Pradeep M Bhat

About Pradeep M Bhat

I drive large-scale supply chain transformations that deliver measurable business impact.…

Experience

1. Sr General Manager Supply Chain Management

   Stanley Lifestyles

   Apr 2019 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Strategic supply chain leader delivering cost optimization, operational excellence, and digital transformation for a premium lifestyle brand.Accountable for end-to-end supply chain strategy covering procurement, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and order fulfilment—fully aligned with corporate growth and profitability goals.Key Achievements & Impact:Cost Optimization: Reduced total supply chain cost to <7% of revenue through strategic sourcing, process reengineering, and logistics network redesign.Working Capital Efficiency: Boosted inventory turnover to 5+ turns/year and reduced DSI to <60 days by implementing JIT, lean inventory, and demand-driven planning.Delivery Excellence: Achieved 97%+ On-Time Delivery (OTD) and 98% order accuracy, improving customer satisfaction and retention.Supplier Performance & Savings: Negotiated contracts driving 3% annual procurement cost reduction while sustaining 98% supplier quality rating.Digital Transformation: Led SAP SCM implementation, automating workflows, enabling real-time analytics, and increasing efficiency by 30%.Leadership: Built and mentored a high-performance supply chain team, delivering 10% YoY operational efficiency gains and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Resilience & Sustainability: Enhanced supply chain agility through risk mitigation, ESG-aligned sourcing, and sustainable logistics initiatives.Core Skills : Strategic Procurement | Global Sourcing | Contract Negotiation | Supply Chain Planning | Logistics Optimization | Vendor Management | Cost-to-Serve Analysis | Lean & JIT | Digital Supply Chain | SAP/ERP | ESG & Sustainability | Risk Mitigation | Team Leadership

Education

• Karnataka Science College, Dharwad

  Bachelor of Science - BSc

  1988 — 1991

• Bangalore University,Bangalore India

  P G D B A, Administration

  1992 — 1993

Skills

• Contract Management
• Integrated Management Systems
• Project Management
• S&Op Implementation
• Strategic Planning
• Sourcing
• Analysis
• Strategic Sourcing
• Software Documentation
• Commissioning
• Project Planning
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Epc
• Negotiation
• Process Improvement
• Business Development
• Category Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Engineering
• Strategy
• Energy
• Supply Chain Management
• Gas
• Petroleum
• Supply Chain
• Forecasting
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Budgets
• Business Strategy
• Management
• Oil & Gas
• Inventory Forecasting
• Contract Negotiation
• Srm
• Engineering
• Leadership
• Supply Management
• Operations Management