Hitesh Tejani
Group GM - Logistics & Admin
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
- An avid reader, with substantial experience in "Training and Development" for Small & Medium Enterprises (SME's) and Family Managed Businesses (FMB's).
- Practical experience in identifying Dynamics and Issues related to 'Managing an FMB'.
- Designing and Implementing a "workable" Management Information System (MIS) for FMB's
Group General Manager - Logistics & Admin
Kalpsutra Chemicals
Since March 2009
- A Family managed Aroma chemical business (FMB). I am responsible for 1. Training & Development of key personnel in the business. 2. Logistics Management (planning to execution). 3. Management Information System (MIS) - Design and Implementation.
Manager - Procurement
Rolex Rings Pvt. Ltd.
January 2007
to January 2009
- An SME-FMB (Family Managed Business), manufacturing Rings (for ball bearings). I joined in as Marketing Manager, role primarily being Customer interaction. Changed my role to Procurement - mainly STEEL (70% of RING manufacturing cost is constituted by this raw material). The dynamics of an FMB's management and the outcomes of the strategic choices made by them, was a big learning in this venture.
CEO - Outsourcing Fabrics
Elite International Pvt. Ltd.
January 2003
to January 2007
- An FMB (Family Managed Business), I was stationed at Coimbatore for grey fabric development and sourcing. Traversed length and breadth of the region identifying, developing and training weavers to deliver quality products. Supply chain management, along with supplier development was the key to success here.
Professor
Bushra International
January 2004
to January 2005
- During my T&D (Training and Development) career phase, one of my passions - TEACHING, got vented by my association with Bushra Institute (a tie-up with Charles Sturt University of Australia) - as a Professor in Marketing Research and General Management. Two batches of students have passed under my teaching.
Manager
Rite choize
January 2003
to January 2004
- Rite Choize was a temporary stint, where I worked as a Business Development Manager (EDUCATION) - in charge of establishing "CAT" training classes. The work entailed a thorough analysis (and implementation) of establishing a 'Entrance Test' Training institute. Interaction with principals of Mumbai colleges, location search, finance planning, franchise negotiation and the likes were a part of this venture. A satisfying experience.
Manager - Exports
Mafatlal Industries Ltd.
August 1991
to July 2000
Mumbai
India
- Joined the company on Campus placement. As a Deputy Exports Manager (Grey Fabrics), my major role was to "develop" new markets and "service" the existing customers. Developed the FRANCE market and was responsible for servicing Italy, France and UK markets.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai - INDIA
August 1992
to August 1994
General Management and Manufacturing Management.
I was a FULLY sponsored (fees and salary paid) by my Textile Manufacturing company - Mafatlal Industries Ltd., Mumbai - India
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I was a FULLY sponsored (fees and salary paid) by my Textile Manufacturing company - Mafatlal Industries Ltd., Mumbai - India
Bachelor In Textile Technology from Asia's reputed Engineering Institute.
I stood FIRST in the University for two consecutive years - Third year and Final year.
I stood FIRST in the University for two consecutive years - Third year and Final year.
- Leadership - Motivating and Empowering team - in all my assignments.
- Planning & Organizing - Logistics and Administration - present role.
- Persuasiveness - Procurement / Purchase throughout my career. A thorough skill.
- Problem Solving - Systematic and Rational judgements based on information
- Oral & Written Communication - Coordination and Presentations. I am the company's 'Train the Trainer'.
- Interpersonal Sensitivity - respecting others in decision making
- Resilience - Calm under pressure
- Personal Motivation - has made me reach where I am. Currently pursuing Masters In Education - through Indian Open University
- Strategic Thinking - Seeing the COMPLETE picture. Would loose battles to win the WAR.
- Creativity and Imagination - Social Audits and various other reporting incorporation
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Sourcing / Outsourcing / Procurement
- Business Strategy
- Team Management
- Business Planning
- Team Management
- ERP
- Negotiation
- Management Consulting
- Logistics
- Project Planning
- English
- Gujarati
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Tamil (can speak less)
