Sahil Chandratre

About Sahil Chandratre

Sahil is a seasoned senior executive with over a decade of experience spanning Management Consulting, Retail, E-commerce & Technology across India, Western Europe & SEA. He\'s done MBA from SP Jain IMR, Mumbai (among Top5 B Schools in India) & Michigan State Univ USA. He\'s an Engg by training, has designed & fabricated F1 Racing Car & even sent a Satellite to the Space thru ISRO!He\'s passionate about intersection of Technology, Business, Consumers & Innovation. In free time he loves to discuss latest on Space Research, DPI, Environment & SportsA blend of Consulting, Technology & Business Strategy, he is involved in large & complex client engagements as well as corporate-wide initiatives to drive tangible business outcomes. He has skills to tactically enhance efficiency in large firms, bootstrap new ventures & implement strategies to meet business objectives. During his tenure at renowned corporations - Tata Group, EY & RIL, he has consistently exceeded expectations, earning recognition as a top performer in various roles, helping him to get selected for prestigious Leadership Program of RIL AcademyCurrent Role: Head Strategy, Analytics & Consumer Insights» 2019 Batch of Jio Young Leaders\' Program - a core team of Product Managers who built New Commerce platform from scratch» Worked in CPG, Grocery & Digital Electronics verticals» Worked as Head Strategy, Analytics & Consumer Insights» Played a vital role in shaping & implementing strategic initiatives» External consultants & stakeholder management - worked closely with McKinsey, Bain & Co, Big 4 & NTT Data teamsAcademic ExcellenceMBA from SP Jain IMR, Mumbai - Top Most Indian B-School - FT rankingUniversity Topper (VJTI) & Top 0.5% Rank in Engg (COEP)Top 5 among students in MH stateTop 0.2%ile in MBA entrance examRecepient of 3 State ScholarshipsEY Mngt ConsultingCollaborated with CXOs in FMCG, Retail & Auto sectors on technology initiatives aimed at digital transformation, improving business processes & profitability, enhancing operational & supply chain effectivenessTata Group (TSL)Started professional life thru campus placement at TSLRepresented TSL at International projects @ GermanyTechnical & supply chain projects

Experience

1. Head Strategy, Analytics & Consumer Insights

   Reliance Retail

   Apr 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Represents the CEO’s Office at Reliance Retail VF. Responsible for strategic decisions across growth, profitability, Tech, Opex, Capex led expansion and sustainability» Leads Omnichannel Retail portfolio: Offline B2C formats Smart Bazaar, Freshpik, Online : JioMart Quick Commerce & Milkbasket» Single point of contact for Function Heads; drives Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and CXO-level initiatives across Tech, Gen AI, Analytics, Competitive Strategy, and Integrated Supply Chain» Heads Consumer Insights, enabling data-driven decisions for B2C retail. Works with function heads to drive strong bets with multifold growth potential & ROI» RRL lead for Joint Business Plans with top Premium Grocery Brands across FMCG industry. Oversees retail media monetization, including digital marketing assets» Manages external consulting engagements with firms like McKinsey, Bain, Kearney, and Big Four

Education

• SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research

  Project Management Professional Certification - PMP

  2017

• Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

  MBA program in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Management Integration

  2017

• SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research

  PGPM Full Time MBA Program, Operations & Supply Chain Management

  2017

• COEP Technological University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering

  2008 — 2011

• Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)

  Licentiate In Mechanical Engineering

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Project Management
• Critical Chain Project Management
• Iso 17025
• Supply Chain Management
• Management
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Iso 14001
• Iso 9001
• Business Strategy
• Total Quality Management (Tqm)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Operations Management
• Team Management
• Plant Management
• Leadership
• Green Belt
• Lean Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office
• Opex