Jignesh Shah
About Jignesh Shah
Jignesh Shah serves as the Head of Supply Chain Management at Airtel, where he drives initiatives to improve operational efficiency and governance. He has extensive experience in procurement, inventory management, and strategic partnerships, holding previous positions at Bharti Hexacom Limited and Tata Teleservices Ltd.
Current Role at Airtel
Jignesh Shah serves as the Head of Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Airtel, a position he has held since 2016. Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, he leads the circle supply chain operations, emphasizing governance and compliance activities. His role involves driving transformational initiatives aimed at improving EBIT and Capex efficiency. He also focuses on developing alternate sources and mitigating supply risks by negotiating supply agreements with strategic suppliers.
Previous Experience at Bharti Hexacom Limited
Before joining Airtel, Jignesh Shah worked at Bharti Hexacom Limited as Head of SCM from 2012 to 2016 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. In this role, he was responsible for achieving targets in Procurement, Inventory Management, Network Services, and Facilities Management within the SCM team. He was also a member of the Circle Executive Committee, contributing to the formation of operational strategies that guided the workforce.
Experience at Tata Teleservices Ltd
Jignesh Shah began his career at Tata Teleservices Ltd, where he served as Assistant Manager of SCM from 2002 to 2006 in the Ahmedabad Area, India. His responsibilities included managing supply chain operations and contributing to the efficiency of the company's procurement processes.
Education and Expertise
Jignesh Shah has a strong educational background in engineering and business management. He achieved a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical Examination Board, Gandhinagar, from 1991 to 1994. He later earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat University between 1997 and 2000. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Banking and Financial & Retail from Annamalai University in 2009-2010.
Leadership in Supply Chain Management
In his current role and previous positions, Jignesh Shah has demonstrated leadership in supply chain management by leading cross-functional teams to drive operational expenditure savings. He is involved in the governance of strategic partners and tower companies to enhance operational synergies, focusing on innovative idea generation and execution.