Tushar Wankhede
About Tushar Wankhede
Tushar Wankhede is the Head of Planning and Logistics for Exports and AMEA Trade Compliance at General Mills in Mumbai, India, with extensive experience in supply chain management and business consulting across various industries.
Title and Current Role
Tushar Wankhede is currently serving as the Head - Planning and Logistics for Exports and AMEA Trade Compliance at General Mills in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. In this role, he oversees logistics planning and ensures compliance with trade regulations across the AMEA region, while focusing on the efficient management of export activities.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Prior to his current position, Tushar Wankhede held multiple roles at General Mills. From 2017 to 2020, he led Supply Chain Capabilities for the Asia region. Before that, he served as a Program Leader in Mumbai from 2014 to 2017. Throughout these roles, he contributed towards optimizing supply chain functions and streamlining various operational processes.
Past Experience in Corporate Strategy and Consulting
Tushar Wankhede's experience includes a significant tenure as Manager - Corporate Strategy & Business Transformations at Jardine Lloyd Thompson from 2010 to 2014. He also worked as a Consultant in Business Strategy, Transformations & Operations at PricewaterhouseCoopers for 10 months from 2009 to 2010. These roles honed his expertise in strategic business consulting and transformation initiatives.
Early Career and Education
Tushar Wankhede started his professional journey at Asian Paints, working as an Executive in the International Business Unit from 2003 to 2007. He later pursued an MBA in Operations & Supply Chain Management from S.P. Jain Centre of Management, completing it in 2008 after 11 months of study. He also holds a B Tech in Chemical Engineering from MUICT (UDCT, Mumbai), a degree he earned over four years from 1999 to 2003. His schooling includes education at Kendriya Vidyalaya.
Skills and Certifications
Tushar Wankhede is recognized for his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, emphasizing his capability in operational excellence and continuous improvement. His skill set includes collaborating with C-suite executives, implementing cost-effective initiatives, mentoring teams, and enhancing working capital. His professional focus is on driving cost reductions and improving financial performance across the supply chain.