Bhaskar Tatke is the Vice President of Supply Chain Planning at Niagara Bottling, LLC, where he leverages over 16 years of experience in demand and supply planning, S&OP, network design, and strategic planning. Across his extensive career at Niagara Bottling, Bhaskar has led initiatives in forecasting, capacity planning, inventory management, and the implementation of high-efficiency technology solutions. His leadership has been integral in optimizing the company’s nationwide distribution network and ensuring seamless onboarding of new customers and product lines.

Bhaskar is recognized for his strategic oversight of complex supply chain operations across Niagara’s expanding network, as well as his ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor professionals, and manage successful new customer onboarding and product launches. As a senior supply chain professional, he sponsors several business transformation initiatives in the areas of Order to Cash (O2C), Procure to Pay (P2P) and decision intelligence & automation.  His deep technical understanding and collaborative leadership contributes to Niagara Bottling’s mission of growth with a ‘low-cost leadership’ mindset. 

About Niagara Bottling, LLC:
Niagara Bottling is a leading private label bottled water and beverage manufacturer headquartered in Diamond Bar, California. Founded in 1963, the company started as a family business delivering five-gallon water containers to homes and offices. Niagara expanded rapidly in the last 2 decades to become the largest supplier of private labeled bottled water in North America. This was achieved with emphasizes on innovation, operational excellence, and cost efficiency while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and quality. The company operates more than 50 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and Mexico, supplying top retailers—including brands like Kirkland Signature (Costco), Great Value (Walmart), and Good & Gather (Target)—with bottled water and a growing portfolio of beverages such as sparkling water, protein shakes, teas, and sports drinks.