Amrendra Kumar
Patna
Summary
Dynamic Senior Operations and Strategy Leader with over 15 years of experience in the cement, mining, power, and metals industries. Proven success in building, stabilizing, and scaling asset-heavy businesses through seamless integration of projects, regulatory approvals, assets, supply chains, and commercial governance. Currently spearheading regional operations for Ambuja Cement, ensuring optimal throughput reliability, cost predictability, and service outcomes in a challenging rail-constrained environment. Recognized as a trusted execution partner to promoters and CEOs, driving strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and business growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD – REGIONAL OPERATIONS & DISTRIBUTION (EAST)
Ambuja Cement Ltd.
2025.02 - Current
- Own end-to-end regional execution integrating production planning, inventory positioning, rail/road evacuation, and market fulfilment in a complex infrastructure-constrained ecosystem.
- Accountable for ~9 MMTPA regional volumes across Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, coordinating execution across 7 manufacturing plants.
- Governed a partner-led ecosystem (60+ CFAs; 120+ warehouses; 300+ godowns) with focus on cost, service, compliance, and scalability.
- Institutionalized rail-heavy (~60%) execution through data-driven planning tools, unlocking ~₹18 Cr annual value by improving predictability and reducing the risk of ageing & stock-outs.
- Delivered ~₹7 Cr annualized value through CFA rationalization, freight network redesign, and inventory risk reduction while sustaining service levels.
AGM – SPECIAL PROJECT (MINE DEVELOPMENT)
AEL - Ahmedabad
2022.12 - 2025.02
- Led development of 15+ greenfield coal mines covering regulatory approvals, land acquisition, engineering, and project monitoring.
- Managed public hearings and stakeholder interfaces for 6 coal blocks in high-sensitivity environments.
- Implemented Mine Development Tracking System (MDTS) to integrate schedules, cash flows, and cost-of-delay metrics.
- Spearheaded predictive and prescriptive maintenance initiatives for CHP & washery with global technology partners.
- Standardized land acquisition execution through adoption of Land Acquisition Management Software (LAMS).
PROJECT HEAD, SULIYARI COAL BLOCK
AEL - Singrauli
2019.10 - 2022.11
- Owned end-to-end greenfield mine execution from statutory clearances to production and dispatch.
- Led cross-functional teams across operations, land acquisition, CSR, environment, finance, and projects.
- Navigated regulatory, social, and legal complexity to commission the mine on schedule.
- Managed land acquisition and R&R across 10 villages (~5,000 population) without law-and-order escalation.
- Envisioned and spearheaded the development and enterprise-wide implementation of the Land Acquisition Management System (LAMS), a comprehensive platform addressing state-specific land laws and enabling seamless, scalable land acquisition across 15+ mining sites.
HEAD OF COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
AEL – Jakarta
2017.10 - 2019.09
- Owned USD 70+ Mn annual spend covering procurement and commercial governance for a 5 MTPA coal mining operation.
- Led negotiation and management of 20+ strategic service contracts, delivering recurring savings including USD 350k/year on O&M and USD 0.10/MT on mining contracts.
- Designed incentive frameworks and performance dashboards improving operational efficiency by ~20% and strengthening leadership visibility.
EARLIER LEADERSHIP ROLES
ADANI ENTERPRISES LIMITED | TATA STEEL LIMITED
2008.07 - 2017.09
- Head – Centre of Excellence | Executive Assistant to CEO | Manager – Power Plant Operations
Education
PGDM -
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Bangalore, India2014-04
B. Tech - Manufacturing Science & Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Kharagpur, India2008-05
High School Diploma -
Bihar School Examination Board
Patna, India 2001.04 -
Skills
Enterprise Operations & Scale
Strategy-to-Execution
Promoter / CEO Partner
Multi-Site Leadership
Cost & Throughput Governance
Asset-heavy operations
Greenfield & scale-up
Commercial Negotiation
System-led execution
Digital Transformation
Timeline
HEAD – REGIONAL OPERATIONS & DISTRIBUTION (EAST)
Ambuja Cement Ltd.
2025.02 - Current
AGM – SPECIAL PROJECT (MINE DEVELOPMENT)
AEL - Ahmedabad
2022.12 - 2025.02
PROJECT HEAD, SULIYARI COAL BLOCK
AEL - Singrauli
2019.10 - 2022.11
HEAD OF COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
AEL – Jakarta
2017.10 - 2019.09
EARLIER LEADERSHIP ROLES
ADANI ENTERPRISES LIMITED | TATA STEEL LIMITED
2008.07 - 2017.09
High School Diploma -
Bihar School Examination Board
2001.04 -
PGDM -
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
B. Tech - Manufacturing Science & Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur