Jan 2021 – Oct 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

Jul 2018 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

May 2017 – Jun 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Responsibilities include program design/re-design, managing content, and delivery of leader development programs including vendor & operations management
• Responsible for the complete roll out of the flagship initiative called “Leadership Excellence Accelerator Program (LEAP)”, a series of business validated interventions in Behavioral, Project Management & Project Finance Domains.
• Co-managing other programs related to leadership pipeline of the company.
• Executing Corporate L&D Strategy in line with Business and HR Strategy.
• Continuous interaction with leadership for their engagement & visibility of L&D initiatives. Continuous connect with decision makers to keep the L&D offerings current and in sync with external / internal realities.

Jan 2011 – Sep 2015 · 4 yrs 8 mos

• Responsible for complete supply chain management from indent forecasting to receipt of materials (more than 400 in number) in all units of ITC-PSPD.
• Constant evaluation and optimization of costs involved (Value of the profile - Chemicals: INR 600 Crores & Packing material: INR 90 Crores).
• Management of more than 200 geographically and culturally diverse supply chain partners spread across the globe.
• Explore & implement cost reduction opportunities like strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, opportunity buying, alternate vendor development, material substitution etc.
• Coach and develop the purchase team members during their course of daily work to build a robust, cohesive and innovative team.
• In charge of all materials related statuary compliance.
• Additional responsibility - Facilitator of “Business excellence” initiative.
• Coordinate with PricewaterhouseCoppers India (PwC) to initiate “Business Excellence” journey of ITC-PSPD.
• Trainer for change management initiative.
• Leader - Jishu-Hozen team.
• Member – DMT of the department.

Jun 2008 – Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Managing & supervising procurement of wheat, maida & cashew nuts required for Atta & Biscuits categories in more than 20 manufacturing units spread across the country.
• Responsible for procurement of packing material for brands like Ashirwaad, Bingo & Candyman.