In this new role, Varinder will oversee factory operations, demand and supply planning, production planning, logistics, warehousing, and distribution for Nestlé’s Foods business. He will lead a complex network comprising 250 SKUs, 29 distribution centres, 4 hubs, 9 manufacturing locations, more than 2,200 customers across traditional and modern trade channels, annual volumes of approximately 450,000 tonnes, and a business valued at around ₹8,000 crore.
He has also played a key role in building a touchless planning ecosystem powered by advanced forecasting tools, AI-enabled supply planning, and automated replenishment capabilities.
Varinder has been associated with Nestlé for more than 15 years and has held a series of leadership positions across procurement, planning, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain operations. Prior to his latest appointment, he served as Head Supply Chain – Chocolates, Purina Petcare and Breakfast & Cereals, where he led supply chain strategy and execution across multiple product categories.
During this period, he drove connected planning initiatives, improved customer service levels, and strengthened integrated planning capabilities across the business.
Earlier, he served as Head – Co-Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations, leading end-to-end planning, warehousing, logistics, exports, and distribution across multiple product categories and manufacturing partners throughout India. He also held the position of Head – Factory Supply Chain Operations at Nestlé’s Bicholim factory in Goa, overseeing supply chain operations for one of the company’s largest manufacturing facilities.
His earlier responsibilities at Nestlé included leadership roles in category demand and supply planning, supply planning for nutrition, dairy and confectionery, and strategic procurement. In these positions, he contributed to inventory optimization, procurement transformation, manufacturing expansion projects, and planning excellence across India and South Asia.
Before joining Nestlé, Varinder worked with Mahindra & Mahindra, where he led supplier development, sourcing, procurement, and value engineering initiatives for major vehicle platforms. He began his professional journey with New Holland Tractors as an Engineer.
An alumnus of SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Varinder brings extensive expertise in supply chain transformation, procurement, manufacturing operations, planning, logistics, and digital innovation.
His elevation reflects Nestlé India’s confidence in his ability to further strengthen operational excellence and support the continued growth of its Foods business.
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