Raj Kanak Thakker
Director – JKT Group | International Trade, Export & Import Operations, Market Expansion, Supply Chain Management | Passionate About Emerging Markets & Business Growth
- Role
- Director at JKT Group Global
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Raj Kanak Thakker
Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.\" – Chris GrosserWith experience in international trade, operations, and business growth, I currently serve as Director at JKT Group, Mumbai, driving global market expansion, operational transformation, and high-revenue business development. My career has been defined by identifying untapped opportunities, building new business verticals, and turning underperforming units into profitable, efficient operations.At JKT Group, I have successfully:Introduced sesame exports to Turkey in JKT, increasing revenue from a previously unexplored market.Expanded operations in West Africa from 2 to 4 countries, achieving consistent profitability.Founded a Raw Cashew Nuts business vertical, growing revenue and securing top Vietnamese and Indian factories as key clients.Transformed Navi Mumbai factory operations from export-only to import-oriented processing, integrating pulse production and cold storage facilities.Integrated centralized sales order systems, contract tracking, cost management, and Salesforce CRM across all group companies to enhance operational visibility.My expertise spans: International Trade Strategy | Export & Import Operations | Market Expansion | Supply Chain Management | Business Development | Revenue Growth | Production Planning | CRM Management | Operational Efficiency, and Commodity Market AnalysisI am passionate about exploring emerging markets, global commodity trends, and innovative business technologies that redefine operational and commercial success.If you are looking to discuss opportunities, share insights, or explore collaboration, let’s connect!I am always keen to connect with professionals, industry leaders, and recruiters who are interested in global trade, supply chain innovation, and business growth.
Experience
Director
Jun 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN
As a Director at JKT Group, I drive international trade and business growth through innovative market expansion and operational transformation. I am passionate about building high-revenue businesses, unlocking new markets, and turning underperforming units into profitable ventures. I focus on global exports, import operations, and modernizing supply chain practices.Expanded West Africa presence from 2 to 4 countries.Launched a Raw Cashew Nuts business, growing revenue and securing top Vietnamese and Indian factories as clientsReengineered factory operations in Navi Mumbai to handle both imports and exports, adding pulse processing and cold storage capabilitiesIntroduced centralized sales order management, contract tracking, and Salesforce CRM across all group companies to improve operational efficiencyIncreased overall revenue and market reach by identifying and capturing untapped global trading opportunitiesInternational Business Expansion, Export & Import Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Market Development, Revenue Growth, Factory Operations, Strategic Business Planning
Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Industrial Engineering
2018 — 2022
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