Harihara S.
Strategy & Planning at Procter & Gamble
Leading strategic planning and operations for raw and pack material supply chains for Gillette and Venus across Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.
Intro
I'm Hari, currently leading Strategy & Planning at P&G for the Gillette and Venus brands across more than 15 countries. My career has been defined by a transition from mechanical engineering into the heart of global supply chain operations, where I've had the chance to author global productivity strategies and negotiate contracts that empowered thousands of women in manufacturing. I’m passionate about building systems that help others improve and solving problems in truly 'tough' environments. Beyond the supply chain, I’m a co-founder of NIT Trichy’s first business club and a national-level folk dancer. I love exchanging notes on the consumer sector and AI, and I'm always up for a board game or a good storytelling session. I’m here to build meaningful networks with people solving big problems in the consumer and tech spaces.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Exchanging notes on strategy and supply chain
- ›Insights on pivoting from engineering to business roles
- ›Professional anecdotes and operational insights
What I'm looking for
- ›Startups and investors in the consumer or AI sectors
- ›Organizations solving complex problems
- ›Forming meaningful networks
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Background
Career
Transitioned from a background in Mechanical Engineering and Economics into a 5+ year career in supply chain and manufacturing, currently leading strategic operations for Gillette and Venus across 15+ countries.
Education
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Major) and Economics (Minor) from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy).
Achievements
- ›Authored P&G’s global strategy for 70+ countries to double site labor productivity
- ›Negotiated contracts to enable 2000+ women in manufacturing
- ›Co-founded SIGMA, the first business club at NIT Trichy
- ›Awarded the INSPIRE Scholarship by the Government of India (Top 1%)
- ›Placed 4th nationally representing Karnataka in Dholu Kunita folk dance
Opinions
- Driven by broader business objectives to create significant impact rather than isolated tasks
- Believes in building systems that empower others to become better
- Enjoys solving challenging problems in tough environments
Personality
Communication style
Approachable, energetic, and professional yet personal; balances corporate achievements with humanizing details.
Formality — 6/10
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