Bejul Badiani

Promoted to Partner with expanded ownership in both operations leadership and strategic decision making, becoming a key member of the executive team. Responsible for overseeing global end to end operations across procurement, manufacturing, logistics and S and OP functions, supporting rapid business scaling while maintaining operational efficiency and cost control. Led the development of a global supplier ecosystem and long term manufacturing strategy including capacity expansion, supplier consolidation and geographic diversification to enhance resilience. Worked closely with executive leadership on capital allocation, strategic partnerships and key growth initiatives.

Joined during an early stage scaling phase to build and operationalize the company supply chain and manufacturing capabilities from the ground up. Led supplier sourcing and onboarding across Asia and North America including qualification, contract negotiation and performance management, establishing a structured supplier base to support early production. Set up contract manufacturing partnerships and defined production workflows enabling a smooth transition from pilot builds to initial manufacturing. Introduced demand planning and S and OP processes to improve coordination, visibility and execution across procurement, production and delivery.

Led supply chain and operations programs for ASIC components used in micro inverter products, serving as a key interface between internal engineering teams and external semiconductor partners. Managed end to end semiconductor supply chain activities including coordination with foundries and OSAT partners, production planning and delivery execution to support product ramp. During global semiconductor shortages, developed and implemented sourcing and risk mitigation strategies such as multi sourcing, allocation planning and inventory buffering to ensure supply continuity.

Led a product line with full ownership of P and L and operational performance, overseeing sourcing, manufacturing and delivery across global markets. Worked cross functionally with sales, engineering and operations teams to balance cost, pricing and supply capabilities, ensuring both profitability and customer satisfaction. Drove improvements in supply chain efficiency through supplier base optimization and enhanced demand and inventory planning processes.

Managed sourcing execution and supplier performance across key components supporting both cost targets and production requirements. Collaborated closely with engineering teams on new product introduction ensuring supplier readiness in cost, quality and delivery. Monitored supplier performance through structured KPI frameworks and drove continuous improvement through regular reviews and corrective actions.

Worked on supply chain analytics and cost modeling for semiconductor equipment business supporting data driven sourcing and operational decisions. Developed analytical frameworks to evaluate supplier cost structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

Worked in a high volume semiconductor manufacturing environment focusing on process integration, yield improvement and defect analysis. Collaborated with cross functional engineering teams to identify root causes and implement process improvements ensuring stable and efficient production performance.

Focused on operations strategy, global supply chain management, and business scaling in technology-driven industries. Completed coursework in strategic management, financial analysis, and organizational leadership, with a strong emphasis on applying structured frameworks to complex business challenges.

Built a strong foundation in materials science and semiconductor engineering, including device physics, microfabrication, and process optimization. Developed analytical and problem-solving skills through laboratory and research-based coursework.