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Sharan Prakash

@sharanprakash

Strategy & Operations leader with expertise in manufacturing and supply chain.

India
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and operational excellence, with opportunities for growth and impactful challenges.

I am a seasoned Strategy & Operations leader with extensive experience in manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain management. My career has been dedicated to scaling verticals, designing transformation roadmaps, and driving operational excellence across diverse industrial sectors. I have successfully built solution frameworks and improved planning and analytics, enabling cross-functional execution that unlocks growth and efficiency.

In my current role as Director at Practus Advisors, I have developed and scaled the Strategy & Operations practice, contributing significantly to revenue growth by managing a P&L of $1.5M. My leadership in transformation projects has resulted in improved sales and inventory analytics for major brands, showcasing my ability to drive operational efficiency through data-driven strategies. I have a proven track record of executing growth strategies for mid-sized to large enterprises, delivering impactful results across various sectors, including textiles, steel, and consumer goods.

With a strong foundation in digital transformation and operational improvement, I am committed to fostering innovation and excellence in every project I undertake. My experience spans across multicultural firms in the Middle East, Europe, the US, and India, equipping me with a global perspective and the ability to navigate complex value chains effectively.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Director, Strategy & Operations

Practus Advisors

Oct 2024 - Present (9 months)

Developed and scaled the Strategy & Operations (S&O) practice by designing service offerings, building proprietary frameworks, and institutionalizing knowledge management systems for delivery excellence. Built and led industry verticals (textile, steel, building materials, heavy engineering), driving structured market coverage, capability development (hiring and training), and pipeline creation, c

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Senior Manager, Industrials

Strategy& (PwC)

Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Developed and executed growth and operations strategies for multiple mid-sized to large enterprises across steel, textiles, heavy engineering, telecom, and consumer goods sectors, driving revenue acceleration, digital enablement, and operational improvement initiatives. Designed a 3-year roadmap for a $1B home textiles leader to achieve 2x growth, curating digital initiatives with ~15% topline imp

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Manager, Manufacturing & Automobile

Capgemini Invent

Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Led the digital transformation strategy for a leading electronics distributor, managing a 40+ member cross-functional team with expertise in Customer Experience, Operations, Employee Experience, Cloud Infra & Security. Led the digital manufacturing transformation for a leading steel company, delivering a capability maturity assessment and Industry 4.0 roadmap leveraging IoT, real-time production a

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Engagement Manager, Metals & Mining

KPMG

Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Led a 15-member consulting team for a business transformation project at a leading state PSU, spearheading the procurement and supply chain module, driving alignment between sourcing, operations, and logistics. Designed a 5-year transformation roadmap with a targeted 17% YoY growth trajectory and developed capacity-aligned procurement plans to ensure optimal supplier utilization and cost efficienc

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Project Leader

Renoir Management Consulting

Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)

Delivered a step-change in operational performance for a leading steel manufacturer by overhauling planning and dispatch processes, improving OTIF by 11%, increasing demand planning accuracy by 14%, and reducing FG and WIP inventory by 22% and 28%, respectively. Drove a comprehensive manpower rationalization program for a leading tinplate manufacturer, achieving a 16% reduction in workforce cost a

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Key Accounts Manager

Trident Group

May 2016 - Present (9 years 2 months)

Managed fulfillment for key U.S. retail clients, generating over $3M in business from Ross, and an additional $4M+ from JC Penney, Kohl’s, HBC, Sam’s Club, and Amazon, ensuring seamless seasonal and replenishment execution. Led end-to-end order fulfillment and replenishment operations across major retail accounts, coordinating closely with logistics, warehouse, and distribution teams to ensure OTI

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Engineer

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd

Feb 2012 - Present (13 years 5 months)

Led maintenance department for the Foundry & Press Shop, driving a 15% increase in availability, 16% reduction in MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), & 25% improvement in MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), resulting in 12% uplift in OEE; led a team of 45 people. Designed and implemented a Spare Management System aligned with VED (Vital–Essential–Desirable) analysis, improving part availability while reduc

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi logoFD

Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Completed a full-time MBA program at the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi. Focused on developing expertise in various business functions and strategic management.

Thapar University logoTU

Thapar University

Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering

Pursued an Engineering degree at Thapar University. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills in engineering principles and applications.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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