Abhijit Nalawade
Supply Chain & Procurement Leader | Driving Cost Efficiency, Inventory Optimization & Supplier Partnerships | Transforming Supply Chains through Digitalization & Team Development
- Role
- Manager - Ofp Supply Management at John Deere
- Location
- Pune, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Abhijit Nalawade
Driving procurement excellence, cost efficiency, and supply chain transformation.I am a Supply Chain & Procurement Leader with a proven record of delivering cost efficiency, building resilient supply chains, and leading high-performance teams. My expertise spans global procurement, raw material sourcing, inventory optimization, supplier relationship management, and digital supply chain transformation.I excel at solving complex challenges—reducing costs, streamlining operations, and strengthening supplier partnerships—while keeping a clear focus on long-term resilience and sustainability.As a people-first leader, I empower teams to collaborate, innovate, and deliver results that directly impact business growth. By leveraging data, technology, and continuous improvement, I help organizations stay agile in rapidly changing markets.If you are seeking a leader who can optimize procurement, transform supply chains, and unlock measurable business value, I welcome the opportunity to connect and explore how we can achieve impactful results together
Experience
Manager - Ofp Supply Management
Mar 2021 — Present · Pune, IN
Responsible for leading the supply management team with annual sales of INR INR Crs. and aligning the team to execute on key financial, business, and operational objectives. These includes areas such as safety, quality, efficiency, and new product program execution.Working on project transfer/new project, integrating global supply base for India business & logistics set up. Developing sustainable & profitable supply chain by localization, resourcing & value chain optimization.
Education
Government polytechnic Ratnagiri
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical
2000 — 2003
Kalinga University, Raipur
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
General Management Programme, Business Administration and Management, General
Welingkar Institute of Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management , Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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