Nikhil Puri
About Nikhil Puri
Nikhil Puri serves as the Global SCM Head for Cabling Solutions at Sterlite Technologies Limited, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having previously worked in various roles at STL and General Motors, and holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Executive Management.
Work at Sterlite Technologies
Nikhil Puri currently serves as the Global SCM Head for Cabling Solutions at Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL), a position he has held since 2020. His role involves overseeing the supply chain management for cabling solutions on a global scale. Prior to this, he worked in various capacities at STL, including Unit SCM Head for the Optical Fiber Cables Plant from 2016 to 2018 and Global Head of Sourcing & Procurement from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at STL has been marked by the development of global supply chain management processes tailored for high-technology industries.
Previous Experience at General Motors
Before joining Sterlite Technologies, Nikhil Puri worked at General Motors as Manager of Global Purchasing & Supply Chain from 2011 to 2013. Based in Gurgaon, India, he was responsible for managing purchasing and supply chain operations, contributing to the company's efficiency and effectiveness in procurement strategies during his two-year tenure.
Educational Background
Nikhil Puri has a solid educational foundation in engineering and management. He earned a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Punjab State Board of Technical Education and Industrial Training from 1998 to 2001. He later obtained a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Punjab Technical University from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he completed an Executive Program in Senior Management, Strategic, Business & General Management at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad from 2019 to 2020.
Career at Honda Cars India Ltd
Nikhil Puri worked at Honda Cars India Ltd as an Assistant Manager from 2008 to 2011. In this role, he contributed to various operational aspects of the company, gaining valuable experience in supply chain management and procurement processes over his three-year tenure in Greater Noida, U.P.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
Throughout his career, Nikhil Puri has successfully managed significant projects, including a capital expenditure spend of nearly INR 300 Crores. He has led initiatives to implement strategies for high-technology raw material sourcing and procurement at a global level, and has been instrumental in conceptualizing and planning business strategies focused on cost ascertainment systems and financial controls.