Own planning & performance management of $500M global chemicals business spanning 6 business units (direct business costs), leading budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, transfer pricing, and KPI governance in partnership with tax, trade, audit, supply chain, and commercial teams to deliver ~$1M annual cost savings
Lead a team of 15+ engineering & finance professionals, driving hiring strategy, talent exchange programs, capability development, and a high-performance culture that delivered measurable business impact
Established India's Global Business Solutions (GBS) Planning & Stewardship Hub as part of a strategic operating model transformation, centralizing work from 5+ high-cost country locations and delivering ~$1M annual cost savings through operational efficiency and synergy gains
Spearheaded digital transformation initiative using Power BI, Tableau, and Alteryx, improving operational efficiency by 80% and accelerating planning cycles, performance reviews, and executive decision-making
Global Planning Analyst
ExxonMobil
Bengaluru
08.2021 - 05.2023
Developed pricing and go-to-market strategies for the chemicals portfolio, shaping India market strategy across OEM and industrial segments through portfolio positioning, channel strategy, customer segmentation, and market expansion analysis, generating $4M in revenue impact
Led regional demand and market analysis across AP, EMEAF, and AM regions, leveraging end-use applications, macroeconomic indicators, and market drivers to build executive dashboards supporting revenue optimization
Project Manager – Paint Engineering
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
Gurgaon
07.2020 - 07.2021
Led re-engineering of legacy paint shop layout to support new model introductions, increasing throughput by 20% and improving jobs-per-hour productivity through optimized workflow design
Implemented advanced quality improvement initiatives, water treatment systems (UF-RO), and sealing process enhancements, improving paint quality and recovery while reducing rework by measurable margins
Collaborated with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
Graduate Engineering Trainee (GET)
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
Gurgaon
07.2019 - 07.2020
Drove process improvements across engine shop and paint operations, delivering measurable efficiency and quality enhancements through data analysis and lean manufacturing principles
Recognized as Best Graduate Engineering Trainee (GET) for solution-driven initiatives and tangible business impact across multiple production areas
Summer Trainee
Sherwin-Williams
Bengaluru
06.2018 - 08.2018
Enabled market development initiatives by developing localized formulations for the India automotive market, benchmarking against competitors and industry standards to meet performance expectations while reducing costs