Anand M
Bangalore
Summary
Senior Operations Management Professional with 16 years of experience driving manufacturing, supply chain, and multi-plant operations across fast-paced environments. Proven track record in optimizing end-to-end supply chains, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs through lean practices and global sourcing. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and scaling production. Strong command of OEE, TPM, Six Sigma, ISO/TS16949, and digital transformation. Recognized for building agile teams and driving operational excellence to boost growth and profitability.
"Anand is a great leader. And a terrific professional to work with. He is really guided by an action-oriented attitude and is particularly great in guiding his team with accountability and finding ways to accomplish seemingly difficult objectives. He is really a team friendly people manager. He is assertive while being open minded. One of his biggest strengths is his ability to bring in entirely different perspectives to any situation. He is certainly an asset to any organization" ~ Shalini Vijayagopalan, Head Sales, Britannia
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager - Operations (Sourcing, Manufacturing & Distribution)
BLUE TOKAI COFFEE ROASTERS
Bangalore
02.2021 - Current
- Cut logistics & distribution costs by 39%, eliminated stock-outs for Non-Traded items, and reduced inventory by 56% through strategic sourcing and realignment.
- Built distribution model enabling Hyperlocal, Same-Day & Next-Day deliveries, boosting customer satisfaction and optimizing Cost/Order.
- Managed 500+ daily dispatches from Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore for multiple sales channels using integrated OMS and ERP systems.
- Delivered 99%+ Coffee and 97%+ Non-Coffee fill rates; awarded #1 by Blinkit (2024) for 100% fulfillment.
- Set up centralized manufacturing for Canning, Sachets, Pods & Instant Coffee, aligned with in-.house quality standards.
- Scaled operations via new facility and product lines, adding ₹2 Cr+ monthly revenue; improved NPS from 54% to 80%.
- Streamlined packaging/assembly, eliminated bottlenecks, and reduced errors via automation and fail-proofing.
- Built & led NPD team; expanded offerings and launched Export-Import ops to Japan for monthly consignments.
- Boosted Gross Profit Margin by 20% through cost control, strategic sourcing, and optimized 3PL & RTV management.
- Led QA to ensure ISO, Organic & client audit compliance across processing and warehouse facilities.
- Created company’s first Costing Framework (2021) for all SKUs, enabling better pricing and strategic decisions
Manufacturing & Sourcing Lead
NIKE INC.
Delhi
05.2016 - 01.2021
- Streamlined procurement, commercialization, and manufacturing, reducing order lead time by 30% while ensuring First-Time-Right (FTR) and full compliance.
- Designed and executed a global sourcing strategy, expanding supplier base across 3 continents, cutting CBD costs by 8%, and improving OTIF performance at consolidators.
- Led Category Management initiatives aligning sourcing with business goals, driving a 15% gain in procurement efficiency.
- Directed Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for Nike’s L4L Business Ops, mentoring partner teams and cutting assembly lead time by 21%.
Plant Head
PARAGON FOOTWEAR
Bangalore
11.2011 - 04.2016
- Led 5 factories producing 1.15L pairs/day with 1000+ staff, contributing 40% of company turnover.
- Improved plant efficiency to 85% OEE via SMED, waste reduction, and value stream mapping across the full business chain.
- Achieved 98%+ Fill Rate and 23% energy savings, cutting electricity costs by ₹5.2L/month through servo motor and VFD adoption.
Quality Assurance Lead
GALA-HOERBIGER
Mumbai
12.2009 - 10.2011
- Led Supplier Quality Assurance and vendor performance, reducing rework and rejections by 1.5%.
- Supported ISO TS16949 compliance as Management Representative, leading APQP & PPAP documentation for QMS implementation.
Education
MBA - SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Jain University
Bangalore, India01.2024
PGP - GENERAL MANAGEMENT
UCLA-Anderson School of Management
Delhi, India01.2019
B-TECH - AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
University of Calicut
Kerala, India07.2009
Skills
- Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
- End-to-End Operations Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Global Vendor & Supplier Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Change Management & Transformation
- Manufacturing Excellence (TPM, OEE, Kaizen)
- Network Optimization & Cost Reduction
- Quality Systems (ISO, Six Sigma, TS16949)
- ERP & Digital Transformation (SAP, Oracle, etc)
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Crisis Management & Business Continuity Planning
- P&L Ownership & Operational Budgeting
- Coaching, Mentoring & Talent Development
Websites
Certifications And Achievements
- Recipient of Trailblazer Award in FY'24 from Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters
- Sponsored Leadership Programme - by NWORX
- Management Communications - Harvard Business Publishing
- Micro Masters in Operations Management from IIM B & Microsoft Power Bi
- Six Sigma Black Belt from Anexas Denmark & Certified Quality Professional from Omnex, USA
- Lean Manufacturing from Kaizen Institute
Timeline
General Manager - Operations (Sourcing, Manufacturing & Distribution)
BLUE TOKAI COFFEE ROASTERS
02.2021 - Current
Manufacturing & Sourcing Lead
NIKE INC.
05.2016 - 01.2021
Plant Head
PARAGON FOOTWEAR
11.2011 - 04.2016
Quality Assurance Lead
GALA-HOERBIGER
12.2009 - 10.2011
MBA - SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Jain University
PGP - GENERAL MANAGEMENT
UCLA-Anderson School of Management
B-TECH - AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
University of Calicut
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