Gautam PalChief Supply Chain Officer from Archroma
An accomplished Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing leader with a proven record of transforming large & complex Supply Chains to world class performance providing competitive advantage, thriving during disruptions. Extensive hands-on experience in all five pillars of Supply Chain – Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, and Digital integration. Over 30 years global experience in senior leadership roles at multinational companies like Shell, Mondelez, Kraft Foods, Danone and ALCAN
A strategic leader with the ability to analyze external trends, customer expectations, external disruptions to devise holistic Supply Chain strategies to drive profitable business growth and enhance shareholder value. Results driven; people focused leadership style with a proven record of creating high performing teams.
Strengths Include
• Deep expertise in Manufacturing and E2E Supply Chain in PE, FMCG and CPG Industries with full accountability of COGS P&L
• Senior regional and global leadership roles with E2E accountability of manufacturing and Supply Chain operations
• Led and executed complex global Manufacturing and Supply Chain transformations providing competitive advantage.
• Customer centric, P&L savvy, collaborative, ability to influence, fosters a culture of innovation, growth, and excellence.
• Proficient in delivering both immediate operational results and long-term strategic goals, combines disciplined performance with a sharp vision.
• Strong proponent of affordable automation and digitalization across the value chain to foster growth, enhance customer experience, drive down costs, simplify processes and generate greater cashflow.
• Expertise in developing and implementing procurement sourcing strategies and category management. Proven track record of building and maintaining strong SRM, SPM and strategic Supplier development.
• Demonstrated track record in identifying and mitigating risks across the value chain enabling business growth in disruptive environment.
• Ability to attract, nurture and retain talent and develop high performing teams and Organizational simplifications.
Gautam holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management and Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology.
Beyond business and Supply Chain, Gautam is a devoted husband and father, an avid runner and a reader.
