Kamal Sharma

Supply Chain Operations Manager @Baramati Agro Ltd

Pune, IN

Led end-to-end procurement strategy across cold chain, packaging, warehousing, and distribution categories with a managed spend of ₹500 Cr+. Spearheaded initiatives that delivered ₹25 Cr+ in cost savings through total cost of ownership (TCO) strategies, vendor development, and supply optimization, through region-based third-party manufacturing and vendor development, reducing logistics costs and improving working capital efficiency.Developed regional sourcing strategies to reduce logistics cost by up to 18%, onboarding alternate vendors and streamlining warehouse deliveries.Negotiated direct supply models with major suppliers, minimizing working capital blockage and cutting lead times.Collaborated cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance, QA, Production, and Warehousing teams to align procurement with innovation and business timelines.Supported new product development (NPD) and commercialization projects by aligning packaging and sourcing lead times with stage-gate readiness. Redesigned chilled chicken packaging to extend shelf life, reduce returns, and improve cold-chain.Managed a team of 6 procurement professionals, building sourcing playbooks, vendor KPIs, and risk mitigation frameworks.Oversaw supplier compliance, ESG initiatives, and a 10MW solar sourcing project, contributing to long-term sustainability goals. Generated INR 60 million in annual operational savings; secured a 20-year fixed-tariff contract to drive long-term cost control and ESG compliance.Implemented data-driven vendor performance management and quarterly review mechanisms using SAP, Ariba, Power BI, and S4HANA. Used Power BI and AI tools for demand forecasting and spend analysis; implemented e-bidding to enhance procurement transparency and savings.Worked closely with third-party manufacturers and internal stakeholders on production planning and demand forecasting, aligning material readiness and dispatch cycles with real-time consumption and SKU-level projections.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Buisness Analytics

Fergusson College

B.Sc, Physics

Kendriya Vidyalaya

12th, Science

Uttrakhand Technical University, Dehradun

Master’s Degree, Food Science and Technology