Tabish Wani - Strategy & Operations Consultant

Q: Where is Tabish based?

Tabish is based in Leipzig, Germany .

Q: What languages does Tabish speak?

Tabish speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced), Urdu (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Tabish have?

Tabish has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Tabish has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Tabish may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tabish's latest experience?

Tabish's most recent position is Strategy & Operations Consultant at Freelance .

Q: What companies has Tabish worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tabish has worked for Freelance and Castolin Eutectic Holding .

Q: Which industries is Tabish most experienced in?

Tabish is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Beauty and Cosmetics , and Automotive . Tabish also has some experience in Professional Services and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Tabish most experienced in?

Tabish is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management , Operations , and Production/Manufacturing . Tabish also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing , Strategy and Planning , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Tabish worked in recently?

Tabish has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Tabish worked in recently?

Tabish has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Strategy and Planning , and Supply Chain Management .

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Leipzig, Germany

Experience

Jun 2023 - Present

2 years 9 months

Strategy & Operations Consultant

Freelance

Strategy and operations consulting covering:
EBIT Growth
Manufacturing excellence
Global operations projects – service level, cash flow, cost reduction, HR transformation
Restructuring and turnaround strategy – operations, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement
Digitalization – ERP, business planning, supply chain planning, performance management

Jan 2021 - Jun 2023

2 years 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Castolin Eutectic Holding

P&L responsibility of Castolin Eutectic globally: €350 M revenue, €220 M sourcing budget, 10 manufacturing locations, 21 service locations, approx. 2000 FTE
Global responsibility for operations: manufacturing, service operations, logistics, sourcing, end-to-end supply chain
Global operations IT strategy and implementation: CRM, ERP M365, advanced planning system Kinaxis, data warehouse
Demand, S&OP, supply planning and distribution, new market entry strategy, go-to-market, portfolio management
Global responsibility for ESG, safety and quality compliance
HR and global operations strategy
Operational due diligence and post-merger integration for M&A

Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

7 months

Denmark

Global Director Supply Chain Management, CMO, QA

Danfoss A/S

Supply chain operations of 10 manufacturing plants, 4 DCs, 2 business units delivering to all major countries, focused on improving P&L through service, quality, cost and cash flow
Global responsibility for go-to-market strategies, efficiency, COGS/variable costs, inventories, availability, reliability, customer satisfaction, quality, purchasing and capex
Factory consolidation, manufacturing footprint, capacity management, output and cost improvement
Digitalization through implementation of ERP and AnaPlan globally
Global transformation projects through PMO

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

3 years 1 month

Germany

Global Director Sourcing and Supply Chain Management

Assa Abloy AB

End-to-end manufacturing, supply chain management, purchasing, quality responsibility globally for €400 M revenue business with 8 manufacturing plants
Post-acquisition integration of 5 acquisitions globally
Defining, designing and setup of global sourcing organization for €260 M annual spend across multiple categories and global teams
Factory consolidation and structural operations improvement globally
New plant setup in Fushan, China and plant closures in Germany and China

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Germany

Director Supply Chain Management, Contract Manufacturing, Purchasing

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

End-to-end supply chain management for Ferring Kiel Pharma business: S&OP, customer service, production planning, materials planning, customs, order management, warehousing, transport management
Global purchasing (direct and indirect)
CAPEX, strategic projects and KPI management; overall €700 M revenue stream and €400 M purchasing spend

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Poland

Head of Supply Chain and Operational Excellence

Procter and Gamble Co

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Poland

Manufacturing Leader Hünfeld Plant and Project Lead Plant Closure

Procter and Gamble Co

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

Poland

EMEA Leader for Manufacturing and Operational Excellence

Procter and Gamble Co

Jan 2008 - Dec 2016

9 years

Poland

Operations Leader

Procter and Gamble Co

Manufacturing and supply chain operations for hair care business
Manufacturing setup across 5 plants in Europe and €250 M annual purchasing spend
Operational excellence Europe: supply network operations KPI development and management, kaizen, supply chain design, supply chain business intelligence tool development, value stream mapping, employee development tools and trainings, leadership training, new product introduction optimization
Setup of the consolidated planning service center in Warsaw, Poland for hair care business: GTM strategy, manufacturing excellence, supply network design, new product introduction and phase-out, demand, S&OP, supply planning, inventory and cash flow, SC finance and performance, cost reduction and efficiency

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

3 years

Poland

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Procter and Gamble Co

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

4 years

Various Early Career Roles and Internships

Thyssenkrupp, Hella, Kirloskar, KPIT Cummins

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (18.5 years), Cosmetics (9 years), Automotive (4 years), Professional Services (2.5 years), and Pharmaceutical (1 year).

Manufacturing

Cosmetics

Automotive

Professional Services

Pharmaceutical

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Supply Chain Management (17.5 years), Operations (17 years), Production (9 years), Procurement (6.5 years), Strategy (5 years), and Product Development (4 years).

Supply Chain Management

Operations

Production

Procurement

Strategy

Product Development

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Senior operations professional with 20 years of extensive experience in global operations, supply chain management and manufacturing excellence within manufacturing-based corporates, SME and private equity. Proven track record of delivering impactful strategies to drive EBIT growth, improve operational efficiency and lead large scale transformation initiatives. Skilled in digitalization, ERP implementations and restructuring with a focus on cash management and cost reduction. Adept at leading cross functional teams and spearheading operational due diligence and post-merger integration for M&A. Demonstrated expertise in ESG, safety and QA. A visionary leader with a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovative technology strategies

Skills

General Management

Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Design, Business Strategy And Execution, Go-to-market Strategy, Product Strategy, Mergers And Acquisition.

Private Equity

Buy Side Due Diligence, Sell Side Preparation, Commercial Excellence, Pricing, Product Segmentation, Manufacturing Footprint, Procurement, Supply Chain, Transformation Office Setup, Performance Tracking, P&l, Cash Flow Optimization, Operating Models.

Commercial Excellence

Sales Improvement, Go To Market Strategy And Marketing, Pricing Methodologies And Tools, Service Growth Strategy, New Customer Acquisition, Portfolio Disposal, Sales Training And Development.

Supply Chain

Demand Management, Supply Chain Digitalization, Organizational Restructuring, Strategy, S&op, Kpi Management, Availability Management, Go-to-market, Npi And Phase In Phase Out, Master Data Strategy.

Product Management

Portfolio Optimization, Nomenclature, Complexity Management, Segmentation, Go To Market Strategy, Portfolio Standardization, Digitalization.

Manufacturing Operations

Operational Excellence, Lean, Operating Models, Operating Strategy, Target Model, Business Planning, Performance Management Digitalization, Business Case Development, Investment Planning, Budgeting, Fp&a.

Procurement

Sourcing Strategy, Category Management, Cost Down, Value Engineering, Va/ve, Negotiations, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Rfp, Rfq, Capex.

Digitalization

Oracle R12, Sap, Sap Bw, Oracle, Ms 365, Ms Projects, Autocad & Solidworks, Kinaxis, O9, Anaplan.

Standards

Tema, Astm, Asme, Iso 9001, Fda Regulatory, Ichq7, Gmp, Medical Device Directives, Mdr.

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Hindi

Advanced

Urdu

Advanced

Education

Oct 2006 - Jun 2008

Uni-Twente & TU Dortmund

MS, Industrial Design and Manufacturing · Industrial Design and Manufacturing · Dortmund, Germany

Oct 1999 - Jun 2003

National Institute of Technology

B-Tech, Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · India

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Tabish based?

Tabish is based in Leipzig, Germany.

What languages does Tabish speak?

Tabish speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced), Urdu (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Tabish have?

Tabish has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Tabish has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Tabish may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tabish be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tabish would be well-suited for roles such as: Strategy & Operations Consultant, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Director Supply Chain Management, CMO, QA.

What is Tabish's latest experience?

Tabish's most recent position is Strategy & Operations Consultant at Freelance.

What companies has Tabish worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tabish has worked for Freelance and Castolin Eutectic Holding.

Which industries is Tabish most experienced in?

Tabish is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Beauty and Cosmetics, and Automotive. Tabish also has some experience in Professional Services and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Tabish most experienced in?

Tabish is most experienced in business areas like Supply Chain Management, Operations, and Production/Manufacturing. Tabish also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing, Strategy and Planning, and Product Development.

Which industries has Tabish worked in recently?

Tabish has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Tabish worked in recently?

Tabish has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Tabish's education?

Tabish holds a Master in Industrial Design and Manufacturing from Uni-Twente & TU Dortmund and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology.

What is the availability of Tabish?

Tabish is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Tabish?

Tabish's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.