Anand Kumar Soni

Anand Kumar Soni has a diverse range of work experience spanning several industries. Anand Kumar started their career in 1992 as a Graduate Engineer Trainee at Hindustan Malleables & Forgings Limited. Anand Kumar then worked as a Sales Engineer at Modi Arc Electrode Company in Calcutta from 1992 to 1994.

In 1994, Anand joined IVP Limited in Jamshedpur as a Sr. Executive in the Foundry Division. Their responsibilities included planning, scheduling, work allocation, and logistics management across Bihar, Orissa, and West Bengal. Anand Kumar also managed local purchases, customer relationships, and liaised with other factories, branch offices, and the head office.

From 2000 to 2002, Anand worked at Rajasthan Cylinders & Containers Ltd. in Jaipur as an AM- Commercial. Anand Kumar oversaw the purchase functions, developed new vendors, and maintained correspondence and coordination with suppliers.

Anand joined Bharti Airtel Limited in 2002 as Head of Purchase & Vendor Development. Anand Kumar was responsible for supply chain management, material management, vendor management, and procurement for various departments within the company. Anand Kumar also handled marketing-related items and inventory management.

At Bharti Airtel Limited, Anand held several roles such as Regional Head - B2B (SCM) North & East, where they oversaw supply chain requirements for enterprise and government business in the North & East region. Anand Kumar also served as Head of Purchase & Process Compliance (SCM) Market Operations Delhi NCR, where they focused on purchase negotiations, imports, and finding new channels for procurement.

From 2015 to the present, Anand has been working at Om Logistics Limited. Anand Kumar initially served as Head of Purchase, Quality & Business Development, where they managed vendor development, negotiations, and sourcing for various construction projects and internal warehouse needs. Anand Kumar then transitioned to the role of Head of MIS, Digital Lead, Quality & Business Development. In this position, they focused on developing and implementing robust management information systems and communicating key trends and KPIs to senior management.

Overall, Anand Kumar Soni has a strong background in supply chain management, procurement, vendor development, and logistics across multiple industries.

Anand Kumar Soni's education history is as follows:

Anand Kumar Soni completed their Higher Secondary education from Govt. Bagle Higher Sec. School in Churu Rajasthan from 1983 to 1985, where they studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Anand Kumar then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Govt. Lohia College from 1985 to 1988.

After completing their Bachelor's degree, Anand Kumar Soni enrolled at the National Institute of Technology Durgapur from 1988 to 1992. Anand Kumar pursued an Engineer's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering.

In 1994, Anand Kumar Soni obtained a certification in Entrepreneurship from the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD).

Later, from 1995 to 1998, Anand Kumar Soni studied at the LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, LUCKNOW, where they completed a PGDBA (M.B.A.) degree with a specialization in Marketing Research and Finance (Cost and Budgetary Control).

Anand Kumar Soni continued to enhance their education by obtaining additional certifications. In 2004, they received a Certificate of Merit for extraordinary performance during the period 2003-04 from Hexacom India Limited. In 2005, they obtained a Certificate of Achievement for completing the Six Sigma Yellow Belt Project in the Commercial Department at Bharti Hexacom Limited, Jaipur, and a Certificate of Excellence for team achievement in overachieving network deployment targets in Rajasthan Circle.

Furthermore, in 2006, Anand Kumar Soni received another Certificate of Achievement for completing the Six Sigma Green Belt Project in the Commercial Department at Bharti Hexacom Limited, Jaipur. In 2008, they earned a Certificate of Participation in Essentials of Supply Chain Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, and Bharti Airtel Limited.

In 2009, Anand Kumar Soni obtained a certification in Six Sigma Green Belt Project in Supply Chain Management for Logistic Improvements for Major Critical Items from Bharti Airtel Limited.

Finally, in 2014, Anand Kumar Soni completed the Post Graduate - Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management (APSCM) from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.