Ravindra Pandey
Greater Boston
Summary
SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT | PROJECT & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | STRATEGY | PEOPLE MANAGEMENT | MILITARY VETERAN
Strategic leader with over 21 years of experience in operations, supply chain, and logistics management, specializing in global supply planning, inventory optimization, and capacity planning across diverse sectors, including military & international organizations. Proven track record in Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP), driving process improvements, and managing cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Certified Scrum Master and Lean Six Sigma practitioner. Currently pursuing a Global MBA with a focus on global supply chain operations and business analytics. Ready to leverage expertise to lead and optimize supply chain network planning as Chief Supply Chain Officer in organizations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management Consultant
Community Consulting Team Boston (Non-Profit)
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked on business strategy planning & growth for a Non-Profit organization in Boston.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
- Developed strategies for sustainable growth, conducted data-driven analyses to identify areas of opportunity for earned revenue and long-term financial stability.
Director of Strategy & Supply Chain Operations
Military - Indian Army
01.2001 - 08.2023
- Led a team of 200+ employees, spearheading comprehensive strategy planning and operational management. Directed project management, change management, logistics transportation & supply chain operations, and HR administration, driving organizational success and efficiency
- Negotiated high-value contracts with vendors and suppliers, achieving favorable terms that supported financial objectives. Managed a $10 million inventory using the tool NetSuite (Military version)
- Developed strategies for collaboration between supply chain stakeholders to ensure sales, in-stock, inventory, & profitability, resulting in a faster turnaround time and achieving $1 million in cost savings over two years
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma principles & data analytics tools to analyze performance metrics for revamping supply chain and HRM processes, resulting in a 20% efficiency boost.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance, achieved 12% yearly cost savings through technology solution implementation
- Legal advisor to Senior Management, instituted processes & procedures for legal redressal and compliance, achieved 100% success in legal issues.
Director of Project Management & Supply Chain
Defence Research and Development Organization, DRDO
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Led a 150+ member team responsible for managing operations & security of national strategic assets valued at over $10 billion for military equipment research & development(a industrial unit). Spearheaded Project Management & Strategy planning portfolio for critical projects of the Indian Army
- Orchestrated high-end multibillion-dollar critical mission mode projects, achieving improved efficiency and significant cost savings of 25%.
- Implemented ISO 9001-2015 recommendations as a core team member, streamlining processes and eliminating a 35% non-compliance rate
- Managed $5M+ security/safety budgets, negotiating vendor contracts and implementing cost control initiatives realizing 25% savings
- Developed forecasts, estimates, roll-on plans, & strategic sourcing, achieved a 25% reduction in contract costs through renegotiating 23 contracts
- Led the transition from waterfall to agile methodologies, ensured timely completion of critical projects through diligent monitoring of progress, proactive risk mitigation, and decisive action when necessary.
- Awarded with DRDO COVID-19 Support Award Certificate 2020 for proactive support during the pandemic.
Joint Director - Logistics, Supply Chain Operation
United Nations
04.2009 - 06.2010
- As a Team Site Commander, led diversified UN Multinational teams (250+ persons) at UN Mission in Sudan. Responsible for maintaining peace in the region & supply chain operations.
- Efficiently negotiated with stakeholders to maintain peace, ensuring safe logistics operations across multiple states in Sudan to remote locations
- Successfully partnered with international agencies (WFP, MSF, FAO, WHO) and NGOs to implement multi-billion UN social welfare schemes for displaced populations, and offered medical assistance and rehabilitation to over 2000 families
- Awarded United Nations Force Commander’s Commendation & Medal for meritorious peacekeeping service.
Education
Master of Business Administration - 1 Year - Global Operations & Supply Chain
Hult International Business School
Cambridge, MA08.2024
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Full Time - Human Resources, Global Operations & Supply Chain
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
India12.2020
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Physics & Mathematics, Chemistry
University of Allahabad
IndiaSkills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Logistics & Transportation
- Inventory & Warehousing Management
- Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP)
- Financial Analysis & Impact Assessment
- Collaboration & Negotiation
- Data Analysis & Business Intelligence
- Process Improvement
- Vendor Management
- Cross-Cultural Leadership & Team Development
- Adaptability & Problem-solving
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM®)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB®)
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Information Technology Project Management (Military Diploma)
- Operations Management
- Project Management Essential
- Strategic Leadership and Crisis Management
- Negotiations
Technologies: NetSuite (Military Version); SAP; Kinaxis Rapid Response; MS Office including Excel; Tableau; Power BI; HRMS; HRIS; Defence ERP; Microsoft Dynamics 365
Timeline
Management Consultant
Community Consulting Team Boston (Non-Profit)
12.2023 - 06.2024
Director of Project Management & Supply Chain
Defence Research and Development Organization, DRDO
08.2018 - 10.2021
Joint Director - Logistics, Supply Chain Operation
United Nations
04.2009 - 06.2010
Director of Strategy & Supply Chain Operations
Military - Indian Army
01.2001 - 08.2023
Master of Business Administration - 1 Year - Global Operations & Supply Chain
Hult International Business School
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Full Time - Human Resources, Global Operations & Supply Chain
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Physics & Mathematics, Chemistry
University of Allahabad
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