Vipul Soni
Head of Operations @ ACL Foods Limited | Driving Supply Chain & Operational Excellence
- Role
- Head of Operations at Acl Foods Limited
- Location
- Gurugram, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vipul Soni
Results-driven Operations & Supply Chain professional with 8+ years of experience in FMCG…
Experience
Head of Operations
May 2022 — Present · Jaipur, IN
Lead end-to-end operations in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment—covering production, procurement, inventory, exports, and e-commerce fulfilment (Shopify, Amazon, and other platforms).• Design and implement operational strategies to improve process efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness.• Oversee sourcing and vendor management for raw materials (RM) and packaging materials (PM)—ensuring timely procurement, cost control, and quality assurance.• Drive New Product Development (NPD) execution in close coordination with R&D, sourcing, packaging, and marketing—managing timelines, pilot trials, and scale-up.• Collaborate directly with the Marketing Team and Director to co-develop go-to-market (GTM) strategies, product positioning, and launch plans for new SKUs.• Plan and manage production schedules based on market demand and sales forecasts to ensure on-time delivery and inventory balance.• Optimise inventory of RM, PM, and finished goods to reduce holding costs while maintaining high service levels.• Ensure adherence to food safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements across all manufacturing and sourcing activities.• Drive continuous improvement (CI) and lean manufacturing projects to minimise downtime, reduce waste, and boost throughput.• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across production, procurement, and fulfilment operations to track efficiency and drive data-driven decisions.• Mentor and lead a multi-disciplinary team of supervisors and managers, promoting ownership, accountability, and cross-functional synergy.Key Achievements:• Reduced inventory holding costs by 15 to 20% through better forecasting and vendor alignment.• Cut production downtime by 25% by implementing lean manufacturing techniques.• Scaled e-commerce order fulfilment capacity by 45% in 6 months through process automation.
Education
New Delhi Institute Of Management
Pgdm, Marketing
2016 — 2018
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Business/Commerce, General
2013 — 2016
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