Ninad Kashid

CEO

Pune, Maharashtra, India12 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Founded Procurabl, revolutionizing B2B procurement.
  • Achieved 300% CAGR in early-stage startup.
  • Led logistics and operations for multiple high-impact projects.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B SaaS and Manufacturing Operations expert with a strong focus on supply chain optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Supply Chain ManagementBusiness StrategyOperations ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProduct ManagementQuality Control

Other Skills

A/B TestingAIAgile MethodologiesAnalyticsArticle WritingBusiness EthicsBusiness OperationsCRMCash FlowCategory ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer centricityData ManagementDigital SolutionsDrive Change

About

Ninad is an experienced operator with 12 years of scaling marketplace, hardware, and supply chain tech platforms. He has led teams of 50+ FTE and managed 1,000+ suppliers across India, Europe, China, and the USA. As the founder of Procurabl, he’s building a platform to revolutionize procurement for B2B manufacturers. While still in development, Procurabl has hit major milestones, including early revenue from 10+ customers, 250K parts delivered, and a network of 500+ global suppliers, all driving the vision of AI-powered procurement that reduces costs and boosts efficiency. Ninad’s past roles at Mahindra Logistics, Maxwell Energy, CredR, and Air India have equipped him with deep operational and supply chain insights. From optimizing logistics to automating processes, he brings a tech-driven, hands-on approach to solving complex procurement challenges. Driven by a blend of strategic thinking and operational excellence, Ninad is focused on building solutions that help global manufacturers streamline and scale.

Experience

12 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
5 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Procurabl

Co-Founder / CEO

Dec 2020Present · 5 yrs 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Spearheaded the development of Procurabl, a platform revolutionizing procurement for global manufacturers by connecting 5000+ suppliers and leveraging AI to cut costs by up to 25%.
  • Achieved rapid scaling with 250,000 parts delivered, a strong working capital, and a remarkable CAGR of 300% from FY22 to FY24.
  • Expanded from 5 to 50 categories, optimizing supply chains for EVs, UAVs, and Energy, while enabling smarter, faster, and more scalable supply chain operations.
Supply ChainStartupsManufacturingSMBCash FlowSupply Chain Management+1

Career break

Career break

Jul 2018Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · India · Remote

  • Traveled across Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka on a road trip to explore new cultures and gain inspiration.
  • Obtained a professional certification in Electrical Vehicles from TU Delft via EdX to enhance my knowledge in sustainable technology.
  • Engaged in consulting with startups to provide valuable insights and support their growth.
  • Read 30 books and practiced Yoga to improve personal well-being and mental clarity.

Maxwell energy systems

Founding Team Member

May 2017Apr 2018 · 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • ION Energy Inc rebranded itself to Maxwell Energy Systems after their acquisition by Endurance Technology.
  • As an early employee, I managed cross-functional strategic programs for the indigenous building of lithium-ion batteries and digital platforms. Collaborated with teams spread across India, France & the USA.
  • Strategy and Execution Lead for the establishment of Ion Energy's contract manufacturing Facility in Nasik, Maharashtra to cater to Batch Manufacturing of Batteries.
  • Managed the Logistics Function. This included inbound and outbound logistics of domestic and import items, packaging, and store design. Target metrics included turn around times, cost of logistics and packaging, and service levels.
  • Set up Operation Finance Frameworks and Control mechanisms including financial MIS and budget tracking
Supply ChainStartupsManufacturingSMBCash FlowSupply Chain Management+1

Credr

4 roles

Head Of Operations

Promoted

Dec 2016May 2017 · 5 mos

  • Led a team of 60+ across payments, warehousing and logistics operations for both B2C & (B2B(2C)) verticals managing 1000+ transactions per month.
  • Led product operations for launching franchise vertical. Helped develop CredR Console (Internal Tool) for carrying out all company-related transactions in one place.
  • Led the pilot executions to hack the growth of CredR-EMI with inventory financing for dealers and easy bike loans for last-mile delivery jobs.
Supply ChainSMBCash FlowOperations ManagementBusiness Development

Product Operations Manager

Jun 2016Dec 2016 · 6 mos

  • Launched Credr EMI- online finance, for secondhand bikes to connect customers and finance partners via dealer app/website. Scaled the vertical from a mere 5% conversions per month to 65% conversions per month.
  • Led on-ground execution and B2B partnerships for launching Value Added vertical services providing vehicle finance, vehicle insurance, and maintenance for CredR customers.
Supply ChainProduct Management

Head Of Quality Control

Promoted

Oct 2015May 2016 · 7 mos

  • Reduced warranty cases & human time effort involvement by building a Quality-Control console for verifying bike acceptability (ratings) to list on the platform. Automated processes, to improve efficiency by 96%
  • Studied competition market and tools for providing insights to develop vehicle inspection app. Performed usability testing for vehicle inspection app (internal tool), created guidelines & FAQs for using the app, trained ground staff, and implemented it in all operating cities.
Supply ChainManufacturingQuality Control

Assistant Product Manager

Apr 2015Sep 2015 · 5 mos

  • Built and implemented CRM core operations portal, across all operating cities for capturing & analyzing customer feedback, standardizing data reporting & KPI, user management for salesforce to drive process improvements in sourcing & inside sales.

Mahindra logistics

Executive Assistant - CTO

Jun 2014Mar 2015 · 9 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Program managed development and deployment for digital solutions for order management, tracking, fulfillment, logistics, and supply chain. Provided executive decision support to CIO and sustainability Head.
Supply ChainOperations Management

Robin hood airport doncaster sheffield

Summer Intern - Airport Sustainability - 3BL Approach

Jul 2013Sep 2013 · 2 mos · Doncaster, United Kingdom

Supply ChainOperations Management

99p stores ltd

Assistant Sales Manager

Oct 2011Mar 2012 · 5 mos · Wrexham

  • providing customer support for quality service, customer satisfaction and driving profitability.
Supply Chain

Fiat

Corporate Intern

Aug 2011Sep 2011 · 1 mo · Ranjhangaon MIDC, Pune, India

Air india limited

Engineering Trainee

Feb 2008Oct 2009 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Assisted in servicing, modification, repair, replacement, test, operations and inspection of aircraft and engine components under supervision of licensed engineers.

Education

The University of Sheffield

Master of Science (MS)

Jan 2012Jan 2014

Wrexham University

BEng (Hons) — Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2010Jan 2012

Hindustan Aerospace & Engineering

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Jan 2005Jan 2008

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