Deepanshu Chawla

CEO

London, England, United Kingdom12 yrs 8 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over $150M in cost savings achieved for clients.
Expert in procurement and supply chain transformation.
Proven leadership in cross-functional team management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and Procurement Transformation Expert in the Consulting industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Stakeholder ManagementTeam ManagementProcurementDigital TransformationSupply Chain ManagementCost Management

Other Skills

Category ManagementDemand ManagementNegotiationProject ManagementProject Management Office (PMO)Project ImplementationConducting WorkshopsCoachingProfit MarginsBusiness RequirementsMarket AnalysisIndirect PurchasingPresentationsInfor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Transformation Programs

About

Welcome to my profile! I'm a seasoned professional with an unyielding passion for revolutionising operations. With over 10 years of experience in driving operations strategy and transformation, I have honed my expertise in procurement and supply chain optimisation to deliver exceptional results. My goal is simple: to create sustainable cost savings and operational excellence that propel businesses to new heights. Throughout my career, I have partnered with 15 organisations, spanning a wide range of industries and revenue scales from $100M to $50B. By harnessing the power of negotiations and technology, I have consistently unlocked approximately $150M in cost savings, propelling my clients towards profitability. I am sought after as a trusted expert, providing strategic guidance on procurement and supply chain strategy implementation, cost opportunity identification, and the deployment of cutting-edge digital solutions. My leadership extends beyond the boardroom. I possess a natural ability to lead cross-functional teams, both internal and client-facing, enabling seamless execution of procurement transformation engagements. By fostering collaboration, increasing operational cadence, and inspiring peak performance, I consistently deliver positive business outcomes

Experience

Mckinsey & company

Expert

Jan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

As an expert and engagement manager at McKinsey, I work with clients worldwide to devise innovative operations strategies and spearhead sustainable cost-saving initiatives. Through my comprehensive understanding of digital transformation, I equip organizations with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the modern business landscape. I have developed pioneering frameworks for operation transformation, leveraging tech-enabled operation diagnostic tools to accelerate time to impact. Additionally, I have introduced game-changing negotiation capabilities through the development of a one-of-a-kind gamified negotiation platform based on game theory. My contributions extend to the development and deployment of digital procurement solutions, category analytics, and spend intelligence tools, revolutionizing how businesses approach procurement and supply chain management

Stakeholder ManagementTeam Management

Maruti suzuki india limited

Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

Jul 2013 – Dec 2016 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

During my tenure at Maruti Suzuki, I played a pivotal role in managing end-to-end sourcing processes for critical steel metal assembly components. By spearheading individual component clean sheet negotiations, I consistently achieved annual cost reductions of 3% on a spend exceeding $50M. Through meticulous project management, I ensured just-in-time (JIT) component delivery from suppliers across Maruti Suzuki's three production units. My ability to optimize delivery schedules based on demand and supplier constraints, resource components to mitigate supply risks, and negotiating with suppliers exemplifies my dedication to operational excellence

Stakeholder ManagementDemand ManagementProcurementSupply Chain Management