SAMARTH HALLI
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive project management and cost reduction experience at Godrej & Boyce. Realized Rs 2.50 Cr in savings through innovative value-engineering strategies. Expertise in financial analysis and market research, consistently achieving superior results in competitive markets.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager
JSW Steel Limited
Vijayanagar
05.2025 - Current
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Evaluated State Industrial Policies and provided strategic insights for 10+ new projects for JSW Group of Companies.
- Developed simulations to quantify state incentives for 5+ projects, enabling negotiation of high-value projects.
- Spearheaded the Digital Cashflow project by analyzing and reporting variances between digital and actual cashflows.
- Led the Bank Guarantee Automation by transitioning from manual workflow to an automated SAP-based system.
- Improved cashflow by planning daily fund requirements (~Rs. 3,500 Cr) based on payment classifications and trends.
Assistant Manager
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd
Pune
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Research & Development
- Drove cost reduction projects in the Air Coolers category, lowering the Bill of Materials (BOM) cost of coolers.
- Created project briefs and managed implementation of air cooler development for 67, 75, 87, and 100-liter capacities.
- Facilitated development of 5-year Annual Business Plan for the Air Cooler category based on market demand forecasts.
- Created Godrej test SOPs by conducting rigorous air cooler testing and aligning procedures with industry standards.
- Published a patent for an inbuilt water drain system and served as one of three inventors on the innovative project.
- Executed cost-saving Ratio projects, delivering Rs.465 savings per air cooler, improving margins throughout 2023.
- Delivered estimated cost savings of Rs.2.50 Cr by implementing value engineering initiatives for air coolers in 2023.
- Exceeded annual performance goals by over 100% and received performance-based pay recognition from organization.
Education
MBA - International Business
COEP Technological University
05.2025
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi
06.2024
Class XII -
A. D. Joshi Junior College, Solapur
06.2016
Class X -
S. R. Chandak English Highschool, Solapur
06.2014
Skills
- Project management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Financial analysis
- Market research
- Data analysis
- Supply chain management
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
In 2023, Microsoft Excel: Excel from Beginner to Advanced, Udemy.
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Analyzed annual reports and business models of companies, assessing financial impact of changing market trends and geopolitics., Represented the throwball team at the national-level Throwball Competition held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
- Date of Birth: 04/17/98
Summer Internships
Management Intern, JSW Green Mobility
Mumbai, IN
Apr 2024 - Jun 2024
- Corporate strategy
- Performed competitive benchmarking of e-buses across 12m, 9m, and 7m segments in line with automotive standards
- Developed business cases by forecasting sales, CAPEX, and OPEX, and calculating IRR to assess project feasibility
- Developed total cost of ownership (TCO) models for 12m buses across CNG, electric, and diesel propulsion systems
- Assessed manufacturing facility requirements, developed CAPEX plans, and designed supply chain strategies
- Leveraged the ITC Trade Map to identify countries with significant export potential in e-bus and lithium battery markets
- Received a Special Mention award for project performance among 55 interns from Tier-1 MBA institutions
- Awarded a pre-placement offer from JSW Group based on strong performance during the internship period
Achievements Activities
- Earned international rank 161 in the 15th SQF National Science Olympiad across 14 Asian countries, 2012
- Felicitated for meritorious performance in the Maharashtra Talent Search Examination (MTSE), 2013
- Won rank 1 in the EIC competition by Capital Club for investment analysis of IDFC First Bank, 2023
- Selected among the top 100 teams in the Cipla Ascend Season 2 case competition from 5,110 registrations in 2023
- Won 1st position in volleyball at PACE Sports Fest, organized by the Army Institute of Technology, Pune, 2018
- Secured 2nd position in cricket at Mélange, the sports fest of Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, 2018
Positions Of Responsibility
Electronics & System Management Head (ESM Head), College of Engineering, Pune, 2018, Managed all electronic equipment for the Annual Gymkhana Day program and planned lighting setups for events., Supported refreshment and crowd management teams by coordinating resources, documentation, and on-ground coordinators.
Timeline
Senior Manager
JSW Steel Limited
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd
12.2020 - 06.2023
MBA - International Business
COEP Technological University
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi
Class XII -
A. D. Joshi Junior College, Solapur
Class X -
S. R. Chandak English Highschool, Solapur