Bharat Batra

Bharat Batra, MBA, is an experienced supply chain professional currently serving as the Supply Chain Lead at Apotex Inc. since November 2021, where responsibilities include leading COGS/Price negotiations, developing rolling supply plans, and managing partner relationships. Prior roles include Supply Planner at Viva Naturals, where Bharat managed international contract manufacturers and implemented NetSuite ERP, and Supply Planner at Optimum Solutions, where inventory carrying days were reduced by 40%. Earlier experience includes roles at Mahindra First Choice Services Ltd. and Ashok Leyland, where significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements were achieved. Bharat holds an MBA in Marketing from Schulich School of Business and a B.Tech in Industrial Engineering from NIT Jalandhar.