Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Digital Toolkit
Sustainability Esg Impact
Leadership People Impact
Soft Skills Style
Executive Achievements
References
Timeline
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RAJ NATH KOUL

RAJ NATH KOUL

New Delhi

Summary

Experienced Global Supply Chain Manager with 32 years in telecom, automotive, and FMCG. Proven ability to build cost-efficient, tech-enabled supply chains across APAC, and EMEA. Skilled in strategic sourcing and AI-driven planning, recognized for optimizing logistics and enhancing supplier relationships.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Global Supply Chain Manager & Head - Inbound Supply

ERICSSON INDIA PVT. LTD.
New Delhi
01.2023 - Current

- Directed APAC procurement strategy, aligning operations with global standards.

- Championed the digitization of supply chains, integrating AI-led forecasting tools.

- Developed sourcing models for public water systems, achieving high localization.

- Managed export logistics with lean integration, enhancing compliance.

- Oversaw logistics for chemical products, driving cost efficiency.

- An exceptional performer for the last five consecutive years and for seven years since 2012.

Head - SCM

WATERLIFE INDIA PVT. LTD.
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Developed sourcing models for public water systems under PPP frameworks across India.
  • Achieved 60%+ localization of procurement, reducing cost and lead time.

Head - Supply Chain

BHARTI INFRATEL LTD.
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Led infrastructure sourcing and logistics for telecom tower deployment across India.
  • Improved rollout timelines and vendor reliability.

Head - SCM & Logistics

CONTITECH INDIA (Continental Group)
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Managed export and OEM logistics with lean, JIT integration.
  • Reduced cycle time and improved quality compliance.

Executive - Logistics & Customer Services

ICI INDIA LTD. (Now AkzoNobel)
01.1997 - 01.2007
  • Oversaw pan-India chemical product logistics, driving KPI improvement and cost controls.

Education

Master of Arts - Economics

Subharti University
Meerut UP
10-2023

MBA - Production & Operations, Marketing

Subharti University
Meerut UP India
07-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

IEC University
Baddi HP India
12-2018

GED -

IME Mumbai
Jammu India
12-1992

Skills

  • Global supply chain strategy
  • Strategic sourcing and procurement
  • Data analysis proficiency
  • AI and machine learning forecasting
  • Sales and operations planning
  • Integrated business planning
  • Digital transformation
  • Data visualization with Tableau
  • SAP HANA expertise
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Lean methodologies
  • Six Sigma principles
  • Agile project management
  • Intelligent process automation
  • ESG and ethical sourcing practices
  • Risk and resilience management
  • Trade and customs compliance
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Procurement strategies
  • Logistics efficiency
  • Team leadership skills
  • Cost reduction initiatives
  • Vendor management strategies
  • Project oversight and coordination
  • Inventory control techniques
  • Leadership and team development
  • Global logistics strategy
  • Change management

Certification

  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • AI & ML for Business
  • SCOR Supply Chain Model
  • Trade Compliance & Global Regulations
  • Advanced Strategic Sourcing
  • Leadership Core Curriculum
  • Making Supply Chain Profitable

Digital Toolkit

  • ERP: SAP, Oracle, SAP HANA, BPCS
  • Analytics: Tableau, Spend Analytics, KPI Dashboards
  • Sourcing Tools: eAuction, RFP/RFX, Contract Management
  • Automation: Predictive Analytics, Workflow Automation

Sustainability Esg Impact

  • Integrated ESG metrics in sourcing strategy to favor sustainable, ethical suppliers.
  • Ensured compliance with global trade laws, reducing cross-border shipment risks.
  • Advocated for circular supply chain practices, waste reduction, and green procurement.

Leadership People Impact

  • Built and led multicultural teams with strong accountability and shared vision.
  • Delivered change management for ERP rollouts and global sourcing projects.
  • Mentored high-potential professionals, fostering succession-ready leadership.

Soft Skills Style

  • Strategic Communicator
  • Transformational Leader
  • Empathetic & Collaborative
  • High Executive Presence
  • Change Agent
  • Resilient & Vision-Driven

Executive Achievements

  • 95%+ OTIF Performance, Achieved consistent delivery excellence via AI-powered planning and integrated supplier networks.
  • 4% YoY Cost Savings, Negotiated global contracts and implemented spend optimization programs without compromising resilience.
  • 20% Warehouse Efficiency Boost, Digitized and restructured warehousing operations using Lean Six Sigma and automation tools.
  • 15% Inventory Reduction, Applied ML-driven forecasting to streamline inventory, improving capital utilization and cash flow.
  • 25% Visibility Improvement, Led ERP (SAP HANA) and analytics (Tableau) upgrades to deliver real-time reporting and insights.
  • 20% Forecast Accuracy Increase, Leveraged data analytics and machine learning for precision planning and proactive risk mitigation.
  • Legacy to Agile Systems, Transformed traditional supply chains into intelligent, scalable ecosystems aligned with business growth.
  • Built Global Talent Pipelines, Mentored and developed leaders across India, China, Malaysia, and Europe for future readiness.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Global Supply Chain Manager & Head - Inbound Supply

ERICSSON INDIA PVT. LTD.
01.2023 - Current

Head - SCM

WATERLIFE INDIA PVT. LTD.
01.2011 - 01.2012

Head - Supply Chain

BHARTI INFRATEL LTD.
01.2010 - 01.2011

Head - SCM & Logistics

CONTITECH INDIA (Continental Group)
01.2008 - 01.2010

Executive - Logistics & Customer Services

ICI INDIA LTD. (Now AkzoNobel)
01.1997 - 01.2007

Master of Arts - Economics

Subharti University

MBA - Production & Operations, Marketing

Subharti University

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

IEC University

GED -

IME Mumbai

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