Schneider Electric named Anshum Jain vice president of global supply chain

By OEM Update Editorial April 29, 2024 4:03 pm

Schneider Electric has appointed Anshum Jain as the Vice President of Global Supply Chain in India. Jain will be responsible for driving the success of the country’s Global Supply Chain vertical and establishing synergistic supply chain capabilities.

Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital revolution of energy management and automation, has appointed Anshum Jain as Vice President of Global Supply Chain in India. Anshum’s obligation will be to drive the success of the country’s Global Supply Chain vertical while also establishing synergistic supply chain capabilities in India. He will be a member of a supply chain council, which will focus on developing a robust supply chain ecosystem in the country to match the growth objectives of local and international markets.

An alumnus of NIT Nagpur, Anshum studied mechanical engineering, and later obtained his Master’s in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, as well as a Master’s in Business Administration from Wayne State University. With 27 years of domestic and international experience in managing all aspects of manufacturing, operations, and supply chain, he has navigated the complexities of global operations, international markets, and diverse business environments. Before joining Schneider Electric, Anshum held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles. His prior roles include positions at esteemed organizations such as Bosch (India), Cummins (US), MTU Detroit Diesel (US), and Terex (India). Additionally, he served as the COO for seven years at John Deere (India).

Deepak Sharma, Zone President, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric, Greater India, expressed, “I am pleased to welcome Anshum to Schneider Electric India as our new VP of Global Supply Chain. Anshum brings extensive knowledge in the domain and will play a key role in driving our growth strategy in India and across the globe. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to innovate, deliver sustainable solutions, and provide exceptional value to our customers. India is one of the 4 global hubs for Schneider Electric for Manufacturing, People, R&D, and Innovation. We are steadfast in our commitment to ‘Make in India’ for India and the globe, making the country a global hub for exports.”

Anshum Jain, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Greater India said, “I am thrilled to be a part of Schneider Electric, a company that is incredibly passionate about innovation and sustainability. I am eager to collaborate with the talented team here and to apply my experience to enhance supply chain practices, help the division achieve its strategic goals, and further solidify its position as a global leader.”