Mar 2021 – Aug 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• As the leader of Strategy and Transformation for Cisco's Global Manufacturing Operations, I am responsible for supporting an annual hardware build of over $32B. My role includes actively driving the development of Supply Chain strategies that enable Cisco to maintain its position as the world's leading Supply Chain company. My areas of expertise include:
• Supply Chain Consolidation (Post-merger)
• Supply Chain Compliance (Tariff Controls and COO)
• Management Operating System (MOS)
• Consignment Discovery Exercise
• Hoshin Kanri Strategic Planning
• Supply Chain Segmentation
• Mentorship and Coaching

Apr 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Pune Area, India

• Led Supply Chain Planning & Logistics for a Rs 700 Cr manufacturing plant, delivering highly customized power solutions to government and private customers, key highlights:
• Post COVID-19 production ramp up and scenario planning to maximize PBIT
• Value chain agility and risk management in dynamic demand conditions
• Cross functional leadership to set common goals and implementation of Lean methodologies
• Supply balancing wrt to product mix to maximize top line and On-time delivery
• Implementation of MRP, MDS, Demand Review and Pull Production System
• Logistics planning and freight cost reduction initiatives through six-sigma
• Mentorship, Motivation and Talent Management

Feb 2017 – Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Pune Area, India

• Led Integrated Business Planning for Cummins Power Systems Business Unit, key highlights :
• Implementation of 3 year Strategic Plan and AOP, expansion planning and competitive analysis.
• Strategic alignment for Supply Chain, Operations and Purchasing functions.
• Recognition of vulnerabilities and opportunities over 3 year horizon and risk mitigation.
• External and Internal Capacity planning of four plants with spend over $415M.
• Global benchmarking of Operational KPIs.

Jul 2016 – Jan 2017 · 6 mos · Indore Area, India

• Established a hyperlocal food delivery startup. Our Goal is to deliver high-quality premium food products with outstanding customer engagement and service.
• Highlights:
• Strategy
• Digital Marketing
• Supplier Development
• Logistics
• Recruiting

Dec 2013 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo · El Segundo CA and Nogales Mexico

• Led the Analytics division of the Corporate Supply Chain team, my primary goal was to gather data and generate actionable insights that affect the bottom line.
• Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) implementation
• End-to-End implementation of Demand Planning
• Inventory Segmentation and Working Capital Improvement Initiatives
• Product Segmentation and Manufacturing Strategy analysis
• Spend Analysis and Forecasting (ForecastPro,SAP,SQL)
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Supplier Development and Risk Mitigation (Financial and Operational Risk - Rapid Ratings)
• Internal Supply Chain Excellence Audits
• Supply Chain Dashboard implementation (Analytics using Tableau and SAP HANA)
• Implemented Shop-floor feedback and SAP HANA reporting
• ABC Classification of $84M spend under management and working capital reduction projects
• Re-evaluated Safety Stock and Re-order point to decrease Lead Time

May 2013 – Aug 2013 · 3 mos · Chicago

• RFP using Ariba for a $5M forklift project
• Resolved key issues pertaining to the billing cycle
• Suggested key recommendations to reduce ‘Maverick’ spending and implement supplier scorecard

Jan 2013 – Apr 2013 · 3 mos · Bloomington, Indiana Area

Aug 2012 – May 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bloomington, Indiana Area

• President Kelley Supply Chain Club
• Winner Cognizant Business Consulting case competition 2013
• First runner up Deloitte case competition (2012)
• First runner up Direct Supply case competition (2012)
• Faculty selected member of the consulting academy

May 2007 – Feb 2012 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Bangalore