Shivananda
COO/Managing Director - India - iCEO #67096

Experience

A capable, results orientated general manager with experience of leading high performance teams and of successfully increasing efficiency and productivity whilst reducing costs and inefficiencies. Ability to keep a level head at all times, nurture and grow a business, evaluate opportunities and risks and also deliver innovative new solutions to challenges.

Major Achievements

Hired to start up the Supply Chain Operations, implementation of ERP and WMS system and streamline the existing policies and procedures. Led the integration of Supply Chain business process during the acquisition and merger of the Company. Guide a 50 member team (3 with managerial responsibilities) in procurement, logistics and distribution of materials. Centralized the purchasing and logistics operation across the MENA region. Implementation of demand and forecast planning and sales and operations. Held authorization of $40 million purchasing. Implemented distribution and van sales and inventory model for MENA.

Industry Sector Competencies

Consumer Goods

Office Supplies

Textiles

Professional Objectives

Function: Director/Manager Supply Chain/Logistics/Procurement/Warehousing and Distribution

Sector: Any

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: UAE/India

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

India

United Arab Emirates

Operational Competencies

New product or service launch (Professional)