Harish Gopal
Head Specialty Chemicals Procurement @Asian Paints | Logistics | Risk & Resilience | Digital Transformation | ex-Bajaj Auto Ltd. | Angel Investor
- Role
- Senior Manager Purchase at Asian Paints
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Harish Gopal
A seasoned Supply Chain Leader with 13+ years of progressive experience, managing multi-million dollar portfolios across Logistics and Procurement. Proven record in delivering multi crore cost savings, driving logistics transformation, implementing digital sourcing and analytics-based decision tools. Recognized for strategic leadership, supplier collaboration, and sustainable supply chain practices that balance cost, agility, and innovation.I was the runner up in the company-wide ‘Start-Up Inside’ contest (rolled out across Asian Paints for generating business ideas); where I, along with another team member converted an idea into a workable business proposition for Asian Paints
Experience
Senior Manager Purchase
May 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Leading end-to-end procurement portfolio of specialty chemicals worth cr, driving supplier strategy, pricing, negotiations, inventory planning, and ensuring business continuity across 100+ plant sites. Strengthened partnerships with 150+ global and domestic suppliers through strategic sourcing, rebate contracts, and capability development. Spearheaded analytics-led transformation by deploying predictive dashboards and feedstock intelligence to optimize buying and reduce volatility. Delivered multi-crore annual savings through competitive sourcing, single-source elimination, and data-driven decisions. Led the Raw Material (Dead, Damaged, Defective) initiative at company level, cutting waste, preventing future generation through predictive models, and liquidating 25+ Cr slow-moving inventory in the CY. Built robust risk frameworks, scenario plans, and execution playbooks to enhance resilience. Partnered with ESG team for supplier audits and sustainability compliance. Worked cross-functionally with Manufacturing, R&D, Finance, and Logistics to ensure uninterrupted production and capital-efficient procurement.
Education
NMIMS
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations
2012 — 2014
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
MBA, Operations
2012 — 2014
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering
2006 — 2010
Skills
- Tpm
- C
- Project Planning
- Simulations
- Engineering
- C++
- Mechanical Engineering
- Kaizen
- Supply Chain Management
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