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RISHABH RANJAN

General Manager, Operations
New Delhi
RISHABH RANJAN

Summary

  • Accomplished “Supply Chain Management Professional”with over 18 years of experience using exceptional communication and leadership skills to coach, manage, and motivate diverse professionals in challenging environments
  • Extensive experience with responsibility and expertise in transforming the organization capability, culture, cost base and performance, through implementation and management of technology, operations, people and sourcing
  • P&L Evangelist: providing thought leadership & transformation of Supply Chain Process entailing Sourcing & Procurement, Logistics, Distribution and EXIM in large MNCs, for effective spend management, delivered positive P&L impact, Y-o-Y cost reduction as well as improved efficiencies
  • Act as a custodian of commercial controls and negotiations,successful in shaping a vision for the future, and promoting continuous improvements to push the culture toward innovation
  • Charismatic people leader with the competency in building and leading large, multi-functional teams across complex organizations and cultures

Overview

17
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages

Work History

BR Specialities LLP
New Delhi

General Manager, Operations
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Results-driven: Accomplishing operational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new & different requests; also exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
  • New Process Implementation: Playing a key role in implementing the process flow for Order management systems along with SOPs; also initiated SAP implementation process for P2P and OTC
  • Cost Reduction Initiatives: Aiding & identifying areas for cost reduction; taken up low hanging fruits project for implantation in Procurement, Logistics and PPC
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.

Fogla Corp
Kolkata

Deputy General Manager- Supply Chain & Operations
09.2019 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Logical Thinking & Foresight: Provided strategic leadership, oversight, and guidance to drive and revitalize supply chain functions covering “3” Factory Packaging of FMCG Units, in the most challenging, demanding & resource-constrained environments that consistently achieves superior results operationally and financially
  • Procurement: Developed alternate sources, mitigated supply risk and negotiated supply agreements with strategic and critical suppliers; effectuated robust protocols from transaction to strategic procurement lifecycle
  • Procurement Purview: Raw Material, Spares, Consumables, Capex and Direct & Indirect Material
  • Budgeting: Oversaw budgeting and planning of funds for procurement and sourcing of materials ensuring optimum utilization of materials
  • Vendor Management: Strengthened vendor source and developing alternate source of suppliers; assessing the performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as quality/ technology improvement rate, timely delivery and credit terms
  • Logistics: Monitored wide gamut of tasks involved in logistic; negotiating with transporters for cost effective transport solutions entailing Road, Sea & Air
  • EXIM Support: Synchronized divisional priorities and steering Import & Export, CHA and DGFT Operations; exploring the duty benefits schemes for controlling the cost and benefits for the organization
  • Cross-functional Synergy: Worked in close relation with Sales & Customers for smooth delivery, schedule and further orders
  • Process Improvement Measures: Determined process improvements in warehouse operations, distribution planning and procurement by introducing operating models, organization redesign, lean concepts, technology and processes
  • Surpassing Goal Metrics: Played a key role in attaining the highest production of 1247 MT in Jul’22, 1319 MT in Dec’22
  • Cost Initiatives: Slashed down procurement cost by 2% against the budget by changing the source through vendor development
  • Results-driven: Successful in acquiring the project and land approval in Odisha for new factory set-up
  • Ethics & People Manager: Provided for an ethical, empowered & eager learning environment that encourages and fosters personal growth
  • Reviewed performance results to target and take corrective measures with authorization and escalation.
  • Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with department heads to establish goals and work plans.
  • Administered operating budget, approved expenditures and implemented budgetary adjustments.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.

TRF Ltd., A TATA Enterprise
Jamshedpur

Head - Supply Chain (PYE)
02.2013 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Additional Assignments:
  • Sep 2017 – Aug 2018: Head- BD (PYE) for Energy & Infrastructure Sector
  • May 2018 – Feb 2019: Executive Officer to Managing Director
  • Formulated supply chain process & procedures for smooth execution of projects within time & cost parameters; envisioned and led a multi-pronged approach to ensure a standardized approach and drive improvements & efficiencies in supply Chain
  • Served as a SPOC for import and logistics this included Supply Chain Management, Import/Export, Material Planning, Vendor Development, Shipment Planning & Tracking and DGFT Matters
  • Successful in overseeing cost variation as per FOB, C&I and CIF; additionally, performed negotiation for final costing of parts
  • Steered initiatives towards enhancing the Imports and Export Processes for procurement, scheduling, planning and dispatch
  • Significant contributions towards attaining huge cost savings:
  • INR 122 lakhs via supply base rationalization and strategic sourcing efforts within targeted categories from 2016 to 2017
  • INR 329 lakhs by effective execution of sourcing, negotiation, and value optimization projects from 2015 to 2016
  • INR 529 lakhs from 2017-2018 and INR 687 lakhs from 2016 to 2017 by managing sourcing, negotiation, and value optimization projects
  • Imperative role in creating enquiry in Energy & Infrastructure Sector of INR 1155 lakhs within 6 months; also dexterously updated the order route thereby achieving a saving of approximately INR 242 lakhs from 2017 to 2018
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
Gurugram

Deputy Manager - SCM (Component Export, Import & Logistics)
02.2011 - 02.2013

Job overview

  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Partnered with upper management in executing functional strategies and reporting capabilities.
  • Provided strategic allocation of resources to various departments and managers in alignment with needs.
  • Researched emerging products and used researched information to update store's inventory.
  • Created reports and analyzed and interpreted data.
  • Coordinated unloading merchandise from delivery truck.
  • Liaised with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up.
  • Maintained, documented and presented progress reports to leaders.
  • Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
  • Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
  • Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets.
  • Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
  • Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
  • Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
  • Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
  • Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
  • Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.

Honda Siel Cars India
Greater Noida

Senior Executive - PPC and SCM
05.2007 - 02.2011

Job overview

  • Enabled revenue generation by pursuing partnerships, sourcing funding, and capitalizing on market opportunities.
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
  • Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
  • Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
  • Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
  • Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
  • Devised and maintained an up-to-date database of supplier and vendor performance metrics.
  • Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
  • Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
  • Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
  • Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
  • Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
  • Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
  • Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.

Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd. (MSSL-ME)
Sharjah

Engineer - Production Planning & Control
08.2006 - 05.2007

Job overview

  • Devised new products and features to boost customer satisfaction, reduce costs and propel product line to industry forefront.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine product concepts.
  • Communicated with vendors and key suppliers to select project materials and meet customer needs.
  • Managed project deliverables for customer orders.
  • Tested completed projects for functionality and implemented changes to production methods to rectify issues in final products.
  • Drove continuous improvement culture in engineering to provide clear product design standards, improve manufacturability through enhanced documentation and reduce engineering cycle time.

Education

Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning
Pune, Maharashtra

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Operations from Operations Management
07.2008 - 06.2010

University Overview

Percentage: 61%

Karamveer Dadasaheb Kannamwar College of Engineering, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Nagpur, Maharashtra

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical from Mechanical Engineering
07.2002 - 06.2006

University Overview

Percentage: 71.2%

  • Elected as President for MESA in 2005
  • Completed professional development in Communication skills

Skills

Supply Chain OptimizationDemand Planning & ForecastingProcurement & SourcingLogistics & DistributionBudgeting & Cost ControlProduct Planning & ControlWarehouse & Inventory ManagementExport & ImportContract Management & Rate NegotiationSOPs DevelopmentCHA & DGFT Management

Cost Savings

Contractual Agreements & SOWsStakeholders CollaborationTeam Leadership/TrainingsMS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)ERP Systems: GPCS, GALC, GLO, HIOTS, E-BizSAP: MM Module and Internet Applications

Client account management

Performance improvement

Certifications Trainings

  • Executive Development for “CXO”, Jul’21, Mr. Zubin Rashid
  • Executive Education Program “Strategic Business Leadership”, 2020, Indian School of Business
  • Team Building, 2016, JRD Learning Centre, Jamshedpur, 3 Days
  • Tata Story, 2016, JRD Learning Centre, Jamshedpur, 2 Days
  • Value Engineering, 2016, JRD Learning Centre, Jamshedpur, 2 Days
  • TQMS, TBEM, 2014, JRD Learning Centre, Jamshedpur, 3 Days
  • Leadership Building Skills, 2010, Maruti Training Centre, Gurugram, 1 Day
  • TQM (Total Quality Management), 2009, Honda Training Centre, Noida, 2 Days
  • Seven Quality Control Tools, 2008, Honda Training Centre, Noida, 1 Day
  • ISO:2000 and TS:16949 for Internal Auditors, 2006, MSSL-ME, Sharjah, 2 Days

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 08/09/84

Additional Information

  • Executive Development for “CXO” from Mr. Zubin Rashid in Jul’21
  • Executive Education Program “Strategic Business Leadership” from Indian School of Business in 2020

Playing Cricket

  • A Batting All-rounder, RHB Topper order Batsman and RH Off Spin. played Corporate level tournament for continuous "4" years. In 2021 awarded Man of Series in CCFC

Timeline

General Manager, Operations

BR Specialities LLP
04.2023 - Current

Deputy General Manager- Supply Chain & Operations

Fogla Corp
09.2019 - 03.2023

Head - Supply Chain (PYE)

TRF Ltd., A TATA Enterprise
02.2013 - 08.2019

Deputy Manager - SCM (Component Export, Import & Logistics)

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
02.2011 - 02.2013

Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Operations from Operations Management
07.2008 - 06.2010

Senior Executive - PPC and SCM

Honda Siel Cars India
05.2007 - 02.2011

Engineer - Production Planning & Control

Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd. (MSSL-ME)
08.2006 - 05.2007

Karamveer Dadasaheb Kannamwar College of Engineering, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical from Mechanical Engineering
07.2002 - 06.2006
RISHABH RANJANGeneral Manager, Operations