Pranav Kumar

Background

About Pranav Kumar

I am an experienced and versatile Operations & Business Manager currently leading the East New Britain Province branch of Nuovo International Limited, Papua New Guinea. Our company specializes in the trading of scrap metals and industrial gases, and I manage the entire spectrum of business functions at the branch level.With over 8 years of industry experience—starting from mechanical quality engineering to branch-level business management—I bring a blend of technical know-how, strategic thinking, and people management to drive sustainable growth.At Nuovo, I oversee: Scrap Category Management: Copper, Brass, UBC (Used Beverage Cans), Batteries, Radiators, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, HMS Industrial Gases: Oxygen, Acetylene, and Argon Full Branch Operations: Admin, HR, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, Finance Coordination Marketing & Advertisement: Brand development, local promotions, and customer outreach Customer Relations: Ensuring customer satisfaction, complaint resolution, and retention strategies Import-Export: Documentation, compliance, supplier & buyer coordination, shipment tracking Public Relations: Community engagement, stakeholder communication, and reputation managementI believe in building strong relationships—with customers, team members, and partners—while constantly improving processes and services to deliver value. My core strengths lie in adaptability, leadership, problem-solving, and maintaining a 360-degree view of business functions.I’m always open to learning, networking, and exploring collaborative opportunities that support growth, sustainability, and innovation in industrial business sectors.