Profile

Candidate ID: 1420397

Sankalp Poddar

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Angola

Career Summary

Results-driven FMCG Manufacturing & Operations Leader with 18+ years of experience in plant operations, P&L management, and market expansion across Africa and South Asia. Expertise in capacity optimization, private label strategy, and supply chain transformation. Delivered ~3X production growth

Skill Set

Marketing Strategy Planning & Execution Brand & Category Management Team Leadership & People Management Business Development & Diversification Market Research & Analysis Revenue Growth/ P&L Management New Product Development & Launch International Marketing & Expansion Stakeholder Relationship

Professional Information

Total Experience : 18

Nationality : India

Qualification Level : MBA / Management Post Graduates

Job Function : Top Management

Work Location Preference : Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

Detailed Profile

Lead end-to-end business operations including P&L ownership, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and cross functional leadership across 350+ workforce and 6 HODs, ensuring alignment with strategic growth objectives Delivered ~3X production growth (5.87 Mn to 15.46 Mn litres) and scaled revenue from $1.56M to $7M by
commissioning new production lines, stabilizing processes, and optimizing capacity utilization
Improved production efficiency from 22% to 70% by restructuring manpower strategy, introducing incentive-driven
performance systems, and optimizing machine utilization
Reduced product costs and increased gross margins by ~15% through formulation optimization (BRIX modification
and sweetener integration) while maintaining product quality
Strengthened financial governance by driving budgeting, MIS reporting, and cash flow management, achieving $394K net profit with ~29% gross margins under volatile FX conditions
Implemented backward integration by installing SACMI & HUSKY machines for caps and preforms, reducing supplier dependency and improving cost efficiency
Achieved near-zero inventory lag (=99% sold within 12 hours) and transitioned 80% of business to advance-payment model, significantly improving liquidity and working capital efficiency.
Commissioned KHS plant for CSD manufacturing, strengthening production capabilities and enabling large-scale
beverage operations