Kapil Kapoor

Head SCM at Merino Industry with extensive experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, and Business Excellence

Kapil Kapoor is the Head of Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Merino Group, a position he has held since June 2024. He has over 14 years of experience in various sectors, including logistics, supply chain management, business excellence, and digital transformation, primarily in the cement and oil industries.

Professional Background

Before joining Merino Group, Kapoor served as the National Logistics Head at JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. from August 2021 to May 2024. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing logistics operations and achieving significant cost savings through optimization and the implementation of digital technologies. He also led initiatives to enhance sustainability, such as introducing LNG and electric vehicles into the logistics fleet.

His earlier experience includes management positions at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, where he oversaw terminal operations and improved efficiency metrics significantly. Kapoor's educational background includes an MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB) and a degree from the National Institute of Technology (NITT) .1 2

Skills and Achievements

Kapil Kapoor's expertise encompasses:

Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Business Excellence and Digital Transformation
Strategy Planning and Operations Management
Project Leadership and New Product Development

He has been recognized for his ability to drive profitability and market share growth through innovative projects and strategic initiatives .1 2

Highlights

Aug 17 · youtube.com

Beyond Logistics (Episode-3) - YouTube

Jun 1 · commencement.mit.edu

[PDF] MIT Commencement Honoring the graduates of 2023

Experience

Head SCM at Merino Group (June 2024 - Present)

National Logistics Head at JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (August 2021 - May 2024), Head - Business Excellence at JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (May 2019 - August 2021), Sr. Manager (EA to Director) at JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (August 2016 - May 2019), Manager - Coordination (EA to WTD) at JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (May 2014 - July 2016), Operations Officer at HPCL (August 2008 - March 2013)

Education

MBA - PGP, Marketing at Indian School of Business (2013 - 2014), Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (2004 - 2008), Executive Education Programs, Leading Digital Transformation at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (2023 - 2023)