Full Name
Ankit Kulkarni
Job Title
Head of Inventory, Systems & Supply Chain Performance
Company
ACWA Power
Speaker Bio
Ankit is a seasoned leader in supply chain and procurement with over 14 years of experience in driving operational excellence. Proficient in innovating end-to-end supply chain strategies, he excels in de-risking supply chains, optimizing business challenges, and setting up new supply chains, while delivering millions in cost savings. Currently, as the Head of Inventory, Systems, and Supply Chain Performance at ACWA Power, Dubai, Ankit leads supply chain performance management, inventory Management, and supply chain digitalization initiatives for O&M Plants, ensuring streamlined operations, enhanced visibility, and measurable value creation.
Ankit holds a master’s degree in supply chain management and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, equipping him with advanced expertise in process improvement, operational excellence, and risk mitigation. His leadership in procurement has enabled strategic sourcing, spend optimization, and cost-effective negotiations, contributing to sustainable value creation.
Throughout his career, Ankit has successfully led large-scale supply chain transitions, including global business transfers, seamless integration of supply chains, and the establishment of robust supply chain frameworks. His expertise includes spearheading projects such as the migration of critical supply chains, SAP S/4HANA implementation, procurement excellence programs, and supply chain automation. These initiatives have driven multimillion-dollar bottom line impact and enhanced operational resilience.
Ankit’s cross-industry experience spans leading organizations such as Bridgestone (automobile), Philips (healthcare), and Siemens (renewable), where he tackled complex supply chain challenges, optimized processes, and ensured business continuity. His ability to integrate data-driven insights with strategic planning ensures agile decision-making and resilience in complex supply chain ecosystems.
Ankit believes in challenging the status quo and creating tangible value through innovative strategies and transformative solutions. His passion for continuous improvement, supplier collaborations, and delivering bottom line impact is at the core of his professional philosophy. Ankit is dedicated to fostering resilient, future-ready supply chains that drive both operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Ankit holds a master’s degree in supply chain management and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, equipping him with advanced expertise in process improvement, operational excellence, and risk mitigation. His leadership in procurement has enabled strategic sourcing, spend optimization, and cost-effective negotiations, contributing to sustainable value creation.
Throughout his career, Ankit has successfully led large-scale supply chain transitions, including global business transfers, seamless integration of supply chains, and the establishment of robust supply chain frameworks. His expertise includes spearheading projects such as the migration of critical supply chains, SAP S/4HANA implementation, procurement excellence programs, and supply chain automation. These initiatives have driven multimillion-dollar bottom line impact and enhanced operational resilience.
Ankit’s cross-industry experience spans leading organizations such as Bridgestone (automobile), Philips (healthcare), and Siemens (renewable), where he tackled complex supply chain challenges, optimized processes, and ensured business continuity. His ability to integrate data-driven insights with strategic planning ensures agile decision-making and resilience in complex supply chain ecosystems.
Ankit believes in challenging the status quo and creating tangible value through innovative strategies and transformative solutions. His passion for continuous improvement, supplier collaborations, and delivering bottom line impact is at the core of his professional philosophy. Ankit is dedicated to fostering resilient, future-ready supply chains that drive both operational excellence and sustainable growth.
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