Arvind N.
Supply Chain Management, Inventory Mgmt, Negotiation
Professional Value
Arvind is a supply chain specialist who helps mid‑size Indian manufacturers optimise inventory and negotiate contracts to cut costs. He delivers ISO 9001:2000 implementation programmes and Toyota Production System lean workshops, earning the IIMM National Award and driving measurable cost reductions across firms such as SKF Bearings India and Kirloskar Pneumatics. His work spans the Indian manufacturing sector, primarily in heavy‑equipment and bearing industries.
Executive Profile
Arvind is a Mechanical Engineer with a postgraduate degree in Management Science. He has rich experience of more than 30 years in various leading companies, i.e. Kirloskar Pneumatics Ltd, Mahindra Owen Ltd, SKF Bearings India Ltd.
He has worked in Production Planning, Purchase, Stores, and, of late, in Supply Chain Development. He worked in almost all areas of Materials Management with a sound track of achievements.
At present, he is the founder Director of a Training organisation specialising in ISO 9001:2000 implementations. He is a well-known speaker and has devised and conducted several programmes on SCM, VMI, Lean Management, Toyota Production System, etc.
His notable positions include:
- Director, Excellence Learning Center
- Former Head, Supplier’s Supply Chain Development, SKF India Ltd
- Former National President, Indian Institute of Materials Management
- Recipient of the National Award 2003-2004 of IIMM
- International Faculty Member of Global Programmes
- Advisor on India for Marcusevens, K.L. Malaysia
He offers special expertise in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Purchase Management
- Stores Management
- Inventory Management
- Cost Reduction
- Negotiation Skills
- SMED, POKAYOKE, CIP
- Value Analysis
Core Competencies
Management
Arvind possesses management expertise, having served as National President of the Indian Institute of Materials Management.
He has devised and conducted seminars and conferences, and has been a visiting faculty member for Pune University's MBA program with a materials management specialization.
Arvind's experience in management is complemented by his work in various leading companies.
Supply Chain
Arvind has extensive experience in supply chain management, with over 30 years of experience in fields such as production planning, purchase, and stores management.
He has worked with leading companies, including Kirloskar Pneumatics Ltd and SKF Bearings India Ltd, and has implemented supply chain concepts and conducted executive development programs on supply chain management.
Contract Law, Mgt, Negotiation
Arvind has expertise in contract law, management, and negotiation, having worked as a purchase manager for SKF Bearings India for over 10 years.
He has conducted executive development programs on negotiation skill development and has experience in hard-core negotiation, making him a skilled professional in this area.