Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Websites
Certification
Strengths And Expertise
Key Transformation Projects
Performance Management And Analytics
Employee Engagement And Culture
Global Stakeholder And Risk Management
Personal Information
Timeline
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MANIKUMAR V

MANIKUMAR V

Bengaluru,Karnataka

Summary

Strategic Supply Chain leader with 17+ years' experience driving supply chain strategy, transformation, and performance management across Oil & Gas and Technology R&D. Proven success in designing multi-year roadmaps, leading cross-functional programs, and delivering $850K+ annual savings while improving efficiency by 30-40%. Expert in digitization (SAP Ariba, SAP MM, Power BI), governance, and executive reporting. Recognized for building high-performing teams (50+ people) and partnering with leadership to align supply chain priorities with enterprise goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Engineer- Supply Chain Planning

Shell Technology Centre Bangalore (via Brunel)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
05.2011 - Current
  • Designed and executed a multi-year supply chain consolidation roadmap, migrating from two external warehouses to an in-house model → $800K recurring savings, stronger governance, and greater resilience.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to define supply chain KRAs/KPIs aligned with cost, service, digitization, and sustainability objectives; embedded them into governance reviews and decision frameworks.
  • Led long-range capacity and material planning for multi-site operations, balancing inventory, cost, and service levels to support global R&D programs.
  • Directed enterprise-wide transformation initiatives including warehouse migration, ERP enablement, and process automation → cut procurement lead time by 20% and improved supply reliability.
  • Built and operationalized an internal warehouse, standardizing SOPs and workflows, reducing third-party dependency, and elevating operational resilience.
  • Delivered infrastructure upgrade programs (wet scrubber, exhaust system improvements) → 30-40% efficiency gain and $55K+ annual savings.

Technician- Installation & Commissioning

BOSCH India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
09.2007 - 05.2011
  • Installed and commissioned 20+ complex machines, ensuring seamless integration and production continuity.
  • Contributed to the design and development of 20+ special-purpose machines, boosting production efficiency.
  • Delivered technical training and support, improving team capability and reducing downtime.

Education

Global MBA - Supply Chain Management

Woolf University
12.2025

Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering

The Oxford Evening College
12.2016

National Vocational Course - Electronics Technician

BOSCH India Pvt. Ltd
12.2007

Certification

  • Project Management Foundations (2023)
  • Lean Foundations (2023)
  • Six Sigma Foundations (2023)
  • SAP ERP Essentials (2020)
  • International Logistics (2024)
  • Power BI & Data Analytics - LinkedIn Learning
  • HSE Compliance & Risk Management - Shell Internal Training
  • Certified Permit Issuer, Gas Tester & MOC Approver - Shell

Strengths And Expertise

  • Strategic Leadership & Vision - Roadmap design, long-range planning, cost-service-sustainability trade-offs
  • Transformation & Program Management - Change leadership, portfolio management, resilience, risk mitigation
  • Performance Management - KRAs, balanced scorecards, GMC reporting, Power BI dashboards
  • Digitalization & Process Excellence - ERP enablement, automation, MRP, Kanban, SAP Ariba/SAP MM
  • Employee Engagement & Culture - Team leadership (50+), ESAT improvement, coaching & mentoring
  • Global Supply Chain & Compliance - Import/export regulations, contracts, HSSE, multi-site logistics

Key Transformation Projects

  • Global Network Consolidation & In-sourcing - Built internal warehouse, exited two external facilities → $800K annual savings, higher resilience.
  • Lead-Time Reduction Program - Optimized SAP Ariba/MM processes for 15+ suppliers → 20% faster procurement.
  • Operations Efficiency Initiative - Upgraded scrubber & exhaust systems → 30-40% efficiency gain and $55K recurring savings.
  • Analytics for Executive Governance - Deployed Power BI dashboards → improved forecasting accuracy and enabled data-driven GMC steering.

Performance Management And Analytics

  • Implemented a performance management framework with Power BI dashboards, enabling real-time spend tracking, forecasting, and leadership visibility on KPIs.
  • Managed a $6M annual supply chain budget, monitoring variance, risks, and benefits realization against transformation targets.
  • Prepared and presented executive reports and dashboards for senior leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and GMC-level governance.

Employee Engagement And Culture

  • Led and mentored a 50+ member cross-functional team, driving engagement, collaboration, and safety through clear KRAs, coaching, and recognition.
  • Partnered with Procurement, Production, and R&D to eliminate bottlenecks, streamline handoffs, and improve pilot/validation runs → faster delivery cycles and higher customer satisfaction rates.

Global Stakeholder And Risk Management

  • Coordinated with international suppliers and logistics partners via SAP Ariba/SAP MM to ensure on-time supply across sites.
  • Ensured 100% compliance with import/export regulations and HSSE standards; maintained audit-ready documentation for customs/logistics.
  • Negotiated and managed contracts, defining service metrics and cost benchmarks to ensure vendor accountability.

Personal Information

Title: OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL

Timeline

Operations Engineer- Supply Chain Planning

Shell Technology Centre Bangalore (via Brunel)
05.2011 - Current

Technician- Installation & Commissioning

BOSCH India Pvt. Ltd
09.2007 - 05.2011

Global MBA - Supply Chain Management

Woolf University

Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering

The Oxford Evening College

National Vocational Course - Electronics Technician

BOSCH India Pvt. Ltd
MANIKUMAR V