Abhiishekk Raj Pandey

CEO

Gurugram, Haryana, India20 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Launched 10 successful beauty brands.
  • Transformed loss-making company into profitability.
  • Built two unicorns in the beauty sector.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the Beauty and FMCG industry with extensive supply chain expertise.

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Skills

Core Skills

Supply Chain ManagementBusiness ProfitabilityBrand Development

Other Skills

Beauty IndustryCosmeticsCost controlCostsDemand PlanningFast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)FoodForecastingInventory ControlInventory ManagementLeadershipLogisticsLogistics ManagementManagementManufacturing

About

Abhiishekk Raj Pandey is an Expert in Beauty, Cosmetics and Skin Care Industry. He helps Private Labels, Cosmetic and Skin Care Brands in becoming Profitable and achieve Growth. In his vast experience of 20 years, he has scaled multiple brands. He launched 10 successful brands, turned a 5 years loss making company into a profitable one, built 2 unicorns, has been part of 2 Beauty startups which got listed in National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. He is a well known leader in the Indian Beauty Industry, and currently works with Honasa Consumer Ltd (Mamaearth) in the leadership team, and heads Procurement, Sourcing and Manufacturing functions. He has worked directly with the Founders like Dr. Blossom Kochhar (Blossom Kochhar Beauty Products), Mr. Samir Modi (Colorbar), Mrs. Falguni Nayyar (Nykaa), Mr. Manish Taneja (Purplle), and Mr. Varun and Mrs. Ghazal Alagh (Honasa-Mamaearth). He has been part of the leadership team at companies like Colorbar, which became no. 3 makeup brand in the country; Nykaa, which became no. 1 Beauty platform in the country; Purplle, which became no. 2 Beauty platform in the country, and Honasa Consumer Ltd. (Mamaearth), which is the fastest growing brand in FMCG & Beauty space in the country. He is also the man behind the successful launch of Nykaa and Purplle private label cosmetics. As a cosmetics & Beauty industry expert, Abhiishekk closely works with Business Heads, Owners, Chairman and MDs in private labels, cosmetics and skin care industry; and helps them build successful brands and grow their businesses. He is passionate about travelling and music. And when is not building awesome brands in the cosmetics and skin care industry, he loves to share his ideas and expertise around making “profitable brands in the cosmetic and skin care industry”. Connect with him for interesting insights and grow your brands.

Experience

The man company

Consultant - Procurement & Supply Chain

Jul 2025Present · 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Self employed

Procurement & Supply Chain Consultant

Jul 2025Present · 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Zalon

Cofounder & CEO

Aug 2024Feb 2025 · 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Honasa consumer pvt ltd

2 roles

Senior Vice President - Commercial (Head of Sourcing, Procurement & Manufacturing)

Jun 2021Aug 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Part of the leadership team, Reporting to the Founder.
  • Leads the Procurement, Sourcing and Manufacturing function for the Honasa group.
  • Honasa Brands - Mamaearth, The Derma Co, Bblunt, Dr. Sheth, Aqualogica, Ayuga, Momspresso

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Dec 2019Jun 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Part of the Leadership Team at Mamaearth, playing key role in Company’s growth.
  • Very much proactive in Supply Chain and Beauty Space – 1st in Personal Care category in India to start warehouse operations during Covid lockdown with necessary approvals from Govt.
  • B2B and D2C Warehousing Operations – Own plus 3Ps – Improving C2D TAT across Business by focusing on C2P, P2S and S2D
  • Hyperlocal/Next day delivery project in D2C
  • B2B and D2C Logistics at best cost and TAT
  • Handling 20 TPMs – Scaled up Production capacities to support 400% growth.
  • Achieving > 95% Fill rates in D2C and 90 % Fill Rates in B2B
  • Leading the Cost Savings Project across SCM without compromising on quality – Improvement in CM1 by reducing costs.
  • Increasing the Working Capital ratio by improving the Payable Cycle
  • RM/PM Sourcing, Private Moulds for Bottles, Tubes and Jars
  • Demand and Supply Planning
Business ProfitabilityInventory ControlCostsScmSupply Chain ManagementCost control+3

Mamaearth

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Dec 2019Jun 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Part of the Leadership Team at Mamaearth, playing key role in Company’s growth.
  • Very much proactive in Supply Chain and Beauty Space – 1st in Personal Care category in India to start warehouse operations during Covid lockdown with necessary approvals from Govt.
  • B2B and D2C Warehousing Operations – Own plus 3Ps – Improving C2D TAT across Business by focusing on C2P, P2S and S2D
  • Hyperlocal/Next day delivery project in D2C
  • B2B and D2C Logistics at best cost and TAT
  • Handling 20 TPMs – Scaled up Production capacities to support 400% growth.
  • Achieving > 95% Fill rates in D2C and 90 % Fill Rates in B2B
  • Leading the Cost Savings Project across SCM without compromising on quality – Improvement in CM1 by reducing costs.
  • Increasing the Working Capital ratio by improving the Payable Cycle
  • RM/PM Sourcing, Private Moulds for Bottles, Tubes and Jars
  • Demand and Supply Planning
Business ProfitabilityInventory ControlCostsScmSupply Chain ManagementCost control+3

Purplle.com

COO - Private Brands

Jun 2017Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Started the Private Brands business for Purplle.
  • Founding member of the Private Brands business.
  • Key resource in making Purplle Profitable.
  • Built 10 Private Brands owned by Purplle in 2 & a 1/2 years with very High Margins leading to company profitability.
  • Built Private Brands from 0 (scratch) to 120 crores GMV in just 2 & a 1/2 years.
  • Launched 200 sku's month on month.
  • Developed around 50 Vendors for Third Party manufacturing and Packaging locally and globally (From India, Germany, Italy, Korea, Vietnam, Czech Republic, Turkey, China, Taiwan etc.).
  • Increased Private Brands share from 0% to 40%.
  • Created skincare Brands like Good Vibes, Alps Goodness, Dermdoc and Makeup Brands like Purplle, Stay Quirky, NY Bae.

Nykaa.com

Head Supply Chain - Private Label

Oct 2016May 2017 · 7 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Product Development under Nykaa Private Label
  • Product & Packaging Sourcing from National & International Vendors
  • Cosmetics Product Registration under CDSCO
  • Launched sku's across all categories like Face, Lip, Eye, & Nail.
  • Import & Custom Clearance
  • Supply Chain & Warehousing
  • Inventory Management across the Supply Chain– FG and RM/PM

Colorbar usa

Head - Supply Chain, Planning & Logistics

Jun 2011Sep 2016 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Greater Delhi Area

  • Third Party Manufacturers : Introduced & Handled 7 TPM’s for filling of Bulk into the imported packaging containers.
  • PRODUCT SOURCING: Identified & Introduced the best International Vendors for Packaging from China. Finalized the best rates after having price negotiations with the Vendors. Also handled international Vendors for Raw Material/ Bulk, and FG from Germany, Italy, Czech Republic etc. Finalized the product with Product Team and CEO, initiated Product registration (Form 43), and made new launches happen.
  • Launched 700 sku's across all categories like Face, Lip, Eye, Nail & Accessories.
  • Planned Imports & Purchase for Finished Product, Raw Material, Packaging Material, other Components.
  • Handled Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Distribution Planning, Forecasting, Demand Planning
  • Planned & Scheduled Production.
  • Increased fill rates from 40% to the best fill rate across Industry, i.e., 95%.
  • Import & Custom Clearance: Dealt with the Freight forwarders and CHA’s for smooth import processes.
  • PACKAGING: Planned all packaging (domestic & international).
  • Sourcing & Distribution – Mode Management, Rail/Road/Air Operation
  • Transport Management and Economics
  • Infrastructure Planning & Warehouse Management
  • Depot. Operation & CFA management
  • Cost Control through an optimized Supply Chain
  • Inventory Management across the Supply Chain– FG and RM/PM

Blossom kochhar beauty products pvt. ltd.

Manager (Production Planning & Supply Chain)

Apr 2009May 2011 · 2 yrs 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

  • Forecasting, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Distribution Planning
  • All India Depot Operations
  • Production Planning

Religare wellness

Senior Executive Purchase (Merchandizing/Inventory/Purchase)

Aug 2007Apr 2009 · 1 yr 8 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Handled FMCG Procurement focused on food categories.
  • Product Mix Planning.
  • Controlled Entire Merchandising operations for an acquisition.
  • Responsible for setup of New Stores and ensuring Product availability.

Modern dairies limited

Purchase Executive

Jan 2007Aug 2007 · 7 mos · Haryana, India

  • New Vendor Development.
  • Setting up of rate contracts for Procurement of Capital Items, Mechanical Items, Packaging Material, Electrical equipments.

Amul (gcmmf)

Assistant Purchase

Aug 2006Jan 2007 · 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Procurement of plant & machinery, pumps, motor, packaging material, Furnace oil etc.
  • Vendor Development.

Agro food industries

Executive Purchase

Jun 2005Aug 2006 · 1 yr 2 mos · Faridabad, Haryana, India

  • • Vendor Management.

Education

Harvard Business School Online

Leadership Development Program — Leadership Principles

Jan 2022Jan 2022

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

B.Tech — Food Technology

Jan 2001Jan 2005

Government Senior Secondary School, Pelling, West Sikkim

12th

Jan 1998Jan 2000

DAV Public School, Rangit Nagar, South Sikkim

8th to 10th

Jan 1995Jan 1998

Kendriya Vidyalaya (Central School), Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir

Class 1st to 7th

Jan 1988Jan 1995

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