Senior Operations Executive with Proven Growth Impact

VIJAY BAHL

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-b-623ab31/

SENIOR OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

Transformational leader with 20+ years driving operational excellence, P&L optimization, and enterprise growth across healthcare, CPG manufacturing, and retail sectors. Expert in multi-site operations, supply chain transformation, and cost reduction initiatives delivering $15M+ in documented savings. Proven ability to lead cross-functional executive teams and deliver measurable business impact. Core Competencies: Enterprise Operations Multi-Site P&L Management Supply Chain Optimization Lean Six Sigma Strategic Execution Change Management Business Transformation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES – Santa Rosa, CA

Regional Head (Sr. Director), Supply Chain Operations 2024 – 2025 Led enterprise supply chain strategy across 6-hospital, 2-ASC network in Northern California. Partnered with C-suite executives and hospital presidents to drive $150M+ medical supplies and $6M+ labor spend oversight standardization, and performance improvement.

Revitalized cross-functional executive collaboration, accelerating adoption of system-wide strategic initiatives and improving decision-making velocity across leadership team

Architected region-wide Lean transformation program (5S, A3 problem-solving) across 8 facilities, establishing sustainable operational excellence framework

Spearheaded supply chain standardization increasing compliance by 10% and reducing maverick spending

Identified & implemented behavior-based safety program to reduce workplace incidents across 51 sites

Led workforce planning initiatives, filling 5 critical roles to build stable operations. FRESCA

Vice President, Operations & Strategy 2010 – 2023 Developed operations network strategy, directed enterprise operations, and led P&L management across the network. Led 300+ person operation overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, product innovation, and go-to-market execution during high-growth period.

Orchestrated business model pivot during COVID-19, transitioning from on-the-go to at- home market, preserving revenue and expanding into a new market segment.

Launched e-commerce & expanded retail channels contributing to 7% YoY revenue growth.

Achieved 5% margin improvement through COGS reduction and productivity optimization

Established KPI framework increasing operational visibility & strategic alignment GOOD LIFE ENTERPRISES

Founder & Chief Executive Officer 2005 – 2009

Founded and scaled international wellness retail brand across northern India.

Developed comprehensive go-to-market strategy including service portfolio, vendor partnerships, and integrated marketing

Designed CRM-based franchise pipeline generating qualified leads

Created complementary service offerings increasing customer lifetime value by 20% CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY – Camden, NJ

Senior Manager, Operations & Supply Chain 2001 – 2005 Led operations transformation and performance improvement across North American supply chain network impacting $ 3B+ in spend.

Delivered $15M+ in cost savings across 6 sites through Lean diagnostics, process redesign, and operational optimization

Conducted network-wide benchmarking leading to actionable recommendations and capital investments

Winner, Annual Proud Performance Award for operational leadership excellence and measurable business impact

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS – Rosemont, IL

Senior Consultant, Corporate Strategy 1999 – 2001

Developed operations & supply chain strategies for clients representing $5B+ revenue

Partnered with CIOs and executive teams on technology-enabled transformation roadmaps

Co-authored industry white papers on operations management and supply chain innovation SIEMENS

Product Manager 1995 – 1997

Led vendor evaluation and selection for telecom infrastructure supplies, managing RFQ development and contract negotiations worth $50M+

Introduced new transmission product lines in public sector to expand market share

Established NewBridge-Siemens strategic alliance for ATM products EDUCATION

MBA, Operations & Finance - Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business – Pittsburgh, PA Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Communication - Manipal Institute of Technology – India Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Lockheed Martin Advanced Operations & Process Improvement – Coursera & edX Systems: ERP (Oracle), SCM Systems, Power BI Methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, A3, Kaizen, DMAIC

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