Industrial automation and control distributor appointed Abhishek Singh to Vice President of Margin Management, Pricing & Procurement.

Singh brings more than 16 years of experience in consumer analytics, advanced statistical modeling, pricing, procurement and corporate strategy within the manufacturing and distribution sectors.

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In his prior position at McKinsey & Company, he established and led cross-functional global commercial analytics teams across Europe, the Americas and Asia before moving into the role of engagement manager.

“By optimizing margins, we’re not just improving our bottom line; we’re building stronger, long-lasting relationships with our customers,” said Singh in a Jan. 9 news release. “Every margin improvement today sets the foundation for our customers’ loyalty and our market leadership tomorrow.”

In his new position, Singh will design and execute a margin optimization program aligned with strategic goals, focusing on data-driven pricing strategies, procurement negotiations and process improvements. Additionally, Fort Worth, TX-based RS said that he will utilize advanced pricing and procurement analytics, integrate data analytics and apply real-time predictive modeling in his role.

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In previous RS news, the company appointed D’Mar Phillips to the position of VP of People and Culture on Dec. 13. Phillips oversees global people operations, focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion in his position.

RS was No. 28 on MDM’s 2024 Top Distributors List for Electrical/Data/Security products.