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Sanjeev Katoch

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Chief Operating Officer at PUcore India, who grew sales revenue 60% and transformed its polyurethane business.

At PUcore India Pvt. Ltd., I direct business operations and commercial strategy for India's Polyurethane business, with P&L accountability for the Polyol & MDI business. I delivered 60% sales revenue growth through market expansion, commercial excellence and customer acquisition initiatives.

I led the business transition following the Mitsui Chemicals–SK Group Joint Venture, establishing PUcore India as an integrated polyurethane solutions business. I also spearheaded Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP S/4 HANA implementation and reduced operating costs by 20% through sourcing and supply chain improvements.

At Mitsui Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd., I managed the transition from a Liaison Office to a fully operational Indian business entity. I led SAP ERP implementation and the Chemipearl Toll Manufacturing Project in Gujarat, and guided the organization through ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Operating Officer

Current

PUcore India Pvt. Ltd.

Oct 2019 - Present (7 years)

Directing overall business operations, commercial strategy, and organizational performance for India's Polyurethane business, owning complete P&L accountability for the Polyol & MDI business. Leading sales, marketing, business development, and key account management initiatives across automotive, furniture, refrigeration, construction, and industrial segments.

P&L management Strategic Planning Sales and Marketing Business Development Key Account Management ERP SAP S 4HANA Microsoft Dynamics 365 Digital Transformation Supply Chain Optimization Vendor Management Team Leadership

General Manager – Business Operations

Mitsui Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2008 - Oct 2019 (11 years 6 months)

Led end-to-end business operations, corporate planning, and commercial execution, driving strategic initiatives aligned with organizational objectives and market growth. Managed the transition of Mitsui Chemicals' Liaison Office into a fully operational Indian business entity while strengthening governance, operational processes, and business controls.

Business Operations Corporate Planning Commercial Execution SAP ERP ISO 9001 Project Management Cross functional Leadership Strategic Partnerships

Sr. Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis

Kaico Deer Abrasives Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2005 - Apr 2008 (3 years 3 months)

Managed Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, financial analysis, and performance monitoring to support business decision-making. Ensured compliance with financial policies, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards while strengthening financial controls and reporting accuracy.

Financial Planning And Analysis Budgeting Forecasting MIS Reporting Financial Analysis Compliance Inventory Monitoring

Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts

Tower Vision India Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2003 - Jan 2005 (1 year 9 months)

Managed core Finance & Accounts operations, including bank reconciliations, vendor accounting, cash flow management, and financial reporting. Developed and maintained daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports using Microsoft Excel, providing actionable insights to support business and operational decision-making.

Finance and Accounts Bank Reconciliation Vendor Accounting Cash Flow Management MIS Reporting Excel Inventory Management Systems Taxation