VIKASH ADAK
Manager - Tax and Regulatory Services at EY India
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished consulting and advisory professional with over 8 years of experience specializing in economic policy making, business strategy, and customer insights, with a deep focus and subject matter expert in the alcoholic beverage industry. Previous experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain consulting, and process improvement. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth and regulatory compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager - Tax and Regulatory Services
Ernst & Young
07.2022 - Current
- Delivered expert advisory services as knowledge partners on economic policies and strategies for alcoholic beverages sector, effectively managing two key clients of Tax practice at EY.
- Built an insightful report that detailed economic significance of alcoholic beverages industry in India, focusing on three major states to guide policy direction.
- Assessed implications of FTA on alcoholic beverages industry, advocating for client interests with State Excise Department through evidence-based analysis.
- Served as a strategic intermediary for state excise departments, facilitating the resolution of complex policy issues for alcoholic beverage companies.
- Successfully completed three short-term projects as subject matter experts in alcoholic beverages industry.
- Consistently met and often exceeded project deadlines, demonstrating strong time management and organizational skills.
- Led and motivated a team to achieve daily operational goals, fostering an environment of professional growth and performance enhancement.
- Proactively addressed customer issues, ensuring satisfaction and upholding consistent, high-quality service standards.
Supply Chain Consultant (Partner - o9)
Thoucentric
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Implemented Demand Planning model for a global FMCG client thereby solving their problems on scenario comparison, NPI, outlier identification capabilities of the product, Opportunity findings
- Worked in implementation of Supply Planning module for a global Alco-Bev thereby solving their problems on Supportability, constraints, RCA, Network
- Implemented IBP model for Global FMCG client thereby collating their fragmented business process in a single platform.
Manufacturing Operations & Liaisoning
KALS Group of Companies
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Played a pivotal role in managing end-to-end operations with strict adherence to Tamil Nadu state excise liquor policies.
- Identified and addressed Ease of Doing Business issues for the manufacturing unit, representing company's interests to State Excise on multiple occasions.
- Managed day-to-day supply chain operations and production planning, maintaining a collaborative relationship with the Sales & Operations Process, including both internal and external stakeholders.
- Led team of approximately 14 members, ensuring implementation of Lean Six Sigma practices.
- Implemented strategies on shop floor that resulted in a productivity increase of approximately 60% within 3-5 days.
Senior Systems Engineer
Infosys Limited
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Served as a techno-functional consultant in the sourcing and supply chain module of Oracle ERP, consistently engaging in a client-facing environment.
- Conducted data analysis using SQL and provided clients with insights for day-to-day decision-making within the Oracle WebApps sourcing module.
- Collaborated with clients to identify issues in their customized programs, automate processes, gain customer insights, and manage customer relationships effectively.
Education
Post Graduate Program in Management - Operations And Supply Chain Management
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Chennai 05.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology
Burla 09.2011 - 05.2015
ISC(New Delhi)
04.2008 - 03.2010
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ICSE(New Delhi)
Skills
Economic Policy Making
Business Strategy
Customer Insights
Subject Matter Expert (Alcoholic Beverage - India)
Financial Modelling
Story Telling
MS Office
Team Leadership
Staff Development
Excellent Communication
Analytical Thinking
Supply Chain Management
Process Excellence
SQL/PLSQL
Market Analysis & Pricing
Certification
Successfully completed training on Business Presentation and Communication skills by Udemy
Timeline
Manager - Tax and Regulatory Services
Ernst & Young
07.2022 - Current
Supply Chain Consultant (Partner - o9)
Thoucentric
12.2020 - 07.2022
Manufacturing Operations & Liaisoning
KALS Group of Companies
05.2019 - 12.2020
Post Graduate Program in Management - Operations And Supply Chain Management
Great Lakes Institute of Management
05.2018 - 03.2019
Senior Systems Engineer
Infosys Limited
10.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology
09.2011 - 05.2015
ISC(New Delhi)
04.2008 - 03.2010
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ICSE(New Delhi)