Rishi Talwar, Pmp
About Rishi Talwar, Pmp
Rishi Talwar is a Senior Director in the Supply Chain Portfolio Management Office at US Foods, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in project management and supply chain operations, having previously held significant roles at Grainger and Raytheon Technologies.
Work at US Foods
Rishi Talwar currently serves as the Senior Director of the Supply Chain Portfolio Management Office at US Foods. He has held this position since 2023 and is based in Rosemont, Illinois. In this role, he leads strategic initiatives critical to the business and is responsible for managing the supply chain portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Grainger
Rishi Talwar worked at Grainger in various roles from 2013 to 2023. He served as a Senior Project Manager in the Enterprise Systems division from 2013 to 2015, followed by a position as Program Manager for the Global Supply Chain & Customer Experience from 2017 to 2023. During his tenure, he managed transformational program budgets totaling $200 million and led teams responsible for delivering over 35 programs annually.
Experience at Raytheon Technologies
Rishi Talwar gained significant experience at Raytheon Technologies, where he worked from 2006 to 2013. He participated in the Leadership Development Program in Information Technology and later held various roles, including Program Manager and Portfolio Manager. His responsibilities included managing IT projects and leading teams in the development and implementation of technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
Rishi Talwar holds a Master of Business Administration from Purdue University's Daniels School of Business, where he studied Information Technology and Operations from 2005 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, he completed a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Technology Management from the same university in 2005.
Leadership and Project Management Skills
Rishi Talwar is recognized for his leadership in managing project management office teams and driving process improvement initiatives. He has a proven track record of delivering 100% of project scope and achieving over 90% of project outcomes. His expertise includes Order to Cash processes and customer experience, supporting large customer service operations and enhancing overall operational efficiency.