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Rakesh Ranjan Srivastava

Director of Engineering

Pune, Maharashtra, India21 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 23 years of diverse experience across multiple sectors.
  • Expert in leading digital transformation initiatives.
  • Proven track record in driving sales effectiveness.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Industrial Chemicals and Digital Transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital TransformationStrategic LeadershipSales And Marketing LeadershipTeam ManagementSales And Marketing StrategyGlobal Operations ManagementPricing StrategyMarket IntelligenceMarket ResearchStrategic Planning

Other Skills

Account ManagementAutomationBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Competitive AnalysisContinuous ImprovementCritical ThinkingCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Customer SatisfactionData ScienceDemand PlanningDigital ServicesEmployee EngagementInterfaces

About

šŸš€ With 23 years of diverse experience across Industrial Chemicals, Paints, Lubricants, Commercial Vehicle and Powergen sectors, I am a seasoned leader passionate about driving growth and transformation. 🌟 My career has spanned leadership roles in Sales, Account Management, Pricing Strategies, Market Planning, Research, Service Operations, and Customer Care. Each role has strengthened my strategic thinking and adaptability in fast-changing business environments. šŸŽÆ Currently, I lead a global team of talented professionals across Sales, Service, Marketing, Operations, Customer Care, and Digital Enablement Services. Together, we’re pioneering innovative solutions in Automation, Smart Technologies, Data Engineering, Data Science, and Business Intelligence. šŸ’” My strength lies in building high-performing teams from the ground up, optimizing global operations, and delivering sustainable growth and efficiency. 🌐 As the head of Digital Enablement Services, I’m leading transformative projects in Analytics and Automation across Global Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Marketing—redefining the way we do business. šŸ”— Bridging the gap between complex business challenges and technical solutions is what I do best. I translate challenges into actionable strategies that deliver impactful, long-lasting outcomes. šŸ“Š Throughout my career, I have consistently driven sales effectiveness by leveraging data-driven insights to boost operational efficiency. šŸš€ I’m always excited to leverage my extensive expertise, leadership skills, and forward-thinking approach to unlock new opportunities and lead future-focused initiatives to success. Let’s connect to explore possibilities, share insights, and collaborate on projects that push the boundaries of innovation!

Experience

Cummins inc.

7 roles

Director Digital Enablement ( Supply Chain and Sales & Marketing)

Promoted

Jan 2023 – Present Ā· 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Digital Transformation Leadership:
  • Led digital transformation efforts by assembling and managing a large dynamic team of specialists across diverse areas including business intelligence, data science, data engineering, data quality, digital manufacturing, automation, and smart solutions.
  • Demonstrated commitment to driving technological innovation and excellence across the organization.
  • End-to-End Capability Development:
  • Orchestrated complete capability development lifecycle, from conceptualization to successful launch, enhancing global supply chain, Quality sales, and services operations.
  • Oversaw the seamless integration of technology, processes, and people to achieve operational excellence.
  • Empowerment of Operations:
  • Empowered operations teams through the implementation of advanced technologies, streamlining processes, and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Fostered an environment where data-driven decision-making and automation contributed to improved efficiency and quality.
  • Passion for Cutting-Edge Technologies:
  • Exhibited a fervent enthusiasm for staying at the forefront of technology trends, harnessing their potential to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital enablement.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and exploration of innovative solutions for business challenges.
Critical ThinkingDigital ServicesService ImprovementCustomer SatisfactionStrategy CreationStrategic Thinking+6

Head Sales and Marketing, Service Operations and Customer Care

Promoted

Jan 2021 – Dec 2022 Ā· 1 yr 11 mos

  • Comprehensive Capability Development:
  • Spearheaded the conception and expansion of a multifaceted capability, from its initial stages to its fully functional state.
  • Transformed a vision into reality, creating a robust framework that enhanced organizational operations and effectiveness.
  • Team Leadership and Management:
  • Managed and directed a diverse large team of specialists and team leaders specialized in sales and marketing domains.
  • Fostered a collaborative and results-oriented culture that promoted innovation and excellence.
  • Vertical Coverage and Alignment:
  • Oversaw a broad spectrum of verticals, including Global Pricing, Product Management, Demand Planning, Sales Operations and Analytics, Market Insights, Service Operations, and Customer Care.
  • Skillfully orchestrated the alignment of each vertical with overarching business goals, facilitating cohesive and strategic action.
  • Strategic Value and Collaboration:
  • Provided strategic guidance that translated into organizational success across critical dimensions.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, enhancing synergy and delivering measurable outcomes.
  • Remarkable Achievements:
  • Garnered remarkable results that underscored the team's prowess in innovation, operational streamlining, and value generation.
  • Demonstrated the team's ability to drive positive change and contribute significantly to the organization's growth and success.
Critical ThinkingCustomer SatisfactionStrategy CreationStrategic ThinkingBusiness Process ImprovementTalent Strategy+4

Sr. GM Sales and Marketing

Jan 2019 – Dec 2020 Ā· 1 yr 11 mos

  • Sales and Marketing Leadership:
  • Provided strategic guidance and direction to the sales and marketing functions at Cummins Global Services, encompassing a comprehensive approach.
  • Leveraged a deep understanding of industry dynamics to drive effective sales and marketing strategies.
  • Pricing Operations and Business Intelligence:
  • Orchestrated the seamless execution of pricing operations, ensuring competitive and profitable pricing strategies across global operations.
  • Oversaw the strategic implementation of business intelligence initiatives, harnessing data insights for informed decision-making.
  • Demand Planning Expertise:
  • Spearheaded demand planning initiatives, optimizing inventory management and ensuring product availability to meet customer needs worldwide.
  • Employed advanced forecasting techniques to align supply with demand effectively.
  • Global Operations Management:
  • Managed the coordination and execution of these critical functions on a worldwide scale, adapting strategies to suit diverse market conditions.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate the complexities of international operations and diverse customer requirements.
  • Team Leadership:
  • Effectively led a dedicated team of 30+ full-time employees, fostering a collaborative environment focused on achieving collective goals.
  • Empowered team members to excel in their roles and contribute to the organization's success.
Critical ThinkingCustomer SatisfactionStrategy CreationStrategic ThinkingTalent StrategyInterfaces+2

Global Pricing and Market Intelligence Leader (G.M)

Promoted

Mar 2016 – Dec 2018 Ā· 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Work collaboratively with business team and cross functions, driving price setting for PPT (Product Preceding technology), VPI (Value Package Introduction Projects)
  • Drive Quote and account negotiation strategy for mid and large size opportunities
  • Driving global price parity through Price Optimization Tool (In House developed by myself)
  • Consultant for large Global project pricing strategy
  • Lead Pricing Functional Excellence for CTT Global Organization
  • Lead long term (5year) Strategic Planning Process for Product Line Management and Marketing
  • Market intelligence input for strategic execution process
  • Market research and Intelligence support to various strategic projects
Critical ThinkingCustomer SatisfactionStrategy CreationStrategic ThinkingTalent StrategyEmployee Engagement+2

Global Market Research leader (G.M)

Feb 2015 – Feb 2016 Ā· 1 yr

  • MARKET RESEARCH INPUTS TO STRATGIC PLANNING PROCESS - Deep dive into market driving factors in short and long run prospective (3-10years)
  • Market intelligence input to account management, product management and product planning, engineering and SCM.
  • Serving global stakeholders in India, China, Europe and America
Strategic ThinkingTalent StrategyMarket Research

DGM - Pricing, Market Strategy & Planning and Demand Planning

Apr 2013 – Jan 2015 Ā· 1 yr 9 mos

  • Lead long term (5year) Strategic Planning Process for CTT India
  • Lead Synchronized business planning process for CTT India
  • Lead Strategy Pricing for CTT India
  • Lead Pricing Functional for Cummins India ABO (Area Business Organisation)
  • Support NPI/PPT/VPI projects– Marketing swim lane
  • Lead Marketing Swim lane for (NPI projects) New Product Launch and Modification in existing product lines OE and Aftermarket
Customer SatisfactionTalent StrategyStrategic Planning

Executive Manager-Strategic Pricing

Aug 2011 – Mar 2013 Ā· 1 yr 7 mos

  • Led Strategic Pricing for Cummins Turbo technology in India
  • Developed comprehensive pricing strategies and processes, including standard pricing documents
  • Led Pricing Functional Excellence for Cummins India's Area Business Organisation
  • Executed a SIX-SIGMA Green Belt Project to enhance RFQ process, resulting in quicker lead times and better approval rates
  • Established an RFQ tracker for consistent business development follow-up
  • Led a SIX-SIGMA Green Belt project to create a metal escalation process, aiding Account Managers in faster metal recovery models
  • Developed and executed the S-Review Process in India, ensuring profitability and risk mitigation in VPI/VPC projects
  • Introduced process for tracking customer market profitability, providing account managers with regular updates
  • Established market price mapping and CTT customer pricing platform to enhance pricing positioning in competitive scenarios across product lines

The timken company

2 roles

Pricing leader (PAN India)

Jan 2009 – Aug 2011 Ā· 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Managed a team of three for Price Setting, Execution, and Management at Timken India Limited
  • Led pricing across diverse segments: Process Industry, Automotive OEM and Aftermarket, Farm tractor, Railways, Powergen, Industrial distributions
  • Managed Online Sales Portal for Automotive and Industrial Aftermarket, and Online Price Approval system
  • Implemented shift from Profitability to Value-based pricing, resulting in $0.5 million standard profit, increasing Distribution business margin and sales by $1 million
  • Orchestrated migration of pricing processes from legacy to SAP systems
  • Successfully led E-Commerce project (PT Place) ahead of schedule, handling data loading, customer code creation, and SAP integration
  • Streamlined Online Pricing Approval system, reducing approval lead time from 15-20 days to 2-3 days
  • Collaborated with global teams to rectify pricing of specific product lines across the USA, Europe, China, and India

TERRITORY MANAGER (North India)

Dec 2006 – Dec 2008 Ā· 2 yrs

  • Regional head-North India (Automotive aftermarket for bearing, grease and other related products)
  • Heading a team of two sales officers and 10 technical sales representatives.
  • Yearly business plan, all forecasting, Target setting of Distributors and Sales team.
  • All campaign i.e. Van and stand Campaign, Fleet owners meet, retailer meets, mechanic meets etc.
  • Long term and short term sales forecast
  • Establish New Channel market by appointing Timken Authorised Service centres
  • Establish direct contract with large fleet operators
  • Achieved 50% sales by Adjacent products (Grease , Ball bearing and Seals)

Gulf oil

Business Exicutive- Industrial

Aug 2005 – Aug 2006 Ā· 1 yr Ā· Kolkata

  • Lead new Business development of Industrial Lubricant in East India
  • Old Account reconciliation with large Government Customers (Power Plants)
  • Highlights
  • Established new Channel to restart sales of Industrial lubricants in EAST India
  • Settled all old legal and compliance issues with Government accounts

Asian paints

SALES OFFICER

Aug 2003 – Aug 2005 Ā· 2 yrs Ā· North India

  • Lead new Business development of Industrial Paints in Delhi NCR and Rajasthan
  • Channel Management in Delhi NCR and Rajasthan
  • New Product launch
  • Highlights
  • Established new Channel to restart Business in Rajasthan
  • Increased sales from 4MT to 28MT per month within a year
  • Gained confidence of channel on the Asian Paints Industrial coating product and services
  • Acquired more than 70% sales from new product launches

Education

Indian School of Business

Advance Management Program In Business Analytics — Business Statistics

Dec 2022 – Jun 2024

Michigan State University

Global Master Certificate — Integrated Supply Chain Management

Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

Harvard Business School Online

CORe Program

Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Management Development Program — Strategy for International Business

Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

XLRI Jamshedpur

PGCLSCM — LOGISTICS AND SUPPLYCHAIN MANAGEMENT

Jan 2005 – Jan 2007

Sambalpur University

MBA — MARKETING

Jan 1999 – Jan 2001

ST. COLUMBA'S COLLEGE, HAZARIBAG

Bachelor’s Degree — Chemistry (Hons.)

Jan 1993 – Jan 1997

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