Sharan Prakash
@sharanprakash
Strategy & Operations leader with expertise in manufacturing and supply chain.
What I'm looking for
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering
Pursued an Engineering degree at Thapar University. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills in engineering principles and applications.
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