Ankur Shah

Experience

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  Aksh Optifibre Ltd.

  Oct 2008 - Sept 2015

  Process Associate - Marketing & Sales

  • Assisted in execution a variety of marketing initiatives that drive brand awareness, trial and distribution, including the day-to-day execution across marketing campaigns, promotions, and sales support• Collaborated with team members to execute sales and marketing campaigns, leading brainstorming sessions to execute marketing plans for internal and external projects• Met with clients to plan and implement various marketing campaigns for brand-building and lead generation that align with overall company goals and sales targets• Helped gather, analyze and present brand, competitor insights, trends, and data; contributed to other lead generation and customer-acquisition activities, such as sales enablement, media promotion, networking, trade shows, and events• Measured and reported performance of marketing campaigns, gain insight, and assess against goalsOct 2008 to Oct 2009 | Manufacturing unit – Gained significant knowledge on each process under which plant operates• Responsible for managing other aspects/applications in which FRP Rods can be used• Represented AKSH Globally in Telecom Shows’ / Conferences’:o Wire & Cable Messe Dusseldorf in 2010, 2012, 2014 & 2016o IWCS USA in 2011 & 2012o Wire Russia in 2013o Wire Bangkok in 2011Territory Handled: South America, North America, South Africa, Europe, Middle East, South East AsiaBusiness Development Visits: USA, Mexico, Belgium, France, Italy, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, etc. Show less

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  AOL FRP DIVISION

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2019

  Plant Manager

  • Responsible for following:o Raw Material Planning, Sales Order Execution, Plant Maintenance & Utilities Managemento Inventory Management, Logistics & Vendor Management, Maintaining Quality Standardo People Management, Safety Compliance & Commercial Functions• Developed and implemented purchasing strategies; supervising staff, and allocating tasks• Managed supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.• Coordinated with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs• Prepared cost estimates and managing budgets; worked to improve purchasing systems and processes• Imparted training to new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system• Developing new technology to boost efficiency in existing infrastructure• Establishing R&D for increase productivity as well as reducing cost Show less

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  Aksh Optifibre Ltd.

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2023

  Multi-dimensional, visionary & bilingual leader recognized for setting-up & heading the entire FRP Operations located in India, UAE and China; skilled top-level global business executive, having entrepreneurial mindset possessing key business acumen in Operations & Organizational Leadership with demonstrated People Management credentials• Designing and implementing business operations strategies, plans, and procedures; establishing policies that promote company vision and culture; encouraging employees to optimize performance• Participating in activities that will result in expansion (investments, corporate alliances & acquisitions)• Collaborating with the CMD/CEO on long-term plans for company growth• Developing, implementing, and monitoring day-to-day operational systems and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for key initiatives• Building and maintaining relationships with all department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals• Planning, monitoring, and analyzing key metrics for the day-to-day performance of the operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks; upholding organization policies and standards, ensuring legislative regulations are followed• Devising strategies to ensure growth of programs enterprise-wide, identifying and implementing process improvements that will maximize output and minimize costs• Working closely with human resources to lead team with integrity and establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment Show less

  • Group Procurement Head - Aksh

    Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

  • Chief Operating Officer - FRP

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
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  Polycab Telecom

  Jul 2023 - now

  General Manager - Telecom