Vikram Anand

★ Transformed 25,000+ mid and senior professionals from invisible job seekers to irresistible candidates through my proven career acceleration system, with many achieving 30-145% salary increases even after layoffs or career gaps.

★ My clients don't just find jobs - they get recruited by industry leaders including Deutsche Bank, L'Oreal, Tata Group, 3M, HP, Citibank, and Accenture across India, Canada, and the Middle East, often bypassing traditional application processes entirely.

★ Trusted by India's premier institutions: Hand-picked to coach 2,000+ professionals at Indian School of Business (Hyderabad) and Upgrad, where my systematic approach to networking and career positioning consistently delivers results that traditional career advice cannot.

★ Globally recognized expertise: Ranked among the top 15 career coaches in Vancouver, Canada by Influence Digest (June 2023), validating my methods work across cultures and markets for ambitious professionals worldwide.

Career Coach

★ Created India's most comprehensive career acceleration platform, where corporate professionals master proven job search strategies that traditional career advice completely misses - focusing on relationship-building over resume-sending.

★ Conducted exclusive insider interviews with 20 HR Directors from India's top companies, uncovering the hidden hiring patterns and decision-making processes that 95% of job seekers never understand - intelligence that gives my clients unfair advantages.

★ Strategic partnerships with industry giants: Officially partnered with the Government of India's National Career Service, Naukri and Monster to deliver career coaching at scale, validating my methodologies at the highest institutional levels.

Buzzmattic™ Ventures

★ Made the entrepreneurial leap that most professionals only dream about: On April 2nd, 2014, I transitioned from corporate executive to building my own consulting practice - proving that career transformation is possible when you understand how business relationships really work.

★ Developed winning brand strategies for mid-sized companies and tech startups through deep consultative partnerships, applying the same relationship-building and strategic positioning principles I now teach professionals to use in their own career advancement.

★ Trusted advisor to industry leaders: Delivered sales coaching, digital marketing, and brand management solutions for marquee clients including PVR Cinemas, Voltas, Mother Dairy, Plantronics, Cargill, and Corner Office Advisors - experience that taught me how decision makers think and what makes them say "yes."

Marketing Consultant

Cargill Foods India

★ Transformed how India sees Cargill: While most knew Cargill as a B2B commodity giant, I positioned it as a consumer powerhouse through strategic brand building for Leonardo, NatureFresh, and Gemini - proving that perception is everything in both business and careers.

★ Launched NatureFresh Shakti Palmolein in Orissa by identifying an untapped market opportunity and crafting a compelling vitamin-enriched positioning that resonated with health-conscious consumers - the same strategic thinking I bring to positioning professionals for career success.

★ Orchestrated high-impact celebrity partnerships with Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, creating memorable campaigns that didn't just advertise products but built lasting brand equity - demonstrating the relationship-building expertise that now helps my clients connect with industry decision makers.

★ Pioneered market expansion with NatureFresh Chakki Atta, successfully entering and growing the branded atta category through strategic positioning and market intelligence - experience that taught me how to identify hidden opportunities, just like I help professionals discover the hidden job market.

Head Of Marketing

Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings

★ First C-suite role that transformed my leadership DNA: As Chief Marketing Officer reporting directly to the CEO, I learned the decision-making patterns and relationship dynamics at the highest corporate levels - insights I now share with professionals targeting senior roles.

★ Led one of India's largest corporate rebranding initiatives during ICI Paints' transition to AkzoNobel, successfully introducing the global brand while preserving Dulux's market equity - proving that strategic positioning can transform how entire organizations are perceived, just like I help individuals rebrand their careers.

★ Built and managed a high-performing team of marketing professionals, developing the people leadership and stakeholder management skills that taught me how to influence without authority - the same relationship-building expertise I now teach clients to use with hiring managers and industry leaders.

General Manager - Marketing

Max New York Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

★ Revolutionized how India perceives life insurance by transforming a traditionally taboo financial topic into an engaging, trust-building conversation - the same reframing expertise I use to help professionals transform from overlooked candidates into sought-after talent.

★ Launched Max New York Life's India entry strategy and orchestrated the game-changing partnership with cricket legend Rahul Dravid, positioning the brand as "the wall of trust" - a campaign that propelled us to become India's 4th most admired private life insurance company by 2007 through strategic celebrity endorsement and authentic brand positioning.

★ Engineered high-converting direct marketing systems that enabled insurance advisors to generate qualified leads faster and more efficiently - experience that taught me how to create systematic approaches to relationship building, which I now apply to help professionals systematically build networks that generate career opportunities.

Vice President  - Marketing

Nokia India Limited

★ Part of Nokia's legendary founding team in India - an experience that remains vivid 20 years later because we achieved what seemed impossible: transforming an unknown Finnish brand into India's #1 status symbol and market leader in mobile handsets within just a few years.

★ Built a category-defining brand from ground zero by establishing consumer trust, creating aspirational positioning, and executing flawless market entry strategies that made Nokia synonymous with mobile excellence - proving that with the right positioning and relationship building, even unknown entities can dominate established markets.

★ Pioneered Nokia's retail revolution by establishing the first 20 Nokia Priority Dealers and creating the scalable rollout framework that expanded nationwide - experience that taught me how to build systematic, replicable processes for market penetration, skills I now apply to help professionals systematically penetrate their target job markets.

Field Marketing Manager

Unilever India

★ Pioneered early adoption of business analytics when data-driven decision making was still uncharted territory - a strategic career pivot that taught me to identify patterns and insights before they become obvious to everyone else, a skill that now helps my clients spot hidden career opportunities others miss completely.

Business Research Manager

Johnson & Johnson

★ Appointed as the first brand manager for Savlon after J&J's acquisition from ICI - a role that would later come full circle when I returned as Chief Marketing Officer to ICI decades later, proving that strategic career moves create unexpected opportunities years down the line.

★ Orchestrated David vs. Goliath brand warfare by developing breakthrough product, marketing, and advertising strategies to re-launch Savlon against the entrenched market leader Dettol - experience that taught me how underdogs can win through superior positioning and strategic thinking.

★ Delivered extraordinary turnaround results: 14% market share against Dettol within just two years, setting the foundation for aggressive category expansion into soaps, first-aid kits, and antiseptic wipes - proving that the right strategy can transform any underdog into a serious competitor.

Brand Manager

Lowe Lintas

★ Launched my career among advertising legends at Lintas, learning from some of India's finest creative minds and witnessing firsthand how world-class communication transforms brands - foundational training in persuasion and messaging that now helps professionals craft compelling career narratives.

★ Pioneered category-defining automotive launches with TATA Motors, helping introduce the groundbreaking Tata Estate and Tata Sierra SUVs to Indian consumers years before these vehicle categories became mainstream - experience that taught me how to position innovative solutions in markets not yet ready for them, skills I now use to help professionals position themselves ahead of industry trends.

Client Servicing Executive

If you're sending 100+ job applications and getting zero interview calls, the problem isn't your qualifications - it's your strategy. 🔥

Most professionals in India are stuck in the "application trap" - endlessly applying online while the best opportunities are filled through relationships you haven't built yet. I've watched 25,000+ working professionals transform from invisible job seekers to irresistible candidates using a proven system that has nothing to do with sending more applications.

Here's what I know about your frustration:

You're qualified. You're experienced. You deserve better opportunities. But you're competing with 3,000+ applicants for every job posting while 90% of the best roles never get posted online. You're playing a rigged game where HR systems filter you out before any human sees your potential. 

Meanwhile, your family is watching, your confidence is dropping, and you're starting to wonder if something's fundamentally wrong with you.

There isn't. You just need the right system.

I help ambitious professionals like you get found by decision makers instead of chasing job postings. 

Through my proven N.E.E.T. methodology (Network, Engage, Excite, Transact), I've helped professionals across every industry - from software engineers in Bangalore to finance directors in Mumbai - land roles with 30-80% salary increases. Not by applying to more jobs, but by becoming the person companies actively recruit.

My clients don't compete with thousands of applicants because they're having conversations with hiring managers before positions are even posted. They don't negotiate from desperation because they have multiple offers to choose from. They don't explain employment gaps because they're positioned as solutions to business problems, not problems to be solved.

Whether you're currently employed but stuck, recently laid off, or returning from a career break - the system works because it's based on how hiring actually happens in India, not how we're told it happens.

After 33 years in corporate India with companies like Unilever, Nokia, and Cargill, and 11 years coaching professionals through career transformations, I've seen what separates those who get hired quickly from those who struggle for months. 

It's not about being the most qualified. It's about being known, liked, and trusted by the people who make hiring decisions.

Ready to stop being invisible and start being irresistible?

Let's connect: hello@vikramanand.com 🤝

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

● Led as currently youngest Zonal Head among 7 Zonal Heads in Procurement Department of HPCL in India.
● Spearheaded Sourcing & Contracting activities of Rs. 449 Cr. Procurement value & Scrap Auction of Rs. 30 Cr for stakeholders Retail, Direct Sales, SOD departments for 2 states (Gujarat & Rajasthan states) and LPG dept for 3 states (Gujarat, Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh).
● Led Procurement Team of 3 employees including cross-functional collaboration with 4 streams - Finance, HR, Marketing, Legal & Audit to ensure fair, ethical and transparent procurement policies & practices.
● Collaborated together with internal/external customers (Project Team, Key Vendors) to define scope of works for tenders for getting competitive bids in compliance to regulatory requirements, procedures and policies.
● Registered 75+ New Vendors under different categories - VC, VA & Scrap Vendor category as part of vendor management & development.
● Driven cost-saving initiatives through tender format standardization, bulk purchasing, consolidation, contract negotiation (savings of 88 Lakh) and Reverse Auction (Savings of 1.61 Lakh).

Chief Manager - Procurement | Zonal Head | Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Sourcing

●	Led as youngest Zonal Head among 7 Zonal Heads in Procurement Department of HPCL in India.
●	Spearheaded Sourcing & Contracting activities of Rs. 132.29 Cr. procurement value & Scrap Auction of Rs. 12.20 Cr for Retail, Direct Sales, SOD departments for 2 states (Gujarat & Rajasthan states) and LPG dept for 3 states (Gujarat, Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh).
●	Led Procurement Team of 3 employees including cross-functional collaboration with 4 streams - Finance, HR, Marketing, Legal & Audit to ensure fair, ethical and transparent procurement practices.
●	Collaborated together with internal/external customers (Project Team, Key Vendors) to define scope of works for tenders for getting competitive bids in compliance to procedures and policies.
●	Registered 63 New Vendors under different categories - VC, VA & Scrap Vendor category as part of vendor management & development.
●	Driven cost-saving initiatives through tender format standardization (2 tenders), bulk purchasing, consolidation, contract negotiation (savings of 58.59 Lakh) and Reverse Auction (Record savings of 430 Lakh).

Sr. Manager - Procurement | Zonal Head | Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Sourcing

●	Managed seamless supply / loading of petroleum products to 250+ Retail Outlets and Industrial Customers across approximately 5 districts.
●	Controlled Terminal Supply Chain with average monthly sale of 24000+ KL of Petroleum Products.
●	Led Team of 4 Officers, 21 Contract Workmen, 16 Security Guards at terminal.
●	Placed 72 Purchase Orders worth 700+ Lakh under Contracting activity for Palanpur & Hazira locations.
●	Inducted 45+ DCT Trucks under new Transport Tender with NIL complaint from stake-holders.
●	Spearheaded 1 Environmental Project – Vapour Recovery Unit & 4 Digital Initiatives - CCTV upgrade, Bio metric Access Control System, New Vehicle Tracking System and Revamping of Terminal Automation.
●	Accomplished project nature works worth 520 Lakh at location (E-20, Roof Drain in Tanks, Fire Engine Replacement, Lightening Protection System).

Senior Manager - Installation | Location Head | Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement

●	Placed 21 Purchase Orders of 150+ Lakh for Palanpur under Sourcing & Contracting activity including vendor development & supplier relationship management.
●	Administered transportation activity along with induction, replacement, branding, TPI, route setup of 100+ Tank Trucks. Ensured delivery of quality product with ZERO complaints.
●	Accomplished 2 projects - Revamping of TT Calibration Facility & Energy Saving Project - VFD replacement in spite of COVID-19 pandemic constraints.
●	Implemented Digital Initiative – Electro Magnetic Locking system in 160+ Supply Tank Trucks.

Senior Manager - Operations | Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement

● Placed Purchase Orders of 50+ Lakh for Palanpur under Sourcing & Contracting activity including vendor development & supplier relationship management.
● Administered transportation activity along with induction, replacement, branding, TPI, route setup of 100+ Tank Trucks. Ensured delivery of quality product with ZERO complaints.

Manager - Operations | Supply Chain Management, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement

●	Guided Railway Siding stabilization & 24 Hours Rake Loading Operational & Maintenance activities along with contract handling & stakeholder management.
●	Increased loading performance to 90+ Rake loading per month with operational single spur of Wagon Gantry.

•	Administered completion, commissioning and stabilization of facilities at Kanpur Terminal under Rewari Kanpur Pipeline Project.
•	Commissioned newly constructed Railway Siding along with newly built Railway Station along with trail run of engine & necessary testing of Signaling-Instrumentation & Over Head Electrical Lines. 
•	Obtained various statutory approvals for Terminal commissioning from Factory Inspector & Labour Commissioner.
•	Obtained various approvals (CRS Safety approval, Lease Agreement, Tri Partite Agreement etc) required for siding commissioning from Railways.

Deputy Manager | Supply Chain Management, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement

●	Managed project work worth 7000 Lakh under this Mega Cross Country Project along including contract handling & vendor management.
●	Constructed Structural buildings (Gantries, Pump Houses, Sheds etc) in Kanpur Terminal (One of the largest petroleum terminals in India) spread over 200 acre.
●	Developed & commissioned Railway siding including Railway Station for Kanpur Terminal including long lead approvals within record time of 2 years.

Senior Project Engineer - Rewari Kanpur Pipeline Project | Project Management, Procurement

• Administered operational activities of MPSPL Pipeline in co-ordination with Depot for handing taking over of tanks for pipeline receipt, sample testing, operational data checking & analysis, routine maintenance etc. 
•	Facilitated cross location yearly audits as Internal Auditor for IMS (Integrated Management Systems).

Sr. Operations Officer - MPSPL Pipeline | Supply Chain Management, Operations, Maintenance

Administered operational activities of commissioned MPSPL Pipeline in co-ordination with Depot for handing taking over of tanks for pipeline receipt, sample testing, operational data checking & analysis, routine maintenance.

Operations Officer - MPSPL | Supply Chain Management, Operations, Maintenance

• Completed project works under PSPL Project and commissioned within schedule.  
• Administered responsibility of Final checks & Take Over of completed facilities from contractors at Receiving Station as well as enroute Pipeline facilities (Cathodic Protection systems, Sectionalizing Valve stations etc)
• Facilitated in other parallel project activities - Tankage Construction & Pipeline Laying.

Construction Engineer - Pune Solapur Pipeline Project | Project Management, Procurement

•	Administered Pune Solapur Pipeline Project for Extension of operational Mumbai Pune Pipeline (161 Km) from Pune to Solapur by 346 Km. 
•	Administered responsibility of Receiving Station construction work including civil, mechanical & electrical works. 
•	Facilitated in other parallel project activities - Tankage Construction, Pipeline Laying, Inspection of Pipe Production in supplier's factories.

Officer Trainee - Pune Solapur Pipeline Project | Project Management, Procurement

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Trained in Basics of Aircraft Flying, Products and various Divisions of HAL. Underwent on-job training in Gear Transmission Assembly, Advanced Light Helicopter - Dhruva, Helicopter Division.

Executive Trainee (Technical) | On Job Training, Helicopter Manufacturing

As the Zonal Head of Procurement at Hindustan Petroleum, a prestigious Maharatna company of India, I oversee the end-to-end procurement activities for 2 states in Retail, Direct Sales, SOD, and LPG departments, including 3rd state for LPG. I lead a team of 3 employees and collaborate with multiple SBU including Finance, HR, Marketing, Legal, and Audit streams to ensure fair, ethical, and transparent procurement practices. I also foster relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers, and manage requisition, tendering, bid evaluation, rationalization, negotiation, and purchase order preparation.

With 19+ years of experience in the oil and energy sector, I have navigated diverse profiles across various departments, such as Terminal Head, terminal operations, pipeline projects, transportation, safety, and quality. I have managed seamless supply of petroleum products to 250+ customers across five districts with average monthly sale of 24000+ KL. I have also executed complex and challenging projects, such as 2 Nos Cross Country Pipeline Projects, Revamping of TT calibration facility, energy saving VRU project etc. with high efficiency and innovation.

I'm an AI & Data Science Enthusiast, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from CSSC and Certified Procurement Professional from IIPMR with B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Roorkee and GMPE from IIM Lucknow. These provide me a robust technical and professional foundation with the ability to lead and execute complex assignments with finesse.

My relentless commitment to delivering successful outcomes has been the cornerstone of my achievements, rewards, and recognition till date. I have received the Best Employee Award in 2015 for improving the engineering scale plan with direct savings of 400 Lakh, 2nd Best Location Award and Operational Excellence Award in 2021, and Zonal Runner Up Award for QC in 2021. 

I am eager to connect and collaborate with professionals who share a similar passion for excellence, knowledge sharing, AI and digital transformation in the industry in the era of artificial intelligence, data, and digitalization. You may connect at uttamksyadav@gmail.com and explore opportunities to make a positive impact together.

Skills: AI, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Cost Optimization, Sourcing, Contracting, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, SAP modules, Fire & Safety, Procurement, Project Management, Communication, Value Driven, Demand Planning, SAP, JD Edwards, Category Management, Communication, Supplier Performance, Supply Agreements

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