Mangesh Baitule

About Mangesh Baitule

Technology leader with 26+ years of success in delivering digital, ERP, data, AI, and cloud transformations across Food, Chemicals, Commodity Trading, FMCG, Textiles, and Mining industries. I specialise in bridging core operations with innovative technology, driving operational efficiency, business resilience, and growth.ERP Leadership - Rolled out SAP ERP across 13 countries, consolidating global reporting and processes. Delivered Oracle EBS cloud migration and SAP S/4HANA public cloud deployment to enhance scalability and agility.Trading & CRM Technologies -Implemented ION-TriplePoint CTRM for commodity trading and risk visibility. Deployed Arteria CRM in AUS fertiliser biz, driving $50M in first-year revenue and boosting farmer engagement.Digital Transformation Execution - Architected a digital roadmap covering AWS Data Lake, Azure Synapse, UiPath RPA, SAP Concur, Forex Management, Veson Shipping, Port Rent Management, Digital Signatures, DMS, and GST e-invoicing.AI-Driven Innovation & Data Democratisation - Developed AI models for agritech (saving $1M) and freight forecasting. Deployed GenAI Copilot agents for HR, Secretarial tasks, reducing manual effort by 60%. Enabled deep self-service analytics across finance, procurement, and sales using Databricks.Custom Mobile & Digital Applications - Created digital platforms for livestock procurement (₹17 Cr/day), contract labor management (10K+ workers), shopfloor tracking, product quality, vendor onboarding, and by-product sales CRM.Supply Chain Optimisation - Built a Cold Chain Control Tower, integrating temperature monitoring and track-and-trace, driving 10% 3PL revenue growth. Integration with OTM for freight, logistics optimisation.Automation, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Excellence - Deployed 15+ RPA bots across HR, finance, and operations. Migrated MPLS to ILL, modernised firewall and internet breakout strategies. Strengthened cybersecurity posture with SOC 2.0, PAM, MFA, EDR, ATP, encryption, and business continuity frameworks across AWS and Oracle Cloud (OCI).Strategic Business Impact - Enabled 100% port rent recovery, optimised forex hedging, and plant performance optimisation.Leadership & Innovation Ecosystem - Managed a 45+ member IT & Digital team with a $6M+ annual budget. Focused on capability-building in RPA, GenAI, data engineering, and cloud technologies. Co-developed an AI-powered raw material trading platform targeting a 20% supply increase.Awarded the Aditya Birla PRIDE Award and Colgate YCMAD Award for delivering impactful digital transformation and business excellence.

Experience

1. Group CIO

   Allana Group

   Feb 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   The Allana Group, founded in 1865, is India\'s largest private food company and a global leader in agri-commodities. It exports products like frozen halal meat, fruit and vegetable pulps, coffee, and pet food to over 85 countries. In India, company offer - edible oils, premium ice creams, and bakery ingredients. As Group CIO, I am:Driving the digital and IT transformation by aligning technology strategies with business objectives, modernising enterprise systems, strengthening infrastructure, and leading innovation.Led the ERP modernization roadmap, migrate Oracle ERP to Cloud Infrastructure and implemented SAP S/4HANA public cloud for core operations.Delivered integrated digital platforms - a livestock procurement app, workforce management solutions, mobile apps for shopfloor tracking, product quality, vendor onboarding, and CRM.Built a centralised data platform using Azure Synapse, Power BI, and Databricks, democratizing access to real-time MIS and KPI dashboards across finance, procurement, and operations.Established a logistics control tower integrating track-and-trace, temperature monitoring, and 3PL/4PL logistics management to enhance cold chain efficiency and customer service.Designed and deployed GenAI Copilot agents to automate HR profiling and secretarial workflows, improving operational efficiency.Modernized infrastructure by upgrading networks to high-speed internet lines, enhancing firewall protection, and optimizing internet breakouts.Strengthened cybersecurity - SOC, PAM, EDR, Web Proxy, and robust ITGC audit frameworks, ensuring proactive risk mitigation.Fostered digital capability-building by leading a team focused on RPA, data engineering, GenAI, and cloud technologies.Initiated strategic collaborations with start-ups to develop AI-powered procurement platforms to secure raw material supplies.Cultivated a partner ecosystem to bridge skills gaps, ensure business continuity, and drive accelerated technology delivery within budget.

Education

• Amravati University

  BE, Mechanical

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Sap
• Software Project Management
• Sap Erp
• IT Strategy
• Team Management
• Erp
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Process
• Business Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Requirements Analysis
• Sap Implementation
• Integration
• Solution Architecture
• Sap Products
• Sap Mm
• Sap R/3
• Data Migration