Roopesh Rajan

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT ROOPESH RAJAN

Professional Experience: RPG EnterprisesTransformation Agent, Supply Chain Expert, Coach, and People Leader with Over 30 years of professional experienceAgri Sector (Plantation Industry)- Pioneered hi-tech farming operations, managed industrial relations, and transformed age-old systems through collaboration to enhance profitability- Spearheaded the supply chain of Natural Rubber, establishing one of the largest Business Units in the company- Headed Global Sales and Marketing of Rubber and Pineapple- Integral part of core teams for all projects, business strategies, and expansion plans.CEAT Tyres (Auto Ancillary Industry)- Headed Natural Rubber Sourcing, optimizing processes for quality product requirements and driving sourcing efficiencies and governance- Led Outsourcing operations, collaborating to upskill Vendor Partners for organizational needs.Current Role: Head of Procurement at CEAT, Executive Committee Member- Manage Procurement function with a spend base exceeding crores- Serves as Chairman of the ESG Council at CEAT and Chair of the CoE Materials in RPG Group- Convenor Supply Chain Resource Group at Automotive Tyre Manufacturer Association (ATMA)- Leads strategic initiatives, profit improvement programs, and digital transformation, including S4 Hana implementation- Driving TQM journey, achieving milestones of Deming in 2018 and Deming Grand in 2023, Procurement Excellence Awards for Dept in 2022- Holds a directorship (DIN number 03••••68) at CEAT subsidiary RADO Tyres.Achievements and Recognitions- Received management training from prestigious institutions such as IIM Ahmedabad, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and Cornell University- Internal and external recognition with awards, including RPG Outstanding Achiever Award (2023-24), Ceat CEO award 2024, RPG Top Gear Award (2008-09), CEAT Best Manager Award (2013), and TRILA Supply Chain Wizard of the Year Award 2018 and othersSpecialties- Transformation Leader: Proven track record in leading organizational transformations- Coach: Experienced in coaching, mentoring and developing teams. RPG certified Coach- Market Reading and Analysis: Expertise in commodities market analysis- Plantation Management: In-depth knowledge and experience in managing plantation operations- Collaborator and Disrupter: Skilled in fostering collaboration and driving innovation- Digital Evangelist: Leading initiatives in digital transformation.