Thiyagarajan (Rajan) Padbanathan
About Thiyagarajan (Rajan) Padbanathan
Thiyagarajan (Rajan) Padbanathan is a Global Distribution Excellence Leader with extensive experience in supply chain management and sales operations across various industries. He has held leadership roles at Avon, Wrigley India, and Eli Lilly, and has a strong educational background from XLRI Jamshedpur.
Current Role at Avon
Thiyagarajan Padbanathan serves as the Global Distribution Excellence Leader at Avon, a position he has held since 2020 in London, England. In this role, he focuses on enhancing distribution strategies and operational efficiencies on a global scale. His leadership is pivotal in driving improvements in supply chain processes and ensuring that Avon meets its distribution goals effectively.
Previous Experience at Avon
Padbanathan has held multiple roles at Avon, including Supply Chain Director and APAC Transformation Lead. He worked as Supply Chain Director from 2017 to 2018 and as APAC Transformation Lead from 2018 to 2019. His contributions involved managing supply chain operations and leading transformation initiatives to optimize performance across the Asia-Pacific region.
Professional Background in Supply Chain Management
Padbanathan has extensive experience in supply chain management, having worked in various capacities across notable companies. He served as Associate Director - Supply Chain at Eli Lilly and Company from 2013 to 2017 and as Supply Chain Manager at Lornamead from 2007 to 2008. His background includes managing logistics budgets and implementing systems to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Padbanathan studied at XLRI Jamshedpur, where he gained foundational knowledge in management. His expertise lies in supply chain operations, logistics management, and strategic planning. He has specialized in Continuous Forecasting and Replenishment (CFPR), focusing on improving customer service levels through various metrics.
Achievements in Supply Chain Optimization
Throughout his career, Padbanathan has implemented significant initiatives to optimize supply chain processes. Notably, he developed a low-cost replenishment system using mobile handles for PAN India, which enhanced operational efficiency. He has also led the deployment of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) as strategic tools to improve business performance indicators.