Mar 2018 – Dec 2022 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Working as Operating Principal & Group Head Supply Chain and Product Management SAR Group a leading Electrical, Consumer Durable and Technology Company (Group owns brands like Livpure, Livguard, Livfast, Lectrix etc.) with the following major contribution:
• Co-Led the transformation of Livpure from being a water purifier company to a Home Appliance Company by Developing Air-Conditioners, Air-Coolers, Air-Purifiers and COVID-Care Product while integrating the Customized IOT Modules in the products
• Brought outsourcing efficiencies by enhancing capacities of Battery and Inverters
• Driving Cost efficiencies through Purchasing and value engineering interventions
• Created a strategic sourcing organization for the group
• Co-led inhouse startups in IOT Development to integrate appliances to IOT solutions that can in turn be connected to the likes of Alexa
• Supported Mukunda Foods a start up in commercial kitchen equipments through Supply Chain and product Development. The Start up has got funding from Zomato.
• Integrating key purchasing processes in SAP across the board

Apr 2015 – Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Gurgaon

• Techlogical Enterprises LLP has been a Management consulting Organization. Collaborated with several Indian and International organizations in this period to launch new products, devise India centric business strategies and optimize Supply Chains. These included Livguard, Firefly lighting China and a few more.

Apr 2010 – Mar 2015 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana

• Created a Central Procurement Organization, serving all business units, with the following major contribution:
• Set up systems and processes incorporating best practices and executed a common guide “Procurement Manual” across
• Created a set up and Supply Chain organization from scratch in China
• Enhanced the Supply Chain capacity by two and a half times in 18 months that helped organization double its revenue
• Revamped the product portfolio for changing the image of USHA as a new age company offering contemporary products and launched 500 SKU's in 3 years adding USD 100 million to Top line
• Delivered cost efficiencies of 2%+ year on year on Highly commoditized cost base
• Delivered fulfillment of 98%+ across the verticals
• Integrated E-Bidding by introducing and implementing Ariba into sourcing of direct and indirect material
• Co-Led Implementation of APOP module of SAP for enhancing the end-to-end planning and forecasting

Aug 2007 – Mar 2010 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Guangzhou, China

• Started as a Organizational and Sourcing role from China for Europe, Americas, LATAM , MEA and rest of Asia. By end of year 2008, became additionally responsible for the P&L as Managing Director - (Asia Pacific)
• Products: Lighting Products including Light sources, Consumer durable products, Fixtures, Ballasts and Switches and wiring accessories and other electrical goods as well as appliances
• As Head Asia Supply chain for Global Requirements
• Co-led turnaround of the company post 2008 recession, following Sylvania acquisition. Collaborated with the board and top management and Accenture to develop and execute a worldwide restructuring plan, resulting to profitability within 2 years largely by sourcing and supply chain efficiencies world over.
• Built a world-class Supply chain and Sourcing organization and development centre in Asia with design and development and testing facilities.
• Co-Led creating a globally connected cross-functional team for communicating and developing processes for working across cultures, territories
• Key initiatives:
• Consolidated Asia sourcing for 100+ countries worldwide for annual sourcing value of €100M.
• Led the organization to bring in the savings of 14 million Euros in 2009 to bottom line
• Developed dedicated sources within 6 months to move 3 plants from Latin America and Europe to China.
• Developed 26 Key Supplier Relationships for that became core of Supply Chain in Asia
• Developed an ingenous Web based tool to augment planning to consolidate plans from buyers in100 countries who could also have the visibility of transactions real time at supplier’s side in China and the region.
• As Managing Director APAC :
• Co-Led Asia Restructuring process for the company across APAC
• Opened business in new territories like Vietnam , Brunei , Philippines and Malaysia
• Restarted the Greater China business
• Co-Led Turn around Thailand business worth 14 million Euros in 2009 and enhance the Ebitda by
• 2%

May 2007 – Aug 2007 · 3 mos · Noida

• Responsible for overall Procurement, Vendor Development and Up gradation for LG Electronics India

Sep 1999 – Apr 2007 · 7 yrs 7 mos

• Had roles of IPO head India, Asia Supply Chain Head and India Supply Chain head in a long stay at Frigoglass (1999-2007) with the following contribution:
• Have been a part of the global change management team to ensure smooth transition for Frigoglass after it acquired Norcool globally, the organization I originally joined
• Created an International Procurement organization out of India for whole world of Frigoglass
• In 2005 created ROHS Compliant supply chain from India for the world
• Lead onboarding and strategic tie ups with India based companies like ISPAT(Steel manufacturing)
• Managed Asia Supply Chain for India and Indonesia plants
• Managed operations of India plant including manufacturing in 2004
• Created Supply Chain for India plant right from scratch when Norcool began operations in 1999
• Delivered sourcing efficiencies year on year

Sep 1998 – Aug 1999 · 11 mos

• Head of Purchasing and Logistics Operations and Team leader for putting up the facility and start-up operations with the following:
• Led a cross-functional team to set up India plant in 4 months, in close collaboration with a team in Italy
• Built sourcing and supply chain team in India. Indigenized key HVAC components, and established supplier base in India
• Liaised with government departments for tax exemption worth 250k USD for technology Import

Jan 1996 – Jan 1998 · 2 yrs · Gurgaon, India

• Facilitated Procurement and Development Function in CG Schlumberger with the following:
• Co-led creation of sourcing organization in India. Developed local supplier base for high efficiency energy meters.
• Worked on MFG Pro implementation for Indian operations as functional team member
• Led a cross-functional team to develop a new single-phase energy meter and setup manufacturing within 8 months.

Jan 1990 – Jun 1996 · 6 yrs 5 mos

• Contributed in creating cost base for key components of CTVs and production expansion in many stages and continuous achievement of Key Purchasing Indices with the following:
• Co-Led Vendor development and Procurement for CTV
• Led vendor development for launch of washing machines.
• Co-led ISO Certification for all plants