Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Retail
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Rajiv

Global Supply Chain Leader, Omnichannel Fulfilment, Supply Chain Transformation, Sourcing, Coaching

About Me

Purpose-driven global supply chain leader with 20+ years of experience across Europe and Asia Pacific. Extensive experience in shaping omnichannel fulfilment, e-commerce delivery, logistics, and network transformation. Proven ability to build and operate scalable, resilient supply chains by integrating planning, sourcing, automation, and digital solutions. Known for leading large, diverse organisations through complex change and delivering strong service performance, and long-term business value.

Jurisdiction

Sweden | Denmark | Finland | Norway | Germany | Netherlands | Belgium | Austria | Italy | Spain | Portugal | India

Notable Employer

  • Global Sourcing & Operations Manager, Group Customer Fulfilment at IKEA
  • Area Manager, Service Fulfilment & Transport at IKEA
  • Regional Manager, Logistics & Transport at IKEA
  • Manager - Logistics at Ericsson

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Head of Supply Chain and Fulfilment TransformationIKEA
2019 - Present

• Led large-scale fulfilment and logistics transformation to enable profitable omnichannel growth with results measures in Total Cost of Fulfilment and Lead Time. • Drive automation, AI-enabled forecasting, digital solutions, and LEAN practices across 25 fulfilment units. • Designed and implemented close-to-market supply chain networks, including decentralised store-based fulfilment, to improve resilience, cost, and accessibility. • Align cross-functional stakeholders for strategic investments with clearly defined ROI. • Build, mentor and coach diverse, future-ready teams through reskilling and capability uplift for omnichannel retail.

Global Sourcing & Operations Manager, Group Customer Fulfilment NotableIKEA
2016 - 2019

• Owned global sourcing and operations strategy supporting omnichannel fulfilment and Zero Emission ambition. • Managed a 1 BEUR+ global sourcing portfolio, preparing external partners and organisation for 5× scalable growth. • Delivered 2%+ annual cost reductions through aligned partnership direction and value driven sourcing optimisation. • Established customer success measures and long-term supplier partnerships to balance cost, capacity, service performance, and sustainability. • Developed inclusive global leadership pipelines, leading 200+ professionals worldwide.

Area Manager, Service Fulfilment & Transport NotableIKEA
2010 - 2016

• Directed service fulfilment and last-mile operations with 500 MEUR+ spend and a team of 150 across APAC. • Built greenfield fulfilment operations in South Korea and India, enabling omnichannel capability and 2M+ orders. • Achieved 300 MEUR logistics savings through transport optimisation and flow redesign. • Secured 100% IWAY compliance ensuring responsible, sustainable operations. • Scaled organisational capability from 5 to 35 with leadership development and talent pipelines.

Regional Manager, Logistics & Transport NotableIKEA
2007 - 2011

• Improved logistics operations and reduced cost by 20%, later influencing global flows. • Developed forecasting and transport planning aligned with business and supplier needs. • Ensured 100% sustainable sourcing and compliance with partners.

Manager - LogisticsNotableEricsson
2004 - 2007

• Completed the logistics program for setting up one of the largest Network establishment projects in India and Ericsson. • Led a team of 100 in managing order to cash cycle and set up manufacturing logistics. • Changed the way Ericsson shipped network equipment with wide stakeholder engagements and change management, contributing to a perennial cost savings, starting with 10MEUR.

Education

Masters of Business ManagementCentre for Management Development
1995 - 1997
Masters of Business ManagementIndian Institute of Management Calcutta Kolkata
2006 - 2007

Certification

Total Certifications3

Associate Certified Coach – ACC

International Coaching Federation

2023

CPIM – Certified in Production & Inventory Management

APICS

2009

CSCP-Certified Supply Chain Professional

APICS

2008

Skills

Core skills10
Languages3

Skills

Supply Chain
Logistics
Supply Chain Transformation
Coaching
Warehousing
Project Management
Sourcing
Procurement
Leadership
Transportation

Languages

English
English (British)
Hindi

Services