Srini Raghavan
About Srini Raghavan
Srini Raghavan serves as the Vice President of Global Sourcing for Semiconductors at Plexus Corp., a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having previously worked at Diodes Incorporated and Texas Instruments, where he implemented strategies that significantly improved efficiency and revenue.
Work at Plexus
Srini Raghavan serves as the Vice President of Global Sourcing (Semiconductors) at Plexus Corp. since 2021. He operates remotely from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the sourcing strategies and supply chain operations related to semiconductor components, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in procurement processes.
Previous Experience at Diodes Incorporated
Prior to joining Plexus, Srini Raghavan held multiple positions at Diodes Incorporated from 2012 to 2020. He served as Vice President of Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics, focusing on supply chain transformation and strategic sourcing. He also worked as Director of Global Supply Chain, where he implemented an inventory strategy that significantly improved product availability and contributed to substantial revenue growth.
Educational Background
Srini Raghavan has a strong educational foundation in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his studies with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona, completed between 1999 and 2001. Additionally, he holds an MBA in Marketing & Strategy from the SMU Cox School of Business, which he obtained from 2003 to 2005.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
Throughout his career, Srini Raghavan has achieved significant milestones in supply chain management. He successfully retained $165 million in annual revenues by relocating production of solar microinverters from China to Mexico to avoid tariffs. He also led a global EMS organization to increase revenue by 10% during a global chip shortage while managing substantial cost reductions. His initiatives have consistently resulted in improved operational efficiencies and cost savings.
Career at Texas Instruments
Before his tenure at Diodes Incorporated, Srini Raghavan worked at Texas Instruments from 2004 to 2011 in various roles. He was a Supply Chain Planning Manager and a Supplier Manager, where he implemented an automated supply chain planning system that achieved a 90% on-time delivery rate for key customers. His experience at Texas Instruments contributed to his expertise in strategic sourcing and customer-focused supply chain management.