Jan 2021 – Sep 2021 · 8 mos

• Leading the Commercials of Logistics & warehousing of Walmart stores.
• Leveraged 100+ logistics supplier partnerships to enhance efficiency and achieve ~20% cost avoidance in 6 months.
• Strengthened contract governance, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and adherence to commercial terms.
• Instituted SLA-based vendor performance frameworks to enhance accountability and service excellence.
• Led end-to-end supplier lifecycle management including selection, performance management, and collaboration.

Apr 2020 – Dec 2020 · 8 mos

• Role: Imports Logistics lead at Walmart India, organizing entire import operations (end-to-end delivery of the product – merchandise and non-merchandise)
• Directed EXIM compliance as an authorized SME, ensuring adherence to FCPA and Indian Customs regulations.
• Owned and streamlined the import function, driving the appropriate results by establishing regulatory frameworks, contractual agreements, and organizational SOPs.
• Earned Global Recognition for driving flawless trade compliance in India, achieving zero audit observations.

Dec 2017 – Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Imports Logistics lead
• Managed the complete imports logistics ensuring compliance as per FCPA and local laws & regulations with Nil observations from various audits teams
• Imported the capital goods for 7 new stores in a year (span of 4 months) - 3M USD
• Effectively managed the DC & transportation with the reduction in cost YoY
• Set an example of showcasing Ethics, Integrity and compliance in the function.
• Developed a relationship of trust, collaboration and respect with both internal and external stakeholders
• Streamlined the documentation and audits procedure by executing the SOPs in alignment with Compliance team
• Implemented the change management by efficiently adapting and managing the dual work of SAP and legacy for import merchandise

Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 · 11 mos

• Responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of indirect products and services.
• Developed sourcing strategy for Gifting category using Benchmarking, Industry Analysis, Competitive marketing, Negotiation, SRM.
• Transformed fragmented indirect procurement into policy-led centralized framework, improving compliance to 100% and generating 15% cost optimization.
• Handled a portfolio of 50Mn USD in various categories like IT (Hardware & Software), Marketing Gifting (freebie), HR services, Sales and Office supplies.

Feb 2014 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos

• Responsible for entire imports including ATA Carnet, High Seas sale
• Handled the capex movement for manufacturing facility with 90+ complex shipments worth USD 25 Mn in a span of 1-year, close coordination with Global Trade team, Indian & Global Engineering team.
• Implemented the shift to direct imports of Food shipments, removing USD 0.5 Mn annual intermediary cost and ensuring compliance under FCPA, FSSAI and applicable PGAs.
• Knowledge sharing of relevant import/export law and procedures, tariffs and duties, licenses & restrictions, Import/Export Policy with colleagues
• Emerged self as a SPOC for imports sub-function in India

Jan 2007 – Feb 2014 · 7 yrs 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Responsible for the procurement of packaging materials and finished goods from Third Party Manufacturers (TPM)
• Handled 6 TPMs for FG, RM, PM planning; FG production and dispatch of regular products ensuring the FG availability of new product launches (average, 5 SKUs launched every month from TPMs)
• Strengthen the supplier relationship & engagement for better performance.
• Streamlined the process of PM procurement, MOQ negotiations with the suppliers and ensured on Time in Full deliveries.
• Handled P2P process including PO processing, procurement, vendor management and invoices processing

Jul 2003 – Dec 2006 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Greater Delhi Area

• Responsible for the import of raw materials & export of finished goods.
• Liaised with Jolen Inc. USA and handled the legal affairs related to cross border transactions.
• Monitored the entire gamut of procurement operations in the organization dealing with Jolen Inc. USA and other Raw material suppliers.
• Initiated exports of Jolen products in 10 countries - Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, South Africa, Mauritius, Dubai, Malaysia, Thailand and South Korea.