1. NEERAJ GUL MERANI
302, Qureshi Heights, 50 Varoda Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai – 400050
Tel: +91-22 – 26438008; M: +91-9920916717
Career Objective
To pursue a career in the field of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement including Supply Chain and in the
process, create value for the organization through quantifiable contribution in a growth oriented
organization that offers diverse job responsibilities & enhancement in career growth.
Work Experience: 25 Years, out of which 8 years in China, 2 years in Dubai and 5 years in Taiwan
Skills : Strategic Sourcing – Global Procurement – Vendor Development
Supply Chain - Logistics
International Trade – Business Development
Qualifications : MMM (MBA Marketing) and B.E. (Instrumentation) with Honors.
Company name: Power Control Appliances DMCC - Dubai
Designation: General Manager
Duration: May 2011 till date.
Profile:
 Strategic Sourcing and Procurement of Power Project equipments and
Telecommunication equipments from China, India and S. Korea
Key Deliverables:
 Leading the Procurement function and overseeing all the aspects of purchasing,
negotiations, strategy, tool and process implementation for procurement related
to goods and services.
 Setting Strategies and Goals for identifying and screening procurement suppliers.
Delivering on costs reduction commitments through the identification,
development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives.
 Negotiating terms and conditions favorable to the organization.
 Allocating vendor guidelines based on capacity planning and demand forecast.
 Minimizing Risks while improving business results.
 Standardizing and Automating business processes.
 Developing, Implementing and Maintaining procurement policies and review on
regular basis to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory policies.
 Handling Complete Logistics/Supply-Chain for the organization.
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2. Company details:
 Power Control Appliances specializes in commissioning Power Projects in
Nigeria.
 Company has recently diversified into Telecommunication business.
Company name: St. John Group – St. John Logistics China Ltd at Shenzhen China
Designation: Assistant Country Head – China
Duration: November 2009 till May 2011
Profile:
 Business Development in China
Key Deliverables:
 Commenced operations in Shenzhen
 Provided complete Logistics solutions to clients – Break Bulk, Container, LCL &
Air Shipments.
 Sourced products for overseas clients who didn’t have presence in China.
 Supported overseas offices in terms of Logistics solutions such as rates
negotiation, equipments availability, inland transportation, ware housing & timely
delivery.
 Agency agreements with reputed agents.
 Global contracts signed with shipping lines.
Company details:
 St. John Group an Indian MNC in Logistics industry having own vessels
operating between Tuticorin/Chennai and Sri Lanka.
 Having 12 overseas offices and more than 40 branches in India, company has
expanded its global presence.
Company name: Future Group – Pantaloon Retail India Ltd.
Designation: Chief – China operations.
Duration: 2 years 6 months from February 2007 till October 31, 2009
Profile:
 Strategic Sourcing and Global Procurement of Consumer Durables, Furniture,
Sanitary Ware, Home Décor products, Modular Kitchen & Accessories,
Electronics, Lighting for Home Town format and General Merchandise for
Retail formats such as Big Bazaar, Central and E-Zone.
 Supply Chain – Logistics.
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3. Key Deliverables:
 Headed Guangzhou-China office.
 Handled complete Supply-Chain Logistics.
 Vendors Developed – Done cost analysis of a product on basis of Material
Composition, Specs, Production and Quality processes, ensuring Cost
Efficiency, good quality product and highest service levels from the vendor.
 Lead Procurement function and set Strategic Alliances with Quality suppliers
 Allocated vendor guidelines based on capacity planning and demand forecast.
 Sustained original vendors and at the same time developed new vendors.
 Negotiated terms and conditions favorable to the organization.
 Minimized Risks with optimum business results.
 Travelled extensively within China.
 Handled large volumes from China to India.
Company details:
 Market Leader in the Retail Industry.
Company name: Nitco Tiles Ltd. at Foshan, China.
Designation: Deputy General Manager
Duration: 4 Years from January 2003 to February 2007
Profile:
 Strategic Sourcing & Marketing of building materials such as Vitrified &
Ceramic Wall Tiles, Composite Marble, Glass Mosaics, Glass Panels &
Raw Materials used for manufacturing of tiles.
 Sanitary ware and Bathroom fittings manufacturers research in China as
Company had planned to diversify into sanitary ware business.
Key Deliverables:
 Headed and Commenced China operations
 Strategic tie-ups with manufacturers for clearance of Anti-Dumping Duty.
 Lead procurement and manufacturing function with detailed cost analysis
basis on material composition.
 Minimized Risks with optimum benefits to the organization
 Handled production, QC and logistics for vitrified tiles in China
 Introduced new products with new designs for the Indian market.
 Handled exports to countries such as UK, Europe & Africa
 Handled complete logistics/shipping of large volumes from China to India.
Company details:
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4.  Nitco was the largest importer of Vitrified tiles in India due to which
market share increased exponentially.
 Nitco manufactures Ceramic Tiles and processes Natural Marble in India.
Company name: Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd, Andheri (East), Mumbai.
Designation: Regional Sales Manager - International Sales
Duration: 6 Months from April 2002 to October 2002.
Profile:
 International Trade of Medical Instruments and Chemical Reagents in
South East Asian countries like China, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Company name: Atcom Technologies Ltd (formerly known as Atco Industries Ltd.), Mumbai
Designation: Senior Manager – International Trade
Duration: 3 Years & 8 months from August 1998 to April 2002
Profile:
 Exports of Electronic Weighing Scales, Load Cells and Mineral
Water Accessories (Polycarbonate Bottles, LDPE Spill Free Caps and
Dispensers), Time n Access Management Systems and Software to South
East Asia, Africa, Middle East, Australia and European countries.
 Developing business in the global market by appointing Dealers/Distributors
in the similar line of business.
Key Deliverables:
 Appointed key dealers in several countries.
Company details:
 ATCO was a leading manufacturer of Electronic Weighing Scales.
Company name: Lamos Group of Companies, Taipei, Taiwan ROC.
Designation: Marketing Manager
Duration: 5 Years from August 1993 to August 1998.
Profile:
 Sourcing and Exports of electronic and white goods from Taiwan,
Hong Kong/China to South America, Europe and Middle East countries.
Key Deliverables:
 Independently handled overseas customers including Logistics.
 Strategic Sourcing of Suppliers and Products within the region.
 Negotiated prices, terms and conditions favorable to the organization.
 Developed strategic and business relationships.
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5. Company name: Tandon Group of Companies, Andheri (East) Mumbai
Designation: Quality Control Engineer.
Duration: 2 Years 6 months from February 1991 to August 1993
Profile:
 Quality Control, Maintenance and Calibration of Instruments.
 Exports of Computer Hard Disks and peripherals to Singapore
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Personal details:
Languages known: English, Hindi and Mandarin (Chinese)
Sports: Snooker, Badminton & Swimming
Date of Birth: May 31, 1969
Marital Status: Married
Email id: neerajmerani@yahoo.co.in
Driving License China
Notice Period: 1 month
References:
1) Mr. Sunil Motwani (M. B. Builders - Director) – Mob : 9820066201
2) Mr. Sailesh Bhatia (Bhatia Shipping – Director) – Mob : 9821118686
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6. Company name: Tandon Group of Companies, Andheri (East) Mumbai
Designation: Quality Control Engineer.
Duration: 2 Years 6 months from February 1991 to August 1993
Profile:
 Quality Control, Maintenance and Calibration of Instruments.
 Exports of Computer Hard Disks and peripherals to Singapore
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Personal details:
Languages known: English, Hindi and Mandarin (Chinese)
Sports: Snooker, Badminton & Swimming
Date of Birth: May 31, 1969
Marital Status: Married
Email id: neerajmerani@yahoo.co.in
Driving License China
Notice Period: 1 month
References:
1) Mr. Sunil Motwani (M. B. Builders - Director) – Mob : 9820066201
2) Mr. Sailesh Bhatia (Bhatia Shipping – Director) – Mob : 9821118686
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