MAJOR BHAVESH GAUTAM
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented military veteran and professional with over 12 years of comprehensive experience in team management, program/project management, and cross-functional collaboration within both technical and non-technical environments. A proven track record of successfully delivering complex, cross-functional projects, showcasing a keen ability to define program requirements and utilize data-driven metrics for continuous improvement. Recognized for leadership excellence in guiding teams towards achieving organizational objectives. Combining strategic vision with hands-on operational expertise, I bring a unique blend of skills to optimize team performance and drive successful project outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Country Logistics Manager
IDG Security Ltd
06.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded People and Supply Chain operations , directing 1200 + security professionals across 42 United Nations project locations in Afghanistan.
- Successfully led supply chain operations in Afghanistan amidst real life crisis and various incident management events resulting in timely deployment of 5+ United Nations projects .
- Established corporate risk management and fraud management frameworks resulting in safeguarding of 15 million USD worth company assets ensuring successful business continuity .
- Successfully completed projects and various logistics demands worth 10 million USD under tight time schedules ensuring 100 % compliance of project contracts.
- Spearheaded the Health and Safety team on behalf of my organization, ensuring satisfactory completion of two on site audits for ISO 18788, ISO 9001 and ICoCA membership .
- Led complex and sensitive communications on behalf of my organization with de facto government of Afghanistan and UNAMA about various administrative and logistical issues .
- Creating internal data metrics and data management systems resulting in better decision making at the company board level, leading to reduction of country operations costs by 25%.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Established contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen circumstances.
Director of Operations
Indian Army
03.2011 - 03.2022
- Led team of 120+ military professionals for day-to-day operations, maintenance and upkeep of complex control systems, telecom systems, weapons, IT systems, and logistics; thereby, resulting in 100% availability of systems for operational deployment.
- Spearheaded a risk audit team of 05 x security auditors carrying out annual audits for UN peacekeeping troops deployed in 2+ project locations in DRC Congo.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (both technical and non technical) on the development of operations continuity plans, ensuring minimal operational disruption during emergencies or unforeseen events.
- Monitored contracts worth 10 million USD and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Delivered high-quality results by fostering a culture of accountability among team members and setting clear performance expectations resulting in work efficiency by 60%.
- Oversaw portfolio of 10 +projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency by 50% and reduced costs by 25%.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Symbiosis Centre For Distant Learning
Pune, India01.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Defence Management And Strategic Studies
University of Madras
Chennai, India03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Psychology
Christ University
Bengaluru, India06.2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Quality Control
- Client Relationship Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Data Management
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Supply Chain Management
- Workforce Planning
- Program Administration
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, KPMG
- Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, IOSH
- Inventory Management, College of Material Management
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Nepali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Country Logistics Manager
IDG Security Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Director of Operations
Indian Army
03.2011 - 03.2022
MBA - Human Resources Management
Symbiosis Centre For Distant Learning
Post Graduate Diploma - Defence Management And Strategic Studies
University of Madras
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Psychology
Christ University
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