Senior most management role overseeing complete Material management, Inventory management, Quality Assurance and Warehouse/Logistics requirements of the Commission with Operations and Capital of $200Mn+. Leading a team of 250+ people.• In charge of critical projects such as Warehouse consolidation and technology adoption involving real estate coordination and project management involving landlord, property developers, designers, service providers etc. the Project is about consolidation… Show more Senior most management role overseeing complete Material management, Inventory management, Quality Assurance and Warehouse/Logistics requirements of the Commission with Operations and Capital of $200Mn+. Leading a team of 250+ people.• In charge of critical projects such as Warehouse consolidation and technology adoption involving real estate coordination and project management involving landlord, property developers, designers, service providers etc. the Project is about consolidation of 4 large central warehouses into one mega warehouse of ~550000 Sqft. Enclosed space and 150000 open space. Part of 4-member steering committee overseeing all aspects of project.• Established the direction, goals and objectives, protection and the overall management/ control of receiving, distribution, storing and issuing of the TTC’s materials assets, parts and consumables etc.• Planning, establishing and managing the section’s capital and operating requirements regarding all resources, facilities, equipment, vehicles, contracts• Managing an efficient and effective 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Materials Management operation at over 39 locations• Achieved reduction of shortages and excess inventory levels• ensuring qualified employees that are properly trained and knowledgeable in work and safety procedures; and ensuring overall effectiveness of the workforce• Supervise the quality of customer service and supply;• Represent the organization with various organizations and stakeholders.• Coordinate the preparation of annual planning, maintenance and repair budgets and follow up on them.Key Interface with all the operations and maintenance departments as well as with CFO’s office, HR, Training, IT etc. Part of TTC leadership team. Show less

JV of ArcelorMittalA unique and exciting mining operation in one of most challenging locations in the world Leading procurement, contracts, commercial and WH/logistics/inventory management functions for the Company

Large Iron Mining Project in North Canada.

- Analyse and forecast procurement needs of the Units and Projects in conjunction with Unit and Corporate teams and Project Plans- Develop and strengthen sourcing of Project requirements for Greenfield through enrolment of new and regular suppliers including Low cost countries- Ensure proper information flow between Stakeholders including between the Corporate Procurement and unit teams.- Assume responsibilities for any case specific activities or particular projects per Management… Show more - Analyse and forecast procurement needs of the Units and Projects in conjunction with Unit and Corporate teams and Project Plans- Develop and strengthen sourcing of Project requirements for Greenfield through enrolment of new and regular suppliers including Low cost countries- Ensure proper information flow between Stakeholders including between the Corporate Procurement and unit teams.- Assume responsibilities for any case specific activities or particular projects per Management directions and priorities- Learn from and contribute to the quality and reporting processes of the Capex team in Corporate and with Units Show less

 Making Purchase decisions after carefully analyzing offers from suppliers, leading negotiations in conjunction with technical, finance, legal teams; following up with logistics arrangements from pickup till consumption Imparting duties of Market research for the company needs at local/ International, for equipments/materials/services Building and maintaining relations with suppliers/vendors/contractors- Single interface between AM and suppliers. Plan and conceptualize various… Show more  Making Purchase decisions after carefully analyzing offers from suppliers, leading negotiations in conjunction with technical, finance, legal teams; following up with logistics arrangements from pickup till consumption Imparting duties of Market research for the company needs at local/ International, for equipments/materials/services Building and maintaining relations with suppliers/vendors/contractors- Single interface between AM and suppliers. Plan and conceptualize various strategies to achieve Project goals aimed towards quality and speed of execution, while adhering to budgets and delivering cost savings.  Manpower planning for the department and mentoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in business operations and thus meet group targets. Analyze/forecast the requirements of project and plan procurement and inventory accordingly Worked closely with World’s leading technical and project consultants like Odebrecht, Atkins, McKinsey, Geosol, MetChem, OreSearch etc Handled purchases and contracts of huge values with parties across US, Europe, China, Australia etcPart of Global Business Leaders Program of ArcelorMittal comprising of select MBA professionals from leading B-schools of the World Show less

 Formulation and Implementation of Import and Marketing strategy for the above cluster of countries Responsibility for Volumes/P&L /Govt. relations for businesses, as an independent Profit Centre Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new clients, service providers and government agencies Evaluation and ground-work for opportunities in other areas of interest for company and the customers Commenced business in Sugar, Milk Powder, cocoa, coffee, timber in these… Show more  Formulation and Implementation of Import and Marketing strategy for the above cluster of countries Responsibility for Volumes/P&L /Govt. relations for businesses, as an independent Profit Centre Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new clients, service providers and government agencies Evaluation and ground-work for opportunities in other areas of interest for company and the customers Commenced business in Sugar, Milk Powder, cocoa, coffee, timber in these countries Independently handled multiple Customers in the region and finalized, executed deals worth US$ Mns  CEO’s Award for single largest commercial rice deal in Olam; Received company incentives Show less

Asst. Brand Manager, ITC Foods Division- Bangalore Head Office (Nov 04- Apr 05) Part of 2 member team with responsibilities for Mint-O and Candyman brands for India and exports Planning for production, sales, marketing, media and promotions for the confectionery brands

Asst. Manager, Sales & Marketing- Lucknow Branch (Jan 04- Oct 04) Responsible for implementation and co-ordination of the sales strategy Also Handled Jharkhand and part of Bihar as Area Sales Manager, also worked in North Bihar Markets (Jun 03-Jan04)