Vaibhav Rasam

About Vaibhav Rasam

Over two decades of varied experience in supply chain management-Expertise in optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes, driving efficiency, and delivering measurable results-Well-rounded expertise in delivering digital transformation in supply chain-Extensive Organizational expertise in scaling from 0 to 1.Professional Highlights:•Strategic Leadership: Led cross-functional teams to design and implement supply chain strategies that helped improve delivery timelines and operational efficiencies.•Process Optimization: Spearheaded initiatives that streamlined day to day process’s.•Global Expertise: Led projects involving international supply chains and complex process’s.•Technological Integration: Led the implementation and adoption of advanced supply chain technologies, enhancing forecasting accuracy and decision-making processes.Core Competencies:S & OP, Demand, Distribution & Inventory Planning, Order to cash management, Integrated Business Planning (Process and Technology), SAP-APO, O9, E-com Operations, Imports management, Warehousing, Transportation and last mile delivery, Network optimization, supply chain analytics

Experience

1. Head of Contract Manufacturing, Sapmena

   L'Oréal

   May 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Lead strategy and execution for all external manufacturing operations across SAPMENA zone.Transition to multi-sourcing strategy, reducing supply risk and cutting costsManage relationships with co-manufacturers, ensuring compliance with KPIs around cost, quality, and delivery.Developing contract manufacturing playbook.Integrate Digital technology / Data utilization to modernize processes, enhance efficiency, and improve overall operations of co-manufacturers

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial chemistry

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Team Management
• Supply Management
• Demand Planning
• Materials Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
• Process Improvement
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Analysis
• Logistics
• Supply Chain Operations
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Sap
• Sap Apo
• Demand Forecasting
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Distributed Team Management
• Warehouse Management
• Analytical Skills
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Demand Management
• Erp
• Sourcing
• Inventory Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Six Sigma
• Fmcg
• Production Planning
• Business Process