Kiran Nighot

About Kiran Nighot

Results-oriented Planning and Procurement Manager with close to two decade years of experience in developing and implementing strategic within Supply Chain ecosystem. Proven track record of optimizing supply chain processes and reducing costs while ensuring quality and timely delivery. Expertise in end-to-end supply chain management, from strategic planning and sourcing to contract negotiation and supplier relationship management. Skilled in data analysis, vendor evaluation, and team leadership. Adept at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and enhance productivity. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Material Planning and Procurement

   L'Oréal

   Jan 2022 — Present · Pune, IN

   Ensure materials and products are received on time and intact, and in the quality and at the cost agreed upon with the Business- Manage and lead a team of supply chain planning and procurement analysts- Manage analytic aspects of monthly S & OP cycle and KPI reporting- Support data management requirements for planning and procurement processes- Create and sustain efficient and standardized reporting for KPIs, Exception, Trend, Forecast etc. reporting- Define and set processes, respond to issues, and set strategies for effective analytics- Manage and respond to cross-functional analytic requirements as well as solutions across the supply chain- Manage/track projects by setting the right expectations of timelines and quality- Interact with various stakeholder from across the business, attend meetings and present ideas, solutions and project status

Education

• University of Pune

  Master In Business Studies

  2010 — 2011

• Pune University

  Post Graduate Diploma In Business Management

  2008 — 2010

• Indian Institute of Materials Management, Mumbai

  Diploma In Stores Management

  2005 — 2006

• Indian Institute of Management Mumbai

  Executive Certificate Program in Supply Chain Analytics & Management

  2024 — 2025

Skills

• Planning
• Team Management
• Procurement
• Negotiation
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Export Documentation
• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• 5s
• Production Planning
• Sap
• Warehouse Operations
• Warehouse Management
• Mis
• Inventory Management
• Vendor Management
• Materials Management
• Logistics Management
• Kaizen
• Manufacturing
• Subcontracts Management
• Six Sigma
• Management
• Team Building
• Iso/Ts 16949
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Operations Management