Raj Khatri

Head of Operations

Raj Khatri is a strategic operations and supply chain leader with over 20 years of experience optimizing organizational effectiveness. He leverages diverse sector experience from leading manufacturing (Steel, Cement) and IT companies to design and implement efficient, scalable, and compliant operational systems tailored for complex environments.

Raj excels in end-to-end supply chain management, including strategic sourcing, procurement planning (managing plans up to ~PKR 35 Billion in previous roles), complex project management, inventory control (overseeing inventories worth up to PKR 2.5 Billion), risk management, import/commercial operations, and administration. He has a proven ability to lead cost-reduction initiatives, enhance P2P cycles, negotiate contracts effectively, manage vendor relationships, and leverage ERP systems (including Oracle P2P, SAP Procurement) to drive performance. His experience includes significant cross-functional collaboration with finance, production, sales, and technical teams.

As Head of Operations at Grassroots, Raj strategically leads all operational functions – including administration, project & inventory management, procurement, financial oversight of operational budgets, logistics, and event coordination. He focuses on ensuring seamless, compliant (including donor requirements) support for program delivery, drawing on his extensive track record of enhancing operational performance and efficiency in demanding sectors. Raj is dedicated to building high-performing teams and robust, sustainable systems that empower the organization to effectively serve its communities and achieve lasting results.