Head Security & Support Services

• Jan 2021 - Present

Senior Security Manager

• Mar 2018 - Present

Was instrumental in managing the large security force of about 240 personnel. Review and changes in Security Policies and practical implmentation for better safety and security of the property and its occupants. Facelift in the morale and workking spirit of the team. Recurrent trainings in the understandable language for their future upliftment. Also handled and managed a large team of Housekeeping for the entire park. Additional responsibility of landscape to constantly keep in line with IGBS standards. Show less

Corporate Security Manager - Strategic Sourcing Specialist

• Jun 2006 - Present

Vice President Operations

• Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

Handling Operations of multiple Retail Units viz. Landmark Group, Lifestyle, English & Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, Media Industry etc. Heading a Team of 10-12 personnel to support and strategize operations covering almost 40 units. Handling Operations of multiple Retail Units viz. Landmark Group, Lifestyle, English & Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, Media Industry etc. Heading a Team of 10-12 personnel to support and strategize operations covering almost 40 units.

Global Business Operations & Sourcing

• Jan 2010 - Aug 2016

• Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws. • Develop material costs forecasts or standard cost lists. • Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements • Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders. • Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements. • Monitor forecasts and quotes to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities. • Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes. • Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to identify or qualify new suppliers. • Develop or implement procedures or systems to evaluate or select suppliers. • Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success. • Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products. • Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.Interact with suppliers and follow up on contractual obligations and adherence. • Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies. • Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance. • Identify opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials, minimize waste, or to convert wastes to by-products. • Manage the budget for the supply chain activities, ensuring accurate records for cost of sale/margin analysis by product and report progress against budgets. • Manage Suppliers performance Show less

Security Manager - India Operations

• Jun 2006 - Dec 2009

• Identifying vulnerabilities/exposure and risks, conceptualizing and implementing security plans and procedures for day-to-day operations and contingencies. • Deftness in assessing existing systems and procedures, analyzing risks, carrying out security surveys and accordingly devising, implementing and managing security program of the organization • Implementing stringent security measures/systems, to establish and maintain high security standards, protect high value assets of the company, while maintaining a business operations focus. • Managing Time Management and Access records of personnel and authorization of access to sensitive areas after due verification. • Support Business Units in identifying the productive hours of employees by working on their access and system records. • Handling Employee Pre-Hire Background Investigation in coordination with Human Resources. Sole authority to conduct complete checks with the external agency in a reasonably short time. Coordinated these efforts with HR and Legal when necessary. • Responsible for all Security and Fire Safety arrangements of the facility including installation and maintenance of CCTV, Fire and Intrusion alarms. • Conducting Training of staff members in security awareness, fire fighting, fire evacuation drills, forced entry, bomb threat response, First Aid & CPR, other security procedures and policies framed by the Corporate from time to time. • Risk Assessment and Mitigation measures, Crisis Management, Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures. • Adequate training and Mentoring program for security associates in operational activities and corporate security policies. • Effective communicator & leader with proficiency in personnel management. • Planning and monitoring security arrangements involving preparing security plans, site instructions & deployment of security personnel, etc. as per infrastructural need. Show less

Manager-Security & Housekeeping

• Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

A short stint with property management which gave me lot of bettter insights into how a Property Management group function. A short stint with property management which gave me lot of bettter insights into how a Property Management group function.

Asst Manager-Security & Housekeeping

• 2006 - 2006

• Identifying vulnerabilities/exposure and risks, conceptualizing and implementing security plans and procedures for day-to-day operations and contingencies. • Deftness in assessing existing systems and procedures, analyzing risks, carrying out security surveys and accordingly devising, implementing and managing security program of the organization • Implementing stringent security measures/systems, to establish and maintain high security standards, protect high value assets of the company, while maintaining a business operations focus. Responsible for all Security and Fire Safety arrangements of the facility including installation and maintenance of CCTV, Fire and Intrusion alarms. • Conducting Training of staff members in security awareness, fire fighting, fire evacuation drills, forced entry, bomb threat response, First Aid & CPR, other security procedures and policies framed by the Corporate from time to time. • Risk Assessment and Mitigation measures, Crisis Management, Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures. • Transportation safety management and ensuring adherence to local laws for Employee safety. • Liaison with Local Law & Order agencies. Show less