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AJAY KUMAR PATHAK
Summary
Results-oriented Logistics Professional with 17 years of experience in Transportation Management and Supply Chain Operations. Managed large-scale domestic and international logistics, driving cost optimization and improving OTIF performance through strategic partnerships and data-driven decisions. Expertise includes freight negotiations, vendor development, and logistics process improvements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Trident Limited
Budhni
06.2015 - 08.2025
- Managed end-to-end domestic and international logistics operations for finished goods and raw material movements.
- Led transportation planning and coordination to achieve dispatch schedules and customer delivery commitments.
- Maintained OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery performance of 92–95%, ensuring high customer satisfaction and service reliability.
- Achieved annual logistics cost savings through strategic freight negotiations and Reverse E-Auction contract management.
- Finalized annual transporter contracts through Reverse E-Auction for MXL, SXL, LP, and Taurus vehicles, securing 5–8% savings in freight costs.
- Negotiated freight rates and transportation contracts with transporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and CHA partners.
- Improved vehicle availability and reduced freight costs through vendor diversification and performance-based vendor management.
- Developed and onboarded transportation partners Varuna Logistics, DGFC, BGRL, RITCO, and Patanjali Parivahan, enhancing vehicle availability and freight competitiveness.
- Planned and ensured timely placement of approximately 100 MXL, 20 SXL, 20 LP, and 30 Taurus vehicles per month for uninterrupted dispatch operations.
- Coordinated export and import shipments, customs clearance, freight bookings, and shipment execution.
- Implemented digital processes for vehicle indenting, freight bill processing, and shipment tracking, streamlining logistics operations.
- Evaluated transporter performance and implemented corrective actions to improve service levels and operational efficiency.
- Prepared monthly logistics MIS reports, transporter performance scorecards, OTIF reports, and cost analysis reports for management review.
- Strengthened transportation capacity by developing a reliable transporter network across India.
- Successfully managed domestic, export, and import logistics operations while maintaining service excellence and cost control.
Logistics Executive
Nahar Poly Films Limited
Bhopal
03.2010 - 05.2015
- Executed export and import logistics operations to ensure timely delivery and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated logistics activities with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and transporters to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Negotiated freight contracts and developed vendor relationships to enhance service quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Managed shipping contracts and transportation planning.
- Managed procurement coordination and logistics cost optimization initiatives.
- Prepared commercial and logistics MIS reports.
- Resolved insurance claims related to transit damages.
Logistics Associate
Vardhman Yarns
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Coordinated vehicle arrangements to align with dispatch plans and production needs.
- Managed transporter billing, reconciliation, and freight payments.
- Oversaw transporter billing, reconciliation, and freight payments to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Generated logistics MIS reports and shipment status updates for management.
- Created logistics MIS reports and provided shipment status updates to inform management decisions.
Education
Master of Commerce (M.Com) - Commerce (Management)
Narmada Mahavidyalaya
Hoshangabad, Madhya PradeshBachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Computer Commerce
Narmada Mahavidyalaya
Hoshangabad, Madhya PradeshHigher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Accounts, Economics & Commerce
Pt. Ramlal Sharma Higher Secondary School
Hoshangabad, Madhya PradeshSecondary School Certificate (SSC) -
Shanti Niketan Higher Secondary School
Hoshangabad, Madhya PradeshSkills
- Logistics management
- Import/export logistics
- Supply chain
- Vendor management
- Rate negotiation
- Contract management
- Performance management
- Cost optimization
- Vehicle Placement Planning
- SAP
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- MS Office Suite
- Team leadership
Languages
- English
- Punjabi
- Hindi
Major Cost Saving Projects
- Achieved freight cost reduction of 5–8% through Reverse E-Auction and annual transportation contract negotiations.
- Reduced logistics costs by optimizing transporter networks and freight procurement strategies.
- Delivered annual savings through courier and transportation contract optimization.
- Successfully managed logistics planning and execution for major expansion and import projects.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
₹120000/yr - ₹200000/yrTimeline
Logistics Manager
Trident Limited
06.2015 - 08.2025
Logistics Executive
Nahar Poly Films Limited
03.2010 - 05.2015
Logistics Associate
Vardhman Yarns
09.2008 - 02.2010
Master of Commerce (M.Com) - Commerce (Management)
Narmada Mahavidyalaya
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Computer Commerce
Narmada Mahavidyalaya
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Accounts, Economics & Commerce
Pt. Ramlal Sharma Higher Secondary School
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -
Shanti Niketan Higher Secondary School