Dynamic supply chain leader with extensive experience at WNS Global Services, specializing in designing customer-centric solutions and developing Go-to-Market strategies. Proven track record in executing RFPs with a focus on performance assessment and effective knowledge transfer, achieving significant wins in multi-tower deals. Adept at building alliances and driving supply chain transformation.
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Abhishek Joshi
Pune,MH
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
WNS Global Services
Director Supply Chain Solutions and Capability
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Led the establishment of the Supply Chain practice team at WNS, managing Capability & Solutions Design.
- Designed customer-centric supply chain solutions and delivered client-facing presentations for solution defense.
- Developed Go-to-Market strategy for supply chain managed services and created sales collateral and capability packs.
- Built third-party alliances, conducted value stream mapping, and differentiated solutions through storytelling.
- Successfully executed 15+ RFPs with a 20% win ratio, handling deals ranging from small to mid-sized ($5-10M) to large multi-tower deals (above $70M).
Infosys BPM Limited
Lead Consultant Solutions Design
09.2017 - 12.2021
Job overview
- As Lead Consultant-Solutions Design, executed 3+ large multi-tower RFPs with a 15% win ratio, focusing on deals above $120M in revenue.
- Previously, as Sr. Consultant-Solutions Design (Sep '17-May '17), executed 30+ RFPs with a 20% win ratio, handling multi-tier deals up to $100M.
- Key responsibilities included devising solution strategies, developing value stream mapping, and delivering executive-level presentations.
- Supported Supply Chain transformation programs, staying up-to-date with market trends and collaborating with technical teams.
- Managed global client relationships, communicating capabilities and value propositions to senior executives and business partners.
DHL Supply Chain
Manager Global Solutions Design
11.2015 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Set up the Global Solutions Design Captive (GSDC) in Mumbai to standardize solution design processes and benchmark global best practices.
- Built strong collaboration with the global SD community, contributing to RFQ and non-O2D projects.
- Designed a service and reporting portfolio, enabling analytics-based control reports and global visibility dashboards.
- Led recruitment, training, and mentoring of the team, ensuring effective resource allocation based on skill, bandwidth, and customer needs.
Entercoms
Principal Consultant Supply Chain Services
09.2012 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Led supply chain setup for Motorola in North-Latin America and EMEA using S&OP-driven returns forecast and supply network.
- Launched 7 new NPI products globally with 95% material availability at key hubs.
- Achieved 25% global inventory reduction and decreased backlog by $10M.
- Saved $8.4M by refurbishing defective mobile units instead of new display purchases.
- Improved EMEA service levels to 90% through material health charts.
- Designed a control tower dashboard using Tableau and ETL tools for enhanced visibility.
Bennett Coleman & Company (Times of India Group)
Manager, Business & Commercial
11.2010 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Managed regional supply chain for Gujarat & MP, overseeing newsprint buying (30L PA), logistics (12L PA), and spend buying (10L PA) with a team of six.
- Optimized supply chain performance, achieving stock aging analysis of less than 100Mt under the 0-90 days bucket and reducing newsprint tear-off to under 0.2% in Ahmedabad (lowest PAN India).
- Handled Government of India newsprint audits, ensuring stock ledger verifications at multiple frequencies for an average monthly newsprint stock of 300Mt.
- Negotiated savings of 10L for the branch in materials, logistics, and newsprint costs for FY 2011-12.
Asian Paints
Supply Chain Executive
12.2009 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Managed production planning by overseeing the complete weekly i2 SCP run, including unconstrained, lateness, and final lateness runs, while adjusting the plan based on capacity constraints, priorities, and material breakdowns across four manufacturing locations.
- Finalized a new warehouse for Asian Paints GBU, handling all legalities, and planned vehicle distribution based on SAP truck planning reports, managing transport contracts and evaluations.
Honeywell Automation
Senior Executive (Materials Planner & Buyer)
06.2007 - 11.2009
Job overview
- Materials Planning- Key Materials Planner for 6 production Lines
- MRP strategies- Strategies to categorize items as per 3C-Consumption, Criticality & Coverage.
- Procurement- Buyer for Imported parts from Honeywell entities worldwide
Education
International School of Business And MediaPune
PGDBM from Supply Chain Management
04-2007
University Overview
- Graduation with Distinction, [2007]
- Honours [Best Outgoing Supply Chain student, 2007
Birla VIshwakarma MahavidyalayaVidyanagar
Masters of Engineering from Environmental Engineering
04-2005
University Overview
Nagpur UniversityNagpur
Bachelor of Engineering from Civil Engineering
04-2003
University Overview
Skills
- Designing supply chain solutions
- Supply chain practice development
- Effective knowledge transfer
- Performance assessment strategies
- Supply chain planning
- After market solutions
- Logistics solutions
- Go To Market Design
Timeline
Director Supply Chain Solutions and Capability
WNS Global Services
12.2021 - Current
Lead Consultant Solutions Design
Infosys BPM Limited
09.2017 - 12.2021
Manager Global Solutions Design
DHL Supply Chain
11.2015 - 09.2017
Principal Consultant Supply Chain Services
Entercoms
09.2012 - 10.2015
Manager, Business & Commercial
Bennett Coleman & Company (Times of India Group)
11.2010 - 08.2012
Supply Chain Executive
Asian Paints
12.2009 - 10.2010
Senior Executive (Materials Planner & Buyer)
Honeywell Automation
06.2007 - 11.2009
International School of Business And Media
PGDBM from Supply Chain Management
Birla VIshwakarma Mahavidyalaya
Masters of Engineering from Environmental Engineering
Nagpur University
Bachelor of Engineering from Civil Engineering
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