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Manjit Singh Bawa

Manjit Singh Bawa

CEO of Medium scale Manufacturing Plants with Specialization in Finance and Supply Chain
New Delhi

Summary

Accomplished business leader with 38 years of extensive experience in Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Manufacturing. Currently serving as Managing Director of Oriflame’s manufacturing units in India, driving operational excellence and innovative product development. Proven track record in cost optimization, team leadership, and strategic project management, seeking a senior management position within a reputable organization.

A competent professional with 38 years of extensive experience in Finance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing. Capable of offering value-proposition to the employer organization. Presently heading Both the manufacturing units of Oriflame (Swedish Multinational Co.) in India (Noida and Roorkee Plant) as Managing Director-Manufacturing. Managing Production facilities and Business development. Upgrade of plant with Latest Technologies and Automation. Legal Compliances. Proven track record of substantial value-addition to critical functions like Finance & Accounts, Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing. Successfully Established New Product Development processes whereby delivered 100% NPD on time without any quality issues till date for both Local and Global Products. Expertise in conceiving and spearheading cost saving initiatives in raw materials, procurement and logistics. An effective communicator equipped with strategic, operational and functional leadership qualities enabling effective communication across all levels of organization. Effective development and deployment of cross functional capabilities to achieve the best operational results in areas like New Product Development, Productivity improvements, Suppliers’ Quality and Cost Optimization. Demonstrated quality of inculcating fiscal discipline across the length and breadth of the organization so very critical for the growth of a commercial organization. Financial Budgeting, Project planning, Feasibility study, Risk analysis (FMEA), SWOT and project appraisal, Capacity planning and adding the capacity as per long term Business plan. Lean Implementation and model to support the right quality first time. Strong believer of People & Team development. Process oriented Professional and led the team to achieve Halal Certification from MUI Indonesia ISO Certifications, External Quality Audits, Safety Audits, etc.

Overview

1828
1828
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Managing Director- India Manufacturing

Oriflame India Pvt. LTD.
New Delhi
1 2007 - Current
  • Handling the complete manufacturing operations in India which includes supply chain management, third party sourcing, legal, finance & accounts, new product development, production & maintenance, plant upgradation, external business development, project management, capacities management, initiated productivity and efficiency improvements, inventory controls, development and sourcing of packaging materials for new products, leading cost reduction projects, headed transfer project, selection & approval of third-party manufacturer and components suppliers in India, defining roles and responsibilities for management staff, trainings, budgeting, business strategy plan, HR functions, capital investments and approvals, improvements in profitability of the company, logistics, led environment and safety project

Strategic Leader –Supply Chain

Oriflame Products India
New Delhi
01.2003 - 12.2006
  • Planning & procurement, negotiations/sourcing strategy, ensuring product availability, steering new product launches, product costing and negotiations of prices with the suppliers/co-manufacturer, ERP integration, manage a supplier base of sub-contractors and component suppliers, continuous business improvements, working together with the suppliers to create value, value analysis, rationalization of components, supplier agreements and pricing, managing the obsolescence and inventory aging analysis and control, sourcing raw material and packaging material from Indian and overseas suppliers, responsible for S&OP, logistics, warehousing, third party manufacturing and controls, ensuring alignment of India operations for global/regional projects, responsible for purchasing raw and packaging materials from more than 100 suppliers, budgeting, cost controls and cost reductions, developed MRP systems to control the material shortages, developed MS access-based program to control the import and export freight cost

Group Leader Costing & Planning

Oriflame Products India
New Delhi
01.2001 - 12.2001
  • Product costing, variance controls, budgeting, planning, inventory management, ERP implementation & integration, new product development, reduced inventory holding by 30 days both for raw material and packaging material, write-off of obsolete inventory substantially reduced

Manager Cost Accounting

Oriflame Products India
New Delhi
06.1996 - 12.2000
  • Developed standard costing systems and process, accounting/finance supervision, product costing, budgeting, personnel & administration, led team to implement two MRP implementations for India manufacturing, variance controls, developing different sort of MIS reports for management, insurance, financial audits and balance sheet finalizations, funds management, direct and indirect taxation, excise and sales tax audits

Assistant Manager Cost & MIS

Bharat Starch Industries Ltd
New Delhi
11.1995 - 05.1996
  • Overall supervision of finance and account department, debts control, funds management, working capital limits for unit, internal audit, MIS, statutory compliance

Senior Executive Finance & Accounts

Bharti Telecom Ltd
New Delhi
02.199 - 10.199
  • Independent handling of total banking operations of factory, funds management, MIS, budgeting, product costing, indirect taxation, tax audit, balance sheet finalization, ISO 9000 internal auditor, established online system with bank with respect to import and exports limits, helped company to reduce its lead-time in getting funds released from bank and importing RM and PM by reducing L/C opening time

Accounts Executive

Universal Subscription Agency
New Delhi
07.199 - 02.1992
  • Debtors management, MIS report
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by implementing stringent internal controls and audits to ensure accurate recordkeeping.

Accounts Assistant/Accounts Executive

Monet Exports Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
03.198 - 06.199
  • Various accounts and finance functions including direct and indirect taxation and statutory audit compliance, streamlined suppliers' payments and regular reconciliation of their accounts, timely process of packing credit loans from bank

Education

MBA - Finance & Marketing

Amity University Noida

A.I.C.W.A. - Cost and Works Accountancy

Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India

B. Com - Hons

Delhi University
New Delhi, India
03.2024 - 03.2024

Skills

Strategic Planning

Business Development

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Cost Optimization

Financial Analysis

Contract Negotiations

People Development

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/25/1966
  • Marital Status: Married

References

On request

Children

Two (one Son and One Daughter)

Certification

Business Professionalism Training

Timeline

B. Com - Hons

Delhi University
03.2024 - 03.2024

Business Professionalism Training

12-2017

Cross Cultural Communication Training

12-2017

Strategic Leader –Supply Chain

Oriflame Products India
01.2003 - 12.2006

Group Leader Costing & Planning

Oriflame Products India
01.2001 - 12.2001

Manager Cost Accounting

Oriflame Products India
06.1996 - 12.2000

Assistant Manager Cost & MIS

Bharat Starch Industries Ltd
11.1995 - 05.1996

Managing Director- India Manufacturing

Oriflame India Pvt. LTD.
1 2007 - Current

MBA - Finance & Marketing

Amity University Noida

A.I.C.W.A. - Cost and Works Accountancy

Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India

Accounts Executive

Universal Subscription Agency
07.199 - 02.1992

Senior Executive Finance & Accounts

Bharti Telecom Ltd
02.199 - 10.199

Accounts Assistant/Accounts Executive

Monet Exports Pvt. Ltd.
03.198 - 06.199
Manjit Singh BawaCEO of Medium scale Manufacturing Plants with Specialization in Finance and Supply Chain