Romesh Gupta

A/25;1303-1304;Happy Valley Tower,nr Tikujiniwadi,Manpada,Thane West 400607 +91 9757319274 http://www.essar.com http://www.essar.com http://dld.bz/a66gC

SUMMARY

He is extremely well-qualified global supply chain management executive who delivers high performance in supply chain management by collaboration, reducing redundancies in the supply chain, strategic sourcing, operations and information technology. Presents more than more than 12 years of successful, diverse and progressive experience, including that gained from exposure by working with market leaders like TATA MOTORS & ESSAR group. He has proven background as a strategic thinker with an unmatched wealth of problem-solving solutions effectiveness in supply chain and Information Technology management. He performs as a successful team leader and facilitator, managing enterprise risks and to provide significant process improvement and cost savings to the business by adopting innovative solutions .He is a thought leader in change management,. He demonstrates special ability in performance-result enhancements and cost reduction programs. Managed over 10 staff through four direct reports. Possesses dynamic expertise in generating significant P&L improvements through the following abilities: strategic sourcing, procurement, application of information technology in manufacturing, operational excellence, materials planning and logistics, lean, six sigma , manufacturing, optimization of inventory, distribution, building and managing dynamic cross functional global teams . He is recognized by managers and supplier partners as a passionate, disciplined performer who takes initiative, integrates disparate business goals, and delivers ROI.

SPECIALTIES

1) Global Sourcing 2) Six Sigma Methodologies 3) Supply Base Optimization 4) ERP ,B2B,B2C,e-supply chain 5) Sourcing Productivity 6) Change Management 7) Inventory Management 8) P & L Management 9) Procurement 10) Lean Enterprise 11) Cycle Time Reduction 12) Logistics Leadership 13) Strategic Sourcing Process 14) Production Control 15) International Procurement 16) C-level Management 17) Information Technology 18) S&OP expert

SKILLS

Supply Chain Supplier Management Risk Management ERP Sourcing Production Planning Benchmarking Strategic Sourcing Manufacturing Materials Management Six Sigma Kaizen Contract Management Continuous Improvement Cost Reduction

Logistics Vendor Relations Procurement Supply Chain Management Operations Management Lean Manufacturing Purchasing MRP Inventory Management Transportation Process Engineering Global Sourcing 5S Inventory Control Supplier

Value Stream Mapping Negotiation Kanban Logistics Management 3PL Outsourcing Shipping

Process Improvement Supply Chain Optimization Contract Negotiation E-procurement Change Management Sourcing & Procurement

EXPERIENCE

Researching on Supply Chain Resilience.http://dld.bz/a66jE Open to Senior Management Opportunities in Supply Chain

10 / 2011 - Present

1) Study of the extended Supply Chain in different Industries/Verticals 2)Understand the complexity of a Global Supply Chain and the effect of various external/internal factors on the Supply Chain sustainability 3)Identify the Critical Supply Chain Processes across the extended enterprise. (Will wrap it up with an detailed Check-Sheet for use in supply chain function of differences business verticals.The check sheet will help identify areas of vulnerability in the Supply Chain and would thus help management develop strategies to mitigate and improve resilience of the Supply Chain. SCMexcellence Director Supply Chain Supply chain Management, Vendor Development, Process Benchmarking, Change Management, Lean Procurement, Project & Program Management, Relationship Management, ERP Application, Logistics, Supply Chain Strategist, Supply Chain Visibility, Supply Chain Strategist, Operations Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Inventory planning, Supply Chain Resilience , Risk Management, Global Supply Chain , Prince2 certified Essar Shipping Ltd Senior Manager Supply Chain Successfully conceptualized and developed a Rapid Response Inventory Management Model using ERP (SAP MM) applicable to all kinds of Transportation business, resulting in the reduction of inventory holding cost by 50%, the model was developed in 2 months against the target of 6 month. Developed automated procurement approval system, using MS outlook, reducing procurement cycle time by 50 %. Hand selected as business project subject matter expert, during SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation, module implemented in a record time of 60 days. Managed & negotiated contracts with Tier 1 suppliers like Castrol, Gulf Oil, Shell Marine, Chevron, Axxon Mobil, Jotun Paints and the contract value was to the tune of 50 million. Managed Accounts of Critical and Strategic sourcing.(100% incidence have been ,connected) As Manager Supply Chain Conceptualized and developed Enterprise Solution to enhance supply chain visibility, and reduced downtime of assets by 90% (By Demand forecasting of critical spares). Developed paper less model of taking level based purchase approval model (reducing procurement cycle time by 50%). Vendor Rationalization - reduced vendor count from 3000 to 700 vendors. As Manager Procurement Conceptualized and developed standard process of Asset Acquisition, used this model in Singapore, Eastern Europe and East Africa, this is now been adopted as a standard operating process by the business. Implemented 3rd party Vessel Information Management Model for 10 assets placed all across the globe. Segmented Procurement of Spares in collaboration with OEM, identifying critical spares that will affect the movement of the asset(Resulting in 99% uptime) 10 / 2007 - 12 / 2010 10 / 2011 - 12 / 2011

Tata Motors

07 / 2003 - 09 / 2007

Head Operations and Supply chain (West and South Zone,Fully Built Commercial Trucks) 1.Successfully managed outsourced production from vendors based in west and south zone of India,contributing to cash generation of 1 million USD/month for the company 2.Intoduced the latest supply chain concepts like setting up assembly line flow of inventory(WIP),inventory planning,Kaizen,6 Sigma,Stage inspection(Go no Go gate),this effort brought down the rejection rate from as high as 40% to less than 5 % 3.Lead and Cross-functional team for development of new application on light commercial vehicle,this project was an major succes and created an new category in the Market. Tata Motors Manager (Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain) 1.Managed operations and achieved growth of 75% Monthly Tipper Production from the out sourced factories, the volume rose from 1500 to 2625 in numbers, over a span of 1 year. 2.Successfully lead an Cross functional team to develop an new application on Light Commercial vehicle 3.Developed an model to improve the visibility in supply chain,improving communication between Truck manufacturing unit and outsourced factories reducing WIP stock by 98% Tata Motors Manager Supply Chain Managed Spare part communalization project for Heavy commercial vehicles for 12 products. Managed and achieved assembly line uptime from 95% to 99.5%. Tata Motors Graduate Engineer Trainee(Supply Chain) Cross Functional induction in Manufacturing which included Forging, Foundry, Production Planning, Automobile Engine Manufacturing ,Vehicle Assembly, Ancillary Development Division, Materials, Paint Shop, Quality control, Engineering Research Centre, Vehicle testing Did Projects in Kaizen,6 Sigma 01 / 1999 - 01 / 2000 07 / 2000 - 04 / 2002 05 / 2002 - 06 / 2003

EDUCATION

ICFAI Hyderabad MBA , International Businesss

2006 - 2009

Debates,Quiz,Evolvement of Globalization and how it will reshape Asia and Africa,Europe and America in the coming decade is what I follow closely Birla Institute of Technology BE , Mechanical Engineering Government Inter College 12th(Intermediate) , Physics,Chemistry,Maths Debate Team Stella Maris College High School , Science,Maths,Social Science,English,Hindi 1990 - 1991 1991 - 1993 1995 - 1999

Elected Asst School Pupil Leader

HONORS INTERESTS

Creative writting,Debates,Deputy School Pupil Leader Supply chain Management, Vendor Development, Process Benchmarking, Change Management, Lean Procurement, Project & Program Management, Relationship Management, ERP Application, Logistics, Supply Chain Strategist, Supply Chain Visibility, Supply Chain Strategist, Operations Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Inventory planning, Supply Chain Resilience , Risk Management, Global Supply Chain , Prince2 certified

ASSOCIATIONS CERTIFICATIONS LANGUAGES

APICS CSCP,Prince2 Prince2 certified(Foundation) Government of U.K English

( Full professional proficiency )