Hemant Kumar

Global Head of Supply Chain

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About

31 + Years of experience in various facets of Global Supply Chain Management in India and Overseas Operations. Led various projects on SAP, MRP, APO and BPR/Simplification in SCM with Accenture, Bristlecone , BCG , Mckinsey & SAP. The professional journey from a Management Trainee to the leadership roles in different functions in Ranbaxy has been challenging as well as enriching and also rewarding.. This has also helped me transform into an expert in terms of systems/processes for all Backend operations comprising Supply Chain/Scheduling/Procurement/Logistics & Technical functions i.e. Mfg./Quality/Regulatory/Development with strong people management & leadership skills. Was Part of CEO & MDs office , working for Transformation & Business consulting Function on important Global Initiatives. In Ranbaxy ,Headed the End to end Global Supply Chain Function for Dosage Forms & APIs for captive consumption / Global Markets..along with the warehousing functions for API manufacturing. Had also been part of the SUN-Ranbaxy integration team for SCM followed by a leadership role of heading Central planning function for India/Emerging markets/LL Ops & Consumer healthcare. Currently heading the commercial supply chain function for India & Emerging markets for Mylan Labs Limited. Later re designated as Head - Regional Supply Chain ROW handling SCM- Logistics- Project Management - Launch Management and Tech Transfer at Mylan. Subsequently worked with Glenmark and Cadila Pharma . Currently working as Global Head of Supply Chain at Piramal Pharma (Critical care) Mumbai.

Experience

  • Global Head of Supply Chain at Piramal Critical Care
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Procurement, Supply Chain , Global CMO , Global P2P . B2B & B2C , Global Logistics.

  • President at Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Apr 2025 - May 2025 · 2 mos

    Heading End to End Supply chain - Demand Supply Logistics Distribution & Procurement for Formulations And APIs. Globally.

  • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (7 yrs 5 mos)
    • Group Vice President & Global Head - Integrated Supply Chain (Demand & Supply) & Logistics
      Aug 2022 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Global Head of Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Logistics across 5 continents. Responsible for servicing a $1.6Bn Global commercial footprint spanning 80+ countries. Managing Supply chain across 10 India/Overseas manufacturing locations and 100+ external manufacturing partners globally.

    • Group Vice President : Global Supply Chain Planning
      Jul 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Global Supply Chain Planning | Europe Supply Chain Operations | In-Licensing | Supply Planning | Process Improvements | Optimization Projects |

    • Senior Vice President
      Dec 2017 - Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Vice President & Head Regional Supply Chain & Logistics at Mylan Laboratories Limited
    Oct 2015 - Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Vice President & Head Regional Supply chain / Logistics for ROW.

  • Director Global Supply Chain at SUN PHARMA
    Mar 2015 - Oct 2015 · 8 mos

    Headed the Central SCM function for India/Emerging markets/LL Ops & OTC business based out of Mumbai. This was for the Sun-Ranbaxy combined entity , managing a topline of Rs 13000 cr plus and 8000 + SKUs globally . Network comprising plants located globally. Also led the Ranbaxy-Sun integration in SCM perpspective.