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Oslo, Norway

• Manage the BIN commodity (plastics) for AutoStore, working with injection molding manufacturers and projects• Build and lead the BIN commodity operations team of Supplier Quality Engineers• Source and expand the AutoStore plastics manufacturer base by 5x across five continents and continue to expand the manufacturer footprint based on market and customer demands• Develop the manufacturer's frame agreement, procedures, processes, and structure for efficient management and development of AutoStore plastics manufacturers• Develop the structure for assessing and onboarding new manufacturers in AutoStore with stages, deliverables, and timelines. Own the manufacturer expansion pipeline for the upcoming 2-3 years• Establish the commodity management process across the different AutoStore systems: PowerBI, Salesforce, and the Landax document control system. Clearly understand and visualize business demands, manufacturer overview, and tool lifecycle. • Improve the revenue realization from AutoStore manufacturers through process control establishment from sales to delivery value chain• Continuously analyze sales forecasts and plan manufacturer sourcing and onboarding in the required regions to ensure the necessary supply capacity• Proactively supervise the component and raw material markets to timely detect trends and development• Benchmarking, performing cost analysis, leading manufacturer negotiations, and managing frame agreements• Support the AutoStore partners with preferred manufacturers• Working closely with the Product Manager, Quality, and R&D departments, ensuring all related project phases closure on time and all parts sourced adequately within the agreed timeframe• Coordination and scheduling of the prototyping tools and product samples• Identifying new technologies to create design change opportunities• Strategic and operational management of manufacturer tools, machines, and equipment• Manufacturer development, including audits and benchmarking

Florø, Sogn Og Fjordane, Norway

• Led the Supply chain team in Evoy to support fast business growth. Recruited and built the Supply Chain team to prepare Evoy for the next level.• Project Manager for implementing all modules of the Oracle-based (NetSuite) ERP system at Evoy - Customer Relationship Management, Finance, and Operations. • Developed internal supply chain processes and procedures and implemented them within the team to standardize the daily tasks. In addition, I onboarded other functions to support the high-paced production environment.• Provided systematic supply chain support for new product development and prototyping activities.• Led the selection and continuous assessment of suppliers according to the company’s technical and business requirements.• Implemented a Supplier Management framework - Kraljic matrix for supplier categorization, defining KPIs (on-time delivery, quality, pricing), and continuous follow-up. Planned business reviews, and audits, while standardizing the process of evaluating and onboarding a supplier.• Oversaw the complete cycle of suppliers, purchasing, and the value chain.• Focused on the total cost of critical and strategic items by continuously evaluating the logistics, quality, commitments, and other costs associated with each item and purchase.• Conducted landed cost analysis in connection with supplier selection, re-sourcing, and ongoing evaluations.• Optimized inventory and cash flow via supply chain initiatives such as JIT strategies, VMI programs, and Lead time Reduction projects.

Oslo, Norway

• Define an end-to-end Project Procurement process for Elopak and align key milestones and deliverables with the management• Develop and execute sourcing strategies along with negotiation plans for products and services required in new Projects. Continuously evaluate and manage supply risks collaborating closely with Business, PMO and Engineering teams• Plan the Project Procurement activities to ensure they align with business requirement and overall company objectives• Manage the supplier RFX, evaluation and contract negotiation processes to source and contract strategic suppliers for the Norway market unit. Ensure that all Contracts are adequately managed and executed as per business requirements• Lead and support in creation and improvements of procurement tools, templates and processes to improve efficiencies and secure adequate cost and risk levels

Oslo Area, Norway

• Drive the Cosmetics concept for Norway & Iceland by delivering profitable growth and commercial strategies• Own the stock management of over 6000 SKUs by continuously analyzing market trends and optimizing buying plans• Co-ordinate with buyers to manage the products from 50+ external brands and achieve best cost strategies• Collaborate with 130+ stores to understand the custom requirements and translate them into business plans

Stavanger Area, Norway

• Worked in cross-functional teams to understand and support sourcing requirements for upcoming business initiatives. • Controlled growth and development of the supply category with over €2.4 Million annual spends. • Operated closely with product developers and operation teams to get 100% supply availability for projects through various project stages- from prototype to actual production• Managed relationship with 30+ global suppliers including, but not limited too moulding, 3D printing and machining category • Improved supplier service level by over 76% for the top 5 key suppliers by implementing collaborative improvement program.• Executed sustainable sourcing for all products through compliance towards REACH, RoHS, Latex and Conflict Minerals.• Resolving quality issues and eliminating rework and rejections for top suppliers.• Sourced 150+ new parts by analyzing supply-market landscape and executed procurement optimization.• Executed annual Supplier Code of Conduct checks for high-risk Suppliers and ensured 100% compliance for new vendors• Active contributor to the company’s CSR arm to create educational material for training programs in developing countries

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain

• Created business transformation strategy to ensure future sustainability and profitable growth • Evaluated different business directions and identified target areas based on core capabilities and business objectives• Formulated 5-year road map to execute a strategic plan with key milestones

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Designed 3-year Business plan to scale up the social entrepreneurial business into new market segments • Boosted online sales consequent to developing an e-commerce platform with social media integration• Increased overall sales as a result of actions derived from a detailed competitor and market research analysis

Asker, Norway

• Managed category Sourcing for €2 Million annual spendings with 25+ global suppliers. • Restructured the supply base to optimize the number of suppliers and achieved 5% year on year reduction in suppliers • Secured 20% of supply through multi-capable suppliers and eliminated 60% of single-source supply risk situations• Analyzed the cost breakdown data to identify and deliver 5% annual cost savings leading to gross margin improvements• Engaged Product designers & Suppliers to identify critical product specifications and create robust inspection to optimize resources and reduce inspection lead timesInterfaced daily with the planning team to plan and prioritize purchasing activities to reach 100% production targets.• Improved on-time delivery to 97% through development in follow-ups, communication, and by analyzing data.• Acted as the focal contact person for all supply chain & finance initiatives.

Bergen, Hordaland, Norway

• Established long-term strategic and commercial plans for ten key suppliers with €1.4 Million spend• Managed close relationship with five sole suppliers to strengthen collaboration and circumvent any potential supply gaps• Headed multiple Root cause analyses jointly with Suppliers and R&D team; eliminated recurring quality issues along with costs & lead-time reductions• Led Supply chain risk assessment process and audited over 15 suppliers to identify risks and development opportunities• Improved on-time delivery by over 75% for critical suppliers by implementing real-time communication practices• Identified top 20 volatile products and implemented 100% tier pricing to achieve flexibility in operations & supply chain• Implemented periodic physical reconciliation program to enhance inventory accuracy level to 97%.• Attained 100% compliance of 24hr receiving time by ensuring all processes are as per standard operating procedures.

New Delhi Area, India

• Reviewed over 30 power plant equipment designs to assess feasibility and compliance to regulations.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business

Activities and Societies: IE Women in Business, IE FMCG club, IE Luxury Business club, IE Fashion club, IE Strategy club, IE Squash club.

Exponential Leaders

Leading and Managing People Leading Organizations Innovation and Agile Mindset

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Production And Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: Vice President, Hostel Student Body at University; Member, Society of Automotive Engineers; Member, Organising.