Chandan S.
Senior Operations Project Manager
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About
Chandan S. is an accomplished Project Manager – Strategic Operations with over eight years of experience in the infrastructure and FMCG sectors. At Prativa Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd., he excelled in streamlining project workflows, cutting completion timelines by 15%, and working collaboratively with finance and procurement to achieve a 13% reduction in operational costs. As a Co-Founder and CEO of Hoo’s Food Pvt. Ltd., he founded and scaled an FMCG startup, building robust distributor and supplier networks and enhancing the product portfolio through new SKUs. He is adept in supply chain management, operational SOP development, and distributor relationship management, ensuring efficient product distribution and market expansion. A technical graduate with a B.Tech in Manufacturing Engineering, Chandan is proficient in project delivery management, vendor and contract management, and risk management strategies. With strong expertise in operational efficiency and budget planning, he consistently drives business performance improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
Experience
Project Manager – Strategic Operations
Prativa Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. · 2020 — 2026Streamlined workflows for project delivery, reducing completion timelines. Collaborated with finance and procurement to implement cost optimization strategies. Managed vendor contracts and compliance to ensure operational governance. Coordinated efforts across engineering, procurement, finance, and operations teams for major projects. Monitored operational KPIs and executed initiatives for efficiency improvement. Planned resources and budgets, ensuring financial discipline. Identified operational risks and devised mitigation strategies.Co-Founder - Chief Executive Officer
Hoo’s Food Pvt. Ltd. · 2017 — 2020Founded and scaled an FMCG startup, overseeing all aspects of the business. Built distributor and supplier networks to facilitate effective product distribution. Managed channel partners across regional markets while leading teams to launch new SKUs.Technical Graduate Trainee – Production
Shri Ram Panels · 2017 — 2017Conducted production quality audits to ensure adherence to manufacturing standards. Assisted in implementing lean manufacturing principles that contributed to waste reduction. Supported quality assurance teams in identifying and resolving production issues while preparing operational reports and technical documentation.Intern – Manufacturing Operations
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited · 2016 — 2016Collaborated with production engineers and technicians on various projects. Gained exposure to aerospace manufacturing systems and processes.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- B.TECH IN MANUFACTURING ENGG.Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, India · 2013 — 2017
- SENIOR SECONDARY EDUCATIOND.A.V. Public School, India · 2011 — 2013
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