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Kanishka Yadav

Sr. Director | BD Excellence - Enterprise Processes

New York City Metropolitan Area

15+ years of work experience

BD
Jan 20267 mosPresent

New York City Metropolitan Area

McKinsey & Company
Aug 20223 yrs 6 mosJan 2026

Newark, New Jersey, United States

# Led teams of consultants to deliver large-scale operational transformations in Biopharma & MedTech manufacturing, driving measurable improvements in efficiency and cost. # Designed and implemented strategies to optimize supply chain, warehouse, and manufacturing operations, achieving sustainable impact across global organizations using digital and Lean transformation initiatives, leveraging advanced analytics and technology # Partnered with senior executives to align on strategic priorities, manage change, and deliver end-to-end performance improvements.
Bayer
May 20193 yrs 4 mosAug 2022

Whippany, New Jersey, United States

Selected projects: # Designed and implemented the India-Bangladesh distribution network after the Monsanto merger, generating approximately $2M in annual savings through increased efficiency #Enhanced profitability by $1.5M annually for an oncology drug by redefining its supply hub strategy to improve both internal (order to cash) and external (patient/provider journey) processes #Generated $20M in annual savings by designing a scalable, standardized seed sourcing framework for the Crop Science division in NA #Improved operational efficiency for Bayer's radiology business, resulting in $300k in annual savings by optimizing the global customer complaints and regulatory reporting department
Cummins Inc.
Apr 20172 yrs 1 moApr 2019

Enfield, North Carolina Area

#Managed a sub-assembly site with 170 employees, overseeing an operating budget of ~$12M and shipping volume of ~$1B, demonstrating strong operational leadership and financial stewardship #Drove continuous improvement and Lean methodologies, optimizing material flow to the assembly line and generating approximately $800k in annual cost savings
Cummins Inc.
Jun 20151 yr 11 mosApr 2017

Greater Indianapolis

#Managed a team of 33 direct reports to process a $250M annual shipping volume to end customers #Decreased the shipping defects by 80% resulting in customer approval rating increasing from 50% to 86%
Cummins Inc.
Jul 20123 yrsJun 2015

Memphis Metropolitan Area

# Designed and implemented a comprehensive OpEx framework and capability-building program for the Reverse Logistics Center # Orchestrated a cross-functional team across Marketing, Operations, and Engineering to launch 25 new parts, driving a $3.5M increase in India ReCon plant revenue
Tata Consultancy Services
Oct 20081 yr 9 mosJun 2010

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Education

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

20152 yrs2017
North Carolina State University

Master's, Industrial & Systems Engineering

North Carolina State University

20102 yrs2012

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Headline

Sr. Director | BD Excellence - Enterprise Processes

Location

New York City Metropolitan Area

Work experience

Senior Director, BD Excellence - Enterprise Processes at BD, Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos, New York City Metropolitan Area

Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, Aug 2022 - Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 6 mos, Newark, New Jersey, United States, # Led teams of consultants to deliver large-scale operational transformations in Biopharma & MedTech manufacturing, driving measurable improvements in efficiency and cost. # Designed and implemented strategies to optimize supply chain, warehouse, and manufacturing operations, achieving sustainable impact across global organizations using digital and Lean transformation initiatives, leveraging advanced analytics and technology # Partnered with senior executives to align on strategic priorities, manage change, and deliver end-to-end performance improvements.

Project Manager, Sr. Consultant - Strategy & Business Consulting at Bayer, May 2019 - Aug 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos, Whippany, New Jersey, United States, Selected projects: # Designed and implemented the India-Bangladesh distribution network after the Monsanto merger, generating approximately $2M in annual savings through increased efficiency #Enhanced profitability by $1.5M annually for an oncology drug by redefining its supply hub strategy to improve both internal (order to cash) and external (patient/provider journey) processes #Generated $20M in annual savings by designing a scalable, standardized seed sourcing framework for the Crop Science division in NA #Improved operational efficiency for Bayer's radiology business, resulting in $300k in annual savings by optimizing the global customer complaints and regulatory reporting department

RMLC - Site Leader at Cummins Inc., Apr 2017 - Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Enfield, North Carolina Area, #Managed a sub-assembly site with 170 employees, overseeing an operating budget of ~$12M and shipping volume of ~$1B, demonstrating strong operational leadership and financial stewardship #Drove continuous improvement and Lean methodologies, optimizing material flow to the assembly line and generating approximately $800k in annual cost savings

Operations Manager - MidWest Regional Distribution Center at Cummins Inc., Jun 2015 - Apr 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos, Greater Indianapolis, #Managed a team of 33 direct reports to process a $250M annual shipping volume to end customers #Decreased the shipping defects by 80% resulting in customer approval rating increasing from 50% to 86%

Global Reverse Logistics Improvement Leader at Cummins Inc., Jul 2012 - Jun 2015 · 3 yrs, Memphis Metropolitan Area, # Designed and implemented a comprehensive OpEx framework and capability-building program for the Reverse Logistics Center # Orchestrated a cross-functional team across Marketing, Operations, and Engineering to launch 25 new parts, driving a $3.5M increase in India ReCon plant revenue

Assistant Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, Oct 2008 - Jun 2010 · 1 yr 9 mos, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Master's, Industrial & Systems Engineering, North Carolina State University