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First Name: Dilip
E-Mail Address: dilip94942@gmail.com
Country: India
Phone: 09899694942
Current Job Designation: Group Head – Administration, Facilities and Security
Job Designation Applying For: Head Administration
Total Years of Experience: 30
Copy your Resume / CV in this box: DILIP KUMAR ACHAL
Location: Bangalore, India
Mobile: +91 98996 94942
E-mail: dilip94942@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilip-kumar-achal-70195a77/
Date of Birth: 24.09.1966 | Nationality: Indian | Gender: Male | Languages: English and Hindi (mother tongue)
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Strategic Operations and Logistics Leader with over 3 Decades of Experience in Administration, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and Facilities Management | Key Initiator of Operational Excellence and Cost Optimization
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PROFILE SUMMARY
• Extensive and progressive experience in logistics & supply chain management, administration, manpower management, and facilities management
• Highly proficient in operational planning, supply chain optimization, spearheading large-scale transport operations across regions/sites, and delivering critical supplies in challenging environments
• Specializes in innovative logistics for essential supplies/perishable goods and excels in continuous improvement, financial management, and vendor relations
• Highly skilled in risk assessment and strategic planning with hands-on experience in budgeting and resource allocation
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Administration, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Administered supply chain operations supporting 120,000+ troops, ensured timely and accurate delivery of critical supplies and reduced operational downtime by 20%
Operations and Facilities & Equipment Management
• Oversaw operations of 6 ASC battalions and 12 tank transporter units, enhanced logistical efficiency by 15% and facilitated seamless troop mobility. Also, governed the maintenance and administration of military facilities covering 50,000 sq. ft.
Strategic Planning & Budget Management
• Managed annual budgets exceeding INR 151 crore (≈AED 66.44 million), and generated cost savings of 18% through optimized procurement and resource management
Risk Assessment & Compliance
• Implemented comprehensive risk management frameworks and reduced non-compliance incidents by 15%
Team Leadership & Mentoring
• Led cross-functional teams of up to 1,200 personnel, achieved operational goals ahead of schedule and improved productivity by 20%
Procurement & Vendor Management
• Negotiated contracts worth INR 20 crore annually (≈AED 8.8 million) and reduced procurement costs by 10%
Performance & Resource Optimization
• Developed resource allocation models that improved supply chain performance by 12%
Training & Development
• Delivered leadership training to 20,000 troops and 600 officers annually and augmented combat readiness by 10%
ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITION
• ARTRAC Scholar Warrior Award, 2018
• Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card, Jan 2013
• General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Card, Jan 2010
• Best Debater Award, National Defence Academy
• Ninth Gorkha Rifles Regiment Silver Medal for Military History
• Recipient of a prestigious Letter of Appreciation from the late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India
EXPERIENCE
OLA ELECTRIC, India Nov2022 – Present Group Head – Administration, Facilities and Security
• Provide leadership and operational oversight to cross-functional teams in daily administrative operations and deliver operational excellence across sites
• Streamline facility management operations and reduce operational costs
• Roll-out advanced security protocols and enhance site safety
INDIAN ARMY, India Mar1996 – Sep 2022
Brigadier – General Staff (Training) and Commander Faculty, Sep 2016 – Sep 2018; Sep 2020 – Sep 2022
• Initiated and governed training programs for 20,000+ troops and 600 officers annually, and modernized training methodologies to improve combat readiness
• Developed and implemented state-of-the-art training infrastructure and ascertained operational excellence
• Contributed to key transportation training paradigms and infused technology into processes
Brigadier – Army Service Corps Oct 2014 – Sep2016; Oct2018 – Aug 2020
• Ensured seamless execution of logistics operations for 120,000+ troops across challenging terrains
• Reduced operational delays through effective and enhanced supply chain coordination
• Administered fuel and supply logistics worth INR 151 crore (≈AED 66.44 million) annually with zero discrepancies
Director – Planning May2011 – Sep 2014
• Helmed strategic planning initiatives and accomplished 100% mission readiness for logistics operations
• Deployed cost-effective procurement processes and reduced expenses
• Set up a centralized inventory management system that decreased supply chain disruptions
Colonel – Supplies & Transport Jun2009 – May 2011
• Supervised large-scale transportation, supply operations, and minimized logistical errors
• Monitored and facilitated timely delivery of essential supplies to 120,000+ troops in remote areas
• Formulated optimized route plans that lowered fuel wastage
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Commandant (Chief Executive Officer) | Indian Army | Aug 2007 – Jun 2009
• Commanding Officer (Chief Executive Officer) | Indian Army | Jun 2005 – Aug 2007
• Assistant Military Secretary | Indian Army | Jun 2002 – Jun 2005
• Officer Commanding (Chief Executive Officer) | Indian Army | Mar 1998 – Jun 2001
• Faculty | Indian Army | Mar 1996 – Mar 1998
EDUCATION
• Master of Philosophy (Defence and Strategic Studies) – Panjab University, India | 2020
• Executive Development Program (Supply Chain & Transport Management) – Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India | 2018
• Master of Business Administration (Human Resources Management) – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India | 2010
• Post Graduate Diploma (Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs) – IGNOU, India | 2004
• Advanced Diploma in Management – Devi Ahilya University, India | 2004
• Master of Science (Defence and Strategic Studies) – University of Madras, India | 2001
• Bachelor of Science – Jawaharlal Nehru University, India | 1987
CERTIFICATIONS
• Diploma in Web Designing – Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), India | 2005
• Diploma in Business Computing – C-DAC | 2000
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