Sanjay Gupta

About Sanjay Gupta

Supply Chain Transformation Leader with largest FMCG organization, managing multiple regionsLead teams of Procurement, Production & Material planningMaterials & Supply Chain Management professional with PG qualifications from Indian Institute of Material Management and 29 years’ in-depth experience with PepsiCo Raw Material procurement (USD 50M), Supply planning, production planning (USD 150M) of Food & Beverage business.Profound experience in International Sourcing/ Supply chain / Inbound & Outbound Logistics (including Warehousing)/ Agro/Agro processing (including Exports) A highly motivated & result oriented professional having core strengths with demonstrated interpersonal proficiency and large-scale coordinationMANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES1. Interfacing & managing large number of domestic and international vendors across a wide spectrum of Good & Services including purchasing Raw & Packaging Material, Engineering Spares, Capital Goods & Machinery, consumables & wide range of services2. Adept in planning and managing large & diverse inventories including Warehouse Management Systems and extensive data analysis – Demonstrated history of developing improved systems and procedures to reduce inventory, delivery time and TAT3. Design and operation of an effective MIS with appropriate categorization to create actionable plans for differing needs.4. Well versed in functioning in SAP environment functioning of MM & S&D modules. As core team member, successfully implemented SAP across S&D functions in the East Market Unit.5. Excellent relationship management skills, adept and experienced at interfacing with various stakeholder groups like Regulatory Authorities for securing mandatory clearances, negotiating with service providers & labor unions for productivity-increase and dealing with large number of internal customers.6. Knack for identifying new business opportunities, out of box thinking & implementing new ideas for improved scale & speed of results 7. Ability for partnering training initiatives to build & nurture talent8. Drive Sustainability & Improvement initiatives of the organization through Cross functional projectsKey Landmarks at PepsiCoImplementation of Integrated Supply Chain Procurement in India Foods & Warehouse consolidation Instrumental in conceiving, designing & implementing some landmark cost reduction initiatives• Long Term Agreements for cartons• Import substitution for items sourced from Germany, UK, Bahrain, USA, France, Italy and Malaysia.• Multiple awards & recognition though all the roles

Experience

1. General Manager Supply Chain

   PepsiCo

   Oct 2016 — Present · Kolkata, IN

   Organization Experience – 22 + yrs (continuing with PepsiCo India BU (including Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka having 360 Deg Food & Beverage knowledge)Materials & Supply Chain Management professional with PG qualifications from Indian Institute of Material Management and 29 years’ in-depth experience mostly with leading FMCG (F&B) in International Sourcing / Supply chain / Inbound & Outbound Logistics (including Warehousing)/ Agro/Agro processing (including Exports) A highly motivated & result oriented professional having core strengths with demonstrated interpersonal proficiencies and large-scale coordination GENERAL MANAGER – SUPPLY CHAIN (covering Pan India) Oct’ 16 till date• Leading Supply Chain planning function, Supply & Operations Planning process, Supply Chain Optimization Initiatives, Buying, Warehousing, Logistics operations for Foods Business.• Partnering Global Procurement team & managing supplies for Flavours, Meals, Laminates including development of alternate sources• Leading the Automation project for Warehousing & Shipment processes and coordinating with 3P Consultants on its planning & execution.• Leading the training initiatives on Foods Safety, AIB including 3P for own team and business partners to embed Food safety guidelines and build capability• Leading the Traffic Management & Power Industrial Truck (PIT) verticals under Environment, Health & Safety Mandates to support the sustainability agenda of the organization

Education

• Indian Institute of Materials Management, Mumbai

  Postgraduate Degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• Hartley's High School

  Commerce, Accountancy

  1972 — 1986

• Informatics Computer Systems,New Delhi

  Masters in Computer Application, Information Technology

• St.Xavier's College, Kolkata

  B.Com(Hons), Commerce

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Management
• Business Development
• Supply Chain Management
• Key Account Management
• Negotiation
• Team Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Marketing Strategy