Krunal Desai
About Krunal Desai
Krunal Desai is the Senior Manager of Supply Chain External Manufacturing at Bristol Myers Squibb, overseeing supply chain management for multiple product brands and supporting new market launches.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Krunal Desai currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Supply Chain External Manufacturing at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He is responsible for overseeing supply chain management for eight commercial product brands at four contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs). Additionally, he supports new market launches and new artwork transition strategies, and leads annual physical inventory reconciliations between CMOs and Oracle. His role also involves performing all manufacturing-related transactions in Oracle, including Purchase Order issuance, batch receipts, inventory management, and invoice processing.
Previous Experience at Integra LifeSciences
Before his current role, Krunal Desai worked at Integra LifeSciences in Plainsboro, New Jersey. He served as Global Supply Chain Manager from 2019 to 2021, overseeing various supply chain operations on a global scale. Prior to this role, he was a Senior Supply Chain Planner at the same company from 2014 to 2019, contributing to strategic planning and efficiency improvements in the supply chain process.
Early Career at Woodstream Corporation and Sears Holdings
Krunal Desai's early career included positions at Woodstream Corporation in Lititz, Pennsylvania, where he served as Production Planning Manager from 2013 to 2014 and as Production Planner from 2012 to 2013. He was responsible for various production planning activities. Before joining Woodstream Corporation, he worked at Sears Holdings as an Inventory Analyst from 2009 to 2011 and earlier as a Sales Consultative Associate from 2003 to 2009.
Educational Background
Krunal Desai studied Actuarial Science at The Pennsylvania State University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Business degree from 2004 to 2009. His academic background provided a solid foundation in analytical and quantitative skills, which have been valuable in his various supply chain management roles.
Leadership and Team Roles
In his professional capacity, Krunal Desai represents and leads supply chain discussions on multiple Virtual Plant Teams. His leadership in these roles facilitates effective communication and collaboration among diverse team members, ensuring efficient supply chain operations and addressing potential challenges proactively.