Ajay G. Pandey
Surat
Summary
Experienced professional and leader with 20+ years of experience driving strategic initiatives and promoting effective team collaboration. Expertise in project management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement to achieve organizational objectives efficiently. Recognized for adaptability, reliability, and dedication to delivering impactful results. Proficient in utilizing data-driven insights, streamlining processes, and empowering teams to succeed in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
BUSYBEES LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED.
10.2020 - Current
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Oversaw annual budget planning processes, ensuring financial goals were met while maintaining optimal resource allocation across departments.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, leading to more informed business choices and positive outcomes.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures in various departments.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Regional Manager-Operations
Dependo Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (A Quess Company)
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Direct and coordinate activities of operations personnel involved in DC Operations
- Direct and coordinate workers engaged in loading, unloading, recording, arranging, routing, and delivering incoming and outgoing freight shipments.
- Plan pickup and delivery schedules. Coordinate activities of operations to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
- Interview, select, train and assign new personnel. Enforce compliance of operations personnel with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.
- Review and analyze expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirements for increasing profits and improving processes.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely resolution of escalated issues and proactive communication on product updates.
- Expanded regional presence by researching potential markets, developing strategic partnerships, and opening new locations.
- Implemented cost-cutting measures across the region that led to significant savings without compromising service quality or employee satisfaction.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Regional Manager Logistics operation
Aramex India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.
- Streamlined operational processes for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Supervised staff to optimize brand expansion initiatives and productivity.
- Mentored and developed high-potential employees for leadership roles through individualized career development plans and opportunities for growth.
- Developed and executed successful business plans that resulted in improved market share and profitability within the region.
- Optimized inventory management systems for reduced stock discrepancies, minimizing losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Facilitated seamless integration of new acquisitions into existing operations while maintaining positive company culture and high levels of morale among employees.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Project Manager Logistics operation
Aramex India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 10.2016
- Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
- Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations
- Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
- Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
- Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements
- Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
- Have a good ability to do warehouse storage, location mapping/ movement related analyses
- Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
- Prepare annual budget and monthly P&L (profit & loss) statement
- Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies
- Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
- Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees
- Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc.)
- Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
- Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Asst. Manager Warehousing
Agility Logistics Pvt.Ltd.
10.2006 - 07.2011
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Supervising & inspecting on material handling, storage, material disbursement, Safety & Security of stores and Housekeeping.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Driven warehouse activities on day-to-day basis to ensure smooth operation.
- Material billing and payment, verification of data entry in the system.
- Co- ordination with corporate disposal section for disposal of scrap, supervise on weighing, counting, and Item segregation.
- Monitoring slow and non-moving stocks.
- Stock keeping, FIFO, LIFO, FEFO, variance control.
- Analyzing stock movement pattern into the warehouse and on behalf of that plan for day-to-day operation.
- Responsible for all maintenance of equipments, pest control and cash purchase into the warehouse.
- Handling Vendors, Transporters, labors, Local Mathadies and security and their contracts.
- Evaluating quotations, placing order, ensuring timely delivery and follow up for pending orders, co - ordination with corporate purchase department.
- Handling purchase of packing material and finding alternative suppliers.
- Negotiating rates, forming contracts, relationships.
- Liaise with store management for any inventory issues.
- Playing role between operations and headquarters planning.
- Reconciliation of materials every months and compilation of the reconciliation.
- Preparing the management information system (MIS).
- Handling customer audit into the warehouse as per schedule.
- Conducting stock audit.
- Co-ordinating with all relevant departments for smooth functioning of supply chain.
- Understanding of new technology.
- Updating SOP’s periodically.
- Responsibilities:
Executive-Warehousing
Geo-logistics Pvt. Ltd., Bhiwandi
05.2005 - 09.2006
- Handling major clients like Crompton greaves, Videocon, ETA General, and Brother International for day-to-day operation.
- Handled receipt from vendors, importers and stock points.
- Taken overall responsibility to check & pass the bills of vendors and transporters.
- Established and maintained a high customer satisfaction level by implementing strategies to ensure timely deliveries, and effective materials management.
- Coordinated with various departments, dealers, branch offices to keep updated track of movement of goods/ spares.
- Kept an updated inventory, tracked any discrepancies and controlled stock loss.
- Responsibilities:
Education
MBA - Logistic & Supply Chain Management
IIMT
New Delhi, IndiaSkills
- Project management
- Strategic leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Decision-making
- Process improvement
- Technical implementation
- Key relationship development
- Crisis management
- Onboarding and training
- Organizational development
- Budget management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
LANGUAGE KNOWN
English, Hindi and Marathi
Hobbies
Playing cricket, listening music and travelling.
Disclaimer
(Ajay G. Pandey) Date: / /2025
Timeline
Associate Director
BUSYBEES LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED.
10.2020 - Current
Regional Manager-Operations
Dependo Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (A Quess Company)
09.2018 - 09.2020
Regional Manager Logistics operation
Aramex India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - 08.2018
Project Manager Logistics operation
Aramex India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2011 - 10.2016
Asst. Manager Warehousing
Agility Logistics Pvt.Ltd.
10.2006 - 07.2011
Executive-Warehousing
Geo-logistics Pvt. Ltd., Bhiwandi
05.2005 - 09.2006
MBA - Logistic & Supply Chain Management
IIMT
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