Vishal Chawla

Critic
DISC Type : C

Head-Procurement Shared Service Centre & Associate GM Commercial at Hindustan Zinc

Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Overview

Vishal is a goal-oriented leader with over 15 years of experience in the mining and metals industry, specializing in supply chain management, procurement, and project management. Currently at Hindustan Zinc, he leverages his Lean Six Sigma and Chartered Engineer background to enhance company profits and operational efficiency.

He is deeply committed to continuous improvement and professional development, recently earning certifications in Generative AI and AI Ethics from SAP. Colleagues praise him as an inspiring leader and mentor, with strong analytical skills and a results-driven mindset focused on organizational growth.

Unique fact: Vishal led a highly successful initiative that resulted in reducing company inventory by over 50%.

Personality Overview

Critic

ROI Driven

Objective Thinker

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

Inventory Optimization
He has a demonstrated history of inventory control excellence, with colleagues highlighting his success in reducing inventory by over 50% through strategic planning.
AI in Business
His recent 2024 certifications in Generative AI and AI Ethics from SAP indicate a strong current interest in applying new technologies to business processes.
Operational Efficiency
Described by colleagues as having an "unwavering focus on cost reduction and operational efficiency, " which consistently adds significant value to the organization.

Media Appearances

Vishal has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Head-Procurement Shared Service Centre & Associate GM Commercial at Hindustan Zinc
10-2020 - 6-2025
Manager-Central Planning & Inventory Management at Hindustan Zinc
6-2020 - 9-2020
Project Manager Minor Metal Project & VAP and Deputy Manager at Hindustan Zinc
9-2016 - 4-2018
Area Incharge Primary Smelter & Utility and Deputy Manager-O&M at Vedanta Limited - Sterlite Copper
4-2014 - 8-2016
Incharge Mechanical & Civil and Deputy Manager- O&M at Vedanta Limited - Sterlite Copper

Education

1-2022 - 12-2022
Management Development Programme (MDP) from Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
7-2003 - 6-2007
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from University of Rajasthan

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Insights For Selling To Vishal

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch

DONT's

  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vishal is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vishal

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vishal move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Vishal take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Vishal

Personality Compatibility


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