KULDEEP SINGH

CEO

Pune, Maharashtra, India23 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To Switch

Key Highlights

  • Over 20 years of experience in operations and supply chain.
  • Expert in strategic sourcing and supply chain management.
  • Proven leadership in multicultural team environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Automotive Supply Chain Management with a focus on Electric Vehicles.

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Skills

Core Skills

Supply Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingGlobal SourcingSourcing

Other Skills

Problem SolvingBusiness StrategyTeam ManagementBudgetingValue EngineeringProduct DevelopmentAutomotiveCross-functional Team LeadershipTeam BuildingLean ManufacturingStrategyChange ManagementQuality ControlProduction ManagementProcurement

About

With over two decades of professional experience, I am currently the Head of Operations & Supply Chain at Kinetic Green. My work focuses on optimizing plant operations, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management, while ensuring effective P&L oversight and enhancing value creation. At Kinetic Green, I lead efforts to build efficient processes, foster a high-performance culture, and support operational excellence. Leveraging expertise in risk management, strategy development, and multicultural team (300 assets) leadership, I am committed to driving impactful outcomes in the electric and mobility sectors.

Experience

23 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

Kinetic green

Head - Operations & Supply Chain (2W & 3W) : COO / SVP

Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Hybrid

  • Solving Simple Problems :-
  • Strategy
  • P&L
  • Sourcing
  • SCM
  • Quality
  • Production
  • Logistics, Inventory, Warehouse
  • Process, Culture
  • Operational Strategy & Performance: Develop and execute operating plans, ensuring alignment with company goals, improving margins, and optimizing production workflows.
  • Production & Quality Control: Oversee manufacturing plants, manage production schedules, and implement quality control measures to maintain high-quality standards and minimize waste.
  • Supply Chain & Logistics: Manage the end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, supply chain partner management, inventory optimization, and distribution of goods.
  • Financial & Cost Management: Develop budgets, analyze expenses, and drive cost-cutting initiatives to improve profitability.
  • Technology & Innovation: Lead the integration of new technology, such as automation or AI, to enhance manufacturing capabilities and improve efficiency.
  • Leadership & Safety: Manage operational teams, foster a positive, safe, and compliant work environment, and ensure adherence to safety standards.
  • Plant Ops, Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, P&L, Building Process, Audit, Logistics, Enhancing value, Building a Team
Strategic SourcingProblem SolvingSupply Chain ManagementBusiness StrategyTeam ManagementBudgeting+8

Baxy | mobility

Head - Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain (VP)

Jul 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Electric, CNG, Diesel
  • Strategy, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Team skill development
  • Sourcing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing, Operations
Problem SolvingBusiness StrategyBudgetingProduct DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipRisk Management+5

Revolt motors

Head -Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain (AVP)

Jul 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr · Delhi, India

  • #1. Model level performance spec finalization
  • #2. Building team in various functions
  • #3. Concept till manufacturing readiness of parts/Components
  • #4. Capex and indirect procurement
  • #5. Fastest development, 1 Yr for 2W
  • #6. Design house collaboration
  • #7. Make vs Buy Decision
  • #8. Team management
Problem SolvingBusiness StrategyBudgetingProduct DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipRisk Management+5

Ola electric mobility pvt. ltd.

Associate Director - Sourcing & Supply Chain

Jul 2020 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr

  • Electric Vehicle and Charging Infra , Domestic and Global Sourcing , Costing , Development , Supply Chain, Strategy and Planning, Team Building
Problem SolvingBusiness StrategyBudgetingProduct DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipRisk Management+5

Hero motocorp

Global Sourcing Lead - HOD

Sep 2014 – Jul 2020 · 5 yrs 10 mos

  • Global Sourcing ,Vendor Development , Project management , cost management ,Team Management
Problem SolvingBudgetingProduct DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipRisk ManagementStrategy+3

Harley-davidson motor company

Global Sourcing Lead

Oct 2012 – Sep 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • Vendor Development
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Target Costing & Negotiation
  • Global Sourcing
  • SAP, ECC
Problem SolvingBudgetingProduct DevelopmentGlobal Sourcing

Suzuki motor corporation

Analyst

Oct 2010 – Jun 2011 · 8 mos · Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan

Problem SolvingProduct Development

Maruti suzuki india limited

2 roles

Manager P&L

Promoted

Jan 2008 – Oct 2012 · 4 yrs 9 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Product Feasibility Analysis
  • Sourcing
  • Target Costing & Negotiation
  • Zero Base Costing
  • Va-Ve
  • Bench marking
  • Engine Cost Control
Problem SolvingBudgetingProduct DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipSourcing

Asst Manager

Jan 2008 – Oct 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Problem Solving

Honda motorcycle & scooter india pvt. ltd.

Executive

Jun 2006 – Jan 2008 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • - Vendor development
Problem Solving

Team defianz racing - dtusdc

Manager of Operations

Jul 2002 – Jun 2006 · 3 yrs 11 mos · University of Delhi

  • Formula Student Car designing, manufacturing and Racing
Problem Solving

Education

Kansai Kenshu Center (KKC), Osaka, Japan

Japanese Language and Literature

Jan 2010 – Jan 2011

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

Future Leaders Program

Jan 2018 – Jan 2018

Delhi College of Engineering

B.E. — Mechanical

Jan 2002 – Jan 2006

Amity University

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Operations & Finance

Jan 2006 – Jan 2009

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