Experience

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  Indian air force

  Mar 2009 - Feb 2019

  Directed 200+ employees, overseeing operations, leadership development, HR, logistics, and cross-functional strategic initiatives, including appraisals and rewards.• Formulated and validated strategic initiatives driving organizational growth and success.• Planned and executed supply chain and logistics management for ration, weapons, and equipment, supporting 1000+ employees in active operations.• Led strategic sourcing, procurement, and logistics, reducing costs by 20% through vendor negotiations and optimized contracts.• Improved cross-departmental collaboration and resource utilization, achieving a 15% efficiency increase using Lean Six Sigma.• Enhanced procurement, logistics, and supplier management, driving cost savings and service quality through strategic sourcing and optimized contracts.• Aligned sourcing and logistics strategies with market trends and regulations, ensuring risk management and fostering continuous improvement.• Mentored managers, increasing promotion success rates by 20% through tailored training programs.• Supported leadership in executing strategic priorities and enhancing employee experience.• Coordinated with government agencies to implement CSR programs for local populations.• Spearheaded security coordination for large VIPs visits and events in consultation with local administration and other security agencies. Show less Headed the security setup of the organization, led a core team of 150+ security personnel & civil staff, ensuring the safety and security of national strategic assets for military R&D.• Spearheaded critical mission-mode projects worth billions, vital for Indian Air force induction, including process and program setup, continuous improvement, automation, and change management. Led strategic planning and developed a comprehensive roadmap for an advanced project focused on the development of humanoid robots for military applications.• Identified & mitigated critical vulnerabilities in security operations, implementing advanced frameworks to boost surveillance efficiency by 150% and achieved 35% cost savings through AI and data-driven analytics.• Led strategic sourcing initiatives for critical security and operational assets, optimizing procurement and vendor management to secure high-quality resources while reducing costs by 20%.• Formulated procurement forecasts, led contract negotiations, and managed vendor relationships, resulting in 25% savings across 23 contracts.• Streamlined logistics operations for the organization’s security and military projects, implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies that enhanced operational efficiency by 30% and ensured timely delivery of mission-critical equipment.• Planned and executed the secure movement of prototype military equipment for trials and national displays, including Defexpo, ensuring logistics precision.• Revamped information-sharing protocols with government and security agencies, enhancing coordination for disaster management & emergency response and reducing non-compliance by 35% through ISO 9001-2015 procedural improvements.• Implemented security & safety standards for global events including Defence Expo (1.2Million visitors), Large Conferences (1000+), coordinated with venue security and local law enforcement, executing crisis management plans to ensure VIP protection. Show less Led business & administrative operations of 5000+ employees in Kashmir. Planned, coordinated & executed lifesaving air/road-rescue missions achieving Zero fatal casualties in the intense counter-terrorism operations. Conducted evacuation operations during military & medical emergencies and natural calamities• Ensured uninterrupted Logistics & Supply Chain operations in hostile mountainous environments by identifying new logistic routes for faster induction of supplies and reduced fuel consumption by 15%• Successfully implemented government’s water supply schemes & development of roads to remote villages near the disputed international border in Kashmir. Achieve 100% scheme objectives and 20% cost reduction by proactive planning & negotiations with multiple stakeholders• Executed 16+ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects resulting in Positive Perception Management about the organization and placement of local young students in various multinational companies• As Legal advisor to Senior Management, instituted process & procedures for legal redressal and compliance. Achieved 100% success results in legal matters Show less Lead a team of 30 to 150+ in varied operational roles• Planning, coordination and execution of special operational tasks• Recommend schemes for the benefit of locals based on feedback from population. Carried out close liaison with local administration for various activities • Handled full spectrum of HR functions including policy formulation, career mapping, talent management, strategic leadership development, team structuring, performance appraisals, compliances & conflict resolution as team leader• Effectively handled Supply Chain Management operations in mountain and other inhospitable terrain• Ensured uninterrupted Logistics & Supply Chain operations in challenging environment for 1000+ employees• Inventory Management and Technical resource positioning in mountainous region Show less

  • Director (Logistics & Supply Chain)

    Jan 2016 - Feb 2019

  • Director (Operations & Procurement)

    Dec 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Joint Director (Supply Chain & Logistics )

    Mar 2011 - Dec 2013

  • Team Leader (Special Operations & Logistics)

    Mar 2009 - Mar 2011