Raviraj Pawar

Founded and led a complete printing and packaging manufacturing and export business - managing Rotogravure printing operations,
Compostable, Biodegradable, Virgin, and PCR Recycled Packaging Bag manufacturing with full General Manager responsibilities across
plant operations, supply chain, EXIM, P&L, and team leadership.
Plant Operations & Manufacturing:
• Led end-to-end plant operations including Rotogravure printing, production lifecycle management, capacity planning, machine utilisation
optimisation, predictive maintenance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement - ensuring compliance with domestic and international
packaging quality standards
Managed plant infrastructure development - implementing engineering standards, SOPs, and operational documentation ensuring facilities were properly
maintained, technically upgraded, and designed for efficiency, safety, and scalability
Supply Chain, EXIM & P&L:
• Designed and executed end-to-end supply chain strategy - global supplier scouting, qualification, onboarding, and performance management
across domestic and international categories - with EXIM operations management for exports to US, Europe, and international markets
• Owned full P&L responsibility - annual budgets, cost structures, working capital management, and EBITDA optimisation - while leading
sustainability initiatives manufacturing Compostable, Biodegradable, and PCR Recycled packaging aligned to global ESG requirements
Full P&L ownership - 9 years | Rotogravure printing operations - live | EXIM - US, Europe, international markets |
Compostable & biodegradable packaging - sustainability leadership | Plant built and scaled from zero

Led supply chain and EXIM operations for Rs 90 Cr enterprise processing 4, 500 MT Copper annually - managing global procurement,
international trade, supplier development, inventory management, and cost optimisation.
• Managed global procurement and EXIM operations for Copper and all material categories - supplier development, contract negotiations,
import/export compliance, freight optimisation, and logistics coordination across domestic and international supply base
• Initiated Global Cost Benchmarking Project across all ASTA international units delivering Rs 1.38 Cr savings - and introduced E-Auction platform
delivering Rs 32.5L additional savings through digital procurement innovation
• Achieved Zero Variance in Stores and Zero Transit Damage - demonstrating inventory management excellence and logistics quality control
Rs 1.38 Cr global benchmarking savings | E-Auction: Rs 32.5L | Zero Variance in Stores | Zero Transit Damage | EXIM - full
international trade management

Led manufacturing operations and supply chain for Rs 80 Cr CFIP manufacturing division and centralised procurement for Rs 285 Cr EPD
business - with full accountability for production performance, process optimisation, strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost
reduction, EXIM, team leadership, and KPI governance in a globally benchmarked TE Connectivity MNC environment.
Operations Excellence:
• Led end-to-end manufacturing operations - capacity planning, production scheduling, machine utilisation, lean manufacturing implementation, and
EFQM Business Excellence model - delivering 25% lead time reduction and sustained OTIF improvement across the production division
Implemented quality assurance programmes and engineering standards - collaborating with product technology, engineering, and quality teams to
maintain global TE Connectivity compliance standards and drive continuous improvement
Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain:
• Managed strategic procurement across all direct material categories - Krajlic Matrix, Zero Based Costing, supplier development, contract
negotiations, EXIM operations, and KPI governance across Rs 285 Cr spend - delivering 15% cost reduction with sustained annual savings
performance
• Managed demand planning, inventory optimisation, and S&OP process - improving payment terms from 60 to 110 days and delivering significant
working capital improvement while maintaining supply reliability
15% cost reduction | Lead time -25% | Rs 285 Cr procurement portfolio | EFQM Business Excellence | Payment terms 60 to
110 days - working capital improvement | EXIM operations

Managed project supply chain and EXIM operations for Greenfield Switchgear facility - international procurement, CAPEX management,
VCB localisation programme, customs compliance, and project financial management within AREVAs global precision manufacturing
framework.
• Led Greenfield project sourcing - supplier scouting, qualification, commercial negotiations, and contracting across domestic and international
suppliers to AREVAs global quality and engineering standards
• Led VCB localisation programme - developing domestic supply base for precision electrical components, achieving cost reduction while maintaining
AREVAs exacting quality standards
• Managed EXIM operations for CAPEX procurement - import documentation, customs approvals, freight coordination - and generated Cash Flow
Projections and Budget Compliance MIS for senior leadership

Managed strategic sourcing for ABBs RMU Business - Rs 48 Cr purchase volume - in ABBs globally benchmarked MNC manufacturing
environment.
• Managed global sourcing from Europe and USA for critical components - led India localisation programme delivering approximately 30% cost
savings through domestic supplier development and qualification
• Deployed Copper and Stainless Steel commodity hedging strategies protecting procurement budget from price volatility - and led Supply
Management work package for ABBs Productivity Improvement Project
30% cost savings - India localisation | Global sourcing - Europe & USA | Commodity hedging - Copper & Steel | Productivity
Improvement Project

Foundation role in manufacturing operations and logistics - KANBAN system management, ABC Analysis, material flow optimisation, and
inventory control in Mahindras world-class automotive manufacturing environment.