HARISH SEMWAL
Tokyo
Summary
Dynamic leader with established expertise at Toyota Tsusho India, focusing on supply chain optimization and strategic sourcing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager –Global Sales, Sourcing & Procurement
Batu Networks Japan Ltd
Tokyo
07.2024 - Current
- Executed supply chain and sales strategy for India subsidiary, achieving 12.5x sales growth in six months.
- Acquired six new OEM clients in automotive and electronics sectors to diversify revenue streams.
- Developed KPI dashboards in Excel to track procurement, logistics, and sales performance.
- Built and managed procurement networks in India, reducing lead times by 20%.
- Established strategies that ensured profitability for India subsidiary within six months.
- Strengthened Asian supply chain footprint through targeted customer expansion initiatives.
- Optimized supplier networks to ensure stable sourcing of harness components.
- Monitored key performance indicators to enable data-driven decision making.
Manager – New Business Development (Hydrogen & EV Components)
Toyota Tsusho India Pvt. Ltd
India
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Established supplier base of over 10 hydrogen and EV component manufacturers across India and Europe, enhancing network resilience.
- Secured ¥100M in three-year contracts by acquiring two new global customers in green hydrogen and EV sectors.
- Designed sourcing and supply chain entry strategies for European markets, reducing sourcing cycle times by 15%.
- Collaborated with R&D, logistics, and finance teams to align sourcing strategies with overall business objectives.
Manager – Logistics, Warehousing & 3PL
Toyota Tsusho India Pvt. Ltd
India
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed 80,000 sqft automotive components warehouse, achieving 25% improvement in inventory accuracy and 98% on-time delivery.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, resulting in ¥10M annual savings and 10% year-over-year revenue growth.
- Introduced KPI-based performance monitoring for multiple 3PL partners, leading to 12% reduction in logistics costs.
- Implemented digital warehouse tracking system, decreasing stock discrepancies by 30%.
Project Coordinator, Wastewater Treatment Division
Amcon Co., Ltd.
Japan
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Drove successful market expansion into India through strategic partner relationship development.
- Managed planning and execution of complex wastewater machinery projects, achieving key milestones and budget targets.
- Facilitated communication between Japanese headquarters and Indian regional team, ensuring alignment on project objectives.
- Identified and mitigated potential project risks by implementing effective risk management strategies.
General Manager, chemical (Trading Company)
Chukan Butsu Ltd.
India
10.2015 - 07.2019
- Executed company strategy, overseeing budgeting, HR management, and cross-departmental operations.
- Negotiated key contracts while ensuring marketing, customer relations, and legal compliance.
- Managed global chemical trade operations, maintaining regulatory compliance and optimizing logistics.
- Built strong international partnerships and mentored team members to boost operational success.
- Led procurement efforts for $10M in vendor contracts, achieving 15% cost reduction.
- Implemented process improvements that resulted in $5M savings and ensured timely procurement.
- Established KPI-driven vendor evaluations to enhance supplier performance and resolve issues.
- Streamlined performance initiatives across departments to drive efficiency and profitability.
Training Coordinator and Inventory Planner
Kaneka Corporation
India
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: Chemical Manufacturer
- In-Training Coordinator: Designed and implemented employee training programs focused on skill enhancement and business process improvement.
- Rolled out coaching and mentoring initiatives to support employee development.
- Contributed to organizational growth by aligning training efforts with business goals.
- Inventory Planner: Developed inventory strategies to optimize stock levels, reduce carrying costs, and prevent stock-outs.
- Analyzed demand trends and coordinated with production, sales, and suppliers to maintain accurate and sufficient inventory.
- Managed inventory policies, ensured data accuracy, and supported budgeting and process improvement projects.
- Chemical Manufacturer
Education
B.B.A - International Management
RISTUMEIKAN ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Beppu, Japan09.2011
Certificate - Japanese Language
Iseifu
Osaka, Japan03.2007
High School -
Maa Anand Mayee Memorial School
Dehradun, India03.2005
Skills
- Supply chain optimization
- Strategic sourcing and procurement
- Demand forecasting
- Logistics management
- Inventory planning and optimization
- Risk assessment
- Data analysis and reporting
- Process improvement
- Cost reduction strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Supplier negotiation and development
- Leadership and team management
Languages
- Hindi
- English
- Japanese
Personal Information
Visa Status: Permanent residence of Japan
Timeline
Manager –Global Sales, Sourcing & Procurement
Batu Networks Japan Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Manager – New Business Development (Hydrogen & EV Components)
Toyota Tsusho India Pvt. Ltd
05.2023 - 07.2024
Manager – Logistics, Warehousing & 3PL
Toyota Tsusho India Pvt. Ltd
05.2021 - 04.2023
Project Coordinator, Wastewater Treatment Division
Amcon Co., Ltd.
10.2019 - 10.2020
General Manager, chemical (Trading Company)
Chukan Butsu Ltd.
10.2015 - 07.2019
Training Coordinator and Inventory Planner
Kaneka Corporation
01.2013 - 09.2015
B.B.A - International Management
RISTUMEIKAN ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Certificate - Japanese Language
Iseifu
High School -
Maa Anand Mayee Memorial School