Tushar Sonawane
Supply Chain Management
Nasik
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Supply Chain & Procurement Leader with 24+ years of experience in large-scale sourcing, vendor ecosystem development, and cost optimization across engineering and manufacturing sectors. Proven expertise in managing Pan-India supply chain operations, high-value procurement portfolios, and driving measurable outcomes in cost reduction, working capital efficiency, and supply reliability. Strong background in metal/fabrication sourcing, job work ecosystems, and ERP-led procurement transformation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Procurement Head
Nashik Plant
- Led sourcing, vendor development, and cost optimization
- PPC Head – Nashik Plant: Achieved 100% FG availability and improved efficiency
Lead – Supply Chain Management (PAN India)
TI Cycles of India Ltd (Murugappa Group)
03.2006 - Current
- Leading end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple plants, driving sourcing strategy, vendor expansion, and procurement transformation across bicycles, accessories, and toddler segments.
- Key Responsibilities
- Spearhead end-to-end procurement strategy including sourcing and negotiations
- Manage multi-region vendor base (50+ suppliers)
- Drive cost optimization via alternate sourcing and negotiations
- Ensure high service levels via procurement planning
- Implement VMI and JIT practices
- Monitor supplier performance using QCD metrics
- Key Achievements
- Delivered 2% cost savings on overall procurement spend
- Expanded vendor base reducing supply risks
- Improved supplier performance and reduced lead times
- Scaled toddler category from 3K to 18K units/month
- Achieved ₹50 Lakhs savings through localization
- Improved RM availability to 98% and reduced WIP by 40%
- Achieved 100% FG availability through planning excellence
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
AEMPL – Asian Electronics Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
Shel Tech Electronics
01.2001 - 01.2002
Education
MBA -
Great Lakes University
01-2024
PGDBM - SCM
Welingkar Institute
01-2017
B.Com - undefined
YCMOU
01-2010
Diploma - Materials Management
01-2003
Diploma - ET&C
01-2001
Skills
ERP: Oracle
Power BI, Advanced Excel
Supplier relationship management
Procurement process improvement
Supply chain optimization
Strategic sourcing
Demand forecasting
Category management
Certification
ISO 9001 Auditing, Lean, JIT, SMED
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership
- Vendor Development & Performance Management (QCD)
- Cost Optimization & Value Engineering
- Job Work Operations (Machining, Fabrication, Coating)
- Inventory Optimization & Working Capital Efficiency
- Procurement Planning & Demand Forecasting
- New Product Development (NPD) Sourcing
- Logistics Optimization & Cost Control
- Cross-functional Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment
- ERP-driven Procurement (Oracle)
Timeline
Lead – Supply Chain Management (PAN India)
TI Cycles of India Ltd (Murugappa Group)
03.2006 - Current
AEMPL – Asian Electronics Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2006
Shel Tech Electronics
01.2001 - 01.2002
Procurement Head
Nashik Plant
PGDBM - SCM
Welingkar Institute
B.Com - undefined
YCMOU
Diploma - Materials Management
Diploma - ET&C
MBA -
Great Lakes University