Tushar Borade

About Tushar Borade

Supply chains today are not just about moving products, they are about aligning demand, capacity, data, and people to create resilient operations.For the past 14+ years, I have been working at the intersection of production planning, supply chain strategy, and data-driven decision making, helping manufacturing organizations improve efficiency, optimize inventory, and strengthen planning processes.Currently, I work with Tetra Pak as a Planning Expert, contributing to global supply chain planning and operational efficiency.Before this, I spent more than a decade with Bridgestone India, where I led planning and supply chain initiatives as a Section Manager – Planning & SCM, managing cross-functional teams and driving improvements in production planning, material availability, and operational agility.What I specialize in* Production Planning & Control (PPC)* S & OP and Demand–Supply Alignment* Inventory Optimization & Material Planning* SAP PP, MRP & ERP-driven planning systems* Data Analytics using Excel Modelling & Power BI* Lean Thinking & Continuous ImprovementThroughout my career, I have focused on building planning systems that are not only efficient but also resilient and data-driven.My work has been recognized with multiple Dan-Totsu Awards for innovation and operational agility.Education & Certifications• MBA – Operations & Strategy from SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies• Certifications in Power BI, Analytics, and Finance from Harvard Business Publishing EducationBeyond systems and processes, I believe the real strength of supply chains comes from collaboration, leadership, and continuous improvement.I enjoy connecting with professionals working in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning Transformation, and Operations Strategy.

Experience

1. Planning Expert

   Tetra Pak

   Jun 2025 — Present · Pune, IN

   Bringing 14 years of expertise in production planning and supply chain, I joined Tetra Pak to contribute to global supply chain excellence within the food & beverage packaging industry. My role focuses on end-to-end planning activities that ensure efficient operations and high service levels across Tetra Pak’s value chain.Key Responsibilities: • Planning and coordinating production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize resource utilization • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (procurement, logistics, operations) to ensure smooth material and capacity planning • Analyzing planning KPIs, identifying gaps, and driving continuous improvements • Leveraging ERP systems and supply chain tools to enable data-driven decision-making • Contributing to global process harmonization and best practice sharing

Education

• Sinhgad Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  2007 — 2011

• Harvard Business School Online

  Management Certification Online Courses, Business Administration

• Gokhale Education Society's R.N.C.Arts, J.D.B.Commerce and N.S.C.Science College, Nashik Road, Nashik 422101

  Junior College, Science

  2005 — 2007

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations & Supply Chain Management | Leadership & Strategy

Skills

• Catia
• 5s
• Automotive
• Pro Engineer
• Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Automotive Engineering
• Vehicles
• Inventor
• Cad
• Kaizen
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering
• Autocad
• Ts16949
• Ansys