Mohd. Akram Memon

About Mohd. Akram Memon

Masters in Industrial Engineering from IIM-Mumbai (formerly NITIE) specializing in Supply Chain Management • Experience of more than a decade in Healthcare and FMCG industry in Procurement, Strategy development, Supply Chain Management, Artificial Intelligence, E-Sourcing Execution, Process improvement & data analysis• Proven track record of exceeding Targets of Cost-Savings every year • Performance Rating : Exceeds Expectation (Strong) for 6 consecutive years (20••••24) for Business Results• Expert in Advance Excel Formulae & Macros, Application of AI in Automation & Business Processes, Cost Optimization Algorithms, E-Sourcing• Multilingual (English proficiency: Expert, French proficiency: Intermediate)• Been a part of Greenfield Manufacturing Project, Overseas global assignments & taking additional responsibilities beyond function• Lead a team of 3 direct reports• Key Differentiating Skills (USP): Problem Solver, Data Analytics, Business Acumen, Quick learnerCorporate Awards & Recognition:• Year 2014 - Best Value Creation Project Award of 2014• Year 2015 - Gained recognition for AsiaPacific Commercial Hero Award for Quarter1• Year 2016 - Directly nominated for Global Commercial Hero Award for Quarter2• Year 2021 - Received Global SCP CPO Credo Excellence Award• Year 20••••24 - Received 8 Awards as a member of Cross-Functional team for extraordinary performance & achievements across various projects for boosting End-to-End Supply Resiliency of Multiple Raw Materials & Ensuring Supply Continuity during various disruptions

Experience

1. Strategic Sourcing Manager

   Kenvue

   Jan 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Handling Multiple Sourcing Roles: J&J Consumer- Global Category Lead for Talc (Powder)J&J Consumer- AsiaPacific Category Lead for Mineral Oil, Flavours, Fragrance, Dyes & ColorantsJ & J Consumer- Sourcing Manager & NPD Lead for All Raw Materials (Chemicals, Agro-Commodities, etc) for India- Responsible for driving Projects related to Savings, Reliability, BCP & Vendor consolidation- Responsible for resolution of all issues related to quality, material availability, damages/losses, etc- Other responsibilities include Leading transformational projects involving Value Improvement, Go-to-Market initiatives, NPD & Supplier-enabled innovations, Monitoring & Mitigating Inflation/PPV (Purchase Price Variance), Cashflow improvement through Payment terms & Inventory, Lead Time interventions- Develop & Execute Sourcing Strategies to drive Value, Reliability & Innovation

Education

• K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering (University of Mumbai)

  Bachelor of Engg., Electronics & TeleCommunication

  2008 — 2012

• Indian Institute of Management Mumbai

  Post graduation, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering

  2012 — 2014

• Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College, Mumbai

  12th (HSC), Science

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Robotics
• C
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Team Management
• Cost Reduction
• Procurement
• Labview
• Vba
• Real-Time Bidding
• Contractual Agreements
• Industrial Engineering
• Capex
• Sap Materials Management (Sap Mm)
• Operations Research
• Raw Materials
• Ariba
• Embedded Systems
• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
• Purchase
• Cold Storage
• Esourcing
• Sap
• Data Analysis
• Logistics Management
• Business Statistics
• Demand Planning
• Business Intelligence
• Global Sourcing
• Sourcing
• E-Auctions
• Negotiation
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Demand Supply Planning