Alok Kumar
Supply Chain Professional
Gurugram
Summary
An alumnus of IIT BHU, and XLRI Jamshedpur, with over two decades of experience in the various key infrastructure sectors like Steel, Renewable, and Power (Generation & Distribution). Having worked for various group companies of Tata Sons, such as Tata Steel, TKM Global, Tata Power, and Tata Solar; Currently he is leading the Supply Chain, Contracts and Legal function at IntelliSmart.
Alok has been creating, implementing, and evaluating cutting-edge business strategies that stimulate company’s growth. Through his profound understanding of the key business drivers in the markets and industries, he has been able to seize control over problem areas and establish extremely successful partnerships with decision-makers at all levels.
Additionally, understanding and highlighting the risks that businesses might face is one of the traits that aids Alok in making the best decisions when it comes to risk management and assessment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Vice President, Supply Chain, Contract & Legal
IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited
Gurgaon
2020.08 - Current
- IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited is India’s leading smart metering and digital solutions provider. A joint venture of National Infrastructure Investment Fund (NIIF) and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), IntelliSmart has been established with the core purpose of becoming the most preferred digital partner of the utilities.
- Established strategic tie-ups with key stakeholders for long term sustainable growth of the organization.
Contributed to address supply chain-related issues when REC Limited was developing the Standard Bidding Document for AMISP service provider onboarding. - Spearheaded the successful representation before the Hon’ble Supreme Court in a challenge concerning award of a tender through IntelliSmart’s appointed counsel.
- Built robust partner ecosystem with rapid scalability to ensure timely project delivery.
- Nurtured the highest corporate of governance standards to ensure ethical accountability at the workplace.
- A culture of shaped star leadership for improved productivity and long-term business viability
- Shaped a culture of star leadership team for improved productivity and long-term business viability.
Head-Procurement
Tata Power Limited
Bangalore
2017.10 - 2020.08
- Over all responsibility for procurement of material and services for various Solar EPC contracts for Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd
- Also responsible for O&M contracts for all running Solar Sites and Manufacturing unit at Bangalore
- Achieved services cost reduction for Installation & Commissioning of Projects by about 7% (Annual recurring cost reduction of Rs 150 Million at a base of Rs 2100 Millions)
- Implemented Commodity linked pricing mechanism for Steel and Aluminum Structures, Copper and Aluminum Cables resulting in saving over fixed price mechanism to the tune of 3%
- Designed and Implemented Customer Service models thorough lean supply chain processes
Head- Contracts & Materials
Tata Power Limited
Dhanbad
2015.04 - 2017.09
- Total Supply Chain Management for Maithon Power Limited (A JV between Tata Power & Damodar Valley Corporation) right through procurement of materials and services for plant operation.
- Contained services costs by 9.5% through introduction of alternate procurement sources for key buyouts of services like plant maintenance contracts, plant housekeeping contracts, plant security services etc.
- Played leading role in reducing cost of coal procurement by implementing better logistics and mines management systems & processes (Annual Cost Reduction to the tune of 8%).
- Implemented measures to monitor effective procurement and inventory management process.
- Introduced and championed the operational excellence through safety process awareness and Implementation.
Head - Procurement and Logistics
Tata Bluescope Steel Limited
Jamshedpur
2013.03 - 2015.03
- Contained costs by 7% through introduction of alternate procurement sources for key buyouts like Steel, Zinc, and Paints etc.
- Implemented substantial measures towards long term strategic alignment of product and services purchase with overall company’s objective.
- Pioneered a comprehensive Vendor Evaluation process; reduced overall logistics cost to company by 5%.
- Implemented budgetary control mechanism for services purchase to gain a recurring saving of around 10%.
- Monitored domestic and international logistics to ensure timely and safe delivery of finished goods to clients.
Regional Manager
TKM Global Logistics Limited (Subsidiary Of Tata Steel)
Mumbai
2008.10 - 2013.03
- Joined as Branch Manager and progressed to be a Regional Manager) and held overall P&L responsibility for international supply chain management
- Built and sustained long-term relationship with Key Overseas Partners and harmonized systems and procedures for improving efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Monitored international logistics services for various Tata Group Customers of Western Region and ensured resource availability for Team to achieve the set targets
- Successfully added new customers worth Rs 10 Million in one financial year
- Holds the credit of coaching Managers for developing new products like third country shipments and consol business which resulted in net contribution of Rs 2 Million
- Shared knowledge, insight and advice to contribute to long term business strategies
- Ensured optimal profitability by strategic planning and analysis, drove actions to ensure capitalization of revenue potential and opportunities to meet the best possible end-to-end supply chain solution
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for import logistics activities, supported import customs clearance process including coordination with custom clearance agents and ensuring statuary compliance.
Deputy General Manager
Welspun Gujarat Stahl Rohren Limited
Anjar
2008.03 - 2008.09
- Directed techno-commercial negotiations, Capital project procurement based on the project schedule, collaboration with international vendors, and adherence to industry’s best purchase practices
- Led introduction of Equipment Wise Cost Monitoring Mechanism and 3-Tier Procurement Evaluation System
- Contributor in Project - Nipun in consultation with Hay Group, ensured all materials and equipment are procured at competitive prices to budget, as per the project plan and in compliance with specifications
- Led implementation of procurement strategies by providing thought leadership in all aspects of scheduling, planning, material management, supplier management with QDC, cost analysis and price negotiation.
Sr. Commodity Manager
Tata Steel Limited
Jamshedpur
1999.07 - 2008.02
- Integral role in introducing Price Models for various Ferro Alloys sold by Tata Steel to achieve better production coordination, and Logistics Model to reduce delivery cycle time by 20% and cost by 5%
- Critical role in improving process capability (1 Sigma to 1.6 Sigma) of External Business Partners’ Plant
- Certified External Assessor for Tata Business Excellence Model (TBEM, Replica of Malcolm Baldrige Model of Business Excellence) with a record of establishing a “World Class Workforce” in consultation with WIN’s Team
- Worked as key task force member at task force called Total Operational Performance (TOP) in consultation with McKinsey which resulted in cost saving of about Rs 250 million/annum
- Significantly guided a team of 25 people and facilitated small group improvement activities like QC, VE and QIP
Education
B.tech - Mining
IIT, BHU
Varanasi 1995.06 - 1999.05
PGDGM - Finance And Marketing
XLRI
Jamshedpur 2002.05 - 2003.05
Skills
Strategic tie-up
undefinedTimeline
Sr. Vice President, Supply Chain, Contract & Legal
IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited
2020.08 - Current
Head-Procurement
Tata Power Limited
2017.10 - 2020.08
Head- Contracts & Materials
Tata Power Limited
2015.04 - 2017.09
Head - Procurement and Logistics
Tata Bluescope Steel Limited
2013.03 - 2015.03
Regional Manager
TKM Global Logistics Limited (Subsidiary Of Tata Steel)
2008.10 - 2013.03
Deputy General Manager
Welspun Gujarat Stahl Rohren Limited
2008.03 - 2008.09
PGDGM - Finance And Marketing
XLRI
2002.05 - 2003.05
Sr. Commodity Manager
Tata Steel Limited
1999.07 - 2008.02
B.tech - Mining
IIT, BHU
1995.06 - 1999.05
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