Amardeep Chougale — CEO

Senior Supply Chain Leader | Expert in Logistics, Technology Transformation, and Business Growth I am a result-oriented professional with 25 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain management, third-party contract logistics, and the technology start-up space. Coupled with an MBA in International Business, I bring a deep expertise in driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across various sectors. My extensive cross-industry experience includes leading and optimizing large-scale supply chain operations in industries such as FMCG, electronic goods, and pharma across South Asia. As a supply chain expert, I have a proven track record in implementing inventory control measures to minimize obsolete stock and manage slow-moving items, thereby reducing inventory management costs. My entrepreneurial initiatives are centered on product innovation and technological advancements, demonstrating a keen ability in strategic planning and revenue enhancement. I am adept at fostering customer success, developing new business models, and implementing innovative solutions that are tailored to meet client needs and deliver substantial value. My skills extend to operational strategies, team empowerment, and leveraging data analytics for improved performance metrics. I have a history of setting clear performance goals, driving new sales revenue growth, and earning industry accolades for positive impacts and business excellence. As a people leader, I have successfully led and motivated cross-cultural teams towards organizational growth and success, creating a compelling vision for the future through effective coaching and execution. As a strategist, I am recognised for my ability to spearhead business initiatives and accomplish corporate goals successfully. My ability to collaborate, influence, mobilise people at organisational levels has been instrumental in driving transformational change

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and Logistics expert with a strong focus on technology transformation.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 29 yrs 8 mos

Career Highlights

25 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain management.
Proven track record in driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Expertise in technology transformation and business growth.

Work Experience

APL Logistics

Country Head & Managing Director (1 yr 4 mos)

Freight Tiger

Vice President - Customer Success & Development (3 yrs 5 mos)

Yoryo

Founder (3 yrs 6 mos)

DHL Supply Chain

Director – Strategy and COE (India Cluster) (7 yrs 6 mos)

Nokia

Head of Logistics Service Deployment & Strategy (5 yrs 10 mos)

Colgate-Palmolive

Branch Logistics Manager – South Region (8 yrs)

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Graduate at Startup Leadership Program Pune Chapter

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) at Laxminarayan institute of Technology

Amardeep Chougale

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India29 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

25 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain management.
Proven track record in driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Expertise in technology transformation and business growth.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and Logistics expert with a strong focus on technology transformation.

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Analytical SkillsBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyChange ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipLeadershipLean Management PrincipalsLogistics and distributionManagementMicrosoft ExcelOperations ManagementProblem SolvingProcess ImprovementProduct InnovationStrategic Leadership

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Experience

Apl logistics

Country Head & Managing Director

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Heading country P&L, operational strategy & operation execution. Enhancing Customer service, cross-business collaboration, Supplier relationships & Govt compliance. Play pivotal role in existing customer retention & growth. Spearheading new capabilities development ,technology advancement, Continuous Improvements and new customer onboarding for business growth.

Freight tiger

Vice President - Customer Success & Development

May 2021 – Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Pune

Heading Enterprise SaaS B2B Business Growth, Existing Business Expansion , Customer retention & value delivery , P&L Management , Strategic Partnerships , New Product M&A , solution Design including pre-sales activities , Customer on-boarding and launch for Series B funded Logistics tech company

Yoryo

Founder

Nov 2017 – May 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area · On-site

With a proven track record of entrepreneurial success in developing and deploying innovative TMS solutions, I bring a wealth of experience in Startup Eco system, Tech product development & deployment and Technology innovation to drive transformation.
Pivotally deployed product with FMCG, Pharma and retail customers in India. Successfully exited from own startup.
Spearheaded revenue growth & cashflow through strategic planning and execution, which supported Product Development , Business Strategy , GTM , Business Development , Account Management , Talent Acquisition , P&L management , Marketing , Customer Launch & pilots kick off, Investor relationship management

Dhl supply chain

Director – Strategy and COE (India Cluster)

Apr 2010 – Oct 2017 · 7 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Growth Path:
2014 – 2017 Director – Strategy and COE (India Cluster)
2012 – 2014 Director – India strategy and Healthcare
2010 – 2012 Head Health Care – India
Business Strategy, Lead IBP (Integrated Business plan) with country head , Developed & executed Multi-Client Warehouse Strategy , P&L Management , New business development , Key account management , Solution design, warehouse and transportation, statutory compliance, cold chain management, customer service, order-to-cash, 4PL Capability designed and Deployment for Pfizer , Logistics service centre with 400 + headcount and Designed ,developed, executed a Global Solution Design Centre (GSDC)
Strategic Projects: Go-to-Market strategy post-GST implementation (sector-specific approach), digital technology future strategy, e-fulfilment Centre solution with Blue Dart, FTWZ XBU Engagement

Nokia

Head of Logistics Service Deployment & Strategy

Jun 2004 – Apr 2010 · 5 yrs 10 mos · Greater Chennai Area

Growth Path:
2008 – 2010 Head of Logistics Service Deployment & Strategy, Chennai
2006 – 2008 Country Logistics Manager - Nokia Emerging Asia Limited, Dhaka
2004 – 2006 National Operations Manager, Gurgaon
Strategic Leadership , Regional Gate keeper for lean & global initiatives , Warehouse management ,Transport management ( Primary , Secondary & last Mile) , Security , Insurance , Distribution IT Infra ,Import & export operation , Vendor /supplier management , Cross Functional collaboration , Order to Cash management , Customer complaints management , Demand planning &Supply planning , Network Optimisation , ERP & Technology transformations
Key Initiatives
1. New 18 Warehouses setup, Distribution Network Optimization in line with changing GST tax scenario.
2. Direct Delivery to national & regional distributors from Chennai Factory to avail tax benefits.
3. Established supply chain operation setup in Emerging Asia Market (Bangladesh, Srilanka, Nepal & Maldives).
4. Global Process Customisation: Developed the "Asia Order Promising" global process and customised SAP APO for demand and supply planning specific to India.
5. Inventory Optimisation: Led process, people competency, and automation initiatives resulting in savings of ₹30 crore.
6. Freight Cost Reduction: Achieved a 23% reduction in freight costs and improved speed to market by shifting from a single port to a four-port import model.

Colgate-palmolive

Branch Logistics Manager – South Region

Jun 1996 – Jun 2004 · 8 yrs · Greater Chennai Area

Growth Path:
2003 – 2004 Branch Logistics Manager – South Region, Chennai
2001 – 2002 Branch Logistics Manager – West Region, Mumbai
1996 – 2000 Process Engineer- Manufacturing Plant, Aurangabad
During Manufacturing stint, my primary responsibilities were to manage manpower, material and machines in plant to meet supply chain demand and production targets; implementation of SAP R/3 Production and Material Management Module and ensuring compliance of corporate initiatives like ISO, TPM, EOHS and GMP; Business Risk Management, Complaint Handling and People Development.
As Head of Branch Logistics function, My Primary responsibilities were Demand forecasting in discussion with sales team , Warehouse operation , Secondary Transportation , Branch Logistics budgets ,Customer service , Customer complaint & claim management .
Key projects undertaken were designing Business Planning Process (BPP) value based forecasting tool & process, designed & deployed AOG/VMI model in Bangalore City and improved fill rate for Modern Trade customers in Chennai. As Project manager for Transparent Soap Manufacturing for Palmolive, I re-engineered the entire manufacturing process to suit Indian standards.