Prashubh Bhardwaj

Experience

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  Indian Oil Corp Limited

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2023

  • Orchestrated a proficient team of 24 engineers, and 30+ contractors across three divisional offices, achieving seamless project execution using efficient material and labor management.• Oversaw full-cycle construction operations, managing planning, procurement, construction, quality control, safety, project management, stakeholder communication, and handing over, for on-time, within-budget project delivery.• Managed invoicing processes, ensured timely release of payments, conducted risk assessments for resource allocation, and spearheaded joint measurements at each milestone to guarantee financial accuracy and contractual compliance. Show less • Utilized Lean Methodology and Kaizen-inspired Value stream mapping to optimize the contract management process, improving KPIs of contract finalization time and thruput per employee by 22% and 16% respectively.• Spearheaded the implementation of cutting-edge e-procurement tools and orchestrated reverse auction strategies, resulting in substantial cost savings during consolidation and negotiation.• Conducted a comprehensive spend analysis of 1050+ contracts across diverse purchasing categories, pinpointing areas for strategic optimization and substantial cost efficiencies.• Collaborated seamlessly with Government E-Marketplace, seamlessly integrating corporation policies and guidelines, ensuring a seamless migration of bidders/vendors for services procurement. Show less • Led a team of 6 cross-functional members to execute 350+ contracts (worth $ 430M) across multifaceted purchasing domains, including transportation services, CapEx empanelment, and critical annual maintenance agreements.• Expanded the supplier base by 47% in collaboration with the Ministry of Small & Medium Enterprises, strategically focusing on critical categories like tank fabrication, pre-fabricated steel structure, and advanced e-locking solutions.• Led targeted training initiatives for incoming and cross-functional manpower, instilling a high level of expertise in contract management policies and guidelines.• Pioneered the development of standardized templates for diverse contracts, seamlessly implemented nationwide, optimizing time efficiency and ensuring uniformity in the contract finalization process. Show less • Led a team of 50 channel partners to drive a $96M annual sales channel through collaborative efforts with the Operations Department. Successfully brought 6 gas stations from inception to operations, boosting Petro-diesel sales and increasing revenue by $8.66M.• Partnered with a leading consulting firm to lead training programs and pilot projects for 400+ customer attendants, collecting customer preference data, segmenting gas stations based on market type, and establishing operational models to elevate forecourt customer service.• Conducted periodic quality and quantity inspections at 50 gas stations to guarantee best-in-market service levels, thereby enhancing overall customer satisfaction.• Led demand forecasting efforts, assessing historical throughput for gas stations, considering seasonality and trends, and optimizing future projections on a flexible timeline - weeks/fortnight/monthly, etc.• Identified areas for improvement in forecourt operations and infrastructure, preparing compelling proposals and presentations for senior management approval.• Organized and facilitated biannual senior management review meetings, presenting growth opportunities, market intelligence, and competitor landscape analyses. Show less • Crafted delivery schedules for 480+ gas stations by utilizing a lean fleet from Third Party Logistics Providers, aligning with FIFO demand systems for punctual and secure fuel delivery to gas stations. Conducted route optimization exercises and executed multi-stop distribution strategy for transportation cost savings.• Coordinated with 3 refinery locations for efficient receipt operations, ensuring timely delivery of various petroleum products to operating location.• Pioneered the corporate green fuel initiative by managing the 10% targetted dosing of Ethanol into Gasoline, achieving cost savings on exports, and reducing the carbon footprint.• Collaborated strategically with Nepal Oil Corporation and other Oil Marketing companies to fulfill export commitments, ensure smooth stock transfer operations, and mitigate supply risks. Show less

  • Senior Manager(Engineering & Projects)

    Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Manager(Procurement)

    May 2019 - May 2022

  • Assistant Manager(Procurement & Sourcing)

    May 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Assistant Manager(Retail Sales & Operations)

    May 2015 - Apr 2017

  • Operations Officer (Inbound & Outbound Logistics)

    Oct 2011 - Apr 2015
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  Arizona State University

  Aug 2023 - now

  Graduate Assistant

  Manage SEO project for ASU's Graduate College, overseeing initiatives to enhance digital visibility. Track keywords and their impact, implementing strategies to optimize online presence and increase search engine ranking