of beer. Our flagship Craft Brew-Pub - Wanderers (TM), in Bangalore is set up with a vision to be a sentinel of Craft Beer, seeped in the Art & Craft of brewing beer that are crafted to local taste, offered fresh to enhance consumers' social and cultural bonding!Our mission is to be a fulcrum to bring about beer appreciation, weave social bonding around beer, paired with food and entertainment; encouraging social and cultural confluence around beer.We plan… Show more We are Craft Brewers of beer. Our flagship Craft Brew-Pub - Wanderers (TM), in Bangalore is set up with a vision to be a sentinel of Craft Beer, seeped in the Art & Craft of brewing beer that are crafted to local taste, offered fresh to enhance consumers' social and cultural bonding!Our mission is to be a fulcrum to bring about beer appreciation, weave social bonding around beer, paired with food and entertainment; encouraging social and cultural confluence around beer.We plan to grow into a craft brewery, brewing a variety & type of beers to match and suit our patrons' palettes. Show less
  • Demeter Synergies India Private Limited
    Principal Consultant
    Demeter Synergies India Private Limited Nov 2015 - Present
    Bengaluru Area, India
    We, having been immersed in agri commodity supply chain in India for over 25 years believe that ensuring quantity, quality of agri raw material supply chain in a profitable and sustainable way is a HUGE challenge. We have evidenced track record of introducing and establishing commercially viable and self-sustaining backward integrated supply chains for several companies in agri business.At Demeter Synergies India Private Limited, we have taken it upon ourselves to set up, operate and… Show more We, having been immersed in agri commodity supply chain in India for over 25 years believe that ensuring quantity, quality of agri raw material supply chain in a profitable and sustainable way is a HUGE challenge. We have evidenced track record of introducing and establishing commercially viable and self-sustaining backward integrated supply chains for several companies in agri business.At Demeter Synergies India Private Limited, we have taken it upon ourselves to set up, operate and deliver argi raw materials to any firm involved in agri raw material sourcing that is commercially viable, sustainable, assuring in terms of quality and food safety.The differentiatiation being that we make and assure the collaborating farmers of profitability that would render agriculture commercially viable! Please get in touch with us to know more! Show less
  • Sabmiller India Limited
    Vice President - Raw Materials
    Sabmiller India Limited May 2007 - Oct 2015
    Bangalore, India
    I have effectively set up centralised sourcing of raw materials for SABMI by bringing in skill, knowledge and comprehensiveness in sourcing, delivering value to the business.Strategically, I have set up the foundation for one of the largest backward integrated supply chains in India, by establishing, expanding & operationalizing Saanjhi Unnati which, in its 10th year running is firmly entrenched and contributing to over 65% of barley requirement for SABMI. I have achieved and gained an… Show more I have effectively set up centralised sourcing of raw materials for SABMI by bringing in skill, knowledge and comprehensiveness in sourcing, delivering value to the business.Strategically, I have set up the foundation for one of the largest backward integrated supply chains in India, by establishing, expanding & operationalizing Saanjhi Unnati which, in its 10th year running is firmly entrenched and contributing to over 65% of barley requirement for SABMI. I have achieved and gained an industry leading position in barley & malt markets by consolidating and integrating domestic & international markets, being respected not only by industry associates but also by the competitors in business. I am a key functionary in conceptualizing & implementing multi-functional & multi-disciplinary India Brewing Raw Material Strategy for SABMI, involving global and functional experts aimed to build capability, enable & deliver key raw materials to confirm to GBS standards of brewing.Basis my commodity trading & sourcing expertise, have demonstrated ahead of markets sourcing of commodities, broad-based sourcing. Implemented several key sourcing measures and optimized the sourcing by a mix of purchase & tolling; domestic & imported sourcing; long term strategic sourcing & spot buying etc. Given the large number and spread of sourcing origins & destinations involving a slew of taxes and regulations, developed algorithms based LCC mapping & sourcing.Collaborating intra-functionally, have brought about innovations in raw materials usage, resulting in utilization efficiencies & cost benefits. Collaborating with suppliers at process improvements, have delivered huge improvements of quality of processed raw materials delivered at the breweries and also cost savings to the suppliers. Established supplier management process, thereby improving on quality & service. Embedded flexibility in sourcing, thereby being responsive to altering business requirements. Show less
  • Metro Cash & Carry India Pvt Ltd
    Manager Buying & Merchandising
    Metro Cash & Carry India Pvt Ltd Apr 2006 - Apr 2007
    Bangalore
    National category manager for edible oils and spices, handling over 70% of the food category TO
  • Acalmar Oils & Fats Ltd.,
    Senior Manager Trading
    Acalmar Oils & Fats Ltd., Apr 2002 - Apr 2006
    Hyderabad, India
    As head of trading and operations for edible oils in East & North East India, handled over 30,000 Mt/annum of edible oils in both international and domestic trading. Established trading and operations of edible oils for the organization's edible oils processing plant in West Bengal.P&L responsibility with over 3% contribution, set up and established trading in East & North East India;
  • Leo Edibles & Fats Ltd.,
    Manager Trading
    Leo Edibles & Fats Ltd., 1998 - 2002
    Hyderabad, India
    Headed trading and operations for Leo Edibles & Fats Ltd., a JV of Acalpo Pte. Ltd., Singapore traded over 12,000 Mt/annum of edible oils in bulk and retail packs (FMCG) in East India as profit center head;
  • Secunderabad Oils Ltd.,
    Manager Port Operations
    Secunderabad Oils Ltd., 1996 - 1998
    Visakhapatnam
    As Manager Port Operations with Secunderabad Oils ltd., a JV of Kuok Oils & Grains Ltd., Singapore, set up port operations and established import handling, domestic logistics and trading in edible oils in bulk for the start up.
  • Itc Ltd., Agri Businesses Division
    Manager Commodities
    Itc Ltd., Agri Businesses Division Jan 1992 - Nov 1996
    Secunderabad, India
    I had set up new markets, new sourcing locations spanning wide geographies and novel sourcing methodologies to source edible oil seeds for processing in a qualitatively effective manner. Consistently sourced over 50% of the requirement from my operating areas.
  • Administrative Staff College Of India
    Research Associate
    Administrative Staff College Of India 1987 - 1990
    Worked in several areas (economics, agriculture and rural development, energy environment and ecology) on various projects

Kiran Reddy Skills

Supply Chain Supply Chain Management Procurement Negotiation Fmcg Strategy Logistics Management Food Sourcing Manufacturing Project Planning Business Strategy Leadership Team Management Product Development Agriculture Key Account Management Strategic Planning Agri Commodity Sourcing Commodity Food Industry Business Planning Agri Commodity Trading Operations Grain Strategic Sourcing Agri International Trade Global Sourcing Quality Assurance Market Research Forecasting Operations Management Start Ups Fast Moving Consumer Goods

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Kiran Reddy attended Acharya N.g. Ranga Agricultural University, Acharya N.g. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Loyola College.

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