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With shifts in consumer behavior , an evolving landscape from brick-and-mortar to e-commerce , as well as business models changing to direct-to-consumer and subscription-type models , these tensions , on top of such geopolitical uncertainties , has created a hotbed of challenges for companies like EPC . EPC is undergoing a journey to transform each area of the business . From taking a closer look at changing consumer behaviors and delivering agile innovation through simplified ways of working , the business is also deploying new digital tools to become increasingly proactive amidst changing market trends .
The procurement team at EPC is at the front and center of navigating through these complex challenges . Recently , the business effectively managed an ongoing threat posed by the steel import tariffs by the US government . Due to its proactive approach , the business was one of the first to be granted exemptions by the US Department of Commerce . “ When the US government announced the 25 % tariff on imported steel , it was one of the key challenges we were facing in our shaving business
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Nirav Mehta Nirav is a veteran of CPG industry . In his 20 years of experience , he has worked across numerous leading global CPG companies like Coty , Avon , L ’ Oreal and Edgewell . He brings significant cross-functional leadership experience in Plant Engineering , Manufacturing , Package Engineering , Supply Chain , and Procurement . Nirav is passionate about Procurement , as it demands a combination of soft skills like Negotiations and relationship building , as well as sound business acumen , financial skills , macro-economics , and category expertise .
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