Ambuj Choudhary
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Accomplished Head of Logistics experienced in strategic planning, logistics management, and service delivery. Achieved significant operational gains through streamlining operations, reducing costs, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Focused on leveraging expertise in budgeting, vendor development, and technology integration to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Logistics - Eastern & Southern Africa
Mount Meru Group
2025.04 - 2026.02
- Overall Business Head for Logistics across Eastern and Southern Africa, with full P&L ownership and strategic responsibility for regional logistics operations.
- Lead and oversee end-to-end logistics operations, including imports, domestic distribution, and cross-border transit transportation across multiple countries.
- Responsible for fleet management, including deployment strategy, utilization optimization, cost control, compliance, and performance improvement across owned and contracted fleets.
- Drive logistics strategy, network design, and capacity planning to support group trading, manufacturing, and regional expansion objectives.
- Manage multi-country operations covering ports, corridors, depots, and inland destinations, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and cost competitiveness.
- Lead cross-functional teams across operations, fleet, workshops, planning, compliance, and vendors, ensuring alignment with group KPIs and SOPs.
- Spearhead cost reduction initiatives, vendor negotiations, route optimization, fuel efficiency programs, and synergies across group logistics entities.
- Ensure compliance with regional transport regulations, GVM norms, cross-border trade rules, and safety standards.
- Act as key stakeholder interface with ports, clearing & forwarding agents, transporters, regulators, and strategic partners.
- Support group leadership with logistics MIS, performance dashboards, risk mitigation plans, and strategic recommendations.
General Manager - Tanzania
Rais Shipping and Services
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
2024.04 - 2026.02
- Recognized for ability to incorporate innovative management techniques to enhance supply chain practices, productivity, and profits.
- Leveraged prowess in heading new ups/ diversifications, managing Logistics, supply chain & procurement functions, emphasizing value addition to supply chain operations, escalating business progressively by generating significant cost savings, and developing operational policies.
- Possesses an integrated set of competencies in identifying & developing potential vendors locally & globally for achieving cost-effective procurement; devising and implementing innovative procurement strategies to incorporate the growing complexities and challenges within the industry.
- Expert skills in managing a broad spectrum of tasks across the supply chain (export, import, ICD & CFS) processes and knowledge of the latest trends. Looking after the logistics of goods and ensuring compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, monitored all financial and currency processes and transactions, and managed all communication with export authorities for all required countries.
- Hold distinction in developing and executing CFS & empty park Management strategies and activities and ensure adherence to match all client’s requirements within the required timeframe by scheduling efficient shipping activities & identifying appropriate transportation methods.
- Logistics: Conceptualizing the logistics road maps for efficiency, effectiveness, and timely delivery within safety.
- Negotiation: Ensuring value-addition to the existing business by negotiating the terms and conditions. Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
- Team Leadership: Building a world-class supply chain organization through identifying, coaching, and mentoring professionals as part of an overall talent management effort to recruit, retain, and engage top talent.
- Team Size: 25+
- Reporting to Group Director, Corporate OfficeDubai
Head – Service Delivery & Operations (CFS)
DP World
Mudra Port, India
2022.07 - 2024.04
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term logistics strategies to cost-effectively support the organization’s growth while improving service and reliability.
- Logistics Management: Manage the complete logistics, from warehousing to international transport, ensuring services meet budget and contractual standards.
- Transportation: Create transportation capacity and contingency plans to support varying company demands and deal with changes in supply/demand patterns.
- Service Delivery Management: Oversee end-to-end service delivery processes, ensuring timely, efficient, and high-quality solutions for clients.
- Marketing Management: Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to position the company prominently in the marketplace.
- Team Size: 100+
- Reporting to CEO Mudra Port and Terminal
Head – Warehouse & Distribution India
Pantos Logistics Private Limited
Pune, India
2018.03 - 2022.07
- Created and executed the overarching strategy for warehouse operations and distribution, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and the specific nuances of the Indian market.
- Oversaw end-to-end warehouse operations, encompassing inventory management, order fulfillment, and ensuring timely and accurate distribution to various regions in India.
- Developed and managed budgets and distribution activities, optimizing costs while ensuring the efficiency of operations.
- Created and implemented a holistic business strategy, planting KPIs spanning customer service, financials, internal processes, logistics, and supplier management.
- Pioneered cost-optimization strategies, fostering a culture of sustainable procurement savings without compromising quality or supply assurance.
- Orchestrated rigorous cost oversight through annual budgeting, monthly P&L analysis, payroll, and cost scrutiny.
- Introduced data-driven tools and metrics to gauge supply chain and logistics efficacy; supervised supplier KPIs, emphasizing punctuality, cost, quantity, and quality.
- Collaborated with custom house agents and C&F agents, ensuring timely clearances and cost-efficient transport strategies; negotiated with carriers for optimal consignment movement costs.
- Crafted an analytical MIS platform, illuminating company trends in sales, business growth, and vendor reconciliation for strategic augmentation of company business.
- Leveraged Kaizen, LEAN, and EQS frameworks for continual process enhancements, boosting quality standards.
- Team Size: 100+
- Reporting to Pantos Director (Korean Expat)
Country Transport Manager – KSA
AIMS International Limited
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Spearheaded direct manufacturer engagement for high-volume products, achieving best-price procurement. Built the budgets and set key performance metrics for teams.
- Created and executed procurement strategies, providing purchasing solutions.
- Overhauled sourcing methodologies for 3PL Logistics; supervised dispatch, routing, and vehicle tracking.
- Helmed full-scale operations across KSA’s key regions: Jeddah, Rabigh, Yanbu Jubail, Dammam, Qatif, and Abuman.
- Instituted SOPs for road safety, fleet, and driver management, incorporating a meticulous weekly review matrix.
- Team Size: 200+
- Reporting to Chairman of AIMS Saudi Arabia
Operation Head – East & Southern Africa
Super Group of Company
East Africa, Lusaka, Lusaka
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Managed a fleet of 220 trucks & trailers, transporting food grade to hazardous materials, achieving a zero-incident safety record.
- Team Size: 100+
- Reporting to Managing Director of Group
Asst. General Manager
Toll Global Logistics
Jamshedpur, India
2007.12 - 2012.12
- Reporting to Country Head India
Area Manager
Saizar Enterprise Private Limited
Jamshedpur, India
1997.11 - 2007.04
- Reporting to Managing Director
Education
MBA - Transport Management and Supply Chain
National Institute of Management (NIM)
Mumbai, IndiaB.com Hons - undefined
Cooperative College, Ranchi University
Jamshedpur, IndiaSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Logistics & Transportation
- Service Delivery & Marketing
- Export & Import Functions
- Warehousing Management
- Materials & Inventory Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- 3PL Network Operations
- Vendor Development
- Supply Chain Operations
- P&L Responsibility
- Technology Integration
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Internet
- Windows
Certification
- Programming Language CEE, STG InfoTech, Jamshedpur, India, 2001.
- Certificate Course in Typing (English), Jamshedpur, India, 1999.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
English
Hindi
Bengali
Punjabi
Accomplishments
- Expanded the business with the sales and development teams, pinpointing trends and opportunities, resulting in a 95% customer retention rate and a 5% new customer acquisition.
- Slashed DSO from 45 days to a mere 7 days post-client SOP implementation and enrollment.
- Amplified customer base from 65 to 105 by March 2023 through the deployment of innovative marketing.
- Adjudged 'Best Performer' for 2021 & 2022 in Cost Innovation and clinched the 'Best Employee of the Year 2022' accolade in India.
- The sole recipient from the Indian continent to be conferred the 'Bronze Award' by the Global Team South Korea in 2022.
- Developed the business from ground zero, founding offices in East and South India.
- Integrated with the Caterpillar Control Tower, streamlining operations.
- Concluded long-term transport vendor agreements across North, East, West & South regions.
- Enhanced P&L by 20% through optimal fleet & equipment utilization. Collaborated with industry giants like ARAMCO, Baker Hughes, Hadeed, and Exel, among others.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
- Date of Birth: 10th Jan 1976
- Location: Mundra Port, Gujarat, India
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Timeline
Head of Logistics - Eastern & Southern Africa
Mount Meru Group
2025.04 - 2026.02
General Manager - Tanzania
Rais Shipping and Services
2024.04 - 2026.02
Head – Service Delivery & Operations (CFS)
DP World
2022.07 - 2024.04
Head – Warehouse & Distribution India
Pantos Logistics Private Limited
2018.03 - 2022.07
Country Transport Manager – KSA
AIMS International Limited
2016.01 - 2018.01
Operation Head – East & Southern Africa
Super Group of Company
2013.01 - 2016.01
Asst. General Manager
Toll Global Logistics
2007.12 - 2012.12
Area Manager
Saizar Enterprise Private Limited
1997.11 - 2007.04
B.com Hons - undefined
Cooperative College, Ranchi University
MBA - Transport Management and Supply Chain
National Institute of Management (NIM)