Narayan Prasad

Strategic Sourcing- Category lead -Logistics & Supply Services - MARS/ Ex AGM Logistics-Merino industries/ Ex Tata consumer/ Ex Whirlpool / Ex SabMiller / Ex Nestle / Ex Gati

Role
Stratigic Sourcing -category Lead- Logistics & Supply Service at Mars
Location
Gurugram, HR, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Narayan Prasad

Strategic and results-driven Supply Chain Leader with 19+ years of experience in…

Experience

  1. Stratigic Sourcing -category Lead- Logistics & Supply Service

    Mars

    Nov 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN

    Proven expertise in leading logistics commercials for prominent divisions, including Chocolate and Pet Care, with a significant logistics spend exceeding ₹200 crores. Key strengths include- Strategic Leadership:Developing and implementing long-term strategies to drive sustainable business growth and savings- Stakeholder Engagement:Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders- Synergy Development:Identifying opportunities for synergy and implementing initiatives to drive efficiency- Procurement Expertise:Conducting reverse auctions, RFPs, and RFIs, leveraging e-sourcing tools like Kelvar, Scanmarket, and Ariba- Contract Management:Negotiating and managing contracts to ensure compliance and optimal terms- Logistics Operations:Overseeing imports, transportation, and cold chain management- Digital Transformation:Driving digital-first initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency- Sustainability:Focusing on sustainable practices and compliance.Core Competencies- Supply Chain Strategy:Developing and executing strategic plans to drive business growth- Logistics Management:Expertise in managing logistics operations, including transportation and cold chain management- Procurement:Skilled in procurement best practices, including e-sourcing and contract management- Digital Literacy:Proficient in leveraging digital tools to enhance supply chain efficiency- Compliance:Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards ¹.Key initiativesUnder digital first initiative : TMS for both the divisions, leveraged best in class e sourcing tool which saved 6% on overall primary freight,warehouse profiling which optimised overall storage cost, DPO improvement : which improved cash positioned by over $1.5 USD, Refer EV vehicle deployment for secondary distribution- a sustainability initiative, Delivered value leadership saving of 6% of overall spend

Education

  • Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha

    Bac, Comp

  • Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

    Advance Program In Supply Chain Management , Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  • National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) Global

    executive , Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

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