Hi, I’m
Manan Arora
Barcelona
Summary
Global procurement professional with strong focus on strategic sourcing and supplier management. Proven track record in optimizing supply chains, reducing costs, and driving efficiency. Proven expertise in product management. Adept at vendor management, logistics, contract negotiation, and strategic planning. Skilled in communication, leadership, and team management. Committed to delivering high-quality results and driving operational excellence. Decision maker and most importantly a leader and a follower when the situation demands and infused with zeal to learn through a process of constant learning from some of the finest minds in the industry. Looking for opportunities to apply my skills and experience to drive business growth and success in a challenging environment.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Maersk Line
Global Category Manager- OPEX
03.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Increased global category savings by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and optimizing supplier relationships.
- Conducted regular market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within assigned categories.
- Achieved cost reduction targets through effective negotiation with suppliers and implementation of procurement best practices.
- Leveraged expertise in industry trends to make informed decisions regarding purchasing strategy adjustments.
- Reduced lead times by identifying inefficiencies within the supply chain process and implementing corrective actions.
- Managing a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring optimal performance and risk mitigation.
Maersk Line
Product Manager- Spare parts Supply Managment
06.2024 - 02.2025
Job overview
- As a Product Manager specializing in Spare Parts Supply Management at Maersk, I am responsible for overseeing and optimizing the supply chain for spare parts. My role involves developing and implementing strategic plans to ensure the timely availability of spare parts, minimizing downtime and optimizing inventory levels. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, identify critical spare parts, and establish efficient procurement processes.
- Developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize spare parts supply chain management.
- Leading the development of In house software and tools to facilitate end of spare parts management.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and identify critical spare parts.
- Establishing efficient procurement processes to ensure timely availability of spare parts.
- Minimizing downtime and optimizing inventory levels to improve operational efficiency.
- Streamlining supplier relationships to ensure the availability of high-quality spare parts.
Maersk Line
Global Spares Lifecycle manager/(Interim) Global Asset Lifecycle manager
06.2021 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Rolling out strategy and managing global spares inventory across multiple locations, optimizing stock levels and reducing costs by implementing Part categorization tool.
- Asset management key Point of contact to drive transformation and engagements between APMT and key OEMs.
- Manage a team , strategically located in Shanghai and Morocco to drive efficiency and supplier engagements.
- Led cross-functional teams to improve process efficiency and reduce downtime through effective asset management.
- Single Focal point for APMT, to plan spares to bought for new Builds keeping in mind to manage Inv/stock ratio.
- Implemented robust tracking and reporting systems to ensure accurate inventory management and timely order fulfillment.
- Leading digitization projects for Inventory to develop inhouse IMS (Inventory management system)
- Completed 30 New Build Projects to determine spares needed. This led to a savings of 45 Mil USD.
- Rolled out SPIR template globally within APMT and with key GFA suppliers and included as a deliverable in Frame agreements along with the EBOMs.
- Driven Obsolescence projects for Bromma PLC and Siemens drivers with the right strategic approach with potential savings of 5 Mil USD plus.
- Led Inter company transfer of spares to save company a lot of money to avoid equipment downtime and high lead times offered by OEM.
- Inhouse Build-up of Power BI solutions to determine commonality of spares across global footprint, Supply chain matrix, supplier performance etc.
- Given Star award in Dec -23 for good performance and management
Maersk Line
Technical Data Manager/Asset reliability and Inventory manager
05.2018 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Managed and analyzed technical data for maintenance and performance optimization of assets.
- Developed and maintained an accurate inventory management system, ensuring optimal stock levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure accurate and up-to-date technical data.
- Recruiting and Managing the Stock team consisting of 32 people, ensuring efficient and cost- effective Stock implementation across Maersk Line Fleet according to company standards.
- Responsible for analyzing and planning the implementation of Planned Maintenance on Newbuilds and takeovers.
- Responsible for the upkeep of Planned Maintenance and spare parts of the CPH fleet in Maersk Line which includes the Triple E vessels (Largest vessels in Maersk)
- Responsible for Analyzing existing PMS and spare part data on Maersk Line Limited (US Fleet) and revamping the data to comply with Maersk Standards.
- Plan and ensure timely execution of various projects to enhance the data quality within the PMS module.
- Creating key change requests in GL ShipManager which can help the organization save critical Man hours.
- Responsible for creating robust test cases to quality check latest enhancements and bug fixes in GL ShipManager.
- Showcased ability to plan and execute in a crunch and pressure bound situation by managing the transition of Hamburg Sud into Maersk Line for Planned maintenance and spare parts within timelines.
- Leadership Qualities recognized by Maersk and hence given the added responsibilities of handling the end to end Stock process across Maersk Line vessels.
- Revamped the Stock team set up and hence reduced the overall cost of personnel by 50%, making sure the implementation and quality of Stock management remained unchanged.
- Revamped the process of ordering Storage bins and shelves to make sure no wastage and hence reduced costs by 60%.
- Managed and successfully implemented 102 vessels Stock management.
- Aligned with various suppliers for Oil Purifiers and enriched the data for the same in the system along with linking spare part kits with planned maintenance giving the vessels better overview and planning for future for the number of kits required.
- Given Star award in Dec -19 for good performance and management of Stock teams.
- Given Spot Award in Feb 2020 for efficient PMS and spare parts roll out for Scrubber retrofits.
- Given Spot Award in October 2020 for efficiently carrying out/assisting in PMS WIG.
Maersk Line
Technical Data Co-Ordinator / Fleet Asset maintenance lead
10.2014 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Oversaw the coordination and tracking of technical data and documentation for maintenance activities.
- Developed and implemented a preventive maintenance program, increasing fleet reliability and reducing downtime.
- Assisted in designing and worked on various tools to assist data migration during changeover from RDRM to GL ShipManager.
- Verifying the data quality in GL ShipManager after data migration from RDRM.
- Carrying out test cases of new releases for enhancements and bugs making sure the enhancement complies with the requirements.
- Carry out various projects to enhance the data quality within the PMS module.
- Development of the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) as per makers instructions, company policy, classification society, flag-state, IMO, SOLAS, other regulatory requirements for a vessel and execution of company driven improvement projects.
- Development of Continuous Machinery Survey list as per classification society in the PMS.
- Development and maintenance of spares article catalogue. Retrieval of data and documents required for obtaining class approvals for the PMS of a vessel.
- Liaise with stakeholders and other support departments regarding updates to be carried out in the PMS as and when required.
- Dedication, hard work and ability to achieve constantly recognized and hence promoted to the role of Technical Data Manager.
- Part of the team that ensured smooth and effective transition of the PMS and data coding from the Cape Town Team to Mumbai team.
- Independently took over complex data tools from CPH team ensuring the transition was smooth, further stabilized the process and then handed over the workload to the team.
- Leadership qualities recognized and hence asked to mentor the new joiners and successfully got them accustomed into the Maersk Line way of working.
- Initiated the guidelines for re-migration data process making it efficient which is still followed till date.
Maersk
Marine Engineering Officer
11.2010 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Extensive experience in overseeing the maintenance and repair of marine engines and systems.
- Proficient in conducting safety inspections and ensuring compliance with maritime regulations.
- Skilled in managing a team of engineers and coordinating maintenance schedules.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues under high-pressure situations.
- Ability to shoulder responsibility recognized by the various Onboard management and hence given promotion recommendations.
- Dedication and hard work recognized through good appraisals onboard.
- Demonstrated the ability to work in time pressed situation taking safety into consideration, which was reflected by no LTIs, RWAs or first aid cases for the team and me.
Education
Birla Institute of Technology
BE from Marine Technology
11.2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Product Management
- Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Asset Management
- Supply Chain
- Cost Optimization
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain optimization
Certification
- Green Belt Six Sigma
- Lean Methodology Level 3 Certified
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Global Category Manager- OPEX
Maersk Line
03.2025 - Current
Product Manager- Spare parts Supply Managment
Maersk Line
06.2024 - 02.2025
Global Spares Lifecycle manager/(Interim) Global Asset Lifecycle manager
Maersk Line
06.2021 - 06.2024
Technical Data Manager/Asset reliability and Inventory manager
Maersk Line
05.2018 - 05.2021
Technical Data Co-Ordinator / Fleet Asset maintenance lead
Maersk Line
10.2014 - 04.2018
Marine Engineering Officer
Maersk
11.2010 - 10.2014
Birla Institute of Technology
BE from Marine Technology
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