SUPPLY CHAIN
[ SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSFORMATION LEADER ]

DEEPAK KUMAR

Deepak Kumar

18+ years driving operational excellence,
digital transformation & global supply chain strategy.

SAP · Power BI · S&OP · Demand Planning | $600M+ Operations Led
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About

"Strategy without execution is hallucination."
— A core belief

I am a seasoned Supply Chain Leader with deep expertise in logistics optimization, procurement, inventory management, demand planning, and digital transformation.

Over 18 years, I have managed large-scale operational ecosystems, implemented enterprise technologies including SAP and Power BI, and delivered measurable outcomes across global markets.

My leadership fuses strategic vision with operational precision — enabling organizations to streamline supply chains, elevate customer satisfaction, and drive profitability through data-driven decision making.

18+ Years Experience
30M+ Units Managed
100+ Countries
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Core Expertise

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Supply Chain Operations

End-to-end optimization of complex global supply chain ecosystems. Vendor negotiations, logistics networks, and inventory precision at scale.

Procurement Logistics Inventory
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Digital Transformation

SAP implementations, Power BI dashboards, automation workflows, and analytics frameworks that modernize operations end-to-end.

SAP Power BI Automation
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Demand Planning & S&OP

Advanced forecasting and predictive analytics improving inventory turnover and operational efficiency across 100+ countries.

Forecasting S&OP Analytics
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Operational Excellence

Lean process improvement, cross-functional leadership, and KPI frameworks focused on measurable, sustainable business impact.

Lean KPIs Leadership
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Experience

2026 — Present Gurugram, India
Samsung Electronics

Deputy General Manager — Sales Operations & Planning

Leading sales operations and planning at one of the world's most complex supply chain environments, driving strategic alignment across India and SAARC regions.

Sales Operations Planning SAP
2022 — 2026 Gurugram, India
Cheil India

Deputy General Manager — Head of SCM, Enterprise Business

Led a $600M+ supply chain across Mobiles, Laptops, APS, Wearables and Software Solutions. Slashed stockouts by 15%, reduced excess inventory by 20%, and achieved 100% DIFOT. Delivered the world's largest smartphone deal (~30M devices) including a customized OS rollout for the Indian Air Force.

S&OP DIFOT SAP Demand Planning JIT
2021 — 2022 Bengaluru, India
Strides Pharma

Global Supply Chain Manager — Demand Planning

Built a scalable S&OP process improving forecast accuracy by 20% across 100+ countries. Boosted order fulfillment rates by 25% through continuous improvement and root cause analysis. Implemented IBP tools, ERP systems and automated workflows.

Global S&OP IBP ERP Forecasting
2010 — 2021 Gurugram, India
Samsung Electronics

SCM Lead | Regional SCM | Branch SCM Manager

Managed a $180M portfolio, improving inventory turnover by 12% YoY and achieving 98% order fulfillment. Leveraged predictive analytics across General Trade, Modern Retail and E-commerce. Received the CEO's Excellence in Innovation Award for pioneering operational advancements.

Predictive Analytics Inventory Power BI KPIs
2008 — 2010 Bihar, India
ByCell Telecommunications

Project Coordinator

Managed end-to-end infrastructure setup from site readiness to resource optimization. Negotiated vendor contracts, ensured quality standards and delivered 30+ MIS reports with actionable insights for leadership.

Vendor Management MIS Infrastructure
2007 — 2008 Bihar, India
Reliance Infocomm Engg.

Assistant Project Coordinator

Oversaw infrastructure deployment across 4,200 sites covering civil, electrical and telecom systems. Reduced project delays by 90% through synchronized material delivery and quality inspections.

Project Management Logistics Quality
2006 — 2007 Bihar, India
Ericsson India

Logistics Coordinator

Optimized resource utilization across 200+ telecom sites using Class 'A' material planning. Streamlined procurement, vendor billing and inventory management via SAP, boosting efficiency by 15%.

SAP Procurement Inventory
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Key Achievements

Samsung Group

$600M+ Annual Operations

Reduced stockouts by 15%, cut excess inventory by 20%, and achieved 100% DIFOT (Delivered In Full, On Time) performance for Samsung Group — one of the world's most complex supply chain environments.

↓15% Stockouts
↓20% Excess Inventory
100% DIFOT
Government / Defense

30M Smartphone Rollout

Managed one of the world's largest smartphone deployment projects, including a customized OS rollout for the Indian Air Force — on time, at scale, with zero operational compromise.

Indian Air Force · National Scale
Global Operations

S&OP Transformation

Improved forecast accuracy by 20% while streamlining S&OP operations across 100+ countries — enabling faster, data-driven strategic decisions at a global scale.

+20% Forecast Accuracy · 100+ Countries
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Education

2021 — 2023 Dubai · Mumbai · Singapore · Sydney
SP Jain School of Global Management

Executive MBA — Business Administration & Operations

Specialisation in Operations Management across SP Jain's global campuses.

Operations Management Business Administration
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Recognition

Business Talkz · Edition 268

Indian Achievers Edition

Featured on the front page of Business Talkz — Indian Achievers Edition 268, recognizing outstanding professionals making an impact across India.

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Business Talkz · 2025–26

Top 5 Changemakers of India

Recognized as one of the Top 5 Changemakers in India's annual list of 2025–26 by Business Talkz — honoring leaders driving meaningful transformation.

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Let's Connect

Open to strategic leadership roles, consulting engagements, and high-impact supply chain projects.

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