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THGCTO Global Logistics & Finance
Nov. 2022Manchester, England, United KingdomAs a CTO & a member of executive management team, Chinar is leading the digital
transformation of THG’s world-wide supply chain and logistics. THG is a leading vertically
integrated, global e-commerce technology Group and brand owner, powered by its proprietary
technology platform, Ingenuity
❑ THG holds global leadership positions across Prestige Beauty and Nutrition as Number 1 online
pure play specialty beauty retailer and direct to consumer (“D 2 C”), THG develops and
manufactures products at best in class in house BRC AA/A grade manufacturing facilities.
❑ THG Retails products through THG owned and operated websites, marketing and influencer
platforms supported by Dedicated hosting infrastructure across 31 global data centre locations
❑ THG manages Delivery to a global customer base through THG’s global payment, courier and
warehouse network
❑ Chinar is responsible for managing the world-wide logistics of 300 e-commerce brands through
18 modern warehouses shipping to 198 destinations globally and supporting multi-currency
payments, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash cycles.
❑ Chinar is driving the digital transformation with running in-house built software to manage
warehouses, Global Freight, Courier & Delivery Services. Chinar is building the commercial
platform for selling end-to-end fulfilment services using internal tech.
❑ Chinar leads the strong internal push for the adoption of variety of robotic automation
technology including but not limited to implementing Autostore Robots for large volume
picking, Geek+ robotics to “bring-work-to-worker” and T-sorter to name the few. Chinar has
successfully built an in-house Warehouse Control System software.
❑ Chinar is currently setting up a Global Tech Development Center in India.
Ampersand GroupGroup CTO
Jun. 2021 - Jan. 2023Mumbai, Maharashtra, India As a CTO & a member of executive management team, Chinar is leading the digital transformation of Ampersand Group a multi business conglomerate that is pioneering Indian Education Industry. As a technology head, Chinar is driving the technology vision that resonates with Group’s business vision for growth and diversification. Chinar is engaged in three dimensional efforts by simultaneously managing the IT initiatives that are digitising all business verticals (that include chain of schools, EPC business, multi-channel retail business, health-tech and hospitality), managing product development initiatives to build series of IPs in EdTech space and setting up a IT services organisation to support various large-scale government initiatives in education department.
Today, the entire business runs on a connected ecosystem with live feeds of all school operations in control room, video conferencing platform allowing key business leaders to stay connected with group teams as well as traveling stars of Business Development Teams. School bus network is tracked using GPS devices, optimal route planning ensures efficient pick-up and drop offs of school children, mobile app ensures that all hand-over/take-over is instantly recorded and communicated to parents. Chinar is leading the implementing Group-level ERP to consolidate financial management and set up fully integrated procure-to-pay, order-to-cash process coupled with CRM, HRMS and Project Management. Chinar is modernising the School ERP that runs PAN-India school network, covering enquiry-to-admissions, fee management, academic program management, virtual classrooms, eLMS, online assessments and performance management.
Stellar Value Chain Solutions Pvt. Ltd.Group CTO & Head of Innovation and Incubation Cell
Jan. 2021 - Jun. 2021Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaIn the journey of raising the bar in the supply chain space in the country, Stellar is continuously undertaking new initiatives and converting them into specific projects with the purpose of transforming supply chain systems in the country covering all aspects such as Service, Speed, Compliance, Sustainability and Costs. In this additional role Chinar is leading the efforts to set up a Innovation and Incubation Cell for driving a number of projects across various areas. such as Solar Power across all Logistics Parks of Stellar covering over 8 million sq. ft., Electric Mobility in transport business servicing 19000 pin codes across India, Business Intelligence platforms for the customers, Data Science projects for increasing speed and reducing costs, Chinar has conceptualized a one-of-a-kind Customer Experience Center for 3PL industry and is in the process of setting them up across 4 major cities. Chinar continues to lead the core IT initiatives for Stellar in pursuit of complete digital transformation. Currently engaged with EY for implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud and also leading the complex implementations of Infor WMS on cloud at multiple customer sites. Chinar has successfully built an in-house software development unit to deploy variety of innovative web applications and apps to glue all moving parts of the business using Zoho Creator's low-code development platform. Chinar has successfully lead the migration of all enterprise applications on Oracle Cloud.
Stellar Value Chain Solutions Pvt. Ltd.Group CTO, CHRO & Executive Team Member
Nov. 2019 - Jan. 2021Mumbai Area, IndiaAs a CTO & a member of executive management team, Chinar is playing a key role in driving the business and leading all the technology initiatives. As a technology head, Chinar is leading technology vision and project engineering to build a stellar India. Creating state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure with industrial automation, robotics and connected technology platform riding on IoT platform. He has set up warehousing technology to run fully digital warehouses with completely paperless operations. He is instrumental in setting up IT-enabled transportation business by implementing IoT based solutions covering customer on-boarding, route planning, fleet management, fuel management, GPS-based track & trace, temperature tracking, e-POD, and billing. Stellar runs all models of transport business ranging from Cold chain to in-city distribution to express pick-up & delivery (operating 800+ vehicles pan-India). Successfully established long-term relationships with Oracle and Infor. Engineered the effective adoption of Oracle Fusion Cloud and Infor WMS on Cloud. Today, the entire business runs on a connected ecosystem with live feeds of all operations in control room, video conferencing platform allowing key business leaders to stay connected with group teams as well as traveling stars of Business Development Teams. The company uses network modelling tools and extensive Technology applications as well as Global Expertise and Knowledge to design best in class Solutions combined with world class Infrastructure, Processes and Automation to deliver end-to-end SCM Services. Chinar has also managed additional responsibility as a Group HR Head, and driven the human capital of 1500 on-roll employees and over 4000 contract labor force hired through complex network of 52 manpower vendors. He has been instrumental in digital transformation of HR function through successful implementation of ZingHR (a cloud-based SaaS HRMS)
Stellar Value Chain Solutions Pvt. Ltd.CTO, COO & Member of Executive Team
Apr. 2018 - Nov. 2019Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaLeading technology vision and project engineering to build a stellar India. Creating state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure with industrial automation, robotics and connected technology platform riding on IoT platform. As a member of executive management team, Chinar is playing a key role in driving the business and leading all the technology initiatives as well. As a head of Operations & Projects, Chinar has been instrumental in project engineering modern warehouses for varied businesses from food industries (like Kellogg's) to retail giants like Reliance and large e-commerce players such as Amazon and FlipKart. He has successfully ran the operations of over 2 million sq. ft. of modern warehousing for the customers from multiple industries such as Auto, Fashion & Lifestyle, e-Commerce, Luggage, Bathroom fittings to name a few. Customers serviced range from the likes of Tata Motors, VIP luggage, Kohler, Wildcraft, Urban Ladder, FlipKart, Amazon etc... As a technology head, he has set up warehousing technology to run fully digital warehouses with completely paperless operations. He is instrumental in setting up IT-enabled transportation business by implementing IoT based solutions covering customer on-boarding, route planning, fleet management, fuel management, GPS-based track & trace, temperature tracking, e-POD, and billing. Stellar runs all models of transport business ranging from Coldchain to in-city distribution to express pick-up & delivery (operating 800+ vehicles pan-India). Today, the entire business runs on a connected ecosystem with live feeds of all operations in control room tracking action in every warehouse and keeping close watch on every moving asset in the transport business, video conferencing platform allowing key business leaders to stay connected with group teams as well as traveling stars of Business Development Teams.
Stellar Value Chain Solutions Pvt. Ltd.CTO & Executive Team Member
Sep. 2016 - Apr. 2018MumbaiAs a member of executive management team, I am playing a key role in driving the business and also leading all the technology initiatives. Stellar Value Chain Solutions, founded by logistics industry pioneer Anshuman Singh is a company focused on creating value for its customers across the entire Value Chain covering both Supply as well as Demand. The company has an investment of INR 830 Cr. from global private equity firm Warburg Pincus. We are a Pan-India supply chain and logistics company with plans to aggressively set up 25 million sq. ft. highly automated, full-service multi-user warehousing infrastructure (logistics malls) across 21 cities of India in the next 5 years. It will service the goods movement worth INR 300,000cr. using over 50,000 trucks. Over the next few years, Stellar intends to provide integrated logistics solutions that will include multi-user modern warehousing, primary and secondary distribution, e-fulfilment and cold storage. The company will serve customers in the Food & Beverages, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, consumer Durables, Electronics & Hi-tech, Lifestyle, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals and Engineering industries. Stellar intends to make a significant difference to the way Businesses happen in India in the post GST era. The company uses network modeling tools and extensive Technology applications as well as Global Expertise and Knowledge to design best in class Solutions combined with world class Infrastructure, Processes and Automation to deliver SCM Services for customers in the sectors of Food, FMCG, Consumer Durables, Electronics & Hi-tech, Lifestyle, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals and Engineering.
Millennium Sports ManagementCo Founder and CTO
Oct. 2013 - Sep. 2016Mumbai Area, India As a Co-Founder of an innovation-led sports management company, Chinar was spearheading a company that has grown on 6 pillars, namely … Sports Infrastructure (Design, Build & Operate), Events Management, Coaching & Talent Management, Sports Retail, Sports education, and Corporate Wellness Program. As a CTO, Chinar spearheaded the development of state-of-the-art SPORTS TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM for complete life-cycle management of sportsman or a sports enthusiast. IT enabled entire operations of sports clubs, membership management, fee collection, facility booking, and events management through cloud-based ERP
Drove the Digital Strategy of Millennium Sports to promote club memberships, events and players through social media collaboration, mobile apps and cloud-hosted technology platform for enrollment, tracking and connects. In a short span of time, Company had organized national-level events in the sports such as Table Tennis, Cricket, Football and Skating. Millennium Sports has already established a wide array of alliance partners, thus growing its credibility and service portfolio to include many corporate events such as AXIS Bank Premier League, and being associated with Celebrity Cricket League, Mumbai FC (i-League Football Team). By aggressively employing high-skilled, certified coaches, company has started running successful coaching centers at multiple locations, catering to players of all age group, as well as bagging prestigious accounts Chinar has lead the organization’s efforts in 5 large infrastructure projects including building of world-class sports complex and international sports school. One sports club is already live at CP Goenka International School.
After successful tie-up with sportswear manufacturers and sports equipment vendors, company has set up a chain of exclusive sports retail outlets.
Creative Information Technology, Inc.CEO (India & Europe) -
Dec. 2007 - Oct. 2013Virginia, United StatesAs a CEO of a multi-national IT Company (providing Technology & Business Transformation services), responsible for the development & delivery of INR 1 Billion business. As a part of the board of directors, Chinar efficiently handled the responsibility of setting up and expanding business across US, Europe & India geographies. Built and ran a Global IT Delivery Centre spread across 20,000 sq. ft. area having state-of-the-art technology infrastructure, housing 150 IT professionals developing products and serving customers in US, Europe and India. Under his leadership, company has built innovative products in Retail, Healthcare & Biometrics verticals. The retail industry product "Spectrum" is already running across 4 countries in Europe. Spectrum has been successfully launched in the US at NRF 2011 as well as at IRF in India. Revamped an e-commerce solution for a European retailer Prememan. Created integrated business model for servicing online and offline customers across 40 countries with 350+ stores. Implemented Microsoft Navision - LS Retail ERP for MyDollarStore Lead the IT Strategy Development initiative of US's largest integrator in Pharma industry called ChainDrugStore.net In 2013, under Chinar’s leadership his IT company was appraised at Level 3 of the CMMI through KPMG. Instrumental in building a strong collaboration with high profile management and technology institutes in order to attract and retain niche talent. Forged long-term relationships with key technology players such as IBM, SAP, Microsoft and Fujitsu. With a aggressive joint-go-to-market strategies with the partners.
Future Group IndiaCIO
May. 2004 - Aug. 2007 As a Group CIO of Future Group Chinar successfully developed and implemented long term IT strategy for all the lines of businesses (retail, manufacturing, infrastructure, insurance). Successfully managed ITC Infrastructure and Enterprise Application Setup of the entire Future Group, covering 900+ stores selling 5 million SKUs, serving over 300 million customers, supported by 30,000+ suppliers, 35 warehouses, 4 branch offices manned by over 32000 employees. Spearheaded the successful implementation of SAP IS retail SAP for 3200 users automating the complex supply chain of india’s largest retailer spanning 85 cities with 900+ stores being serviced through 35 warehouses, sourcing goods from 30,000+ suppliers Launched e-Commerce initiative (futurebazaar.com) for Future Group to complement its brick-and-mortar retail business. Design & deployed business data warehouse and analytics solution for Future Group. Implemented online, real-time management dashboards for the executive board of Future Group. Connected 1000+ business locations of Future Group on high bandwidth private network Implemented Microsoft Exchange for 32000+ mailboxes Designed & deployed Point-of-Sale & Loyalty Program Management Solution for 900 stores selling over 3.5 million SKUs and serving over 300 million customers
Dodsal E & C Pte LtdCIO
Aug. 2001 - Apr. 2004Mumbai Area, IndiaChinar provided visionary leadership as the Head of Information Technology for the entire Dodsal Group (having 3 lines of businesses namely EPC, Restaurant, and Infrastructure) spread across 3 Corporate offices in Mumbai & Dubai, 12 Project Sites, 14 Pizza Huts and 2 KFCs. Efficiently managed the team of 50+ IT professionals and Accenture consultants working on wide spectrum of mission critical IT initiatives and operational support. - Spearheaded the complete business process re-engineering program for Dodsal, with Accenture as the on-site consulting partner, and followed it by company-wide SAP implementation to automate all the interconnected business processes.
Hindustan Unilever LtdSenior IT Manager
Dec. 1997 - Jun. 2001Worked in Information Systems Department, responsible for developing and implementing IT strategy for 6 key business functions though a team of 3 systems managers, 10 systems officers and 20-30 implementers. Played the role as IT Strategy Mentor for Director Finance HLL.
- Managed company-wide ERP solution called Mfg-Pro, which encompassed entire supply chain of Hindustan Unilever in India. Also implemented various cost allocation tools and evaluated e-B (web version of Mfg-Pro)
- Implemented PeopleSoft HRMS encompassing four main HR function of HLL namely Management Resource Planning, Remuneration, Recruitment and Training. Successfully completed migration to PeopleSoft version 7.5. - As Key Team Member of Project Garuda (Worldwide PeopleSoft implementation for Unilever). responsible for designing Common Core Data Architecture for Unilever and setup central Data Consolidation Unit in Rotterdam. - Instrumental in setting up PeopleSoft Excellence Center in Unilever, US (Lipton House, New Jersey)
Successfully implemented Citrix Solution for remote connectivity and thin-client computing connecting 2000+ users across India to use PeopleSoft running on central servers.
- Successfully managed Y2K compliance projects for over 64 small and large-scale systems at Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
- Implemented TATA Honeywell Security System for Shares Department. Security system consisted of swipe card access points, strong room, fire detection mechanism and a Central Operating Station, which gives a 3D view of the facility.
MercerSr. Programmer Analyst
Apr. 1993 - Sep. 1997Louisville, Kentucky, United States• Managed the implementation of MeritLinkTM for large clients like Chemical Bank, UNYSIS, Ralston, Comdisco and the likes, generating average revenue of $30,000/per project.
• Developed a complex spreadsheet application called MeritLinkTM in Millenium Solutions Excel with VB front End. This product is being used by many large organizations for budgeting, Merit modeling, bonus modeling and performance evaluation.
• Designed and developed “Data Export” and “Report Writer” tools for MercerPRISMTM, the client server compensation management software in Visual C++. Also wrote OLE Automation servers for the underlying business logic.
• Developed Data Import Utility for the software product CompMaster for WindowsTM in Clipper for Windows.
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