Prasad Puranik
About Prasad Puranik
Prasad Puranik serves as the DGM Operations at American Tower, where he has worked since 2012. He has a diverse background in supply chain management, having held positions at companies such as Rishabh Instruments, Bosch India, Tata Consultancy Services, and Ericsson.
Current Role at American Tower
Prasad Puranik serves as the DGM Operations at American Tower, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operational activities and ensuring efficient management of resources. His tenure at American Tower spans over 12 years, during which he has contributed to the company's operational strategies and performance in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to his current role, Prasad Puranik gained valuable experience in supply chain management. He worked as a Supply Chain Executive at Rishabh Instruments Private Limited from 2003 to 2005 and at Tata Consultancy Services from 2005 to 2006. His role at Ericsson as Regional Logistics Manager from 2007 to 2012 further solidified his expertise in logistics and supply chain operations.
Educational Background in Business Administration
Prasad Puranik holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) at Savitribai Phule Pune University. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his operational and management roles.
Early Career and Apprenticeship
Prasad Puranik began his career with an apprenticeship at Bosch India, where he worked for 10 months from 2000 to 2001. He also worked as a Supply Chain Executive at Rishabh Instruments Private Limited for two years in Nashik. These early experiences laid the foundation for his future roles in supply chain and operations management.
Skills and Expertise in Operations
Prasad Puranik possesses strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with customers, vendors, and service providers. He has a comprehensive understanding of compliance and procedural requirements in supply chain management. His expertise includes vendor development, rate negotiation, and vendor registration, along with strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills in a leadership capacity.