Ankit Kumar

Selected to establish supply chain operations for Arvind Sports Divisions new facility, building
procurement, vendor management, inventory control, and logistics from the ground up.
Achieved profitability within 6 months by enforcing strict supply chain cost controls and efficiency
initiatives.
Developed and institutionalized strategic outsourcing frameworks for specialty chemicals, overseeing
product selection, vendor scouting, onboarding, and governance aligned with business goals.
Led SAP MM migration during the demerger of Arvind Advanced Materials Ltd. from Arvind Ltd.,
ensuring smooth transfer of vendor master, purchase histories, and open POs.
Implemented Power BI dashboards integrated with SAP, reducing reporting time from hours to
minutes and improving transparency.
Introduced Cygnet RFQ automation portal, enabling SAP-driven RFQs, vendor e-submissions, and
real-time ratings — resulting in 30% faster sourcing cycles and multi-crore annual savings.
Negotiated global contracts (India, China, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, Germany, USA), achieving 18%
annual savings (~₹30 Cr).
Procured specialty chemicals (resins, pigments, solvents, additives, coatings) and industrial fabrics
essential for operations.
Partnered with R&D and NPD teams to ensure timely material readiness for launches.
Conducted auctions and monitored supplier KPIs for service, cost, quality, and sustainability.

Launched tolling operations, scaling production from 30 MT/month to 650 MT/month within 3 years.
Managed complete tolling cycle independently: procurement, planning, production coordination,
dispatch, quality, and vendor development.
Collaborated with R&D to develop and commercialize multiple PVC compound formulations, enabling
product innovation and cost reduction.
Drafted and presented the proposal for Lapps first compounding plant in India, which was approved
by Lapp HQ Germany.
Led setup of Lapps compounding plant (greenfield project) with a capacity of 1, 500 MT/month,
managing vendor onboarding, layout planning, machinery procurement, and operational readiness.
Partnered with Capgemini & HTC to implement KANBAN functionality in SAP MM and set up BOM
processes for the new plant.
Negotiated supplier localization strategy, saving 15% (~₹25 Cr annually).
Implemented KANBAN inventory system, reducing working capital by 25%.
Drafted and executed annual logistics contracts, cutting freight costs by 12%.
Conducted supplier risk assessments, mitigating supply and quality risks.

Managed procurement & inventory for HUL contract manufacturing (Rin, Sunlight, Vim, Love & Care,
CIF Cleaner).
Reduced stockouts by 15% through inventory planning and sourcing strategies.
Negotiated packaging procurement (corrugated boxes, PP bags, labels) with 10% cost savings.
Coordinated stock reconciliation, challan management, and vendor collaboration

Led SAP MM module implementation, coordinating with IT for procurement process mapping, vendor
master creation, and data migration.
Delivered 100% compliance in SAP-driven PO and GRN processes.
Procured packaging materials worth ₹30 Cr annually, negotiating 8% savings.
Improved on-time delivery by 20% through vendor engagement and streamlined workflows.

Oversaw material verification, GRN creation, and stock controls.
Coordinated with finance for vendor payments & invoice booking.
Maintained safety-compliant stores and supported SAP reconciliation.
Prepared MIS reports for leadership review