Anurag Agrawal — COO

I believe industrial businesses scale sustainably when operations, capital discipline, and execution work in alignment. In manufacturing, growth is not just about expanding capacity, it is about driving efficiency, strengthening cash flows, and making disciplined decisions at scale. I am a Business Head / COO-level leader with 26+ years of experience across industrial manufacturing, leading P&L, multi-plant operations, and transformation initiatives in ₹300–1000 Cr businesses. My focus has been on building operationally strong, capital-efficient businesses that deliver consistent performance across complex manufacturing environments. Across organisations such as CG Power, Garware Technical Fibres, Akar Auto, Forbes & Company, and Varroc Engineering, I have: ➜ Scaled revenue from ₹208 Cr to ₹330 Cr while improving profitability through pricing and cost optimisation ➜ Expanded margins from 16% to 22% through structural cost redesign and sourcing strategies ➜ Achieved negative working capital through inventory optimisation and supplier alignment ➜ Reduced manufacturing footprint costs by 40% through plant consolidation and operational redesign ➜ Strengthened supply chains through localisation, strategic sourcing, and vendor ecosystem development ➜ Led multi-plant operations and cross-functional teams of 250+ employees ➜ Improved productivity and output through process optimisation and manufacturing efficiency initiatives I work closely with leadership teams to align operations with business strategy, ensuring growth is supported by strong execution, capital efficiency, and operational discipline. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀: ➜ P&L Leadership ➜ Manufacturing Excellence ➜ Multi-Plant Operations ➜ Operational Transformation ➜ Supply Chain Strategy ➜ Working Capital Optimisation ➜ Cost & Margin Improvement ➜ ROCE & Capital Efficiency ➜ Strategic Sourcing ➜ Turnaround & Change Leadership I operate at the Business Head / COO / CXO level, leading manufacturing businesses through growth, turnaround, and operational transformation while delivering disciplined profitability and long-term value creation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in industrial manufacturing with a strong focus on operational efficiency and supply chain management.

Location: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 26 yrs 6 mos

Skills

P&l Leadership
Operational Transformation
Cost & Margin Improvement
Manufacturing Excellence
Supply Chain Strategy
Working Capital Optimisation
Cost Reduction
Cost Management

Career Highlights

26+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing leadership.
Proven track record of revenue and margin growth.
Expertise in operational transformation and supply chain strategy.

Work Experience

CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited

DGM – Operations (P&L Leader) (2 yrs 2 mos)

Garware Technical Fibres Limited

Associate Vice President - Corporate Purchase (1 yr)

AKAR AUTO INDUSTRIES LTD.

General Manager - Group Purchase (2 yrs 5 mos)

Forbes & Company Limited

General Manager (Supply Chain) (2 yrs 1 mo)

Crompton Greaves

Assistant General Manager Operations (10 yrs 8 mos)

Varroc Engineering Pvt Ltd

Dy. Manager (Materials) (10 mos)

NATH PULP AND PAPER MILLS LIMITED

Manager (Materials) (7 yrs 4 mos)

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at SIBER School of Management

Engineer’s Degree at College of Engineering and Technology, Akola

Bachelor of Engineering at College of Engineering & Technology, Akola.

Anurag Agrawal

COO

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India26 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

26+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing leadership.
Proven track record of revenue and margin growth.
Expertise in operational transformation and supply chain strategy.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in industrial manufacturing with a strong focus on operational efficiency and supply chain management.

Contact

aoagrawal21@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

P&l LeadershipOperational TransformationCost & Margin ImprovementManufacturing ExcellenceSupply Chain StrategyWorking Capital OptimisationCost ReductionCost Management

Other Skills

P&L ManagementBusiness OperationsPlant OperationsTeam LeadershipBusiness ExpansionSupply Chain ManagementSupplier ManagementProduct DevelopmentMarket StrategySupply Chain OperationsSAP HANA AdministrationManufacturingStrategic SourcingNew Vendor DevelopmentGlobal Sourcing

About

Experience

26 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs

Average Tenure

2 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Cg power and industrial solutions limited

DGM – Operations (P&L Leader)

Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Leading P&L and operational strategy for a ₹400 Cr electrical switchgear business overseeing manufacturing operations, supply chain performance, and cross-functional leadership across multi-plant teams.
Key Achievements
Revitalized revenue growth strategy, optimizing pricing and production capacity to increase business turnover from ₹208 Cr to ₹410 Cr (25% CAGR).
Improved profitability by redesigning cost structures and renegotiating supplier contracts, increasing PBT margins from 16% to 22%.
Expanded product portfolio by launching new products including 25kV Primary Voltage Transformer and 36kV Bushings, strengthening presence in railways and power infrastructure sectors.
Led cross-functional teams of 250+ employees across multi-plant operations, driving operational transformation and performance improvement.

P&L ManagementBusiness OperationsPlant OperationsTeam LeadershipBusiness ExpansionSupply Chain Management+2

Garware technical fibres limited

Associate Vice President - Corporate Purchase

Apr 2023 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr · Pune District, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Directed corporate procurement strategy and supply chain operations for a ₹1800 Cr diversified manufacturing group.
Key Achievements
Transformed strategic sourcing frameworks to improve cost efficiency and supplier resilience across global procurement operations.
Implemented zero-based costing across procurement operations, improving cost transparency and strengthening margin discipline.
Developed a strategic supplier ecosystem improving supply reliability and long-term cost competitiveness.
Optimized inventory management practices improving capital efficiency while ensuring uninterrupted production operations.

Supply Chain OperationsSAP HANA AdministrationManufacturingStrategic SourcingBusiness ExpansionNew Vendor Development+7

Akar auto industries ltd.

General Manager - Group Purchase

Nov 2020 – Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Led procurement & end-to-end supply chain for a 400 Cr Tier-1 auto ancillary.
Key Achievements:
➜ Achieved budgeted sales, margins & ROCE targets.
➜ Improved cash flow through inventory & working capital optimization.
➜ Conducted IRR analysis for CAPEX and executed global sourcing initiatives.
➜ Strengthened warehousing & dispatch operations across multiple units.

Supply Chain OperationsSpend ManagementProduct DevelopmentManufacturingBusiness ExpansionGlobal Sourcing+5

Forbes & company limited

General Manager (Supply Chain)

Aug 2018 – Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Headed plant operations & supply chain for a 260 Cr cutting tools & automation business.
Key Achievements:
➜ Consolidated multiple factories into one location — reduced overheads by 40%.
➜ Achieved 9% cost reduction through Six Sigma vendor development & sourcing.
➜ Implemented demand forecasting & replenishment systems to eliminate stock-outs.
➜ Managed global sourcing from Europe, USA, SEA & China.

Supply Chain OperationsImport/Export OperationsManufacturingBusiness ExpansionChange ManagementGlobal Sourcing+5

Crompton greaves

Assistant General Manager Operations

Dec 2007 – Aug 2018 · 10 yrs 8 mos · Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Led operations, materials management & supply chain for a 200 Cr unit.
Key Achievements:
➜ Increased production output by 80% in 3 months through manpower & process optimization.
➜ Achieved 5% YoY material cost reduction through strategic negotiations.
➜ Localized key components (ceramics, copper powder, insulators).
➜ Launched three new product lines & strengthened vendor ecosystem.

Working Capital ManagementProduction Planning & ControlBusiness StrategySix SigmaPlant OperationsOperational Transformation+1

Varroc engineering pvt ltd

Dy. Manager (Materials)

Feb 2007 – Dec 2007 · 10 mos · Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India · On-site

➜ Headed materials management for Waluj Plant-7, covering procurement of raw materials, packaging, tools, spares & consumables.
➜ Achieved 7% cost reduction by implementing centralized procurement & corporate rate contracts covering 55% of materials across 16 plants.
➜ Strengthened non-BOM procurement through tighter budgetary controls.
➜ Streamlined vendor base and implemented SAP-driven categorization systems for improved procurement analytics and corporate-level visibility.

SourcingPlant OperationsContinuous ImprovementContract ManagementNon-BOM ProcurementSupply Chain Strategy

Nath pulp and paper mills limited

Manager (Materials)

Oct 1999 – Feb 2007 · 7 yrs 4 mos · Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

➜ Improved procurement cost efficiency using age analysis, interchangeability studies & disintermediation while leveraging tax efficiencies.
➜ Reduced inventory significantly by optimizing purchasing decisions and liquidating obsolete stock.
➜ Automated procurement of 70% standard items through rate contracts & open orders.
➜ Developed alternative materials and improved supply continuity while cutting costs.

NegotiationPurchase PlanningCreditorsCost ReductionCost Management