Gaurav Rai

About Gaurav Rai

At the helm of Cargill\'s Asset Strategy and Planning for South Asia, my focus lies in refining supply chain operations at asset light management Sites. Our team\'s strategic approach has successfully enhanced the value for customers, the company, and local partners. Mastery in operational excellence and financial analysis is central to navigating the complex starch and sweeteners and Cocoa and chocolate business in South AsiaPreviously lead Core Manufacturing and Operations, Contract Manufacturing, Demand planning, Supply planning and IBP, I harnessed the power of technology, people, and data to elevate productivity and reliability. Collaboration with stakeholders and commitment to ethical practices are the cornerstones of our work, ensuring swift execution and sustained profitability in our $ 1.2 bn business operations.

Experience

1. Global Procurement Manager - Foods Value Chain Expert

   Unilever

   Aug 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• SFMP School, Ghazipur

  High School, CBSE

  2003 — 2004

• Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya

  B.Tech, Food Technology and Processing

  2007 — 2011

• RPS Varanasi

  Senior seconday , PCM, CBSE

  2005 — 2006

Skills

• Manufacturing Operations
• Yield Management
• Kaizen
• Haccp
• Confectionery
• Continuous Improvement
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (Haccp)
• Food Manufacturing
• Food Technology
• Workforce Development
• Sap
• Oee
• Hygiene
• Lean Manufacturing
• Production Planning
• Quality System
• Wafer Knowledge
• Iso
• Tqm
• Sap Netweaver
• Gmp
• 5s
• Tpm
• Food Processing
• Food Safety
• Plant Management