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Vikas Sharma M
India Region- Supply Planner
Panvel
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented professional with cross-functional expertise in supply chain, key account management, project leadership, and family Business. Skilled in P&L ownership, strategic planning, and operational optimization. Recognized for analytical rigor, adaptability, and a proactive mindset, with a focus on driving sustainable growth and delivering impact in dynamic business environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Supply Planner-India
Superform Chemistries Ltd (UPL Group)
12.2024 - Current
- Handling Business volume of $450 M, Key Supplier for All India Business UPL SAS, SWAL, Nurture (E-Commerce), DECCO & B2B
- Involved in Direct Procurement and Price Negotiation of 4 Technical's and 2 Intermediate's worth ~$2 M.
- Delivered $200M in value through enhanced inventory turnover while achieving a 1,000-ton reduction in Co2 Equi emissions to meet Sustainability objectives.
- Saving in ~$42M Working Capital and business Inventory optimization for India Domestic Business, Work on Supply Demand S&OP and Reduce Supply constraint to meet Rush Demands.
- Successfully Launched 7 NPLs & Managing India Market NPL from Supply Chain and Manufacturing End.
Supply Planner (India)
UPL Ltd
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Handling 150 Brands and 2000+ SKU’s P&L for India Market, Launched 12 NPL’s for India & Export Markets, Potential projection $40+ Million Topline Revenue YOY.
- Spearheaded the Commercialization of ~$70 Million Budgeted Business supply to India Region. Leading to ~7% Product Cost reduction and tax liability reduction on UPL products by Est of Digital Facility.
- Implementation OTIF for Manufacturing Sites and Spearheaded 150+ SKUs Segregation Strategy reducing changeovers.
- Developed Forecasting tool for 1500+ RM’s, Reducing Delays in Substitute Planning for Long Lead Time Imported Raw Materials
Development Officer, R&D
BASF India Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Completed 23 Multi-Zonal Efficacy Evaluation Projects, Hands on Experience on Key Commercial Crops Maize, Rice & Vegetables
- Evaluated 4 products in Vegetable and Horticulture segment & their synergy with Basta & Kixor
- Mentored junior staff for professional growth within the team.
Education
MBA - Food And Agribusiness Management
Indian Institute of Management
Ahmedabad 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
University of Agricultural Sciences
Bangalore 04.2001 -
Skills
Supply chain management
Interests
Insect buff
Cooking
Numismatics
Software
SAP ERP & APO
Ivaula Procurement
Tabelu
Qliksense
MS Office
Certification
Front Line Mangers
Timeline
Supply Planner-India
Superform Chemistries Ltd (UPL Group)
12.2024 - Current
Supply Planner (India)
UPL Ltd
05.2022 - 11.2024
Development Officer, R&D
BASF India Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2019
MBA - Food And Agribusiness Management
Indian Institute of Management
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
University of Agricultural Sciences
04.2001 -
Languages Proficiency
English
Hindi
Kannada
Awards
National (Winner-3, Runner up’s-2 ) || Inter IIM-A (Winners-2, Runner up’s-1) || Podium Finishes- 11
- National Winner (1/621) in Vishleshan: Financial Modelling Competition by MANAGE, Hyderabad won 25k,
- National Winner (1/490) participants in Biz-Spark:B Plan Competition organized by IIT-Bombay awarded 7.5k,
- First Runner-up in CII-FII & CII Institute of Logistics Boardroom Challenge, awarded SCM Pro Certification,
- Awarded (2/970) participants in Strat-Jack: Develop sustainable credit model & Product portfolio, won 15k
Positions of Responsibility
IIM-Ahmedabad:
- Ideos [Manager Projects]: Organized AAGAZ- Platform for Social & Grassroot innovation with 700+ registrations and prize 30k Cell Head for Student Consulting Projects || Launched 14 Projects in Collaboration with Teach for India.
- Class Rep-IIM A: Elected Class Representative with 94% votes, responsible for liaising with PGPO & Student Affairs Council
UAS-Bangalore
- 13th NASC: Member of the Logistics Committee in the 13th National Agricultural Science Congress (NASC)
Summer Intership
Corteva Agrisciences (Brand Intern||DELEGATE):
“Strategized 2X Product Sales in 5 key States” Performed Territory Prioritization for Cotton Thrips & Bollworm Segment in MH, GJ, RJ, HR, PB states. Estimated Market Size & Prepared Financial models on it with consultation of 200+ stakeholders. Identified reasons: “low volume usage of delegate”; New sales-use occasions along with 5 key drivers for sales.
Live Project's
Invest India, GOI (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy):
“Identifying avenues to enhance India’s Meat and Dairy export potential.” (Milk Powders, Cheese, Butter, Ice Cream, Yoghurt, Whey). Assessed domestic & export Dairy markets f or 55 countries, Formulated Go-to-market strategy for 40 countries.
Grow Indigo (Project Intern):
“Evaluated Biologicals business Opportunity || Sales || Finance || Export” Estimated Biological (Biopesticides, Biofertilizers, Bio stimulants & Micronutrients) Business Opportunity in India. Identified business opportunity in the North-east on Tea & Plantation crops & Export to South-East Asia region. Prepared Revenue Projections and Assisted B2B Sales lead generation in MH & MP districts.
Verifipay (Product Management) [Digital Payments Enabler]:
“Market Feasibility of Escrow-as-a-service for Social Commerce in Fintech/Digital Payments Space”. Surveyed 145 buyers, 30 sellers. Mapped customer journey, segmentation via factor & regression analysis. Strategized Product offerings, Price & Promotion.
Saint Gobain (Market Intelligence):
“Market Research on 5G Connectivity Technology for Mobility/ Automotive sector (Smart Glass)”. Researched the Direction & impact of emerging mobility trends & Technologies like [ADAS] Advanced driver assistance systems, Lidar, Radar, Regulatory challenges on glass value chain & OEMs for PESTLE analysis.
Awards
National (Winner-3, Runner up’s-2 ) || Inter IIM-A (Winners-2, Runner up’s-1) || Podium Finishes- 11
- National Winner (1/621) in Vishleshan: Financial Modelling Competition by MANAGE, Hyderabad won 25k
- National Winner (1/490) participants in Biz-Spark:B Plan Competition organized by IIT-Bombay awarded 7.5k
- First Runner-up in CII-FII & CII Institute of Logistics Boardroom Challenge, awarded SCM Pro Certification
- Awarded (2/970) participants in Strat-Jack: Develop sustainable credit model & Product portfolio, won 15k
Positions of Responsibility
IIM-Ahmedabad:
- Ideos [Manager Projects]: Organized AAGAZ- Platform for Social & Grassroot innovation with 700+ registrations and prize 30k.
- Class Rep-IIM A: Elected Class Representative with 94% votes, responsible for liaising with PGPO & Student Affairs Council
UAS-Bangalore
- 13th NASC: Member of the Logistics Committee in the 13th National Agricultural Science Congress (NASC)
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