Milind Kanitkar

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About Milind Kanitkar

Procurement, Supply Chain Management and Operations expert with proficiency in tooling, non-product related purchasing and production purchasing in global, matrixed work environment. I steer negotiations, crisis management, on-time project timelines and process streamlining. With experience of 33 years, I have significantly contributed in the growth of businesses I have been associated with. I provide value through skills in process planning, capability development and business strategy. Delivering colossal impact on overall supply chain operations, I thrive in imparting robust organizational alignment for positive business output. My expertise in critical insights, materials management, component development, and vendor development/management aid me in influencing decisions. All initiatives undertaken by me have rendered me hands-on exposure to competently handle ownership of new beginnings. I handle relationship management, production planning/control, inward quality control, and yield output. Equipped with strategies for augmenting efficiency, reducing costs, new initiatives, team management and mentorship; I possess sharp business acumen to thrive as a significant value contributor. Along with strong adaptability and an ability to handle size, scale, and complexity, I have competence in tough operations, strategic agility, and effective management whilst acquiring in-depth expertise. I have consistently proved my mettle in spheres of strategic planning, procurement, supply chain management, materials management, component development, vendor development, production planning & control, inward quality control, stakeholder management, and crisis management.