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Vikas Nanda_Resume
- 1. TOP LEVEL OPERATIONS MANAGER AND PROFIT CENTRE HEAD Global Procurement Manufacturing Excellence Project Management Enterprising leader with comprehensive experience of nearly 27 years (including 6 years of entrepreneurial experience) in spearheading operational and procurement functions of global manufacturing companies Targeting leadership assignments in Operations Management / Procurement with an organisation of repute Profile Summary Skilled in formulating & implementing policies, procedures and strategies for Procurement Function; exhibited excellence in effectively developing cost effective sourcing solutions; achieved significant savings through effective negotiations with a supplier base across the globe Strong exposure across all phases of business, including start-ups, turnarounds & transformations, with sensitisation to the challenges of change management Holds the credit of consistently contributing top-line as well as bottom-line objectives, preparing annual operating plan and managing multi- million dollar budgets Excellent track record of turning around performance of underperforming units by revamping business model; pioneering experience in continuously improving effectiveness of processes Exposure in leading large teams of size 20+ members and achieving best performance across multiple business lines with variety of people, business processes & customer base Core Competencies AREAS OF IMPACT: Leadership: Business Roadmap | Strategy / Policy Formulation | Start- up / Turnaround Management | Business Transformation & Change Management | Business Process Excellence Functional: Greenfield / Brownfield Project Management | Budgeting & Cost Control| Plant Operations | Production | Process Re- engineering | Quality Assurance | Global Procurement | Vendor Management | Contract Management | Key Account Management | Govt. Liaison | General Administration | Team Leadership | Risk Management Formulating business plan & policies and directing operations with accountability for strategic utilisation & deployment of resources; identifying changes in market demand and modifying strategies for improving organisational productivity Establishing best-in-class global sourcing strategies and driving overall procurement function, with specialisation in procurement of technical goods & services, supplier development and supplier quality assurance Undertaking techno-commercial evaluation of vendor packages including benchmarking, negotiation, finalisation of order, release of purchase order/work order, etc.; developing vendors for better price, quality & terms Implementing quality tools such as ISO 9001: 2000, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc. for continuous improvement Re-designing processes to enhance efficiency; implementing Value Analysis and Value Engineering initiatives Implementing cost saving measures to achieve substantial reduction in terms of cost and energy consumption Overcoming complex business challenges and making high-stakes decisions; deploying participative management style in a fast-paced & diverse workforce and promoting innovative human-resource practices Work Experience Since Jul’11 working with LANXESS India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai Joined as Head of Department; promoted as Associate General Manager – Procurement - Indirect Purchase (Technical Goods, Technical Services, Packaging & General Supplies & Services) in Oct’12 Wholly Owned Subsidiary of LANXESS Deutschland GmbH, leading supplier of Performance Polymers, Advanced Intermediates and Performance Chemicals Products VIKAS NANDA Mobile: 09867337222 / 08879589891 E-Mail: [email protected]
- 2. Role: Spearheading sourcing and procurement of following technical goods for all manufacturing sites in India, supported by Technical Goods, Technical Services, Packaging & General Supplies & Services teams of 20+ members: o All CAPEX / Package Equipment & Engineering Spare Parts including Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electrical, Civil, IT & Site Services for all projects o Packaging items viz. Drums, Bags, Cartons, Pallets, IBCs, etc. o Construction Material, Cement, Steel o General Supplies & Services including Hotels, Airlines, Car / Bus Rental, IT Purchases, HR / Admin. Services and Event Management Driving execution of special projects viz. Relocation, Expansions, Global Sourcing & Investment Projects Feasibility Study Ensuring smooth execution of projects through close coordination with Contractors, Engineering Consultants, Suppliers and Technical Departments Facilitating technical and commercial negotiations of prices, terms & favorable conditions for engineering goods & service; reducing cost of projects by taking strategic decisions on EPC/ EPCM Serving as primary point of contact for: o Departments viz. Procurement, Business units, Project Teams, Logistics, Finance, R&D, Laboratory Team o External Departments such as Manufacturers, Vendors, Contract Research Organizations, Shipping Lines, Government Organizations, Trade Organizations, Engineering consultants etc. Projects Executed: Title: High Performance Polymers Project, Jhagadia Value: $ 10.9 Million Scope: Plant with annual capacity of 20KT involved in manufacturing of Nylon6 and Nylon 66 Responsibilities: Managed end to end execution of project involving selection of EPCM vendors, appointment of civil, mechanical & electrical contractors and global & local procurement. Title: Galaxy Project Value: $ 3.27 Million Scope: The project involved relocation of approx. 66000 Sq. Ft. Head Office to Thane Responsibilities: Coordinated with the PMC, reviewed bids/tenders, awarded contracts for entire facility including civil, electrical, interior, HVAC & IT works. Outcome: Received appreciation for completion of project within budget and 2 months ahead of schedule. Title: Nagda Augmentation Value: $ 4.36 Million Responsibilities: Identified & developed vendors for procurement for WWTP (Waste Water Treatment Plant, Zero Liquid Discharge) from GE, RO Plant from ROCHEM and Incinerator from DURR. Title: Sourcing of Technical Goods (Fabricated Equipment) for Overseas Projects Value: $ 3.27 Million Responsibilities: Initiated process of vendor evaluation & inspection for technical goods; visited vendors across India with Global QA / QC Team from Singapore. Outcome: Awarded contracts for approx 70 critical equipment Title: Multiple Vendor Sourcing for Packaging like Drums/ PE Bags / Alu Bags, etc. Value: $ 2.18 Million Responsibilities: Sourced & developed suppliers for uninterrupted production. Title: Multi Fuel Boiler Project (8 TPH) Value: $ 1.92 Million Responsibilities: Negotiated and closed deal with Forbes Vyncke. Title: LXS Restart Scope: Successfully managed crises after fire incident in corporate office and restarted operations with minimum loss of valuable time. Outcome: Received appreciation letter for the same. Accomplishments: Instrumental in developing 20 vendors for manufacturing / fabrication of Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Columns, etc. Facilitated: o Procurement and dispatch of a critical equipment “Distillation Column” worth $ 3 Million, to Singapore, in a record time of just 7 months
- 3. o Closure of CAPEX Q4’ 14 procurement of 700+ items of INR 28.50 Crores by follow-up with 150+ vendors o Procurement and installation of Multi-fuel Boiler worth INR 60 Million by awarding contract to Forbes Vyncke; appreciated by top management for excellent negotiations Generated significant savings of Rs. 1 million INR at global level through hard negotiations and by using Procurement Tools like Porter’s 5, SWOT Analysis & Kraljic Matrix Overcame issue of procurement of supplies and services from globally appointed IT Partner, by appointing authorized dealers and by keeping IT products like Laptops, Desktops, Battery, Cables, Chargers ex stock available off shelf Delivered a cost savings impact of approximately $ 0.5 Million from year to year through supply base rationalization and strategic sourcing efforts within targeted categories - Achieved cost savings of approx. $ 1 Million from year to year through the execution of sourcing, negotiation, and value optimization projects Extended net payment terms with the supplier base by an average of 45 days Achieved approx. $ 2.5 Million in positive cash flow improvements through negotiation of more favorable vendor payment terms Devised and implemented a supplier review process and matrix resulting in complete bilateral adherence to contractual obligations Jun’09 – Jun’11 worked with Lievers Holland BV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands as CEO and Consultant Manufacturer of Concrete Compacting Equipment Role: Provided consultation to the Dutch owners and pioneered setting up of business in the Indian market Devised & implemented strategies for Sales and After-Sales Service Functions Accomplishments: Established independent Sales and Service offices from the stage of inception in Mumbai, Chennai & Delhi Achieved sales target of 100 concrete compacting units in just 3 months through a dynamic Sales Team and incentive measures Steered acquisition of high profile accounts such as L&T, Ashoka, Raheja Construction, Hiranandani, etc. Setting up of offices, sales & marketing teams, involving selection of location & premises and identification & recruitment of sales representatives & other senior staff Aug’94 – May’09 worked with Narain Labels (India) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai Joined as Assistant General Manager – Manufacturing; promoted as General Manager in 1998 Garment & Fashion Accessories Manufacturer with clientele like JC Penny, Wal-Mart, Target, ASDA, Tesco & New Look Role: Managed entire manufacturing process of garments, from stage of procurement yarn/ fabric, including design, development of pattern, sampling, understanding stitching line process, shrinkages, measurements, variety of washes and fashion elements (Denimex, Stone, Laser Whiskers, PMT, Tugging, Scrapping, Spray, Tints, Grinding, Tearing, Pumice Wash, etc.) Accomplishments: Holds the distinction of setting up: o New Manufacturing Unit from scratch in Daman in 2003, with end to end accountability of selection of site, erection of plant & machinery, execution of civil work, development of production & sales teams and acquisition of import clearances & licenses from government authorities o Independent Sales Office in Bangalore involving selection of location & premises and identification & recruitment of senior staff Drove a project on expansion of Manufacturing Facility at Daman (U.T.) location in just 5 months, against schedule of 7 months, through strategic planning and by leveraging on governmental policies Instrumental in increasing production efficiency from 75% to 95% by developing measures/ strategies such as: o RCA and replacement of critical parts with OEM spare parts o Process improvisation and stabilization of climate control o Sourcing of right quality yarns for minimal breakages Developed a report on feasibility of big players to enter the market Holds the distinction of reducing: o Rejection rate from 5% to 2% YOY through close monitoring of production processes, evaluation of data and corrective actions o Overall cost of operations by Rs.5 Lakhs per month through implementation of automation projects Improved production by 10% through implementation of process automation Appreciations Received: Received appreciations from management for: o Strategic negotiation with US Company for procurement of machinery worth $ 1 Million o Reducing cost of purchase of Yarn (major cost factor) by about 20% o Spearheading commissioning of 2nd Manufacturing Unit in Daman o Setting up independent Sales Office at Bangalore o Driving people management functions such as maintaining high morale of staff and training factory workers at Taiwan on Micro Injection Manufacturing Process
- 4. Entrepreneurial Experience Sep’88 – Jul’94 with Extrusion Products of India, Mumbai Family Owned Plastics Profiles Manufacturing Unit Role: Managed functions viz. Shop Floor Operations, Production, Finance, Marketing and Sales & Strategy Planning Accomplishment: Doubled capacity from 70 Lakhs to 1.4 Crores in < 2 years and generated substantial profits despite competition Voluntary Assignment Jul’99 –Jun’01 worked with Round Table India, Mumbai as Projects Convener Charity Organization with focus on committed to the cause of free education for the underprivileged children Accomplishments: Played a pivotal role in leading the organization achieve its target of educating 1 Million children by 2011 Organised a Special Olympics Event for the Deaf and Mute across India in 2001 involving coordination with various schools of India, outlining logistics plan for transportation, lodging & boarding, for approx. 700 hearing impaired children Chaired the organization for the designated area 2 times (in 2005 & 2007) Pioneered initiative on offering help to earthquake affected people in Bhuj, Gujarat, involving identification of affected people, analysis of their immediate requirements and delivery of basic necessities Apprenticeships Jun’09 at Germany Jan’03 at Taiwan May’87 at UK Education Pursuing MBA (Operations & Project Management) D.P.E. (Production Engineering) from Mumbai University in 1988 Workshops Attended Attended various workshops in Production Industry on topics such as HR, Finance, etc. Personal Details Date of Birth: 14th March 1966 Address: 1707, Avanti Apartments, King’s Circle, Mumbai – 400022 Languages Known: English and Hindi