Saurabh Jain

CEO

Gurgaon, Haryana, India16 yrs 4 mos experience

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Key Highlights

16 years of experience in supply chain leadership.
Expert in driving cost-saving transformation initiatives.
Passionate about sustainability and digital transformation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain Management expert with a focus on sustainability and digital transformation.

Contact

jain611@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Supply Chain ManagementStrategic Sourcing

Other Skills

Conflict ResolutionCost EstimationCost ReductionData MiningDemand Supply PlanningDistributionIntegrated Supply Chain ManagementInventory ManagementInventory OptimizationLogistics ManagementLogistics and warehousingMicrosoft Power BINegotiationPredictive AnalyticsProcurement Analytics

About

I am a results-oriented supply chain and procurement leader with over 16 years of experience driving large-scale transformations that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and build resilient supply networks. I have a proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes through innovative sourcing strategies, multi-sourcing, and alternate raw material formulations. - My leadership approach emphasizes agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement to navigate geopolitical risks and evolving market demands. I am passionate about leveraging data analytics, digital technologies, and sustainable practices to future-proof supply chains and enable scalable growth. - Core strengths include leading cross-functional teams, spearheading cost-saving transformation initiatives, developing strategic sourcing frameworks, championing sustainability and ESG integration, and building high-performance, innovative teams.

Experience

Apollo tyres ltd

4 roles

Divisional Head - Global Sourcing & Vendor Management - Supply Chain

Promoted

Jun 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Heading Procurement Analytics
Generate dynamic Insights on triple constraints ( Budget, Inventory, Logistics Freight & warehousing cost ) to influence Procurement decision & Negotiations.
Driving Analytical toolkit for decision models on
1. Cost estimation & Budget forecasting
2. Demand Planning & Volume allocation for Risk Diversification
3. Inventory Optimization- RM forecasting
4. Logistics Management (Warehouse & Transit )

Team LeadershipSustainabilityDistributionStrategic SourcingSupply Chain ManagementMicrosoft Power BI+7

Group Manager - Global Sourcing & Vendor Management - Supply Chain

Promoted

Apr 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

Sharpening visibility in Flow of materials and Information through diagnostic and predictive analytics coupled with data modelling for faster, cost effective and value driven supply chain.
Data mining and Analysis for Publishing scenario reports on
1. Cost estimation & Budget forecasting
2. Demand Planning & Volume allocation for Risk Diversification
3. Inventory Optimization
4. Logistics Management (Warehouse & Transit )
5. Vendor Performance Management & Auditing.
Driving sustainability & scalability via Digital transformation

Team LeadershipSustainabilityProject ManagementDistributionStrategic SourcingSupply Chain Management+7

Group Manger - Global Sourcing & Vendor Management - Supply Chain

Apr 2019 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

Developing sourcing strategies to effectively leverage the supply base, including supplier identification, evaluation and selection.
Cost reduction initiatives- Leap/Lead ideas, and Benchmarking cost data (competitors).
Exploring New Technologies & Suppliers to achieve competitive advantage in market.
Manage Inventory as per budgeted norms.
Ensuring on time & in full delivery of SKUs. (OTIF)
Strategize and implement Cost saving opportunities.
MiS on RM Inventory Stock, Value, Coverage, Transit times & Freight.
Identifying Non moving and Slow moving SKU's and devise liquidation plan.

Team LeadershipDistributionStrategic SourcingSupply Chain ManagementLogistics and warehousingDemand Supply Planning+2

Manager - Corporate Procurement - Vendor Management

Sep 2016 – Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Conduct Potential Supplier Assessment / Process Control Plan Audit / Capability checking/ Technical review sign off.
Vendor On-boarding, performance assessment and maturity mapping for development.
Global Vendor Process Auditor as VDA6.3:2016, and as per ISO9001:2015, IATF16949:2016.
Development of products as per APQP plan to ensure First Time Right Components
Understand the technical queries and coordinate a technical review meeting with technical team with shortlisted suppliers.
Addressing resolving quality issues and conduct PPAP - Level 3 & 5
Driving continual improvement projects.

Team LeadershipDistributionStrategic SourcingSupply Chain ManagementLogistics and warehousingDemand Supply Planning+1

National engineering industries ltd. (nbc bearings)

2 roles

Asst Manager - Project Management

Promoted

Apr 2012 – Aug 2016 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Jaipur Area, India

Lead – Development of new products / SKUs for Domestic Market for Ball. Taper and Roller Bearing as per APQP / PPAP requirements.
Driving project on critical path for smooth execution to ensure timely new product launch while keeping stakeholders informed on progress for Risks and Controllable.
End to End Project management, from RM Planning, Proto / Trial lots manufacturing planning, Packaging, Warehousing, Delivery, and Inventory Management of new product lines in view of customer ramp up plan.
Contract Management & SLA finalization and Performance assessment of vendors on the same for driving continual improvement.
Change management & Risk assessment & drawing contingency plan to minimize risks.

DistributionSupply Chain ManagementLogistics and warehousing

Senior Engineer - Quality Assurance

Jul 2009 – Mar 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Jaipur Area, India

Key account Manager – Passenger Car OEM’s - customer service for technical issues related to fitment, 0 kms failures.
Warranty / Field Failure Analysis for wheel / Axles and transmission applications.
Create learning archive on Root cause analysis, Failure analysis technique (failure pattern study, bench test, field test, andvirtual simulation test).
Engage in joint projects with OEMs at Vehicle service center to monitor the effect of changes made in newmodels.
Conduct awareness sessions through Training & Seminar to dealers and mechanics fraternity on product handling technique & fitment practices.

DistributionSupply Chain ManagementLogistics and warehousing