Sachin Karhana
@sachinkarhana
I drive strategy, finance, and logistics transformation across India and Europe.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Suraj Freight Carrier, I lead strategy and operations for a 90+ fleet, multi-branch interstate network in Western India. I improved fleet utilization by 12%, raised on-time delivery SLAs to 97%+, and delivered ₹1.2 Cr in annual cost savings through fuel benchmarks, vendor negotiations, and digitized invoicing.
I've also supported corporate finance and transformation work at Rocket Internet, BASF, Signify, and McKinsey & Company. My work has included valuation reports, financial models, business cases, competitive intelligence, Agile transformation, investor relations, and strategic benchmarking across industries.
As an entrepreneur-turned-strategy professional, I bring 6+ years of experience scaling businesses and driving operational change across India and Europe. I combine finance, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration to turn strategy into measurable outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director – Strategy & Operations
Suraj Freight Carrier Private Limited
Jul 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Scaled operations of Western India division, improving fleet utilization by 12% and boosting on-time delivery SLAs to 97%+. Delivered ₹1.2 Cr annual cost savings and forged strategic partnerships with e-commerce and 3PL players.
Supported C-Suite management and ventures with valuation reports, business cases, and financial topics. Developed and analyzed financial models for portfolio companies.
Supported change management with strategy development, plans, and stakeholder engagement. Conducted research for Agile Transformation offering and documented progress in Agile Transformation development.
Supported C-Suite management and ventures with valuation reports, business cases, and financial topics. Developed and analyzed financial models for portfolio companies.
Tracked competitors' strategic moves and constructed relevant information using various methodologies. Provided insights on competitors' actions and created scenarios for potential next steps.
Working Student – Global Expansion
Razor Group
Feb 2022 - Feb 2022 (0 months)
Oversaw international expansion for Razor's diverse portfolio brands. Facilitated solutions to operational challenges and contributed to day-to-day operations including data analysis and Excel modeling.
Analyzed and synthesized information for consulting teams on Corporate Finance practice engagements. Conducted valuation exercises, investor relations analysis, and led workflow for the S&CF team in APAC.
Junior Research Associate
India Infrastructure Publishing Private Limited
Jul 2018 - Jan 2019 (6 months)
Worked as a junior research associate at India Infra Monitor, contributing to research and analysis.
Summer Intern
Reliance Home Finance Limited
Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 (1 month)
Completed a summer internship at Reliance Home Finance Limited.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Master of Science, Management
2021 - 2024
Pursued a Master of Science in Management with a specialization in Strategy and Finance.
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Management Studies, Management Studies
2015 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor of Management Studies with a major in Finance.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Certificate in Business Accounting, Business Accounting
Earned the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting.
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Location
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