Vikram Tomar

Head Procurement -packaging,(Rm, Chemicals for Value Added Product), Supply Chain Sustainability @Birla Corporation Ltd

Kolkata, IN

Strategic sourcing –procurement and negotiation of pricing (laminate, Labels, cartons) and other packaging material for cement. Negotiating for tolling work for Wall putty and construction chemicals and product development. Arranging and negotiating packaging material for wall putty and construction material. Procurement strategy –formulates and implements procurement mid-term strategy in line with global and long term business plan. Smart buyers- contain exchange volatility and compete with industry benchmarks. Trend Analysis-Track Local & global commodity & input prices. Import of packaging bags and CHA handling and procedures. Drive innovation-Identify, evaluate, facilitate new packaging trends and technology development for cost, quality and sustainability improvements. Risk management- Control periodic risk assessment of each category & supplies. Derive mitigation plan and implement. Promo NDP- Lead cross function team for timely execution of promo & new product launches. Brand strategy, including the setting of style guides, brand guidelines, brand vision and value proposition for short as well as long term. Assisting with product development, pricing and new product launches as well as developing new business opportunities. Competitor and customer insights analysis.

Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University, Kanpur

Master in Commerce

University of Allahabad

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Pibm

Master of Business Administration (MBA)