Puneet Tyagi
About Puneet Tyagi
Puneet Tyagi is an Associate Director of Service Procurement at Zepto, with extensive experience in supply chain management and operations. He has held key positions at various companies, including UNILEX COLOURS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED and Reliance Communications, and has a strong educational background in engineering and business management.
Current Role at Zepto
Puneet Tyagi serves as the Associate Director of Service Procurement at Zepto, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement processes and ensuring efficient service delivery within the organization. His expertise in supply chain management contributes to Zepto's operational efficiency and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Professional Background
Puneet Tyagi has a diverse professional background with significant experience in supply chain and procurement roles. He worked at UNILEX COLOURS AND CHEMICALS LIMITED as Head of Supply Chain Management from 2016 to 2023. Prior to that, he held positions at Reliance Communications, Oriflame, Dabur India Limited, and Hindustan Dorr Oliver Ltd, where he gained extensive knowledge in commercial operations and quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Puneet Tyagi holds a Bachelor's Degree in Production Engineering from Fr Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, completed in 1995. He also earned an MBA in Operations from Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education in 1999. Additionally, he completed an Executive Programme in Digital Transformation at the Indian School of Business in 2023, enhancing his skills in modern business practices.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
Throughout his career, Puneet Tyagi has implemented several impactful initiatives in supply chain management. He introduced a new material handling process that resulted in a 21% decrease in FOB cost per container. He also achieved Six Sigma levels in the SIM cards kitting process, maintaining low error rates. His introduction of the 1 by 10 RCV layouts led to significant cost savings and operational improvements.
Previous Employment Experience
Before his current role at Zepto, Puneet Tyagi worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He was a Distribution Manager at Oriflame, an Assistant Manager at Reliance Communications, and an Executive in Planning at Dabur India Limited. His early career included a position as Junior Engineer in Quality Assurance at Hindustan Dorr Oliver Ltd, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering and operations.