Tarakant Pankaj

TARAKANT TARKESHWAR PANKAJ Procurement & Supply Chain Leader Vadodara, Gujarat, India | ---LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tarakant-pankaj-a4 Location Preference: PAN India or Overseas Notice Period: Not Applicable | Expected CTC: Negotiable Professional Summary Seasoned techno-commercial leader with 29+ years of success in Procurement, Supply Chain, Inventory & Stores Management across large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects. Adept at driving cost optimization, vendor development, and ERP-led process excellence. Known for delivering complex projects on time and within budget while upholding HSE and compliance standards. Core Competencies • • • • • • • Strategic Procurement & Sourcing (Projects & Operations) Supply Chain Optimization & Vendor Management Inventory Control & Warehouse Management (SAP MM, Oracle ERP) Contract Management & Compliance (Civil, Mechanical, E&I) EXIM & Scrap Management Transport Safety Leadership Budgeting, Cost Reduction & Process Improvement Team Leadership Stakeholder Coordination HSE Compliance Professional Experience Adani Green Energy Ltd. Deputy General Manager – Techno Commercial (Purchase) Khavda-Bhuj, Gujarat | Sep 2022 – Jun 2025 • Led procurement operations worth ₹250 Cr/year for India’s largest renewable energy project. • Built regional vendor base and implemented supplier relationship management. • Spearheaded contract management ensuring safe, compliant execution of services. • Acted as interface between HO and site teams to align technical specs and procurement scope. Achievements: ✔ Developed focused procurement strategy for high-volume materials and services. ✔ Strengthened compliance and HSE adherence across supplier ecosystem. Page 1|3 PT. Indo Bharat Rayon (Indonesia) General Manager – Materials Feb 2018 – Sep 2022 • Oversaw procurement of raw materials, chemicals, packing materials, and services worth USD $220M/year. • Directed stores and inventory valued at USD $44M across raw materials, spares, and finished goods. • Headed transport safety initiatives and implemented WMS for operational efficiency. Projects: • Modal 80TPD Conversion EDTA CAP Environmental Initiative Achievements: ✔ Reduced rejections and inspection cycle time via MUDA elimination. ✔ Implemented Min-Max and Vendor Managed Inventory systems. ✔ Led ISO audit readiness and documentation for procurement functions. Birla Cellulosic (Grasim Industries Ltd.) Assistant General Manager – Materials Bharuch, Gujarat | Sept 1997 – Jan 2018 • Managed stores operations including engineering spares, raw materials, and fuel. • Led SAP MM implementation and codification of materials. • Spearheaded project stores for multiple greenfield expansions and research centers. Projects: • TRADC Textile Research Centre VSF Expansion ABFRC Fibre Research Centre Achievements: ✔ Recognized for JIT implementation and supply chain excellence. ✔ Developed automated stores transactions integrated with ERP. ✔ Led transport safety standards and compliance initiatives. Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. Account Officer Surat, Gujarat | Dec 1995 – Sep 1997 • Managed branch accounting, hire purchase agreements, and administration. Education • • • • MBA – Supply Chain Management GlobalNxt University, Malaysia 2018 MBA – Strategic Financial Management ICFAI University 2012 Diploma – Central Excise & Customs IIEM, Bengaluru 2006 B.Com – Cost Accounting & Taxation Osmania University 1995 Certifications & Trainings • • • • Strategic Leadership Program – Aditya Birla Institute Manage Self & Manage Others – Acumen Business Processes Appraiser Capability Building – JB Ludhani Group Developing Business Managers – METL Global Perspectives Page 2|3 Technical Proficiency Area ERP Systems Inventory Analysis Warehouse Management Compliance & Audits Digital Documentation Logistics Optimization Contract Management Scrap & EXIM Handling Tools & Expertise SAP MM, Ariba Sourcing, Oracle-based ERP, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflows ABC, VED, FSN classification; Min-Max Inventory; Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) WMS implementation, racking systems, mechanized material handling, layout design ISO documentation, HSE audit readiness, supplier compliance tracking MIS reporting, automated stores transactions, scanner-toERP integration Route planning, fleet safety checks, transporter assessment, journey risk mapping Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation contracts; reconciliation systems Scrap identification & disposal, export-import documentation, statutory compliance Personal Details • • • • Date of Birth: 19th December 1973 Languages Known: English, Hindi, Gujarati Permanent Address: C-101, Aditya Elanza, Atladara Padra Road, Opp. Banco Product Ltd., Nr. Jain Temple, Vadodara – 391410, Gujarat, India Availability: Open for MS Teams or Zoom meetings Page 3|3