RAJAT SUBHRA SARKAR

Dynamic and results-driven senior leader with more than 26 years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in Supply Chain Management and Quality Assurance (Supplier, In house & Customer) & QMS.

Last 16 years of which have been in senior leadership positions exclusively in various forms of International And Domestic SCM, leveraging in Production Planing & Control, various Logistics processes & operations (Transport-IBL & OBL-Surface, Sea & Air, Warehousing, Drayage, Clearances), Logistics Sourcing (RFQ), Procurement, KPI & Contract formulation & mgmt. And Parts Supplier, Customer and Logistics services 3PL Partners mgmt. and evaluation, rating & risk management & mitigation.

Proven expertise in establishing and optimizing SCM and QA modules for Greenfield OEM platforms (IPO, KD/CKD, SKD, After Sales). Adept at cost-efficient & optimized various above all SCM operations. A key driver of innovative initiatives on Green SCM and AI & IOT driven various SCM processes. Recognized with multiple Global Renault Nissan Alliance Awards for contributions to SCM and Quality.

• Six Sigma Black Belt, Indian Statistical Institute, Pune, 2019
• Management Development Programme in SCM, IIM Ahmedabad, 2012
• Internal Auditor ISO/TS 16949 & QMS Modules
• Technical Training, Renault Group (France, Romania & Turkey), Wanfeng Auto Holding Group (China), Tata Motors (India), HEC (India)

✅ Green Supply Chain Management (Green SCM) – Implementing sustainable logistics, packaging engineering, and multimodal transportation to reduce carbon footprint and optimize costs.

✅ Smart Logistics & Industry 4.0 – Integrating AI, IoT, and automation for predictive logistics, real-time transportation tracking, and digital warehouse management.

✅ End-to-End Supply Chain Optimization – Leveraging data analytics, Gantt/Tamaguri charts, Waterfall analysis and digital twin modelling for improved forecasting and cost reduction.

✅ Lean Manufacturing & Just-In-Time (JIT) Logistics – Reducing waste, improving efficiency, and ensuring minimal inventory holding through optimized inbound and outbound flow.

✅ Self-Sealing Export Warehousing & Factory Direct Container Stuffing – Streamlining export logistics by eliminating intermediate handling, reducing costs, and improving efficiency.

✅ AI-Driven Supplier Logistics & Quality Assurance (SQA) – Implementing AI-based supplier logistics & quality prediction models to proactively manage risks and improve supplier performance. MC Redressal

✅ Logistics Procurement & 3PL Performance Optimization – Enhancing efficiency through strategic vendor selection, contract negotiations, and KPI-based performance management.

✅ Multimodal Logistics & Cost-Effective Routing – Designing efficient transportation routes using a mix of surface, sea, and air logistics to optimize cost and delivery time.

✅ Advanced Packaging Engineering & Densification – Reducing logistics costs through innovative packaging solutions, maximizing container space, and implementing returnable packaging.

✅ QMS Digital Transformation & Compliance Automation – Implementing digital quality management systems to enhance compliance, audits, and real-time reporting.

• Logistics Strategy & Execution: Designing and managing end-to-end logistics flows (Inbound & Outbound) for on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

• Global Supply Chain Development: 3PL, Parts, and Packaging supplier assessment, development, and performance optimization.

• Warehousing & Inventory Management: Scalability and layout planning, inventory control, and space optimization across multiple regional warehouses

• Production & Assembly Line Logistics: In-plant logistics, JIT deliveries, and supplier synchronization.

• RFQ & Contract Negotiation: Formulation of RFQs, contract structuring, and KPI-based performance management.

• Customs Compliance & International Trade: Import/export regulations, customs clearances, different schemes, and trade compliance.

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership: Coordinating with internal teams and external partners to optimize supply chain workflows.

• Cost Optimization & Continuous Improvement: TdC engineering, process automation, and innovative Green SCM initiatives.

• Customer-Centric Operations: Resolving supply chain disruptions and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

• Team Leadership & Development: Mentoring cross-functional teams and the next level of leaders, setting performance goals, and fostering a high-performance culture.