Archana Chaudhary
Summary
Highly adaptable and proactive military leader with 10+ years of extensive experience across diverse domains such as Supply Chain & Inventory Management, Operations, Project Management, and HR Management. Effectively led cross-functional and multicultural teams across the lengths & breadths of the organization and has demonstrated proficiency in supervising infrastructure construction projects across various terrain locations.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Senior Logistics Manager
Indian Army
South Sudan & Srinagar
- Planned comprehensive supply chain management for engineer-origin inventory across remote locations in South Sudan.
- Formalized maintenance programs to achieve 98% serviceability of equipment and tools.
- Monitored ration stocks and quality checks, ensuring timely distribution per authorized calorie scales.
- Managed diverse inventory of Engineer Bridging Equipment, overseeing AMCs and maintenance schedules.
- Implemented dynamic dashboard for effective tracking of inventory upkeep and accountability.
- Coordinated just-in-time delivery of supplies while adhering to security protocols for loss prevention.
Senior Operations Manager
Indian Army
Silliguri & Bareilly
- Oversaw creation of private employee records, performance counseling, and grievance processing for 150+ employees.
- Orchestrated major military exercises for 800+ personnel, enhancing skill development in challenging environments.
- Developed standard operating procedures for infrastructure protection using quick response teams and e-surveillance technology.
- Assisted management in overseeing health and hygiene of 750+ employees, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Established real-time operational communication hub for planning routes and helipad construction at high altitudes.
- Achieved 100% stakeholder satisfaction through effective management and communication strategies.
Project Manager
Indian Army
Bareilly
- Planned and constructed Shanti Sthal Buddha fountain in Bareilly Cantonment fostering peace and tranquillity in minds of personnel's.
- Supervised infrastructure development projects in Ladakh and Sikkim, thereby expanding billeting space for troops to enhance standard of living.
- Led engineering task force in renovation of Malakal Airstrip, enhancing sustainability of air transport for UN peacekeeping forces.
Administration & Procurement Head
Military Engineering Services
- Managed procurement through GEM with an annual budget of ₹3 Crores.
- Negotiated supplier contracts, achieving a cost reduction of 15%.
- Ensured compliance and ethical sourcing throughout procurement processes.
- Coordinated with all stakeholders to prepare daily supply budgets.
- Oversaw revenue collection, averaging ₹20 lakhs per quarter thereby reducing loss to exchequer.
Education
Defence General Management Programme - Management
IIM Lucknow
Lucknow10-2023
PG Diploma in Combat Engineering -
College of Military Engineering
Pune09-2013
Strategic Planning, Operations, Leadership and Development -
OTA
Chennai09-2012
B. Tech - Mechanical
Ideal Institute of Technology
Ghaziabad06-2011
Skills
- Leadership and Team building
- Operational Management
- Project Management
- Supply Chain and Inventory Management
- Risk Management
- HR Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Cross functional Project Planning
- Lean Six Sigma
Experience Years
10
Certification
· Lean Six Sigma GB Certificate
· Course on Habitat Construction, Hyderabad
· Certificate in Project Management in Construction Industry, ESCI, Hyderabad
· Strategic Planning, Operations, Leadership and Development, OTA, Chennai (2012)
· AUTO CADD, CADD Centre
Timeline
Senior Logistics Manager
Indian Army
Senior Operations Manager
Indian Army
Project Manager
Indian Army
Administration & Procurement Head
Military Engineering Services
Defence General Management Programme - Management
IIM Lucknow
PG Diploma in Combat Engineering -
College of Military Engineering
Strategic Planning, Operations, Leadership and Development -
OTA
B. Tech - Mechanical
Ideal Institute of Technology
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