Senior Tech Officer, Supply Chain/logistics/Disposal & Reverse Logistics of Ammunition | Inspector General Assam Rifles North (MHA) | Kohima
- Headed the Supply Chain and Operations Strategy vertical for 41 units deployed across three states, establishing and aligning critical inventory management systems & ensuring seamless mission-critical supply chain logistics, optimizing efficiency and readiness across all units.
- Developed logistical plans for sensitive inventory, ensuring transport and distribution over 1000 km, for 20K+ troops in inhospitable terrains.
- Formulated policies and strategies on maintaining quality standards, identified and mitigated key issues related to ammunition accidents, resulting in reduction of such accidents from 10 to 2 per year.
- Engaged with military leadership and senior stakeholders, prepared & monitored progress reports on projects & operations, while effectively managing remote teams across multiple locations to ensure seamless communication and consistent project deliverables.
- Spearheaded safety initiatives across multiple operational parameters based on data driven metrics for ammunition and explosives, effectively safeguarding lives & valuable resources.
- Elevated security and efficiency by handling ammunition operations such as repair/demolition of more than 2000+ Bombs, 8000+ detonators, and hundreds of kilograms of explosives, eliminating potential risks by disposing of 3 metric tons of dangerous ammunition.
Senior Manager, Supply Chain, Projects & Operations Management | Army Ordnance Corps, Indian Army | Jabalpur
- Led cross-functional teams of 150+ professionals across operations, supply chain, procurement, and project execution, ensuring role clarity and precise task allocation to consistently deliver mission-critical objectives on time, within scope, and budget.
- As an SME led digital transformation projects in multiple units of the Indian Army, integrating all end-to-end operations into ERP system by training 200+ staff on end-to-end issue/receipt processes improving efficiency across multiple departments, and compliance with organizational objectives.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives by collaborating with all inhouse teams and executed strategies for faster adoption of new ERP system, achieving all organizational objectives on time.
- Implemented and coached teams on E-Procurement, Government e-marketplace (GeM), ERP, vendor management, outsourcing, and contract management, resolving SCM-related queries and ensuring all business functions have adhered to stipulated codes and ethics.
- Streamlined procurement procedures using lean principles and acceptance criteria, reducing demand and materialization lead time by 20%.
- Created enhanced reporting and monitoring systems to keep leadership updated on project progress, bottlenecks, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Led process improvement initiatives in provisioning, procurement, and supply chain planning and reconciled more than 50% of the total pending ERP transactions, achieving all critical deadlines.
- Executed the design, development, and installation of two multimillion Armaments and ammunition disposal projects, now being replicated pan Army.
- Led the end-to-end operations of a COVID-19 infrastructure project, establishing a 500-bed quarantine center & achieved over 80% of the assigned professional tasks during the pandemic, ensuring efficient management and response in challenging times.
Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Operations Management | Army Ordnance Corps, Indian Army | Pune
- Carried out budgeting, forecasting, and procurement of complex military inventories and ensured that all orders are aligned with the field forces requirement and followed the economic metrics stipulated in Army’s Annual Procurement plans.
- Designed and implemented an advanced data analytics-driven Provision Review Format, managing a budget exceeding 200 Crores, and ensured cost-effective resource utilization while maintaining 100% availability of mission-critical spares.
- Initiated and built innovative approaches to sourcing, vendor and deal management, achieving the onboarding of 30+ vendors to provide spare support to complex military equipment deployed in the Army across varied terrains.
- Conducted demand planning of more than 35000 SKUs of Tank T-90 & Tank T-72, analyzed their suppliers’ performance, prevented maverick spending, and fostered strategic supply assurance with multiple vendors.
- Played a pivotal role as a Subject Matter Expert, spearheading the transition from an outdated database management to the cutting-edge SAP ERP system assisting both organizational hierarchy and skilled technicians through the intricate process of change management.
- Led the supply chain and cross-domain functions and improved the visibility of more than 500 slow moving and obsolete (SLOB) assets of Tank T-55, managing over 20,000 spares and major assemblies for Armored Fighting vehicles.
- Directed administrative operations in a high-stakes environment, including the preparation of reports, agendas, and policy briefs, ensuring organizational needs and compliance standards were met.
- Oversaw tasks, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and workforce planning, to ensure effective team performance and skill alignment with project needs
Manager, Operations Management/Projects and Administration | Infantry Battalion, Indian Army | Assam
- Planned & executed operations in the active VUCA environment with zero causalities, achieving the goal of Zero Infiltration.
- Effectively managed a fleet of 50+ vehicles and 200+ troops in a high-risk environment with >90% of serviceability rate.
- As a Military Leader delegated duty, monitored the welfare and progress of troops, and maintained supply chain logistics of weapons and ammunition in counter insurgency environment.
- As a People Manager supported the development and honing of the careers of subordinate Officers and Non-commissioned Officers and reviewed their annual performances.
Executive, Quality assurance/Floor Operations | Winsome Textile Industries | Baddi
- Carried out projects related to research and development in Dyeing/Printing to enhance the production capacity of machines.
- Executed Fault-finding & product development initiatives and prepared management information systems, assisting the hierarchy in making timely decisions thereby enhancing the operational efficiency of the plant.