Abith Francis
About Abith Francis
Abith Francis is a Material Supply Manager at Procter & Gamble, specializing in Babycare for the EMEA region. He has a strong background in supply chain operations, quality management, and building materials industry.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Abith Francis currently holds the position of Material Supply Manager - Babycare EMEA at Procter & Gamble. He has been with the company since 2021, stationed in Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland. His role involves managing material supply specifically for the Babycare sector across the EMEA region.
Previous Experience in Production and Quality Management
Prior to his role at Procter & Gamble, Abith Francis served as Manager - Production at Gypelite India in the Chennai Area, India, from 2018 to 2019. From 2015 to 2017, he worked at Winstone Wallboards Ltd (GIB®) in Auckland, New Zealand, focusing on quality management. His responsibilities in both roles included overseeing production processes and ensuring quality standards were met.
Educational Background in Engineering and Management
Abith Francis has a Master's degree in Environment Protection Engineering from Warsaw University of Technology, completed in 2023. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cochin University of Science and Technology. Additionally, he has completed various certifications including SAP Material Management from Cokonet Technologies and operations and production management from Ara Institute of Canterbury.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Abith Francis is proficient in SAP Business One and Oracle JD Edwards, which are essential tools for managing supply chain operations. His expertise extends to ISO 9001 Audits, showcasing his focus on quality management systems. These skills are complemented by his background in the building materials industry, making him well-suited for his current role in the Babycare sector.
Early Career Roles
Early in his career, Abith Francis gained diverse experience through various roles. He worked as an Assistant Team Leader at KFC, as a Warehouse Assistant at Fletcher Aluminium, and completed an internship at Amcor, all in the Canterbury & West Coast region, New Zealand. He also served as an Assistant Project Engineer at Piramal Glass in Gujarat, India.