Tabish Wani-Strategy & Operations Consultant
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Experience
Strategy & Operations Consultant
Freelance
- Strategy and operations consulting covering:
- EBIT Growth
- Manufacturing excellence
- Global operations projects – service level, cash flow, cost reduction, HR transformation
- Restructuring and turnaround strategy – operations, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement
- Digitalization – ERP, business planning, supply chain planning, performance management
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Castolin Eutectic Holding
- P&L responsibility of Castolin Eutectic globally: €350 M revenue, €220 M sourcing budget, 10 manufacturing locations, 21 service locations, approx. 2000 FTE
- Global responsibility for operations: manufacturing, service operations, logistics, sourcing, end-to-end supply chain
- Global operations IT strategy and implementation: CRM, ERP M365, advanced planning system Kinaxis, data warehouse
- Demand, S&OP, supply planning and distribution, new market entry strategy, go-to-market, portfolio management
- Global responsibility for ESG, safety and quality compliance
- HR and global operations strategy
- Operational due diligence and post-merger integration for M&A
Global Director Supply Chain Management, CMO, QA
Danfoss A/S
- Supply chain operations of 10 manufacturing plants, 4 DCs, 2 business units delivering to all major countries, focused on improving P&L through service, quality, cost and cash flow
- Global responsibility for go-to-market strategies, efficiency, COGS/variable costs, inventories, availability, reliability, customer satisfaction, quality, purchasing and capex
- Factory consolidation, manufacturing footprint, capacity management, output and cost improvement
- Digitalization through implementation of ERP and AnaPlan globally
- Global transformation projects through PMO
Global Director Sourcing and Supply Chain Management
Assa Abloy AB
- End-to-end manufacturing, supply chain management, purchasing, quality responsibility globally for €400 M revenue business with 8 manufacturing plants
- Post-acquisition integration of 5 acquisitions globally
- Defining, designing and setup of global sourcing organization for €260 M annual spend across multiple categories and global teams
- Factory consolidation and structural operations improvement globally
- New plant setup in Fushan, China and plant closures in Germany and China
Director Supply Chain Management, Contract Manufacturing, Purchasing
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
- End-to-end supply chain management for Ferring Kiel Pharma business: S&OP, customer service, production planning, materials planning, customs, order management, warehousing, transport management
- Global purchasing (direct and indirect)
- CAPEX, strategic projects and KPI management; overall €700 M revenue stream and €400 M purchasing spend
Head of Supply Chain and Operational Excellence
Procter and Gamble Co
Manufacturing Leader Hünfeld Plant and Project Lead Plant Closure
Procter and Gamble Co
EMEA Leader for Manufacturing and Operational Excellence
Procter and Gamble Co
Operations Leader
Procter and Gamble Co
- Manufacturing and supply chain operations for hair care business
- Manufacturing setup across 5 plants in Europe and €250 M annual purchasing spend
- Operational excellence Europe: supply network operations KPI development and management, kaizen, supply chain design, supply chain business intelligence tool development, value stream mapping, employee development tools and trainings, leadership training, new product introduction optimization
- Setup of the consolidated planning service center in Warsaw, Poland for hair care business: GTM strategy, manufacturing excellence, supply network design, new product introduction and phase-out, demand, S&OP, supply planning, inventory and cash flow, SC finance and performance, cost reduction and efficiency
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Procter and Gamble Co
Various Early Career Roles and Internships
Thyssenkrupp, Hella, Kirloskar, KPIT Cummins
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Cosmetics, Automotive, Professional Services, and Pharmaceutical.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Production, Procurement, Strategy, and Product Development.
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Senior operations professional with 20 years of extensive experience in global operations, supply chain management and manufacturing excellence within manufacturing-based corporates, SME and private equity. Proven track record of delivering impactful strategies to drive EBIT growth, improve operational efficiency and lead large scale transformation initiatives. Skilled in digitalization, ERP implementations and restructuring with a focus on cash management and cost reduction. Adept at leading cross functional teams and spearheading operational due diligence and post-merger integration for M&A. Demonstrated expertise in ESG, safety and QA. A visionary leader with a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovative technology strategies
Skills
General Management
- Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Design, Business Strategy And Execution, Go-To-Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Mergers And Acquisition.
Private Equity
- Buy Side Due Diligence, Sell Side Preparation, Commercial Excellence, Pricing, Product Segmentation, Manufacturing Footprint, Procurement, Supply Chain, Transformation Office Setup, Performance Tracking, P&L, Cash Flow Optimization, Operating Models.
Commercial Excellence
- Sales Improvement, Go To Market Strategy And Marketing, Pricing Methodologies And Tools, Service Growth Strategy, New Customer Acquisition, Portfolio Disposal, Sales Training And Development.
Supply Chain
- Demand Management, Supply Chain Digitalization, Organizational Restructuring, Strategy, S&Op, Kpi Management, Availability Management, Go-To-Market, Npi And Phase In Phase Out, Master Data Strategy.
Product Management
- Portfolio Optimization, Nomenclature, Complexity Management, Segmentation, Go To Market Strategy, Portfolio Standardization, Digitalization.
Manufacturing Operations
- Operational Excellence, Lean, Operating Models, Operating Strategy, Target Model, Business Planning, Performance Management Digitalization, Business Case Development, Investment Planning, Budgeting, Fp&A.
Procurement
- Sourcing Strategy, Category Management, Cost Down, Value Engineering, Va/Ve, Negotiations, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Rfp, Rfq, Capex.
Digitalization
- Oracle R12, Sap, Sap Bw, Oracle, Ms 365, Ms Projects, Autocad & Solidworks, Kinaxis, O9, Anaplan.
Standards
- Tema, Astm, Asme, Iso 9001, Fda Regulatory, Ichq7, Gmp, Medical Device Directives, Mdr.
Languages
Education
Uni-Twente & TU Dortmund
MS, Industrial Design and Manufacturing · Industrial Design and Manufacturing · Dortmund, Germany
National Institute of Technology
B-Tech, Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · India
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Tabish is based in Leipzig, Germany.
Tabish speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced), Urdu (Advanced).
Tabish has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Tabish has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Tabish may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Tabish would be well-suited for roles such as: Strategy & Operations Consultant, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Director Supply Chain Management, CMO, QA.
Tabish's most recent position is Strategy & Operations Consultant at Freelance.
In recent years, Tabish has worked for Freelance and Castolin Eutectic Holding.
Tabish is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Cosmetics, and Automotive. Tabish also has some experience in Professional Services and Pharmaceutical.
Tabish is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Production. Tabish also has some experience in Procurement, Strategy, and Product Development.
Tabish has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.
Tabish has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management.
Tabish holds a Master in Industrial Design and Manufacturing from Uni-Twente & TU Dortmund and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology.
The availability of Tabish needs to be confirmed.
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