Kumar Gaurav Batra

About Kumar Gaurav Batra

As Head of Global Logistics (Procurement & Warehousing) at Sterlite Technologies Limited, spearheading Logistics Operations for Global ONB Business i.e. all OF, OFC, and OI Plants across the globe.Previously, at Hind Freight Services Pvt. Ltd, spearheaded end to end logistics operations, with a focus on domestic movement, rail logistics, contract logistics, procurement and key account management. Lead business planning, commercial strategy, P&L management, team scaling to drive both operational excellence and strategic growth.In the past, spent over a decade at Khanna Paper (India’s third-largest paper mill), heading supply chain operations for a monthly production capacity of MT. In this role, I gained deep expertise in export-import logistics, procurement, project operations, customs clearance, warehousing and international trading—delivering cost-optimized, time-bound solutions across global supply chains.With 20+ years of diverse leadership experience across manufacturing, shipping and logistics, I specialize in:# Global Supply Chain Management – Inbound/outbound logistics, customs clearance, procurement, and trading.#Shipping & Logistics Leadership – Domestic & rail logistics, containerized movement, contract logistics and key accounts.#Strategic Growth & Transformation – P&L management, business expansion, digital transformation, and team scaling.#Cost & Efficiency Optimization – Designing and executing strategies that minimize freight and warehousing costs while enhancing service delivery and scalability.

Experience

1. Head of Global Logistics (Procurement & Warehousing)

   STL - Sterlite Technologies Limited

   Nov 2025 — Present · Aurangabad, IN

   Spearheading Logistics Operations for Global ONB Business i.e. all OF, OFC, and OI Plants across the globe.# Lead execution of end-to-end Import and Export Logistics, Procurement & Warehouse Management (across custom house agent, domestic transportation, domestic and international, reserve logistics, distribution centers).# Ensure seamless execution of all Logistics Procurement & Warehousing contracts. Ensure Vendor Governance along with Logistics Sourcing Team.# Drive all cost saving initiatives to execution e.g maximize container utilization, ensure optimal cost of warehousing, support accurate RFQ creation process.# Guide team to prepare detailed plans and budgets for the function# Build, sustain and leverage relationships with stakeholders across functions/businesses to enable seamless logistics functions support/operations at STL# Actively identify opportunities for the improvement and automation of existing systems and processes of the logistics function# Lead own team through goal setting and performance reviews; Train and mentor team members, actively; Hire for open positions in the team# Keep abreast of global logistics and supply chain industry, trade intelligence, competitor intelligence, logistics intelligence, 3PL industry and freight-forwarding.

Education

• Central Board of Secondary Education

  Secondary School Certificate

  2000 — 2000

• Karnataka State Open University, Mysore

  EXECUTIVE IN MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

  2010 — 2011

• Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

  BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

  2002 — 2005

• The ICFAI University

  DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

  2007 — 2008

• Central Board of Secondary Education

  Senior School Certificate

  2002 — 2002

• EASTERN INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATED LEARNING IN MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY

  DIPLOMA IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

  2011 — 2011

Skills

• Logistics
• Customs Regulations
• Team Management
• Supply Chain
• Negotiation
• Procurement
• Import
• Export
• Mis
• Indirect Taxation
• Supply Chain Management