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Abhi Narang

Cross Functional Leader | Senior Project/Program Manager | MBA, PMP, Six Sigma Green Belt

Cary, North Carolina

Work Experience

2022

  • Senior Project Manager

    2022

    In my role as Senior Project Manager at Teleflex, I spearheaded the implementation of the Global Labelling Solution (GLS), managing IT system changes and regulatory updates for medical device labelling. I led a diverse project team, reduced Field Corrective Actions to zero, and developed a project KPI dashboard in Planview (Project Management software).

  • Angel Investor

    2020

    • Led due diligence processes for potential investments at Charlotte Angel Fund, ensuring sound investment decisions. • Mentored founders in developing business strategies and securing funding, fostering growth and success. • Participated in Carolina Angel Network and Venture South meetings to evaluate investment opportunities, expanding network and knowledge.

2021 - 2022

  • Startup Mentor

    2022 - 2022

    Mentoring early stage founders in overall business strategy and fund raising efforts.

  • Participant

    2021 - 2021

    Member of July 2021 cohort. Accelerator focused on helping first time founders in raising institutional capital.

2020 - 2022

  • Co-Founder

    2020 - 2022

    Led product development and fund raising efforts

2011 - 2019

  • Chief Project Manager - Volvo Group North America

    2018 - 2019

    Led cross functional global projects/programs for supply chain process and IT development/improvement at Volvo Group North America.

  • Chief Project Manager - Global Process Development, Volvo Group

    2013 - 2017

    Global Supply Chain Program Manager for Volvo group global parts business. Led cross functional, cross cultural, global projects for SAP implementations, supply chain and IT process improvement/development etc.

  • Project Manager - Development & Project Execution, Logistics Development Americas

    2012 - 2013

    Warehouse layout and design Warehouse space analysis Warehouse process development and implementation Purchasing carrier services for outbound Supply chain & logistics project management External Inbound, Vehicle outbound & Packaging

  • Product Development Project Manager

    2011 - 2012

    Led product development projects for developing supply chain solutions for Mack & Volvo Trucks production supply chain and other Volvo group business units.

  • Senior Business Analyst - Supply Chain Solutions

    2008 - 2011

    • Led cross functional teams in retail and e-commerce distribution center startups, optimizing processes for efficiency. • Developed executive operations reporting and inventory management strategies to enhance supply chain operations. • Implemented conveyor design and internal consulting to drive customer success and operational excellence.

  • Purchasing & Supply Chain MBA Intern

    2007 - 2008

    Commodity management Kanban supplier assessment and selection Supplier performance management

  • Assistant Manager Operations & Purchasing

    2004 - 2006

    • Managed operations and maintenance activities in pot room smelter as a shift manager at Bharat Aluminium Company(BALCO), Vedanta Resources Plc. • Developed suppliers, managed their performance, and implemented dual sourcing strategies to ensure smooth operations. • Led a team of 15 process engineers to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.

  • Operations & Purchasing Engineer

    2004 - 2005

    International project management Process engineering Materials management