Sameer Panda

About Sameer Panda

I am an \"always curious\" person with 20+ years of experience in some of the best-known global organizations across Manufacturing, Technology and Services sectors. Over the course of my career, I have led business transformation, global programs and strategic initiatives across supply chain, operations, procurement, logistics, product strategy, and distribution networks. Today, my work focuses on enabling cloud and AI infrastructure growth, strengthening global supplier ecosystems, and building resilient operations that support long-term business scale.Curiosity has been a constant driver in my journey. It helps me listen, learn, and embrace diverse perspectives. I am particularly inspired by how simple and well executed ideas, supported by compelling storytelling, can create transformational change.I strongly believe that culture and people are at the center of sustainable success. With a growth mindset, cross-industry experience, and strong personal values, I focus on solving complex organizational challenges, fostering innovation, and building inclusive, high-performing teams that can deliver long-term, sustainable impact for customers.

Experience

1. Sr Operations Program Manager, Cloud Supply Chain

   Microsoft

   May 2021 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Cloud Supply Chain organization is the engine that powers Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and growth- Driving some of the global programs to transform Spares Supply Chain operations and support Azure Cloud+AI growth.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

  Senior Leadership Program for CXOs aka “LEAD”, Organizational Leadership

• Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management - SIOM

  MBA, Operations Management

  2007 — 2009

• Utkal University

  BE, Mechanical Engineering

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Team Management
• Logistics
• Business Development
• Procurement
• Vendor Management
• Operations Management
• Sales Management
• Inventory Management
• Management
• Logistics Management
• Materials Management
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Six Sigma