Listen Podcast, Music
JASPREET S. GANDHI
Visionary Supply Chain Leader
Gurugram
Summary
Senior Supply Chain Leader with 25+ years across Tyre, Automotive and Paint industries, leading Pan-India logistics operations, multimodal transportation strategy, demand–supply integration (DSI), and digital SCM transformation (OTM, SAP, TMS, WMS). Proven track record in building scalable distribution networks, improving fulfillment reliability, and driving cost optimization across complex, multi-node ecosystems. Managed ₹400+ Cr logistics spend; governed 50+ 3PLs/LSPs; led network optimization across 4 manufacturing units, 15 RDCs, 10 JITs and 150+ sales offices. Currently heading North Region Supply Chain with focus on forecast accuracy, secondary network reliability, warehouse excellence and customer service performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Divisional Head – North Region Supply Chain (DSI / Market Fulfilment / Regional Governance)
APOLLO TYRES LTD.
01.2022 - Current
- Role Scope :
- Lead DSI & S&OE governance aligning demand, sales and end to end value chain.
- Drive SO/SKU-level planning accuracy, forecast reliability and inventory positioning.
- Manage secondary logistics, fulfilment, allocation discipline and network reliability.
- Enhance customer service by identifying demand patterns, supply gaps and corrective levers.
- Spearheading Regional Distribution Centers to maintain the inventory and supply as per the deployment plan.
- Evolute JITs for high volume OEMs as per the Monthly and Daily schedule.
- Key Achievements:
- Improved regional availability up to 97% through DSI discipline, predictive analysis at SKU/ Sales Office level.
- Implemented strong SO-level dashboards enhancing predictability and decision quality and giving end to end visibility.
- Bridged the gaps via structured cross-functional cadence with Sales.
- Built robust mechanism to achieve 99% vehicle placement against the requirement.
- Increased space density by 25% through optimizing layouts, verticalization and redefining Norms for A,B and C class sku's
- Achieved 100% schedule adherence for OEMs by creating common platforms for CFTs to interact and deliver against each ASN, with continuous improvements.
Manager /Group Manager – National Logistics
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
04.2009 - 03.2022
- Role Scope:
- Led end-to-end national logistics, transportation strategy, distribution planning and replenishment for a large and complex PAN-India network covering 4 manufacturing units, 15 RDCs, 10 JIT hubs, 152 sales offices, 250+ secondary destinations and 400+ SKUs. Managed logistics operations through 45+ LSPs, driving freight strategy, performance governance, safety compliance, contract management and network optimisation.
- Primary & Secondary Network Responsibility:
- Managed 100+ primary T-lanes with ~200 vehicles per day in movement
- Oversaw secondary distribution across 25 source points and 160+ destinations with ~250 vehicles/day
- Delivered ATP-driven replenishment discipline across all stocking points
- Key Achievements & Impact:
- Improved national availability from 85% → 97% through structured planning and replenishment governance
- Designed a 100% containerised, zero-transhipment primary network, strengthening safety, quality and delivery reliability
- Enabled 20 Cr+ annual cost savings through freight model redesign (horizontal deployment, multimodal lanes, vehicle type rationalisation and lane strategy re-engineering)
- Introduced rail–road multimodal logistics corridors (e.g., Chennai → North India) enhancing cost competitiveness and SLA performance
- Designed the logistics network for the 2W business unit launch (Hyderabad, 2017)
- Setup & successfully steered Supply Chain Crisis Management during Covid-19 and restored 700 trucks, abandoned by drivers carrying more then 2 Cr of goods.
- Digital & Process Transformation:
- Led Oracle Transport Management (OTM Cloud) deployment integrated with SAP, enabling full truck-load optimisation, reduced empty miles and 100% real-time visibility
- Implemented national TMS governance structures including SLA frameworks, control tower reporting and automated exception management
- Standardised freight billing processes enabling 100% on-time billing closure
- Warehousing Strategy & HSE Governance:
- Transitioned traditional godowns into BTS warehouse infrastructure adhering to global standards on layout, load-bearing, safety and sustainability
- Introduced verticalized storage models for tyres enabling capacity improvement and space optimisation across RDCs
- Deployed scan-based WMS architecture achieving 100% inventory traceability and accuracy
- Authored and implemented a National Warehousing Operations & SOP Manual
- Industry Engagement & Capability Building:
- Conducted nationwide workshops with transporters, OEM partners and stakeholders to improve routing efficiency, driver engagement and operational sustainability
- Spearheaded CSR-focused driver awareness programs including AIDS outreach campaigns
- Built organisational capability through LSP onboarding, training, contract governance and audit frameworks
Associate Manager – FG Distribution Planning
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
01.2006 - 03.2009
- Role Scope:
- Led finished goods distribution planning for the South Zone, managing replenishment from manufacturing units to 40+ sales offices across multiple tyre categories. Responsible for daily visibility of sales, production, inventory and in-transit stock to enable accurate ATP-based deployment planning.
- Key Achievements:
- Achieved 95%+ product availability across regional distribution centres through disciplined SKU-level forecasting, replenishment alignment and exception handling.
- Reduced operational and logistics costs by ~10% by designing new transport lanes and enabling selective direct shipments from manufacturing units to sales offices.
- Maintained C-class slow moving SKU stocks under 10% through proactive cross-regional balancing and inventory redistribution frameworks.
- Improved vehicle utilisation and load economics by implementing SKU mix–based load planning considering volume, weight and tyre category patterns.
- Strengthened coordination rhythm across manufacturing, transport partners, RDC teams and regional sales offices improving planning predictability and supply responsiveness.
Officer, Spare Parts- SCM
NEW HOLLAND TRACTORS
- Role Scope:
- Managed the national spare parts order management system, servicing dealer and distributor networks across India with a focus on improving fulfilment speed, service consistency and network visibility.
- Key Achievements:
- Increased order fulfilment performance from 60% → 95% through structured planning, inventory alignment and network redesign.
- Reduced order processing and delivery cycle time from 72 hours → 24 hours, improving service responsiveness and customer satisfaction.
- Led the transition from an in-house Excel/ SQL-based platform to ERP – BAAN, enabling real-time visibility, data accuracy and streamlined execution workflows.
Assistant, RM & FG Stores
ASIAN PAINTS
06.2000 - 02.2004
- Role Scope
- Led end-to-end RM (Raw Material) and FG (Finished Goods) Stores operations across inventory planning, stock accuracy, dispatch management, and material supply to production lines. The role required high coordination with production, planning, purchase, logistics, and quality teams to ensure operational continuity and compliance.
- Key Contributions & Responsibilities:
- Managed daily store operations including inward RM receipts, FG dispatch planning, binning, documentation, and stock reconciliation.
- Ensured uninterrupted production by supervising timely RM supply aligned with batch plans and quality requirements.
- Led deployment and performance of store operators, ensuring high productivity, compliance, and safe handling of materials.
- Coordinated with vendors, logistics partners, and the central purchase team to streamline freight planning, unloading, documentation, and payment processes.
- Achievements & Impact:
- Inventory variance reduced from 70 KL → 25 KL through improved controls, auditing discipline, and system accuracy.
- Dispatch accuracy improved to >99%, ensuring near-perfect service levels to distribution and production teams.
- Material wastage reduced by ~90% through improved handling practices, SOP compliance, and storage optimization.
- Built a well-structured, process-driven store environment with improved coordination, efficiency, and accountability.
Education
Future Leadership Program -
IIM Bangalore
Warehouse Capability Program - undefined
IIM Mumbai
PGDM - undefined
Amity Business School
01.2004
B.Com -
University of Delhi
01.2000
Skills
Supply Chain Leadership & Regional Governance
Interests
Timeline
Divisional Head – North Region Supply Chain (DSI / Market Fulfilment / Regional Governance)
APOLLO TYRES LTD.
01.2022 - Current
Manager /Group Manager – National Logistics
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
04.2009 - 03.2022
Associate Manager – FG Distribution Planning
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
01.2006 - 03.2009
Assistant, RM & FG Stores
ASIAN PAINTS
06.2000 - 02.2004
Officer, Spare Parts- SCM
NEW HOLLAND TRACTORS
Warehouse Capability Program - undefined
IIM Mumbai
PGDM - undefined
Amity Business School
Future Leadership Program -
IIM Bangalore
B.Com -
University of Delhi