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AJAY GUPTA

AJAY GUPTA

Chandigarh

Summary

Energy Manager with a proven track record in enhancing productivity and executing tasks efficiently. Specializes in energy efficiency assessments, renewable energy initiatives, and sustainable strategy development. Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities that improve client engagement and optimize energy outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy General Manager

SJVN Green Energy Limited
Chandigarh
07.2008 - Current
  • Ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance in all commercial dealings.
  • Familiarity with relevant commercial laws, CERC regulations, tax rules, and compliance standards.
  • Connectivity/ GNA
  • Financial modeling, forecasting, presentations, and contract documents.
  • Experience with tools like SAP.
  • Persuading stakeholders and partners to reach win-win outcomes.
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to align expectations.
  • Building long-term client relationships and managing key accounts.
  • Leading commercial or cross-functional teams effectively.
  • Understanding market trends and adjusting strategies accordingly.
  • Tracking business performance against targets, and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Coordinating with operations, finance, procurement, and legal to ensure timely and profitable delivery.
  • Aligning commercial goals with the overall business strategy.
  • Identifying, evaluating, and mitigating financial and contractual risks.
  • Using KPIs and financial data to guide business decisions.
  • Monitoring project or business unit financials to ensure profitability.
  • Preparing financial plans, cash flow projections, and revenue forecasts.
  • Managing proposals, bid submissions, and pricing strategies for RFPs/RFQs.
  • Developing competitive pricing models, and managing cost structures to maximize margins.
  • Identifying new opportunities, partnerships, or revenue streams.
  • Ability to draft, review, and negotiate contracts that protect company interests and drive value.
  • Handling sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
  • Handling disputes, scope changes, or ambiguity in terms with a solution-focused approach.
  • Ensuring timely approvals, renewals, and compliance checks.
  • Ensuring that contract changes are well-documented and approved.
  • Strong skills in Word (for document formatting), Excel (for data analysis), and Outlook (for communications).
  • Familiarity with tools like SAP.
  • Explaining complex terms, or negotiating points, clearly and effectively.
  • Maintaining organized and accessible records for audits and internal reviews.
  • Collaborating with legal, procurement, finance, operations, and external vendors/clients.
  • Monitoring contract performance, obligations, and deadlines.
  • Reviewing lengthy documents for accuracy, consistency, and risk exposure.
  • Evaluating financial terms, cost structures, and price justifications.
  • Ensuring contracts comply with industry standards, labor laws, and corporate policies.
  • Identifying and mitigating contractual risks (e.g., liability, penalties, delays).
  • Basic understanding of legal concepts, applicable laws, and regulations related to contracts.
  • Familiarity with fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time and materials, service agreements, etc.
  • Managing contracts from initiation to execution, renewal, and close-out.
  • Skilled in negotiating favorable terms, mitigating risk, and maintaining relationships.
  • Ability to interpret, write, and modify contract clauses (e.g., payment terms, indemnity, termination).
  • Working with digital systems to manage stock across locations.
  • Making quick, data-informed decisions to respond to inventory challenges.
  • Clear coordination with procurement, logistics, finance, and vendors.
  • Supervising warehouse or inventory staff effectively.
  • Precision in records, labeling, and inventory tracking.
  • Prioritizing tasks, especially during audits, peak seasons, or supplier delays.
  • Implementing lean practices to optimize inventory handling and reduce waste.
  • Identifying and resolving stock issues, mismatches, or delays.
  • Identifying discrepancies, preventing theft, and improving traceability.
  • Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., ISO), and internal controls.
  • Conducting regular checks to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Analyzing trends and data to plan inventory needs.
  • Familiarity with inventory tracking technologies.
  • Experience with systems like SAP.
  • Use of data to track KPIs, such as inventory turnover, carrying costs, and shrinkage.
  • Ability to work with procurement, logistics, and sales to maintain optimal inventory.
  • Understanding of storage practices, bin locations, FIFO/LIFO, and layout optimization.
  • Skills in forecasting demand and scheduling restocks to avoid stockouts or overstock.
  • Ability to monitor, count, and reconcile stock levels with precision.

Education

B. Tech - Electrical Engineering

National Institute of Technology
Kurukshetra
06-2008

Skills

  • Mechanical/Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
  • Control Systems and Instrumentation
  • SCADA and PLC Systems
  • Equipment Calibration and Testing
  • System Commissioning & Decommissioning
  • Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
  • Technical Drawing Interpretation (P&ID, SLD, etc)
  • Maintenance planning and scheduling
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), eg, SAP
  • Asset Lifecycle Management
  • Downtime Reduction Techniques
  • Spares and Inventory Control
  • Equipment Performance Monitoring
  • Risk Assessment and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Knowledge of HSE Standards (OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • Permit to Work (PTW) System
  • Incident Reporting and Investigation
  • Fault Diagnosis
  • Data Analysis and KPI Monitoring
  • Condition Monitoring (vibration, thermal, etc)
  • Continuous Improvement (eg, Lean, Six Sigma)
  • Inventory Control & Accuracy
  • Stock Replenishment Planning
  • Warehouse Management
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Erp and inventory software proficiency
  • Barcode/RFID Systems
  • Forecasting & Demand Planning
  • Cycle Counting & Auditing
  • Compliance with Policies
  • Loss Prevention & Shrinkage Control
  • Troubleshooting Discrepancies
  • Process Improvement
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Excel Proficiency
  • WMS (Warehouse Management System) knowledge
  • Dashboard & KPI Monitoring Tools
  • Contract Drafting & Review
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
  • Understanding of Contract Types
  • Legal Terminology and Principles
  • Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Cost and Pricing Analysis
  • Attention to Detail
  • KPI tracking and reporting
  • Stakeholder Coordination
  • Clear Documentation & Record Keeping
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Contract Management Software
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Document Version Control & Tracking

Affiliations

  • Student of history, economics, and Indian mythology
  • Weekend cricket enthusiasts
  • Teaching students for free up to Class X

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Deputy General Manager

SJVN Green Energy Limited
07.2008 - Current

B. Tech - Electrical Engineering

National Institute of Technology
AJAY GUPTA