Rajat Sharma

About Rajat Sharma

I’m a strategy and operations consultant with hands-on experience delivering full potential transformations across sectors including Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Med Tech, Software, Chemicals, and Automotive. My work spans cost optimization, ZBB, procurement strategy, M&A support, and performance improvement, often in on-site client environments across APAC and the Middle EastI’ve led transformation programs for global clients, including-> Unlocking ~$105M in savings for a major beverage distributor in the Philippines-> Driving EBITDA margin uplift for a global pharmaceutical manufacturer-> Leading cost levers across 89 fast food outlets in the GCC, delivering ~SAR 10M in valueI’m also the developer of multiple automated tools now institutionalized within my firm’s CoE—including ZBB Visibility Edge, an Excel-based inventory and budgeting platform, and a GPT-4-powered contract analysis solution.Recognized with the Lighthouse Award for consistent contributions to firm-wide innovation and high-impact delivery across client engagements.

Experience

1. Senior Associate

   Bain & Company

   Apr 2025 — Present · Riyadh, SA

   Worked on-site in the UAE to lead a rapid operations and commercial transformation for an FMCG food manufacturer and retailer, delivering ~AED 10M in cost savings>Optimized store operations across 48 locations, improving inventory flows and demand–supply alignment>Conducted portfolio-wide product testing (veg & non-veg) and pricing benchmark analysis, informing a multi-tier pricing strategy>Built a go-to-market and pricing business plan to enter new price segments and drive incremental market share growthHonored with the Lighthouse Award for driving innovation and delivering measurable outcomes across multiple transformation engagements

Education

• Vellore Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science & Engineering with specialization in Bioinformatics