Pavan Kulkarni
Procurement & Supply Chain Professional | Procurement Executive ll – Additives @ Asian Paints | MBA Operations | Ex–Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. | Logistics • Distribution • Vendor Management
- Role
- Procurement Executive ll (Additives) at Asian Paints
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pavan Kulkarni
Procurement & Supply Chain professional with 6.10 years of experience across FMCG and manufacturing environments, currently working as an RM Buyer (Additives) at Asian Paints. Strong background in procurement, logistics planning, distribution operations, vendor management, and plant coordination across pan-India networks.Experienced in raw material sourcing, supplier negotiations (domestic & imports), freight planning, inventory optimization, and last-mile distribution efficiency. Proven ability to work cross-functionally with plants, warehouses, transporters, and commercial teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability and cost optimization.Previously with Godrej & Boyce, where I managed warehouse operations, import/export logistics, transportation planning, and inventory accuracy in high-volume environments.Backed by an MBA in Operations Management, I bring a process-driven, data-oriented approach to solving supply chain challenges, with a strong interest in technology-led optimization, continuous improvement, and sustainable supply chain practices.
Experience
Procurement Executive ll (Additives)
Sep 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Manage procurement and sourcing of raw materials for the Additives category across multiple plants• Coordinate with manufacturing units across India to ensure uninterrupted material supply• Handle vendor management for domestic and imported materials, including supplier evaluation and relationship management• Support cost optimization, lead-time reduction, and procurement planning initiatives• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on demand forecasting and material planning
Education
Keraleeya Samajam Dombivlis Model College Near Police Colony Plot No 32 Phase II MIDC Residential Area Dombivli East Dist Thane 421 203
BCom - Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
2016 — 2019
SP Jain School of Global Management - Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore & Sydney
Digital Supply Chain Management Certification , Digital Supply Chain
Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth - Centre for Online Learning
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations management
Holy Angel's Junior College
Higher Secondary, Commerce
2014 — 2016
NMIMS CDOE
High School Diploma, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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