Ram Sitaraman

VP - Operations

Surat, India·34 years experience

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About

Ram Sitaraman is a seasoned Vice President of Operations with extensive leadership experience in manufacturing, finance, and business development. He brings over 34 years of expertise across diverse sectors including manufacturing, oil & gas trading, and industrial products in India and the UAE. He has a proven track record in P&L management, cost reduction, and driving operational efficiency. He is seeking roles that leverage his strategic planning and team leadership capabilities to foster business growth.

Experience

Vice President – Operations

Nov 2017 – Present · 9 yrs

Kosan Industries Pvt. Ltd. · Surat, India

Led end-to-end manufacturing operations including production, quality, supply chain, logistics, procurement, and process optimization.
Drove operational efficiency initiatives to improve productivity and cost control.
Coordinated cross-functional teams across operations, procurement, R&D, finance, and sales.

General Manager – Operations & Trading

2013 – 2017 · 4 yrs

Virat International LLC · Dubai, UAE

Managed trading operations, commercial activities, and business development initiatives.
Handled supplier coordination, customer relationships, logistics, and operational planning.
Supported profitability improvement and GCC market expansion strategies.

Group Finance & Business Development Manager

2010 – 2013 · 3 yrs

Dallas Trading Co. LLC · Dubai, UAE

Managed finance, budgeting, MIS, and business development functions.
Coordinated banking relationships and financial reporting.
Supported strategic expansion and commercial growth initiatives.

Senior Manager – Finance & Accounts

2009 – 2010 · 1 yr

Safintra Roofing India Ltd. · Mumbai

Managed finance and accounts operations including budgeting, costing, taxation, and reporting.

General Manager

2007 – 2008 · 1 yr

Confidence Petroleum India Ltd. · Mumbai

Oversaw operational and commercial activities in the LPG cylinder manufacturing segment.

Skills

Financial Management

P&L ManagementFinancial Planning & AnalysisBudgeting & ForecastingCost Reduction StrategiesWorking Capital ManagementBanking & Consortium HandlingMIS Reporting

Operations & Manufacturing

Operations ManagementManufacturing OperationsProcess OptimizationProcurement ManagementInventory ControlLogisticsRegulatory ComplianceOil & Gas Trading

Business Strategy & Leadership

Commercial OperationsBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipGCC Market Experience

Operations ManagementManufacturing OperationsP&L ManagementFinancial Planning & AnalysisBudgetingCost Reduction

GCC Readiness

10 yrs GCC experience

Languages

English (Fluent)

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Madurai Kamaraj University · 1989

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