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
Websites
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
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