* Created a strategic vision document outlining the future of 'logistics and availability of fast moving items' in foreign bases to ensure sustenace, demonstrating strong strategic planning and thinking as part of project ‘Duqm’.* Managed and organised all high-level meetings, conferences, and presentations for top management, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Facilitated the preparation of meeting agendas, promulgation of minutes, and action points.* Ensured high demand compliance and customer satisfaction by implementing 'Push' strategy and acting as an automated replenishment system functioning between the platform and the organization for high turnover fast-moving items.* Managed inventory updates and obsolescence in collaboration with global suppliers, inventory Officers to ensure ready availability of required spares and prevent stockouts by anticipating items which will be beyond economical repair. * Overseeing vendor-managed waterfront support store, resulting in high off-the-shelf availability of fast-moving items to ships.

* Led a team of 43 sailors and civilians and ensured smooth administration and human resource management of a vast strength of 450 sailors including 130 musician trainees and 35 civilians staff to meet all administrative, training and operational requirements in the unit.* Responsible for balancing the ledger, undertaking audit and clearance inventory management to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.* Formulated and concluded annual rate contracts for security, transport, and training worth 150 crores and ensured maximum usage of online procurement thus ensuring transparency and competition through active vendor engagement.* Project Management - Spearheaded commissioning of various command sports facilities including maintenance and introduction of cutting edge security related installations and procurement of equipments through collaborative efforts with Command and third party vendors thus enhancing welfare and security for the whole command including the residential areas.* Responsible for providing administrative and logistics support to Indian Naval bands visiting abroad and to the provost marshal deployed on various field duties. * Responsible for planning for drawdown and management of 20 HMVs and LMVs and two wheelers which saw dispose of various old vehicles and replacement by new vehicles and settlement of 38 years old accident case.* Collaborated towards conducting various social events at various locations including the event ‘salute to the corona warriors’ attended by high level dignitaries and various others including unit anniversary celebrations, Band concerts, sports expeditions both at national and Command level.

• Provided logistics, supply chain, administrative, and HR support to a team of 250+ personnel, ensuring seamless operations.• Responsible for balancing the ledger, undertaking audit and clearance inventory management to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.• Devised and implemented innovative forecasting, planning, and procurement strategies that resulted in 100% compliance with refit timelines and timely, cost-effective delivery of critical equipment and supplies through close coordination with source of supply.• Minimised equipment downtime by maintaining a ready supply of necessary spares.• Optimised resource utilisation and streamlined inventory management to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.• Implemented employee welfare schemes, training programmes, team building, and team engagement activities to foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, resulting in improved morale, motivation and productivity onboard.• Designed and executed skill-upgradation programs that enhanced crew competency and readiness, resulting in sustained operational excellence.• • Disaster Management. Spearheaded the comprehensive planning and set up COVID quarantine facility with 130 beds (in both first and second wave) within three days deadline during complete lockdown, including procurement, hiring, resource allocation, and transport logistics. My strategies facilitated the rapid setup of the hospitals within three days and their efficient operation over two months. I also managed the strategic drawdown of these facilities, prioritizing resource reallocation and ensuring the hospital remained operational and ready for any resurgence in cases.

* Ensured smooth administration and human resource management of a vast strength of 400 sailors, 3500 trainees and 1000 civilian staff to meet all administrative, training and operational requirements in the unit. * Managed clothing requirements of more than 3500 raw recruits twice a year by ensuring unhindered supply of clothing items from the Source of Supply (SoS) starting from planning and forecasting the requirement as per the strength and training program to timely receipt, stocking up, accounting and distribution.* Lead a team of over 110 service personnel in efficiently running 05 Galleys catering to the daily meal requirements of over 3500 trainees and 250 personnel* Formulated and concluded annual rate contracts for Victuals worth six croresand ensured steady supply of ration in a remote cyclone prone area through active vendor engagement.* Concluded and operated over 12 Annual Contracts including hiring of manpower, Transport and various Annual Maintenance Contracts worth more than Rs 10 crores in a timely manner.* Project Management - Spearheaded commissioning of 600 men galley and dining hall including planning and procurement of equipments through collaborative efforts with Military Engineering Services and third party vendors.* Spearheaded successful introduction of GeM despite the challenges of remote location and connectivity ensuring transparency, competition and enhancement in vendor base.* Liaising with Local administration, third party agencies to provide administrative and operational support to visiting Naval Ships, Naval components attached with Research Units and other allied organisations.* Emergency Response - Lead a team of 20 personnel in providing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) to affected villages in the aftermath of Cyclone ‘Phani’ in close coordination with state Government authorities and police.

- Spearheaded the planning and decommissioning process of a long-serving frontline frigate.- Offered comprehensive logistics, supply chain, administrative, and HR support to a team comprising over 200 personnel, guaranteeing smooth and uninterrupted operations.- Held accountable for ledger reconciliation, conducting audits, and managing clearances.- Identified and categorized items for transfer to other ships or for auctioning and disposal.- Optimized resource allocation and refined inventory management practices to boost efficiency and minimize wastage.

- Recepient of "Best Service Paper" award in the course.- Article, based on my research which delved into the feasibility study for the conclusion of a centralized victualling contract, was published in the esteemed Logistics annual magazine, Shakti.

-Directed end-to-end supply chain management, including planning, sourcing, procurement, warehousing, distribution and bulk supply of uniforms, accoutrements, clothing, mess traps, and fresh/dry provisions for 100+ ships and 25000 personnel dispersed across six states and Union Territories, including Islands.• Led organisational transformation through process automation and modernisation of warehouse infrastructure and operations, resulting in increased efficiency, productivity and cost savings. • Undertook bulk procurement of clothing and provisions worth INR 125 Cr, achieving cost savings of INR 10 Cr through strategic sourcing, negotiations and vendor management.• Devised robust crisis management plans to minimise supply chain disruptions, facilitate disaster relief efforts and ensure business continuity.• Facilitated disaster relief operations in the aftermath of Cyclone Hud-Hud by procuring and distributing 100+ Tonnes of relief supplies in 48 hours. • Achieved 75% reduction in average lead time for supply of bulk rations to ships through implementation of value stream mapping and lean sigma.-Responsible for concluding and managing contracts for clothing and rations for personnel of Eastern Naval Command and uninterrupted supplies to operational ships and units located at diverse locations from Kolkata to Chennai and A&N Islands. -Collaborated towards conducting Internationa events; IFR-16 and various social events including unit anniversary celebrations, Band concerts, sports expeditions both at Command level and unit level.-Effected in ascertaining the damage caused worth approx 100 Cr during Cyclone HUD-HUD and further saving 25 crores.

As the youngest Head of Department onboard a survey ship, I assumed a pivotal role in overseeing all operational logistics, including the procurement and management of stores, equipment spares, and provisions for supporting surveys at sea. Responsible for ensuring seamless execution of operational surveys and meticulously coordinating the supply chain and logistical support required for sustained survey missions.

Selected as the first crew post commissioning of the first indigenous stealth ship project; 6000 ton frigates with cutting edge technology. Responsible for the management of all onboard Logistics operations and Staff duties to the Commanding Officer, material preparedness and crew to the Logistics Officer (Head of the Department); Implemented a new model for manning of systems for a lean crew; Identified critical problems and evolved solutions to successfully ensure the ship with the ability to sustain long missions. Responsible with execution of logistics planning until one year post commissioning of the ship. Handled all logistics aspects related to equipping the ship in all respects including stores, spares, habitability, welfare, management of funds, budget etc.

• Spearheaded the comprehensive logistics operation for foreign navy trainee allowances, ensuring efficient financial management and cross-cultural communication excellence.• Developed and implemented streamlined processes for payroll and allowances, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and trainee satisfaction.• Orchestrated supply chain operations for the navy's premier gas turbine overhauling centre, pivotal in maintaining fleet readiness.• Leveraged advanced supply chain management techniques to ensure resource availability and process optimization.• Directed comprehensive facility management for the Eastern Command, encompassing hospitality, sports facilities, and general administration.• Implemented innovative hospitality management strategies, elevating service standards and guest satisfaction.• Responsible for the successful coordination of the prestigious Eastern Command Navy Ball 2011, expertly managed budgeting, artist profiling, sponsorship acquisition, and catering, delivering a high-profile event lauded for its excellence.• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to manage large-scale events.

Secured 'A' Grade in SLt Log course