Hrishikesh A.
Global Supply Chain Specialist | Strategic Sourcing | Cost Optimization | Digital Transformation | AI & RPA in SCM
- Role
- Lead Supply Management Specialist at John Deere
- Location
- Pune Division, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Hrishikesh A.
Dynamic and results-oriented Supply Chain leader with 14+ years of global experience in Off-Highway and Automotive industries. Proven success in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and cost optimization, delivering $10M+ in savings across multi-regional operations. Passionate about digital transformation, AI-driven cost intelligence, and process automation. Skilled in Agile project management, data analytics (Power BI, Tableau, Excel VBA), and quality systems (ISO, OHSAS). Recognized for innovation, cross-functional leadership, and fostering inclusive, high-performance teams.
Experience
Lead Supply Management Specialist
Aug 2017 — Present · Pune, IN
Delivered Cost Reduction projects with multi-Mn $ in savings across factories. Led New Product Development projects for multiple commodities across global regions.Launched AI-powered Smart Cost Intelligence Tool, improving team efficiency.Automated supplier readiness tracking, saving man-hours annuallyPresented innovations forums.Led capability development and strategic sourcing initiativesDesigned onboarding and capability development programs for new hires
Education
Fergusson College
School, Higher secondary
2005 — 2007
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management , Business Administration and Management, General
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering
2007 — 2011
Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute Of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Research
2013 — 2015
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