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Rahul Baswala

Supply Chain Manager
New Delhi

Summary

Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 16+ years of experience in leading organizational business units.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Supply Chain Manager

Kigen India Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - Current
  • Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
  • Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
  • Liaised with suppliers to ensure procurement requirements are met and agreed stock allocations.
  • Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
  • Managed and reported SIM forecasting and tracked order progress with suppliers.
  • Collaboratively worked with sales and the FAE team to collect customer requirements.
  • Defined, documented, and managed supporting processes for order fulfillment and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Lead

ConnectedYou India Pvt. Ltd
12.2021 - 08.2022

• Managing IoT devices/ module testing services & the ConnectedYou SIM portfolio
• Responsible for eUICC technical/functional testing and RSP platform • Interact with clients, network operators, and SIM vendors and manage technical aspects & the relationship
• Perform & assist in sales for customers in India working with our global Sales team
• Provide support for key clients (function as a primary help desk) and coordinate with teams internally to resolve customer-facing issues

Senior Technical Manager

Mannash Solution India Pvt Ltd
10.2020 - 11.2021

• Responsible for setting up SIMLAB and defining processes

• Managing team of 7 people providing SIM profile technical knowledge

• Prepare SIM/USIM profile product specification of Airtel

• Develop end-to-end technical test cases for SIM products

• Product-related issue identification and reporting to Airtel/vendor

• Managing and supporting QA testing of multiple vendor SIM products

• Co-ordinating with different teams of Airtel and partners for solutions

• Ensure product compliance

Senior Project Manager

VALID Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2010 - 12.2019
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
  • Member of team responsible for launching new products
  • Co-ordination with multiple OEM partner factories for BAP card approval and production

Asst. Manager-Technical Sales Support

Syscom Corporation Limited
09.2007 - 06.2010
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Technical & Presales Interface with all the GSM operators across India
  • Meetings with customers regarding product and specs finalization
  • Providing demos on products to the customer

Software Executive Trainee

Espire Infolabs
09.2006 - 03.2007

• Involved in data modelling team for identifying tables and relations between them

• Involved in updating procedures, functions, triggers, and packages for validation

• Involved in integration testing

• Debugging and Fixing Production Data

Education

Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Jamia Hamdard University
Delhi, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Jamia Hamdard University
Delhi, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Supply chain management

Customer relationship management

Project management

Automation methods

Supply and demand requirements

Production scheduling

Demand planning

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Teamwork and collaboration

Travelling, Hiking, Yoga, Adventure

Traveling • Hiking • Fitness exercises • Playing basketball • Listening to music

Timeline

Supply Chain Manager

Kigen India Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - Current

Technical Lead

ConnectedYou India Pvt. Ltd
12.2021 - 08.2022

Senior Technical Manager

Mannash Solution India Pvt Ltd
10.2020 - 11.2021

Senior Project Manager

VALID Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2010 - 12.2019

Asst. Manager-Technical Sales Support

Syscom Corporation Limited
09.2007 - 06.2010

Software Executive Trainee

Espire Infolabs
09.2006 - 03.2007

Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Jamia Hamdard University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Jamia Hamdard University
04.2001 -
Rahul BaswalaSupply Chain Manager