Vijay Kasar

About Vijay Kasar

I am a supply chain and transformation leader with 19+ years of global experience spanning end-to-end planning, S & OP/IBP, network optimization, and large-scale operating model change across FMCG and B2C environments.Currently, I serve as PMO Lead – Global Supply Chain at General Mills, leading global go-to-market programs across Meals, Baking & Solutions. I partner closely with the US PMO and regional stakeholders to drive execution governance, strengthen delivery discipline, and build scalable program management capabilities through a high-performing team of project managers.Prior to this, I led Business Planning and S & OP for Henkel Adhesives in the IMEA region, overseeing integrated planning across 40+ countries. In this role, I delivered €46M+ in value through scenario-driven planning, network localization, lead-time reduction, and inventory optimization, while advancing S & OP maturity and governance across commercial and operations teams.Earlier at Piramal Enterprises, I managed supply chain planning for a ₹1,400 Cr+ B2C portfolio across Nutrition, OTC, Skincare, and Hygiene, driving service level improvements, healthier inventory positions, and agile support for new product launches across GT, MT, institutional, and e-commerce channels.Across roles, I’m known for connecting strategy to execution, elevating planning and delivery maturity, and building resilient, performance-driven supply chains through strong governance, data-led decision making, and collaborative leadership.

Experience

1. Head of Business Planning - Packaging & Consumers Division - Imea Region

   Henkel

   May 2024 — Present · IN

   Lead end-to-end supply and operations planning across 12 plants, 9+ tollers, and 22 warehouses in IMEA, ensuring business continuity and OTIF consistently above 89% despite capacity and market constraints.Achieved €1.2M inventory savings and 45% cost avoidance through lean-led safety stock optimization, slow-mover governance, and 20% lead-time reduction on critical materials.Reduced working capital by ~10% via SKU rationalization, demand-supply synchronization, and advanced inventory modeling aligned with IBP standards.Strengthened long-term planning (RCCP & LTCP) by driving monthly and quarterly cycles, balancing supply across emerging markets (Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Israel) and ensuring resilience through alternative sourcing strategies.Delivered €46M+ business impact through network localization, strategic sourcing shifts, and CAPEX avoidance projects, unlocking significant cost-to-serve efficiencies.Improved forecast accuracy from 55% to 78% for a 4,500+ MT portfolio by embedding scenario-based forecasting, risk mitigation, and advanced planning analytics.Pioneered digital supply chain pilots such as APO DP scenario modules, later scaled regionally to enhance simulation and planning agility.Co-Led elevation of S & OP maturity from Stage 3 to Stage 4 and introduced S & OE 2.0, improving responsiveness and cadence of cross-functional decision-making.Mentored and developed a succession-ready planning team, embedding strong governance frameworks and cascading best practices through regional and global planning forums.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General

  2019 — 2020

• Kalinga University, Raipur

  PhD (Pursuing), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• Mumbai University Mumbai

  High School Diploma, Science

  2000 — 2002

• St. Xavier's High School, Mumbai

  SSC

  1990 — 2000

• Kalinga University, Raipur

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research

  PG Advanced Project Management (PGP-APM), Project Management

  2020 — 2020

• Mumbai University Mumbai

  Bachelors in Management Studies, Marketing

  2002 — 2006