Category Manager

• Apr 2019 - Present

- Acting as internal strategic sourcing consultant, engagement lead and category expert for Container Category with focus on Americas’ region (15+ countries)- Drive and support complete lifecycle of sourcing projects addressing an annual spend of USD 200Mn+ in Container Handling, Storage and Equipment Maintenance and Repair (EMR) services and support Global Optimization Projects- Develop category strategy, provide category insights, and identify cost drivers based on spend patterns and market developments- Extensively involved in Spend Analysis, Cost modelling (TCO), RFx management, qualitative and quantitative supplier benchmarking- Develop models to analyze supplier offers, build complex cost scenarios, Total Value of Ownership (TVO) and preparing negotiation strategy- Drive governance meetings with internal stakeholders for risk assessment for the category at location/vendor level, ensure execution of vendor volume allocation plans- Identify opportunities for standardization in sourcing process for the Category and act as an internal champion to promote e-sourcing tools and techniques Show less

Assistant Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

• May 2017 - Mar 2019

Supply Chain Operations

• Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

Manager, Operations (Window Blinds Category)

• Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

- Category management for Window Blinds with focus on end-to-end supply chain right from demand planning till final distribution in close coordination with internal stakeholders - Plan and manage inventory of raw materials for 2000+ SKUs along with direct oversight of International and Domestic Sourcing of materials - Identify Cost reduction opportunities and take appropriate actions to improve cost savings - Product Pricing and Profitability Analysis for new collection launches - Business Analysis and MIS reporting - Set up and monitor supply chain processes and take initiatives to drive continuous improvement for the category Show less

Assistant Manager, Supply Planning

• May 2014 - Dec 2014

- Generate and monitor monthly supply plans as per the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process for the installed capacity of 3000+ Tons production per month of fabric processing division - Ensure execution of S&OP Plans to achieve 100% OTIF and adherence to norms of Theory of Constraints - Liase with procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure steady material supply for production - Gather data and conduct analysis for monthly S&OP review meetings - Implement improvement initiatives using 5S under Office TPM project - Kaizen Project for Inventory Reduction :- Analyzed the non-moving WIP inventory and suggested liquidation plans Show less

Summer Intern

• May 2013 - Jun 2013

• Studied the documentation process involved in Customs Clearance of Exports & Imports at BASF and Customs House Agent (CHA) with an objective to automate the process • Analyzed and observed the gaps in the process to avoid duplication of entries and manual work • Provided recommendation to transfer data electronically from BASF to CHA reducing the data entry time significantly • Studied the documentation process involved in Customs Clearance of Exports & Imports at BASF and Customs House Agent (CHA) with an objective to automate the process • Analyzed and observed the gaps in the process to avoid duplication of entries and manual work • Provided recommendation to transfer data electronically from BASF to CHA reducing the data entry time significantly

Executive, Production Planning & Control

• Jul 2009 - Jun 2012

- Responsible for the entire Production, Capacity and Materials Planning of fabric embroidery unit (daily production of 21,000 meters) and to ensure on time delivery to Customers - Inventory management using ABC and FSN analysis, SLOB - Raw materials sourcing and ensure timely availability of materials - Forecast FG and WIP under Made-to-Stock scenario to ensure capacity utilization of machines - Formulate Costings for New Products - SAP-PP Implementation Project - Worked as Subject Matter Expert for master data setup & as core team member in all phases of implementation including blueprinting, gap analysis, mapping, testing, and troubleshooting in close coordination with external consulting team (PwC) Show less