Anant, over the last 14 years, has been leading teams in supply chain across multiple geographies and has delivered transformative results focusing on process, people development, innovation and advancing use of technology. He is passionate about technology, supply chain and its intersection with business enabling accelerated value creation. He is a mentor and angel investor in start ups in South East Asia and India and has been a force of change to enable growth and create supply chains that positions companies to win in the market place. He currently leads the Revenue growth management team at Vogue International and is based out of Tampa, Florida.

The Pop in My Job:

Supply chain is like the skeleton of the human body. Even though not visible, SC provides the structure and strength to deliver the promises of the organization towards their consumers and customers. I love how, as a supply chain professional, I am an integral part of growth in the business and at the same time the engineer in me can continue to thrive. I get the satisfaction of using the amazing technological advancements that happen each day in day to day business and the thrill of growing the business / product lines I work with. While delivering the transformations that I have, what I cherish the most are the long lasting connections I made. They continue to be the fuel that moves me forward, the anchor that keep me grounded and the be the north star of my ambitions.

Senior leader with strong engineering and pharmaceutical background. With 20+ years of experience in engineering, validation, manufacturing, M&A integration, project & change management and technology transfers in a highly regulated cGMP environment. Very motivated and dynamic with hands-on mentality "get things done" and analytical skill set. Able to perform under tight budget and timeframe. Always curious about new knowledge, new experiences and connecting with other people. Very experienced in matrix organizations and stakeholder-management.

- 14+ years of across SAP Business Consulting in RFID solutions, Pharma Serialisation and Product Tracking, Pharma Product Security, Energy & Environment and Education industry
- 10+ years of end to end SAP Auto ID Enterprise implementations (Auto ID Infrastructure and Object Event Repository) and SD (Sales and Distribution) module, both at onsite and offshore locations
- Strong understanding of Pharma Serialisation and Product Tracking regulations in US-California Pedigree, China SFDA law, Turkey Ministry of Health law and other countries like Brazil, India, South Korea etc
- Strong understanding of GS1 and EPCIS requirements
- Worked in different roles, including Serialisation and Product Tracking Lead Consultant, Project Management, Team Leader, Integration Manager, and Pharma Product Security Business Analyst
- Led the ramp up of consultants within Infosys in the field of SAP RFID and Serialisation and Product Tracking with an aim to build a competency within the organisation. Competency development led to customer acquisition in Pharma Industry for Infosys
- Established support organisation for SAP AIE competence for a Pharma leader
- Published a white paper on Supply Chain Traceability with RFID, available on Infosys website

Vogue International is one of America’s leading manufacturers and distributors of salon-heritage hair care and other personal care products. For over 20 years, Vogue has represented a refreshing and innovative point of difference in a saturated hair care industry. Headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vogue’s branded products include: the award winning OGX® and Maui Moisture® collection of shampoos, conditioners and styling/treatment items, and OGX® Bath & Body Collection, Proganix collection of salon inspired haircare and FX™ styling line. We are a high growth company looking for entrepreneurial talent. We are in over 38 countries, 5 continents and in over 78,000 retail doors. We have offices in UK, Australia and the United States.

Our products and behaviour affect and improve the health and well-being of millions of patients, and their families around the world. Our customers entrust us with the responsibility to deliver life-saving or life-enhancing products. We come to work every day to serve these customers, but ultimately, because we passionately care about their patients. With a planned turnover of around EUR 750 million in the current financial year, the Aenova Group is one of the leading companies in the global pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. The group’s portfolio of services covers the entire value chain for the development and production of all the main dosage forms and product groups in the field of medicines and dietary supplements. The Aenova Group’s high standards of quality, innovative technologies and clear vision for the future have enabled it to become European market leader in the business-to-business field. The company, which has its headquarters near Munich, operates 15 sites in ten countries throughout the world. Around 4,300 employees contribute to the group’s success.

Sandoz is a global leader in generic pharmaceuticals and biosimilars. As a division of the Novartis Group, our purpose is to discover new ways to improve and extend people's lives. We contribute to society's ability to support growing healthcare needs by pioneering novel approaches to help people around the world access high-quality medicine. Our global portfolio comprises approximately 1,000 molecules, covering all major therapeutic areas, which accounted for 2019 sales of USD 9.7 billion. Our products reach more than 500 million patients.