Thulasidass Kalidas

• Proven Supply Chain Leader with more than 25 years, experience in strategy, operations, sourcing, procurement, planning, NPI, Technology and implementation.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans plan to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of the supply chain network.
• Extensive knowledge in outsourcing strategies between different countries and delivering operational excellence in demanding environments by adopting the PSMD (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver) model.
• Keen understanding on contract management that includes Terms and Conditions (T&C’s), established pricing models, identified legal implications and risk analysis.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, leading to work with different business groups within the organization and aligning company’s goals and objectives and evolving business needs by design, develop and deploy elastic supply chain models that are insulated from a variety of risks.
• Have the experience in establishing and implementing key performance indicators (KPI) such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), Inflation, Asset cost reduction, Gross Inventory Reduction, Price List Quality and Supplier Quality.
• Possess expert knowledge on computer hardware, electronics, oil and gas and logistics industries. Comprehend category management, supplier relationship and industry trends.
• Advanced skills in spend analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) and Total Cost Ownership (TCO).
• Led domestic and international negotiations with strategic vendors leading to year over year savings.
• Extensive business development experience in supply chain, technology, outsourcing, consulting, and chemical distribution.
• Management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment. Demonstrated knowledge in hiring, training, and developing teams. Track record in identifying and promoting talent.
• Strong project management and client relationship skills.
• Results oriented, decisive and a team player. Passion for uncovering solution for customers and clients.
• Global Orientation, Local Focus. Working with different cultures and business practices leading to setting up operational sites with cost effective production and logistics management.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Ariba Sourcing. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Adroit user of Process Modelling tools and Business Intelligence (Bi) applications
• Participated in ISO 9001 certification programs with different companies.
• Lead the development, management, and implementation of a global Environmental Social Governance (ESG) procurement strategy. Enhance supplier collaboration to drive sustainability.
• Design, develop and implement global security policies and program by identifying customers, company and industry needs and requirements by building a supply chain risk and resilience management framework.
• Build a robust and resilient business continuity plan (BCP) with different stakeholders using ISO 22301 standards and guidelines.
• Believer in Data Analytics and Digitalization initiatives leading to produce products smarter and more efficiently via dynamic supply/demand analysis.
• Pursuer of knowledge and industry trends via E-Learning on Business Analytics, Digital Strategies and Business Sustainability Management.
• Connected via memberships into Supply Chain Associations such as ASCM, CSCMP, ISM, Supply Chain Asia, and global industry coalitions such as Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA).

• With a razor-focus and drive harnessed from 25 years of international experience, became a global Supply Chan Leader, spearheading full scale start-ups, re-engineering supply chains, and building best-in-class technology and business process architecture. 
• Formulates strategies into well-articulated transformation initiatives, tangible benefits and scalable business outcomes and lead the implementation. 
• Exhibits exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem- solving skills. 
• Empathetic, astute, and committed to supply chain risk and resilience, global social responsibility, and digitization. 
• Identifies business needs and opportunities for process improvements to support business growth—with attention to cost management, efficiency, and supply chain optimization. 
• Led international team of supply chain experts and Asian vendors in setting global and regional manufacturing sites.
• Stays informed about competitors, strategies, trends and well versed in industry dynamics and challenges. 

Marketing Institute of Singapore – Singapore

Master’s Degree – Marketing, 1997

Royal Melbourne Institute of Tech – Melbourne, Australia

Bachelor’s Degree – Business Administration in Transport/Logistics Management, 1993

Singapore Polytechnic – Singapore

Diploma – Business Administration in Transport/Distribution Management, 1989