Oct 2020 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Managed various new strategic product development programs, spanning the globe
• Programs included QR Code payments, launching new Cards in the US market
• Worked on ever-changing regulatory requirements to ensure the product complies with local regulations

Oct 2019 – Apr 2020 · 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Managed Product implementations with large international clients in the Middle East and ASEAN region.
• Implemented various initiatives to shorten the implementation lifecycle, by up to 50%.

Aug 2017 – Aug 2019 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

• Thoucentric is a Business and IT Consulting startup with expertise in managing large scale programs.
• Devloped the Product Roadmap for next-gen Sourcing engine which aims to automate the whole process, using the technologies like AL, ML, bots, etc for a major FMCG company
• Managed the execution of following programs in collaboration with multiple vendors as SAP, EY, Coupa, Ariba, Accenture, IBM, UL stakeholders etc:
• o Global implementation of SAP Ariba e-Sourcing Application with RPA; introduced RPA (Robotic Process Automation) to bring in automation and improve process efficiency
• o Standardized the Downstream Procurement Process, implemented best practices, improved business efficiency
• o Automation of Fraud Detection Process using AI, ML based tools in Expense Management Function; completed the POC and got the business plan approved to attain funding; eliminated human intervention by 90%, resulting in faster cycle time, minimal leakages, savings
• Procurement Practice Lead, mentor 15+ folks, formulate strategies for practice growth, RFPs, also plan for new products

Aug 2016 – Jun 2017 · 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Member of Leadership Team, heading their cloud based SAAS product ‘Enterprise’ with annual revenues of over Rs 30 Cr; steered product strategy & delivery, managed technical & non- technical teams to ensure timelines, product success
• Expanded the product use case from HR centric to a more wider market which includes Customer / Members Loyalty management, Sales incentives, event based rewarding, and so on
• Conducted brainstorming sessions with CHROs, Sales, and Loyalty Managers to automate & standardize Rewards Program
• Authorised wireframes/mocks, Product Requirement Documents (PRD), process flow, user stories, test & training plans
• Implemented Scrum framework, which resulted in improved team efficiency & CSAT score
• Automated voucher distribution process, thereby eliminating human involvement, improved cash flows, product adoption
• Removed ad hoc discounts and improved revenues through effective pricing strategy
• Guided Marketing team to develop differentiated product messages, articulate key benefits and execute go-to-market plans
• Conferred with Employee of the Quarter Award in Q3 FY17 for outstanding performance
• Prominent customers – Club Mahindra, Infosys, L&T Infotech, Accenture, Flipkart, Oyo Rooms, Cleartrip, Prudential, India Today, Deltin, FirstAmerican etc

Jan 2011 – Aug 2016 · 5 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru//Pune//Milwaukee, US

• Eliminated Paper from the Purchasing org for a Global Auto component manufacturer by implementing cost effective e-Sig product. Also improved the PO issue time with the Supplier
• Designed and developed the new Supplier Onboarding portal for an automobile manufacturer
• Reduced the Product support cost by over 50% in a duration of 1 yrs, through various techniques
• Devised Product plans during demergers, enabling smooth transitions

Apr 2010 – Jan 2011 · 9 mos

• Formulated organic and inorganic business growth strategies for Manipal Group in Education space
• Responsible for preparing detailed business proposals, which includes financial modeling, PESTLE Analysis, for new Universities, Campuses for the Group based on market scenario and regulatory norms in various states
• Analyze data from multiple sources to logically identify the growth areas
• Specializes in various strategic frameworks like SWOT analysis, Porter’s five forces, BCG Matrix etc

May 2009 – Jun 2009 · 1 mo

• Responsible for Sector Analysis of Automobile Sector in India and to come out with a equity research report using Fundamental & Technical Analysis. The report required through understanding of the Automobile sector and financial management and how to integrate them.

Jul 2006 – Jun 2008 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Core team member of Ashok Leyland – Nissan JV, working for Strategic Sourcing department
• Responsible for managing the coordination with JV partners for smooth transition and achieve cost related targets
• Responsible for selecting vendors globally for various proprietary items on the basis of QCLDM framework
• Actively participated in RFQs, price negotiations, deciding share of business, finalizing vendors
• Conduct physical vendor audits to check their processes and quality
• Involved in Make or Buy decisions for various components
• Develop vendors for new parts in coordination with Product development and Quality departments
• Responsible for developing alternate sources of supply, vendor rationalization, vendor performance evaluation
• Part of Value Engineering CFTs, with focus on productivity improvement and cost reduction
• Part of e-Sourcing implementation team, responsible for identifying the products fit for the exercise, coordination with the vendors and successfully bringing down the prices
• Experience in Lean management tools like Milk run, VMI, Vendor Parks, JIT, Kanban and tear down costing
• Successfully worked on reducing number of SKUs of various parts like Fuel tanks, Wiring harness used in vehicle through standardization
• As a part of special project worked on identifying the ways to optimize cost of consumables used on the shop floor, which included Coolants, Machine oils, water etc

Jul 2005 – Jun 2006 · 11 mos

• Worked with Mechatronics Dept, a specialized group of Maintenance Engineers. I was responsible for maintenance of engine assembly line.
• Conducted a project on Resource Management (Consumables, Power & Water) in company's Hosur plant, resulting in identifying potential savings of 60 lakhs.
• Conducted a project on Wiring Harness Optimization, resulting in identifying potential saving of Rs 250/ chassis.
• Attended classroom training on various management aspects of industry, like SCM, Business Analytics, IT Security, Automobile Engineering, and others.