Ujjal Saha

About Ujjal Saha

True transformation thrives at the intersection of strategy, data, and execution, where every process becomes a lever for measurable impact.From leading plant finance teams to shaping global supply chain and shared services, my journey has been about turning complex operations into data-driven, high-performing engines. As Commercial Lead – India SCM at UPL Group, I drive strategic procurement, multimodal logistics, and vendor management, leveraging AI, automation, and analytics to deliver measurable cost savings, efficiency, and working capital improvements.Over 20+ years, I have led touchless P2P/AP and sales invoicing automation, implemented AI-enabled reverse auction platforms, and built Qlik Sense logistics dashboards, embedding automation, predictive analytics, and strategic procurement into enterprise operations. My expertise spans SAP S/4HANA, ECC, OpenText VIM, Elixia, Ivalua, Hyperion, TMS, and BI platforms, enabling cost optimization, governance, and operational transparency.Impact Highlights: Delivered ₹20 Cr+ annual savings via freight and plant operations Achieved 30–100% automation in P2P/AP and sales invoicing Reduced freight cost by 15% through AI-enabled auctions Improved sales invoice cycle by 35% and AP scalability by 50% Enabled 5–10% YoY savings via reverse auctions Digitized T&E workflows, reducing costs 10–15%Distinctive Edge: CPSM (Pursuing), Certified Data Science Professional, IABC Analytics 2025 Executive Program in Business Strategy (IIM Indore) PG Program in Data Science & Business Analytics (IIT Guwahati)Key Transformations: AI-enabled logistics & reverse auction platforms Touchless AP & sales invoice automation Global P2P/RTR centralization & shared services standardization Qlik Sense dashboards for cost & anomaly detection Multimodal transportation strategy cutting costs & carbon footprint Digital T&E transformation for compliance & efficiencyI am a strategic finance and supply chain leader, blending procurement, operations, and analytics to deliver sustainable savings, process excellence, and operational resilience. My career reflects a commitment to transforming legacy operations into intelligent, agile, and data-driven enterprises, enabling organizations to grow efficiently while maximizing strategic impact.

Experience

1. Commercial Lead India Scm

   UPL

   Dec 2022 — Present · IN

   Descriptions:Driving strategic procurement, logistics optimization, and digital transformation across India SCM units, integrating AI, automation, and analytics to enhance efficiency, governance, and cost performance.Achievements:Developed Elixia Auction Portal, enabling reverse auctions and competitive biddingAchieved 5% savings in plant services and 4% in logistics through auction-based procurementAutomated logistics invoice processing, enhancing accuracy, scalability, and audit readinessDigitized LR and Consignee app for real-time tracking and anomaly reportingImplemented AI-powered vendor reconciliation, reducing manual effort and improving ledger accuracyStandardized SOPs and DOA frameworks for auctions, onboarding, and corrective actionsCore CapabilitiesStrategic Plant Procurement | Reverse Auctions | SAP S4 Hana & TMS tool-Elixia | Invoice Automation | Utility & Waste Management | Labour & JW Services | Compliance & Governance | Process Transparency | Vendor Reconciliation | Generative AI in SCM | Procurement Transformation

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Indore

  Executive Programme in Business Strategy, Strategic Management

• University of Calcutta

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance and Taxation

  1995 — 1998

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA FINAL GROUP II, Accounting and Finance and Taxation

• HimalayanUniversity

  Executive MBA ( Finance Management), Financial Management

• Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

  Executive Program in Data Science and Business Analytics, Data Science and Business Analytics