Debasish
COO/Managing Director - India - iCEO #78120

Experience

Visionary CSCO with 23+ years` global experience transforming complex supply chains across diverse industries. Expert in AI, automation, and analytics to drive efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. Proven leader in aligning strategy with business goals, cutting carbon footprint, and building inclusive, high-performing teams.

Major Achievements

Global Supply Chain Consulting Director Accenture | Feb 2022 – Present | Amsterdam Leading global supply chain transformation for Fortune 100 clients with a focus on digitalization, ESG, and operational agility. • Developed and executed E2E supply chain strategies, improving ROCE and doubling EBITDA. • Achieved 25% increase in efficiency and 15% cost reduction via AI/analytics integration. • Reduced inventory carrying costs by 20% and increased operational efficiency by 30%. • Optimized lead times by 35%, enhanced logistics, and improved service levels by 20%. • Deployed cloud-based SCM systems with 40% reduction in system downtime. • Pioneered sustainable supply chain practices, reducing carbon footprint by 50%. • Built digital twin models to improve forecast accuracy by 40% and reduce demand variability. • Led cross-functional teams across Americas, Europe, and APAC. Asst. Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Reliance Industries Ltd. | Jun 2018 – Feb 2022 | Global CSCO-equivalent for the media vertical and advisor to group companies on supply chain modernization. • Delivered 15% TCO reduction and transformed procurement into a strategic function. • Reduced inventory by 20%, warehouse & distribution costs by 15%. • Implemented AI-driven procurement systems improving efficiency by 25%. • Led cross-company procurement transformation aligned with digital business models. Director Supply Chain Tata Group | May 2014 – Jun 2018 | Global Oversaw SCM and SAP transformation across Tata companies. • Increased OTIF from 58% to 96% and improved forecast accuracy by 15%. • Introduced JIT/VMI models reducing TCO by 18% and logistics cost by 10%. • Accelerated time to market by 40%, boosting top-line growth. Global Head of Supply Chain Lonza | Mar 2011 – May 2014 | Switzerland Led global SCM for biosciences and chemicals businesses. • Unified demand/supply processes post-merger, reducing inventory by 20%. • Achieved 25% global supply chain efficiency improvement across 15 locations. • Reduced logistics costs by 15% via vendor consolidation and automation.

Industry Sector Competencies

BioTech

Consumer Goods

Energy-Oil-Gas

Healthcare

Chemical

Professional Objectives

Function: CHIEF OF SUPPLY CHAIN /PROCUREMENT , CHIEF OF OPERATION

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: United Kingdom,Europe

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

India

Netherlands

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Expert)

ESG & sustainability strategy (Expert)

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Expert)