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Saswata Mukherjee

Saswata Mukherjee

Summary

Dynamic professional with 5.5+ years of experience spanning manufacturing operations and supply chain consulting. Currently working as a Senior Consultant, delivering end-to-end digital transformation solutions in supply, demand planning, and inventory management by leveraging AI/ML-driven tools. Proven expertise in process digitization, forecasting, and decision automation, driving measurable improvements in operational efficiency. Prior to MBA, managed critical chemical and industrial gas processes with full responsibility for operations, production optimization, cost control, and supply chain management. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, implementing innovative strategies, and delivering sustainable business outcomes across manufacturing and consulting domains.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Consultant | Digitization & IBP solutions

3SC Ltd
Gurugram
06.2025 - Current
  • Executed end-to-end SAP IBP Demand and Supply Planning implementation for European client, ensuring alignment with supply chain KPIs through enhanced forecast accuracy by 30%,Inventory reduction by 25%
  • Documented comprehensive Business Requirement Documents and Service Level Agreements by translating client needs into functional specifications.
  • Processed and analyzed historical planning data to identify gaps, model scenarios, and improve forecast accuracy.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Product, Data Science, and Engineering) to develop customized planning solutions that meet business objectives.
  • Provided strategic guidance to clients on best practices for business operations.
  • Delivered scalable IBP solutions on time, improving demand-supply balance and system adoption.
  • Analyzed large datasets to identify trends and patterns provided business insights to clients

Senior Manager | O&M

Linde Ltd.
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Acted as a key functional SME during SAP implementation, helping external consultants understand legacy processes and define SAP requirements
  • Managed end to end continuous operation of 2400 TPD cryogenic ASU & supervised design review & pre-commissioning of 3600 TPD ASU
  • Streamlined TAT from 60 to 56 hours of ASU Thawing activity by process deconstruction, GAP analysis & re-mapping using PDCA method
  • Improved operation by optimizing the cryogenic distillation process utilizing analytics via DMAIC resulting in cost savings of ₹ 13.5 lakhs/month
  • Identified equipment inefficiency & process bottleneck using Work Breakdown Structure, resulting in power savings of ₹3.5 lakhs/m
  • Achieved industry-best Argon yield improvement from 92.5% to 96.5% using Six Sigma analytics, resulting in ₹5 lakh/day additional income
  • Headed end-to-end automation project of manual chemical handling process, using the PMBOK approach, ensuring 33% reduction of logistic cost
  • Led plant's 1st 'All-Women Digital shift', enabling seamless remote operations, fostering workforce efficiency & diversity by digital transformation
  • Managed stakeholder collaboration by aligning business requirements, resolving operational issues,& ensuring clear communication to drive growth

Operation Manager | Process Excellence & Operation

Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Limited
05.2019 - 09.2023
  • Managed End to end Operation of 4 major chemical plants, ensuring continuous improvement, transformation via analytics, leveraging transformation
  • Automated reaction fuel flow by selection, regression modelling & DCS integration of control valves, reducing temperature fluctuation by 50%
  • Digitalized learning process by Audio Visual SOP integration, reducing average training time for new joiners by 34 %, developing competency.
  • Ensured ultra-pure chloromethane production by 25% impurity reduction & increased production level by 5 TPD via installation of online impurity sensor, eliminating sampling delays & dashboard integration, showing real time as is vs to-be efficiency thereby accelerating decision making
  • Enhanced cooling tower efficiency from 40% to 60% by process automation using PMBOK approach, resulting power savings of ₹ 65 lakhs/m
  • Reduced Dimethyl chloride impurity by 60% & reduced reprocessing by 20% using DMAIC approach, optimizing critical process parameters
  • Supervised & ensured smooth & efficient start-up of 105,000 TPA chloromethane plant, Asia's Largest; got recognized by the Prime Minister.
  • Optimized Methanol-HCl reaction using TOC & RCA approach, increasing Methyl chloride yield from 93.5% to 97.5%,saving ₹ 2.3 crore annually
  • Reduced Process steam consumption by 17% using Value Stream Mapping, minimizing energy waste via LEAN, mitigating thermal shock risk
  • Executed parallel reactor assembly using MOC,PMBOK approach, reducing downtime by 14 hours & ensuring continuous CH₃Cl production
  • Boosted chloromethane production from 90 TPD to 172 TPD by commissioning a 56.5 TPD Methanol plant, enhancing capacity and efficiency
  • Implemented 10+ automated control loop interlocks in DCS, ensuring safety, incident resolution, mitigating risks & enhancing productivity.

Education

PGDEx - Supply Chain Management

IIM Mumbai & IIT Delhi
Mumbai
05-2025

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

HITK
Kolkata
08-2018

Class XII -

Barasat Govt. High School
Barasat
01.2014

Class X -

Barasat Govt. High School
Barasat
01.2012

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Process Digitization & Automation
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Manufacturing Strategy
  • Lean six sigma
  • Change management
  • Digital transformation
  • Data analysis
  • Process optimization
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Business requirements documentation
  • Client relationship management
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Operations management
  • Forecasting and reporting & Trend Analysis
  • Quality Assurance & Control
  • Cost control & Efficiency Improvements
  • Digital Transformation
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Integrated Business Planning
  • MS Office
  • Inventory Managemnt
  • Demand & Supply Planning
  • SQL
  • Minitab
  • SAP
  • R-CONSOLE
  • Solver
  • AutoCAD
  • Python Basics
  • Power BI
  • MATLAB
  • SolidWorks
  • Supply chain management

Certification

  • Achieved All India Rank 487 in GATE 2019 in Chemical Engineering
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Certified by Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
  • Data-driven supply chain transformation by Prof. David Simchi-Levi (MIT) and IIM Mumbai
  • SCM PRO certification by CII
  • Young Student Scientist Recognition: Awarded by JBNSTS, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/19/97
  • Gender: Male

Co Curricular Accomplishments

  • Secured 1st place nationally in the TVS OR Challenge 2024 among 1000+ teams from IIMs, IITs & top start-ups, by accurately predicting the optimal number of EV charging station & its optimal locations across India using Exponential smoothing, Non-linear Regression, Weighted Factor Rating, k-means clustering, Elbow method & MILP model, also suggesting ideas by extensive market research for future growth.
  • National Finalist (out of 3500+ teams) of Gen-AI Product Wizard Case Competition, The Red Brick Summit 2024, IIM Ahmedabad annual Business Conclave for addressing current user pain point and generating feasible solution utilizing Gen-AI integration in cloud.

Affiliations

  • IIM Mumbai-Representative, Branding Committee-Designed Batch Flyer and Brochure, Managed social media content and engagement for boosting visibility and community interaction.
  • HITK- Senior Event Coordinator- Eclecia (Cultural Fest) &Head co-ordinator,HITK Music Club-Improved participation by 25% by ideating flagship music events & facilitated the coordination of 80+ teams

Accomplishments

  • National Winner: TVS OR Challenge: Among 1000+ teams across IIMs and IITs, developed a demand forecasting-based EV charging station model using exponential smoothing and k-means clustering for optimal placement, growth forecasting.
  • Developed optimization based training modules on LP, MILP, and integer programming for of Pharma, Auto,FMCG sectors.
  • National Finalist of Gen-AI Product Case Competition, The Red Brick Summit, IIM Ahmedabad Annual Business Conclave
  • Liaison Officer, G20 Presidency Summit, Government of India
  • GATE 2019 achievement: secured all-India rank 487 in the chemical engineering branch
  • Awarded a prestigious scholarship by the Asia Heart Foundation, recognizing the top 50 students across West Bengal

Languages

Bengali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Senior Consultant | Digitization & IBP solutions

3SC Ltd
06.2025 - Current

Senior Manager | O&M

Linde Ltd.
09.2023 - 05.2024

Operation Manager | Process Excellence & Operation

Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Limited
05.2019 - 09.2023

PGDEx - Supply Chain Management

IIM Mumbai & IIT Delhi

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering

HITK

Class XII -

Barasat Govt. High School

Class X -

Barasat Govt. High School
Saswata Mukherjee