About the Founder
Praveen Nair brings over 35 years of leadership experience across India, the UAE, and Oman, managing sales, procurement, operations, HR, and ERP transformations for leading automotive spare-parts distributors and retail groups. Having built and led teams of over 30 staff and driven multi-million-dirham growth in revenue and profitability, he now focuses on remote advisory and mentorship for junior managers and teams in the auto parts trade. Praveen is well versed in providing structured, practical guidance—entirely remotely, with limited on-site visits as needed—covering these areas of expertise at a reasonable professional fee.
Engagements
⚙️ Services Offered
1. Operations & P&L Advisory
Mentoring junior operations leads to manage sales, procurement, HR, and daily performance using proven systems that have delivered multi-million-dirham growth.
2. Team-Lead Coaching & Cadence Setup
Setting up KPIs, daily huddles, and reporting discipline while coaching junior supervisors to build leadership confidence in remote or hybrid teams.
3. Retail Outlet & Counter Improvement Guidance
Advising store-level staff on layout, display, and counter operations to improve customer service, stock flow, and sales efficiency.
4. Vendor Development Coaching (Korea, India, China)
Training junior procurement teams to identify and negotiate with suppliers for better pricing, shipping, and payment terms.
5. ERP & Dashboard Adoption Coaching
Guiding ERP power users to map workflows, maintain clean data, and create dashboards that provide visibility for management.
6. Sales Skills & Customer Handling Training
Coaching junior sales teams on using catalogues, EPC systems, and customer-first communication techniques.
7. Institutional & Fleet Sales Development
Advising sales executives on developing accounts with ministries, fleet operators, and large institutions.
8. Warehouse & Store Operations Mentorship
Mentoring warehouse supervisors on layout design, task management, and efficient service practices in large stores.
9. Re-Export Business Advisory
Advising staff handling export documentation, quoting, and cross-border coordination for international customers.
10. Junior Hiring & Ramp-Up Guidance
Helping managers recruit, train, and ramp up entry-level staff to become productive and reliable team members.
💼 Delivery Format
All services are provided remotely via structured video sessions, documentation reviews, and online team workshops.
On-site visits can be arranged for short-term business reviews or team interventions, upon request.
Steadfast Parts Advisory helped us streamline sourcing, boosting efficiency and cutting costs.
A. Khan
★★★★★