Chief Operating Officer - Non Steel Business

• Feb 2021 - Present

Vice President

• Aug 2016 - Feb 2021

Lead the business transformation process of CPIL based on the fundamentals of Theory of Constraints with Vector Consulting having successfully re-engineered production, operations & supply chain to be highly responsive to actual demand, thereby creating a sustained PULL in the DEMAND side & dovetailing the supply side to ensure Availability, Reach & Range across SKUs for all business lines at all times Developed, launched and spearheaded growth strategy of Century ProClub - Century Ply Loyalty program for influencers - Instrumental in driving new member acquisition, deepening existing member engagement to earn market share growth and upward migration of members across the value chain. Commenced the application of the TOC framework for Century LED with Goldratt Consulting Show less

Head of International Business

• Nov 2014 - Jul 2016

The main purpose of the job was to ensure profitable management of the shipping & Resources vertical- by focusing on lowering technical cost, optimising vessel on hire, effective crew selection, running an efficient ship supply chain. Created and executed strategic plans, managed operational costs, allocated resources, controled cash flow and oversaw developmental and motivational needs of the work force Instrumental in setting up a step down subsidiary company in DMCC, UAE in January 2015 Expanded commercial shipping/chartering business to new geographies by recruiting top talent, retaining & engaging them Show less

General Manager & Corporate Quality Head

• Apr 2012 - Jun 2014

P & L responsibility for inbound & outbound supply chain for Project Cargo, Containerised Cargo (LCL/FCL), Warehousing & JIT delivery to Tata Steel Plants & other customers from East Coast Indian Ports/Airport & vice versa for export cargo through multi modular transportationIn the above context, purpose of the job entailedTo lead & provide functional direction to all sub systems of SCM operations for effective management of Customer Service Level agreement - through Sourcing, Planning, Procurement, In land Logistics, Warehouse & Distribution Management, Custom Clearance, DGFT authorisations and Statutory Compliances Collaborating with cross- functional teams to achieve cost reduction targets through the business value chain - found appropriate solutions with quick turnaround time (delay & demurrage reduced) thus meeting organizational and client expectations To Manage and monitor all the vendors & statutory authorities - Ports, Customs, AAI, DGFT, Shipping companies, Carriers, FF’s, CFS’s, transporters, and other government departments for ensuring zero bottlenecks in the supply chain. Daily management with 3PL vendors around KPI adherence, rigor in implementation for reach and reliability - developing a long-term strategy with suppliers and vendors to achieve financial and service level targets. Show less

Chief- HR/IR/ Admin & Corporate Quality Head

• Mar 2006 - Mar 2012

Timely delivery of all HR/IR systems & subsystems: Staffing cycles, Performance Management, Training & Development, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, Labour Law compliance, Collective bargaining, Labour relations, International HRM, Managing Culture & Work force engagement, General Administration & facility managementDemonstrated effective interaction with management and employees by building relationships of TRUST through listening & learning - resolved conflicts/concerns by being visible, accessible & by focusing on deliverables to solve problems which are of strategic importance Created an Employee Value proposition by focusing on vision, opportunity, C & B, communication, experimentation, L & DDesigned & delivered reward systems that motivates greater performance – Fashioned the Compensation philosophy of the JV company verticals with distinct compensation structure for different businesses Reported HR performance & HR related business risks in the form of a HR dashboard to drive Senior Leadership Team to specific decisions & actions Show less

Management Trainee to Manager

• Aug 1993 - Feb 2006

Started my career in electrical maintenance & moved through multiple functions & positions in materials, contracting, environment management, Quality, HR, IR & Administration Started my career in electrical maintenance & moved through multiple functions & positions in materials, contracting, environment management, Quality, HR, IR & Administration