Shantkumar Jagadi

Shantkumar Jagadi has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. Shantkumar currently holds the position of Head of Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Polycab India Limited. In this role, they have achieved a 25% increase in gross margins through strategic cost reduction initiatives and reduced RMA cases by 42% through vendor development programs. Shantkumar has also introduced agile strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.

Prior to their current role, Jagadi served as Vice President of Supply Chain at Polycab India Limited. Before joining Polycab, they worked for Bajaj Electricals Ltd as the Head of Supply Chain Management, where they achieved substantial cost reductions and improved financial performance through cost-saving measures, contract negotiation, and strong supplier relationships. Shantkumar also spearheaded projects for efficient distribution, logistics, and reduced costs.

Jagadi has also worked for MIRC Electronics Ltd as the Head of Supply Chain Management for ONIDA. In this role, they developed cost-efficient sourcing strategies, ensured procurement excellence and compliance, and implemented Quality, Cost, and Delivery parameters for vendor-supplied products.

In the early stages of their career, Jagadi served as the Deputy Manager of Materials at Kalyani Sharp India Limited. Shantkumar played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of SAP, streamlining internal processes and enhancing organizational efficiency.

Overall, Jagadi has a proven track record of delivering exceptional results, redefining quality standards, and implementing innovative procurement strategies.

Shantkumar Jagadi earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Operations Management and Supervision from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies from 2007 to 2009. Previously, they also obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from PDA Engg College, Gulbarga in 1994.