Nishant Barthwal

Operations Associate

Delhi, India11 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

10+ years of strategic procurement experience.
Led teams to improve procurement processes by 25%.
Achieved significant budget savings in military projects.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Military Logistics and Supply Chain Management expert.

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Skills

Core Skills

Procurement ManagementContract ManagementCost ReductionStrategic PlanningSupply Chain ManagementProject ManagementLogistics ManagementOperations Management

Other Skills

AdaptationAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailCommunicationContract NegotiationDecision-MakingDeep LearningDistribution HandlingEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Financial PlanningGlobal SourcingInternal ControlsInternational TradeInventory ManagementLeadership

About

Transitioning towards the corporate world from the grandeur of the Indian Airforce. I bring 10+ years of strategic procurement and logistics acumen to the table. The switch over from an airbase to a corporate office will be an opportunity to translate leadership, meticulous resource management, and team coordination into driving efficiency. Apart from discipline and precision, my military days bring a spirit of agility and innovation that I can channel into corporate strategy and operations to drive scale. I am looking to build innovative and sustainable solutions for the right partner organisation that puts people at the centre of its decision-making, values integrity and curiosity as their culture and brings diversity to the ever-evolving world to create innovative supply chain solutions. I have a bent towards sustainability and decarbonisation methods that help in creating new-age business solutions that are also planet-positive.

Experience

Amazon

Procurement Manager

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Global SourcingContract NegotiationContract ManagementProcurement Management

Indian air force (iaf)

4 roles

Squadron Leader

Jun 2020 – Jun 2024 · 4 yrs · On-site

Managed national projects with budgets up to INR 50 crores every year, achieving INR 4 crores in savings in 2023.
Led a team of 114, improving procurement processes by 25% with Lean Six Sigma.
Ensured operational continuity across 143 units, optimising equipment lifecycle and procurement.

Cost ReductionStrategic PlanningPurchasingNew Vendor DevelopmentMicrosoft ExcelInventory Management+11

Flight Lieutenant

Promoted

Jun 2016 – Jun 2020 · 4 yrs · On-site

Spearheaded comprehensive supply chain management activities within the Indian Air Force, encompassing warehousing, transportation, procurement, forecasting, and inventory management, demonstrating versatile logistics expertise.
Played a pivotal role in the planning and execution of "Gaganshakti", a major pan-IAF level exercise, overseeing the mobilization of approximately 1,100 personnel across India. This involved strategic planning for railway transportation, ration and water provisioning, and route prioritization.
Successfully managed logistical operations during the AeroIndia 2017 international airshow, ensuring the timely procurement of specialized equipment critical for event execution under tight deadlines.
Directed the handling and transportation of 30,000 tonnes of cargo annually without incidents, underscoring a steadfast commitment to operational excellence and risk management.
Administered a revenue budget of approximately INR 5 crores annually with utmost financial prudence.
Contributed significantly to the uninterrupted flying training of 30,000 hours through diligent procurement activities, ensuring optimal serviceability of aircraft (transport & helicopters) and supporting the Indian Air Force's readiness and training objectives.

Strategic PlanningSupply Chain OperationsTransportation ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMilitary LogisticsInventory Management+10

Flying Officer

Jun 2014 – Jun 2016 · 2 yrs · On-site

Initiated my logistics career with the responsibility of transitioning theoretical knowledge into practical, impactful outcomes within a dynamic airbase environment.
Managed a comprehensive supply chain, encompassing essential resources such as rations, clothing, and technical equipment, vital for maintaining the operational efficiency of the airbase.
Focused on understanding and navigating the complexities of supply chain management in a military setting, ensuring robust support for all base operations.
Developed a deep practical understanding of the challenges and opportunities in logistics, laying the groundwork for my future contributions to the field.

Stakeholder EngagementInventory ManagementAdaptationDeep LearningProblem SolvingOperations Management+1

Flight Cadet

Jul 2013 – Jun 2014 · 11 mos · On-site

Underwent intensive military training for one year at the academy, focusing on both leadership development and professional trade learning in supply chain management.
Awarded the Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for securing 1st place in the order of merit within my branch.

CommunicationTeamworkMultitaskingResiliencyAttention to Detail