Hiren Dani

About Hiren Dani

Great supply chains are invisible until they fail. My role is to ensure they never do.For 25+ years, I have built and strengthened global supply networks across medical devices, healthcareand advanced manufacturing — transforming fragmented procurement, planning and logistics into high-performance systems that deliver speed, savings and compliance every single day.At West Pharmaceutical Packaging, I designed India’s entire supply chain from scratch during its greenfieldlaunch. From SEZ–FTWZ ecosystem stabilization to VMI warehouses that cut lead time from ~30 days to asingle day — the result has been stronger reliability, lower inventory, and improved working-capital velocity.My growth drivers: Real-time visibility and data-backed decisioning Audit-ready governance aligned to cGMP, GDP, BIS & MD-15 Global sourcing, VMI, and intelligent logistics optimization Stakeholder alignment to ensure zero disruptionsWhether enabling 200% cost benefit through vertical integration or scaling revenue from $60M to $80Mthrough 3PL expansion — my focus remains constant: a supply chain that moves faster, wastes less, andsafeguards both compliance and business continuity.I build supply chains that are resilient, responsive and trusted worldwide.SEZ | FTWZ | VMI | 3PL Scale-Up | Medical Device Supply Chains | Import–Export Strategy Skills: Strategic Supply Chain Leadership | Procurement & Supplier Collaboration | Demand & Inventory Planning | Logistics & Distribution Management | Trade Compliance & Global Imports–Exports | Regulatory Compliance (cGMP/GDP)| Lean & Continuous Improvement | Digital Supply Chain Transformation | Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Leadership | Supplier Relationship Management | Data-Driven Decision Making | Change & People-Centric Leadership

Experience

1. Head of Scm, India

   West Pharmaceutical Services

   Aug 2014 — Present

   Tapped to build West’s India supply chain from the ground up during its greenfield launch. Architected the entire procurement-to-distribution ecosystem, stabilized operations, and created a globally compliant SEZ–FTWZ network. Mobilized cross-functional teams to sustain high delivery performance, govern inventory, and support a rapidly expanding business with seamless, compliant execution.

Education

• Baroda High School

  12th, Commerce

  1984 — 1996

• Competitors View

  CPSCM, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management.

• Certified Integrated Business Planner

  Certified Integrated Business Planner from KnoWerX Education (India) Pvt Ltd, Sales & Operations Planning

• Certified Forecasting & Demand Manager

  Certified Forecasting & Demand Manager from KnoWerX Education (India) Pvt Ltd, Forecasting & Demand Planning

• Certified Inventory Management Officer (CIMO)

  Certified Inventory Management Officer from KnoWerX Education (India) Pvt Ltd, Inventory Management

• IIBMS

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• Manipal University Jaipur

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• M. S. University

  Bachelor, Commerce; Accounting and Auditing

  1996 — 1999

• IACT Global

  Logistics & Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

  2011 — 2012

• Indian Institute Of Business Management And Studies

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2013 — 2014

• The Indian Institute of Export

  Post Graduate Diploma, Export; Import Trade Management

  2004 — 2004

• Indian Institute Of Business Management And Studies

  Professional In Supply Chain Management (PSCM), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2017 — 2017

Skills

• Demand Management
• Import
• Contract Negotiation
• Reverse Logistics
• Customs
• Domestic Logistics
• Spend Analysis
• Logistics Management
• Customer Service
• Logistics
• Import/Export Operations
• International Logistics
• Mrp
• Materials Management
• Operations Management
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Import/Export
• Supply
• Supply Chain Management
• Jit
• Transportation Management
• Warehouse Management
• Budgeting
• Customer Relations
• Cost Reduction
• Demand Planning
• Ocean
• Order Management
• Customs Regulations
• Customs Clearance
• Trucking
• Freight
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Supply Chain Operations
• Export
• Budgets
• Global Logistics
• Shipping