Ramaswamy Gnaniar

About Ramaswamy Gnaniar

An intrapreneurial leader with 24+ years’ experience in renowned conglomerates of the Indian automotive industry – Ashok Leyland and Tata Motors; I bring to the table strategic & technical background, complemented by strong business acumen to deliver effective management of logistics & supply chain operations, international trade, process reengineering, and procurement functions. I think strategically about business and technical challenges to deliver large-scale transformations, focus on attaining operational & financial efficiencies and influence executive level leadership through win-win negotiations. Over the past decade and a half, I have progressed through diverse roles with increasing responsibilities across various entities and 100% subsidiaries of Ashok Leyland Limited (ALL). Handpicked to formulate technical & tactical strategies, align KPIs, lead matrixed teams, and turnaround business performance, I have demonstrated superior consultancy and negotiation skills, managed stakeholders’ expectations, and inspired teams for outstanding results. In my earlier role with Tata Motors, I deployed several innovations as well as industry best practices to optimize resources, reengineer processes, reduce overheads, and positively impact top-line and bottom-line. Adept at working with multi-cultural, geographically diverse stakeholders and matrixed teams, I garnered hands-on experience in global sourcing, import management, and program/project management across APAC and European regions. Committed to building dynamic synergies and fostering a highly productive work environment, I focus on increasing productivity, environmental sustainability, and attaining organizational objectives.I remain cognisant of emerging methodologies and apply hands-on resolutions to diversified issues. I have been instrumental in providing thought leadership, aligning operational posture, and functioning as a trusted advisor; testified by my receiving several awards and accolades across my career span. Always inspiring teams to deliver outstanding results while working in a culturally diverse professional environment, I am not just satisfied with efforts, but believe in delivering end-result. Fond of reading, I keep myself professionally updated by gaining knowledge about technology related to my field of expertise. I am looking to improve my networks, hoping to share knowledge and grow ideas into actionable initiatives.

Experience

1. Head Sourcing

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   Oct 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Head- Bus Body Sourcing & Purchase Program Management

Education

• Project Management Institute Chennai Chapter

  PMP, Project Management

• Indian Institute of Technology, Indore

  MSDSM, Data Science

• University of Madras

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical

  1997 — 2001

• SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research

  E MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2005 — 2008

• Indian Institute of Management, Indore

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Operations Management & Quantitative Techniques