Pankaj Chandra

Experience

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  Eicher Tractors Ltd

  Apr 1984 - Feb 1988

  Manager

  headed the sales function for initial 2 years in Haryana and the next 2 years in UP region, of Eicher tractors and diesel engines.

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  Pertech Computers Ltd.

  Feb 1988 - Jun 1989

  Branch Manager - North East India

  As Branch Manager, was instrumental in the phenomenal growth of Computer business in North East India, at a time when Computers (PC-XT and PC-AT) were just begining to enter Indian markets.

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  JK Cement Limited

  Jun 1989 - Feb 2008

  Senior Vice President

  $700 Million annual revenues | White Cement: $140 miilion1. Developed business from $12 million in 1989 to more than $140 million in 20082. Implemented supply chain solutions: containers to Southern India | more economical sea-transport to different ports within India3. Defined supply chain architecture, and set standards for the S&OP process to meet the requirements of the business strategy

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  The Good Guys

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2009

  Executive General Manager

  $2 Billion annual revenues | Leading Australian retailer in Consumer ElectronicsAs Executive responsible for managing retail operations of this 98 store chain dealing in consumer electronics goods

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  Sportsmans Warehouse-Australia

  Jul 2009 - Jan 2014

  Advisor to the Board of Directors

  $22 Million revenues | Sports Apparel, Footwear, Equipment retail chain | e-commerceSystems Improvement accountabilities:- Designed and Implemented Demand Forecasts for Inventory Optimization- Designed and Implemented Merchandise Financial Planning System, and the Open To Buy- Designed and Implemented S&OP for better Inventory Management- Designed and Implemented e-commerce enabled website on Magento Enterprise Edition, with links to ERP back-end systems through api calls- Designed and Implemented SW Customer Loyalty Program ("Chase The Feeling") with seamless integration to the web-store- Designed and Implemented SW Gift Cards with seamless integration to web-store- Designed and Implemented Financial Control Systems- Innovate and improve existing process to enable growth and scale; create a complete process playbook supporting operationalization of key tasks and procedures- Develop customer and internal metrics, focusing on customer trade-offs (Inventory, Customer Service and Lead time). Drive improvement and corrective measures across functions and interface with customer in providing timely responses Show less

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  National Tiles

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2018

  Executive - Global Supply Chain & Inventory Optimization

  $130 Million revenues | Wholesale - Retail | Source from China, Europe, and AustraliaInvolved in implementing strategic changes in end-to-end supply chain systems and processes:- Design, implement, monitor, and review demand forecasts- Continual monitoring through statistical analysis, and adjustments of supply chain variables like lead times, demand forecasts, safety stocks, and economic order quantities- Design, implement, monitor, and review customer service levels- Improved processes across multiple warehouses. Optimized inventory and improved in-stock availability to record levels- Increased DIFOT and stock turns, highest ever- Increased Gross Margin Return on Inventory Investment (GM ROI)- Reduced cost-to-serve customers- Continual improvements in forecast driven processes, with improved fill rates, and improved supply and demand planning accuracy- Develop timely response to emerging supply chain trends within the business and marketplace, understand industry best practice, and advocate for/drive their implementation Show less

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  SAKARNI PLASTER (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

  Dec 2018 - Nov 2021

  Group CEO

  Responsible for organic and inorganic growth of this major North Indian Brand into a Rs.600 Crore revenues by fy 2022-2023 - Defined Vision for the team, set up value systems to drive professional culture - Took strategic initiatives to grow business organically and inorganically - Built and Strengthened the Sakarni Brand - Strengthened Distribution Channel aggressively - Achieved more than 15% yoy sales during the last 3 years

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  ARPA Services LLC

  Nov 2021 - now

  Owner Director
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  Paint Master India

  Apr 2022 - now

  MD & CEO

  Passionate about nurturing a new Brand to life