Jagruti Pharate — Associate Consultant

Jagruti is a management consultant with 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry, bringing together a strong foundation in manufacturing operations and strategic consulting. With a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an PGDM-HRM from MDI Gurgaon, she blends technical depth with a structured problem-solving approach to deliver meaningful business outcomes across the mobility and manufacturing ecosystem. She began her career at Force Motors Ltd. as the first female Production Incharge of the Engine End Assembly Unit, where she successfully led initiatives in production management, new model introduction, operator efficiency improvement, and continuous improvement. Her contributions to Statistical Process Control (SPC) and tool accountability were recognized with two Best Suggestion Awards for process innovation and value addition. During her post graduation, Jagruti worked with Bridgestone India as a summer intern, contributing to a digital procurement transformation project. She mapped procurement processes, conducted vendor market research, arranged 40+ platform demos, assessed SAP S/4HANA compatibility, and built a comprehensive business case using ROI and value creation methodologies. In her current consulting role, she has worked on diverse projects for leading OEMs, component manufacturers, government stakeholders, and global teams. Her focus areas include technology scouting and innovation strategy, electric mobility, policy advisory, market assessment, and thought leadership. She has evaluated emerging automotive technologies, supported EV investment strategies at the state level, and contributed to global insight reports on trends such as lightweighting, EV financing models, and supplier partnerships. Jagruti’s work is defined by analytical rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for solving complex challenges in the evolving automotive landscape. Her ability to bridge operations and strategy enables her to add value across consulting engagements that drive long-term impact.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Management Consultant specializing in Automotive and Electric Vehicle sectors.

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 6 yrs 9 mos