Rajat Subhra Sarkar

About Rajat Subhra Sarkar

Visionary Domestic & Global Supply Chain Leader | Green SCM & Cost-Optimized Logistics Operation | India Sourcing (Logistic & Parts) Expansion Expert |Problem Solving @ Six Sigma approach | APQP (Parts & Logistics) & Supplier QA (SOP & Serial Life) Accomplished Domestic & Global Supply Chain and Logistics Leader with more than last 1.5+ decades of seasoned leadership, specializing in end-to-end multimodal logistics operation with expertise in Total Delivery Flow & Cost Engg, Order Mgmt. & Production Control, Warehousing, Domestic & EXIM Transportation, including cost-effective Transport solutions in both Inbound and Outbound (Surface-Road & Rail, Sea and Air), and ensuring on-time deliveries and operational excellence & efficiency. Also equal exposure in material sourcing, developing, planning, scheduling, inventory control, supplier coordination, procurement (BOP & Logistics-Warehousing & various Transportation services). Proven track record in establishing various Green Field Projects to streamlining supply chain operations across domestic OE and 100% EOU facilities/global OE platforms, customization centers, and parts distribution hubs, optimizing mainly OPEX & CAPEX budget mgmt. & expense control. Recognized for managing seamless production & assembly line synchronization, developing cost-effective routing strategies, and implementing digitized & smart logistics and Green SCM solutions to achieve sustainability, cost reduction, and optimized OPEX. Adept at problem-solving, crisis mgmt, and risk mitigation using Six Sigma methodologies, ensuring resilient supply chain networks and continuous improvement. Key Deliverables and Skills: • Domestic & Global SCM Development • Total Delivery (Landing) Cost Engineering • Digitized & Smart Warehousing & Inventory Mgmt. • Multimodal & Optimized Routing Transport • Production & Assembly Line Sync. • Green SCM • Operations & KPI Mgmt. • Optimized Logistics Cost & OPEX • Customs Compliance & International Trade • Advanced & Cost Effective Packaging Engg. • Green Packaging and Densification • Production & Planning SCM & Risk Mgmt. • Supplier Sourcing Expertise • Supplier Identification & Evaluation • Supplier Onboarding/Contract Finalizing • Supplier KPI Mgmt. • Supplier Serial Life Evaluation & Rating • Supplier Upgrading • Supplier Risk Mgmt. • QA Tools & Process Techniques & Mistake Proofing • Problem Solving (Six Sigma) • New Product Development Mgmt.(APQP) • Both In-house Mfg. and Supplier Process Quality Mgmt. Systems (QMS) • Lab Mgmt.

Experience

1. Agm -scm (Lead-iln)

   Renault Group

   Nov 2010 — Present

   AGM – International and Domestic OEM SCM (PPC, Logistics-IBL & OBL Transport & Warehousing, Sourcing & Procurements) & Supplier QA and APQP• Commanded SCM and Supplier QA for Greenfield projects with exports, imports, and domestic logistics operations of different OE Platforms• Held position of Group Lead International Logistics Network (ILN) an OEM Platform for IPO, KD/CKD, SKD and after sales operations• Managed a team of more than 100 professionals, including more than in both 25 internal and 75 3PL members• Managed 3 regional warehouses (more than 100 K SqM) from Greenfield to operational excellence• Handled more than 5K Containers export annually with $400 to 500M annual Turn Over• Directly managed more than 150 part manufacturers & suppliers for exports and administered more than 15 3PLs• Successfully managed yearly operational budgets, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in maintaining stable and flat curve cost performance since last 8 Years amidst fluctuating business volumes, YoY national/international ongoing inflation, and global supply chain disruptions (COVID 19, Red Sea blockages, etc.)• Reduced Opex by $0.5M/year and achieved Total Delivery Cost (TdC) reduction by $1M cost avoidance via flow geoengineering• Achieved $1M/year in cost savings through packaging densification• Green SCM initiatives and Achieved an additional $1M/year in cost savings via Transport Engg. by reducing Air & Sea Nautical Miles and Surface KM Transport Logistics SCM and packaging innovations• Self-Sealing Export Warehousing & Supplier Factory Direct Container Stuffing and Streamlining export logistics by eliminating intermediate handling, reducing costs, and improving efficiency and complying Customs regulationsAwards & Honors: 1. Global Renault-Nissan Alliance Corporate SCM Award, 2015 in QA catagory and 2016, 19 & 21 in SCM catagory3. Most Important Person declared by Overseas Customers during external Customer Satisfaction Survey, 2017, 18, 20 & 21

Education

• RAMAKRISHNA MISSION SHILPAMANDIRA BELURMATH

  DIPLOMA - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

  1993 — 1996

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  MDP in SCM

  2012 — 2012

• Indian Statistical Institute, Pune Chapter

  SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT

  2019 — 2019

• National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Ranchi (Formerly NIFFT)

  B. TECH. - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

  1996 — 1998