Accenture Strategy and Consulting, Pune, Maharashtra (2 Years 8 Months)
Management Consultant May '23 - Current
• Led end-to-end SAP QM implementations for global pharmaceutical client, achieving 100% GxP/FDA audit compliance and zero critical observations at go-live.
• Drove data migration, UAT, and cutover execution, achieving post–go-live defects <2% and stabilizing operations within 6–8 weeks of deployment.
• Led New Product Development for a global Supply Chain Planning solution provider, owning solution design, requirement prioritization, and functional governance across planning, execution, and quality touchpoints.
• Collaborated closely with end clients and internal Product Development teams to translate business requirements into scalable product features, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to project timelines.

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, Dharwad, Karnataka (1 Year 9 Months)
Senior Manager August '21-April '23
• Owned plant-level supply chain and operations strategy for Machining vertical, overseeing planning, sourcing, supplier performance, and execution to support stable production and delivery outcomes.
• Drove cost competitiveness and margin improvement through value engineering, supplier collaboration, and localization initiatives, delivering 9–10% cost savings in owned category.
• Strengthened supplier performance and quality governance, improving compliance to 95%+ and reducing supply-side risks.
• Partnered with stakeholders from manufacturing, procurement, and quality leadership to resolve operational bottlenecks and improve throughput and responsiveness.

Hitachi Construction Machinery, Tokyo, Japan (1 Year 5 Months)
Senior Manager Mar '20-Jul '21
• Led supply chain and operations initiatives in a cross-cultural environment, aligning global and Japan teams on quality, cost, and delivery standards.
• Supported product development and localization strategy, coordinating suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve cost competitiveness, lead times, and manufacturability.
• Drove operational efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives, strengthening production stability and supply reliability across key product lines.
• Acted as a strategic interface between Japan and India teams, ensuring governance, execution alignment, and timely decision-making across geographies.

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand (5 Years 8 Months)
Manager July '14-Feb '20
• Managed end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategy for high-value castings, forgings, and machined components, supporting multiple construction equipment platforms with $4–5M annual spend.
• Drove cost competitiveness and margin improvement through structured value engineering, supplier consolidation, localization, and commercial negotiations, delivering 7–8% material cost reduction.
• Built resilient supplier networks by assessing supplier capacity, financial health, and risk, proactively introducing alternate sources to ensure continuity and scalability.
• Led cross-functional product and supplier development programs, aligning engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely industrialization and stable ramp-up.
• Executed strategic localization programs for export and domestic businesses, reducing lead times, lowering cost base, and improving long-term supply chain resilience.
 

• Champions of the Quarter – Accenture (Core Value Champion)
• Top Idea Contributor Awards – Recognized for recommending the highest number of improvement ideas across Tata Hitachi (Sep’15 & Jul’17)
 

• MBA (pursuing) Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad 2024-2026
• B.Tech (Metallurgical & Materials Engineering) National Institute of Technology, Trichy 2014
• XII, CBSE Bonnie Foi School, Bhopal 2009
• X, MP Board Bonnie Foi School, Bhopal 2007
   

• Supply Chain Planning Blue Yonder – Enterprise Supply Planning (ESP) 2023
  SAP SAP SD 
  SAP MM 2023
  2025
   
• Japanese Language Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 (Top 2nd level) Certified 2021
  Six Sigma Black Belt
  Green Belt 2018
  2017
• Auditor Certified Lead Auditor – OHSAS 18001:2015
  Certified Internal Auditor – ISO 9001:2015 2019
  2017

Interests / Extra-Curriculars

Leadership & Community Engagement 

• Held multiple leadership roles including Chairman – Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Association (NIT Trichy) and Treasurer – GET Club, organizing technical, cultural, and CSR initiatives.

• Actively involved in social initiatives, including organizing inter-school competitions for underprivileged students and regular blood donation (8+ times).
Instrumental Creativity 

• Actively involved in cultural and performing arts, including participation and awards in dramatics, street plays, and musical events at institutional and corporate forums, reflecting creative expression and team collaboration.

Brain Teasing & Analytical Challenges 

• Winner – Materials Quiz, Indian Institute of Metals (IIM), Trichy Chapter

• School Topper and Qualified for National Round of National Science Olympiad (Science Stream)
Sports & Team Activities 

• Led and won cricket tournaments at corporate and institutional levels; represented teams in table tennis competitions, reflecting teamwork and competitive spirit.