Somasundaram S

Somasundaram S has extensive work experience in various roles related to manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and operations. Somasundaram is currently working as the Head of Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Supply Chain at Capital Foods Private Limited, where they manage multiple manufacturing facilities and contract manufacturing facilities. Somasundaram focuses on improving service levels, inventory control, and cost optimization. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Vice President of Purchase, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing at Jyothy Labs Limited, where they successfully led the consolidation of manufacturing operations and achieved significant cost savings. Somasundaram also worked as the Vice President of Operations at Paras Pharmaceuticals Ltd, where they were responsible for purchase, planning, supply chain, and manufacturing. Before that, they held the role of Purchase Head-South Asia at S C Johnson, where they led procurement for the South Asia region. Somasundaram S has also gained experience at other companies such as Cavin Kare, Clariant India Ltd, Clariant Chemicals India Ltd, and Sandoz India Ltd.

Somasundaram S has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Madurai Kamaraj University, which they obtained from 1988 to 1991. Somasundaram also has a Bachelor of Science in Technology degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, which they obtained from 1991 to 1994. In addition, they have a Diploma in Business Administration and Management from NILEM Institute Private Limited, obtained in the year 2000. Somasundaram has also obtained various certifications, including Business Strategy, Effective Negotiation Skills, Lean Manufacturing Professional, Master of Leadership & Strategy Management, and Team Management, all obtained in the year 2023.