Narayan Prasad
Stratigic Sourcing -category Lead- Logistics & Supply Service @Mars
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WORK HISTORY
Stratigic Sourcing -category Lead- Logistics & Supply Service @Mars
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
ABOUT NARAYAN PRASAD
Strategic and results-driven Supply Chain Leader with 19+ years of experience in…
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