Saket Agarwal
Gurgaon
Summary
Dynamic Executive Assistant with a proven track record at Shloka Enterprises, excelling in project management and strategic planning. Spearheaded initiatives that achieved significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and data analysis, driving impactful results in fast-paced environments. Passionate about fostering partnerships and optimizing business performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant - Director’s Office
Shloka Enterprises
Gurgaon
06.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded monthly business reviews across all production units to ensure strategic alignment and operational efficiency.
- Facilitated high-level communications between Business Heads and Management for policy approvals, budgeting, and capital planning.
- Drove progress tracking for new product development initiatives, emphasizing localization and vertical expansion.
- Conducted regular strategic discussions with the MD, business heads, and potential collaborators to enhance partnerships.
- Engaged in cross-functional reviews to identify operational gaps and recommend actionable improvements.
- Managed MD’s calendar, ensuring timely follow-ups on action points from meetings.
- Led fortnightly reviews on new business proposals, partnership discussions, and feasibility studies for NDA/MOU finalizations.
Executive Assistant - Director’s Office
Captain Steel India Limited
Kolkata
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed daily MIS for management, covering production, sales orders, dispatches, purchases, and gross margin.
- Conducted daily discussions with all plants to analyze productivity, yield, and direct manufacturing costs.
- Reviewed all business verticals monthly, focusing on TMT and Ferro Alloys performance.
- Prepared monthly budget and cash flow projections for Ferro Alloy business.
- Led expansion projects for both Steel and Ferro Alloy sectors.
- Achieved monthly cost savings of approximately 3 crore in Ferro Alloy operations through detailed analysis.
- Reduced costs in Steel business by 1 to 1.5 crore monthly through strategic assessment.
- Oversaw operations across group and subsidiary companies based in Kolkata.
Executive Assistant to Managing Director
Ideal Group
Kolkata
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Facilitated discussions with Cost Center in-charges regarding logistics business metrics, including cash flows and contract profitability.
- Represented management in customer interactions, aligning expectations with deliverables.
- Executed strategic plans in coordination with stakeholders to meet management expectations.
- Collaborated with management to design plans aimed at achieving desired EBITDA levels and generating cash flows for banking obligations.
- Analyzed contract profitability, resulting in additional monthly revenue of 5 to 7 crore through customer engagement.
Lead, Strategy and Planning
Kesoram Industries Ltd.
Kolkata
09.2009 - 07.2016
- Developed annual business plan aligned with targets from stakeholders including Plant, R&D, Procurement, Logistics, Customer Service, Marketing, and Finance.
- Organized performance reviews to evaluate gaps against actuals and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Coordinated with functional heads to enhance evaluation of deliverables and improve processes for business excellence.
- Estimated product profitability in line with changes in costing and realization across Replacement, Export, and Institutional Markets.
- Assessed project viability for capital expansion by evaluating assumptions used in viability estimates.
- Designed production plan in collaboration with Technology team to ensure availability through domestic and international sourcing.
- Served as primary data point for statutory requirements during Rights Issues, CCI audit, and Management audit.
Assistant Manager, Commercial Banking (Liability)
HSBC Bank
Mumbai
04.2008 - 05.2009
- Acquired and serviced over 30 corporate customers, generating minimum annual revenue of Rs.1 lac.
- Established strong relationships with clients to enhance customer retention and satisfaction.
Education
MBA - Finance
IBS, ICFAI University
Gurgaon01.2008
M.Com. -
SIES College of Commerce & Economics
Mumbai01.2006
B.Com. -
SIES College of Commerce & Economics
Mumbai01.2004
Skills
- Project management
- Calendar coordination and management
- Data analysis and budgeting
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operational efficiency
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling to new places
- Table Tennis
- Music
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/30/83
Executive Profile - Summary
Strategic and results-oriented professional with 17+ years of cross-industry experience in Business Planning, Financial Strategy, Market Analysis, and Cost Optimization. Proven track record of driving profitability, managing high-impact projects, and delivering actionable insights for growth across Auto, Real Estate, Steel, and Ferro Alloys sectors. Trusted advisor to top leadership (MDs & CMDs) for over a decade, with hands-on experience in leading cross-functional initiatives, improving operational efficiency, and aligning financial performance with strategic goals.
Languages Known
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Assistant - Director’s Office
Shloka Enterprises
06.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant - Director’s Office
Captain Steel India Limited
06.2021 - 05.2023
Executive Assistant to Managing Director
Ideal Group
08.2016 - 05.2021
Lead, Strategy and Planning
Kesoram Industries Ltd.
09.2009 - 07.2016
Assistant Manager, Commercial Banking (Liability)
HSBC Bank
04.2008 - 05.2009
MBA - Finance
IBS, ICFAI University
M.Com. -
SIES College of Commerce & Economics
B.Com. -
SIES College of Commerce & Economics
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