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Sandeep Yadav

Senior Director

Bengaluru

19+ years of work experience

Delhivery
Mar 20197 yrs 8 mosPresent

Mangaluru

As Senior Director – Rapid Commerce Operations at Delhivery, I lead the development and scaling of the company’s 3PL dark-store fulfilment business, driving end-to-end operational excellence across quick commerce networks. My role encompasses operating model design, network expansion, fulfilment centre operations, WMS governance, last-mile execution, capacity planning, and cross-functional collaboration with Product, Technology, Business Development, Finance, and HR to build scalable, customer-centric supply chain solutions. Previously, I led Gateway Operations at Delhivery’s Bhiwandi-Lonad hub, one of India’s largest integrated logistics facilities, with end-to-end responsibility across Gateway, First Mile, Pickup, Returns, Processing, and Last Mile operations. Earlier, I headed Last Mile Operations across South & West India, managing a large multi-state delivery network and driving significant improvements in productivity, operational efficiency, and partner engagement.
Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd.
Nov 20153 yrs 4 mosFeb 2019

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

As Business Manager for East India Ready Mix Concrete Business at Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., I led the end-to-end P&L for the region, driving profitable growth through operational excellence, commercial strategy, and cross-functional leadership. Key responsibilities and achievements included: Full P&L ownership for the East India RMC business, delivering sustainable growth through effective commercial and operational strategies. Led Sales & Marketing teams to drive volume growth, improve Average Selling Price (ASP), expand market presence, and strengthen the product portfolio with value-added and branded products. Managed end-to-end plant operations across multiple locations, focusing on capacity utilisation, production efficiency, raw material optimisation, procurement, cost reduction, and statutory compliance. Developed market expansion strategies by identifying new business opportunities, evaluating plant locations, and building strong customer relationships to accelerate regional growth. Strengthened financial performance through disciplined working capital management, DSO control, and operational governance. Championed a strong safety culture by embedding best practices, ensuring compliance, and driving employee engagement through structured safety initiatives. Built high-performing teams by partnering with HR on talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for future leaders.
IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Limited
Feb 20159 mosOct 2015

Gurgaon

As Assistant General Manager – RMC Operations at IL&FS Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd., I led end-to-end operations for seven Ready Mix Concrete plants across the National Capital Region, with responsibility for production, plant profitability, budgeting, cost optimisation, and operational performance. I managed manufacturing operations, fleet assets, and cross-functional teams while driving production planning, resource utilisation, MIS governance, and operational excellence to ensure efficient plant performance and business outcomes.
UltraTech Cement Limited, Unit: UltraTech Concrete
Nov 20104 yrs 4 mosFeb 2015

Ahmedabad

 Handled complete Operations of Five RMC Plants at Ahmadabad.  Facilitated new product development initiative with key focus on Quality, Cost & Delivery; developing components in conformance to preset technical specifications.  Oversaw plant operations encompassing material planning & store, utility budgeting and other allied functions for accomplishment of overall business targets.  Used correct processes as defined under RMCMA guidelines, ISO and periodic improvements in the same. Deployed processes based on Business Excellence Framework and other management initiative.  Responsible for planning, scheduling of breakdown and preventive maintenance of the departments and efficiency & performance of the plant equipment's.  Responsible to implement & maintain safety programs at the plant and carry out necessary safety reviews & inspections to ensure adherence to laid down safety norms & regulations. Ensured safety training, compliance, tracking & control at plant & project sites.
UltraTech Cement Limited, Unit: UltraTech Concrete
Mar 20091 yr 8 mosOct 2010

Indore

Managed customers effectively by understanding their needs / expectations and systematically reviewed operations to provide quality products and services to meet / exceed customer expectations. Consistently strived towards increasing the reach of products and have successfully encouraged a large number of customers to opt for our products. Responsible for identifying and implementing tactical areas for improvement. Conducted periodical meetings to review performance, plan strategies to achieve monthly / quarterly objectives set for the Division, prepared weekly / monthly action plans and assigned responsibilities to the concerned. Made Corporate Management expectations very clear to team members, allocated responsibilities based on skills / experience and continuously evaluated performance.
UltraTech Cement Limited, Unit: UltraTech Concrete
Feb 20081 yr 1 moFeb 2009

Vadodara

Responsible for general supervision of all phases of plant operations including: production, quality control, maintenance, receiving, and shipping. Accountable for recruiting, hiring and training personnel and facility/physical plant up-keep and capital improvements. Managed annual budget planning and execution. Worked closely with the team to increase productivity and profitability within the manufacturing operation. Ensured Effective working of the plant by ensuring safety of people & machinery; handled timely production of quality concrete as per the specification of the customers & its delivery. Overseen the regular & preventive maintenance of the plant & equipment and statutory compliance. Ensured application of raw material Quality Control Procedures and Cost optimization through proper placement of resources.
May 20051 yrApr 2006

Pune

Shift Incharge - Maintenance Department

Sandeep’s AI Stack

gemini
gemini
ChatGPT
ChatGPT

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

20223 yrs2025
National Institute of Technology Karnataka

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology Karnataka

19994 yrs2003

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About

As an Operations Management professional, I have over 20 years of experience with management, and tactical business leadership. Offers expertise spanning Business Administration and Change Management, achieving optimal results with competent planning, organization and solutions-oriented approach while driving business growth, profitability, and strategic alliances. During my professional stint, gained experience in advancing strategic direction of the business through innovation and organizational leadership critical to continuous growth and business scalability in an evolving global market. An out-of-the-box thinker with a flair for charting out Sales strategies and contributing towards enhancing business volumes & growth and achieving revenue and profitability norms. Spearheaded numerous business development and market expansion initiatives. An effective communicator & team leader, combined with flexible & extremely detail oriented attitude with the ability to interact with people effectively. My team members know me for my ‘Never Say Die’ attitude and my seniors appreciate my strong commitment towards my work. Some of my positives are: an ability to multitask, a good understanding of operational aspects for providing complete solutions, interacting and meeting new people to identify new opportunities, and bringing out a more human side of the story. Systematic and analytical with proven leadership abilities laying emphasis on creating ‘Cohesive Teams’ for delivering outstanding results. Well versed in providing Sales and Operation solutions.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

gemini

ChatGPT

Work experience

Senior Director at Delhivery, Mar 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos, Mangaluru, As Senior Director – Rapid Commerce Operations at Delhivery, I lead the development and scaling of the company’s 3PL dark-store fulfilment business, driving end-to-end operational excellence across quick commerce networks. My role encompasses operating model design, network expansion, fulfilment centre operations, WMS governance, last-mile execution, capacity planning, and cross-functional collaboration with Product, Technology, Business Development, Finance, and HR to build scalable, customer-centric supply chain solutions. Previously, I led Gateway Operations at Delhivery’s Bhiwandi-Lonad hub, one of India’s largest integrated logistics facilities, with end-to-end responsibility across Gateway, First Mile, Pickup, Returns, Processing, and Last Mile operations. Earlier, I headed Last Mile Operations across South & West India, managing a large multi-state delivery network and driving significant improvements in productivity, operational efficiency, and partner engagement.

Business Manager - Kolkata at Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., Nov 2015 - Feb 2019 · 3 yrs 4 mos, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, As Business Manager for East India Ready Mix Concrete Business at Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., I led the end-to-end P&L for the region, driving profitable growth through operational excellence, commercial strategy, and cross-functional leadership. Key responsibilities and achievements included: Full P&L ownership for the East India RMC business, delivering sustainable growth through effective commercial and operational strategies. Led Sales & Marketing teams to drive volume growth, improve Average Selling Price (ASP), expand market presence, and strengthen the product portfolio with value-added and branded products. Managed end-to-end plant operations across multiple locations, focusing on capacity utilisation, production efficiency, raw material optimisation, procurement, cost reduction, and statutory compliance. Developed market expansion strategies by identifying new business opportunities, evaluating plant locations, and building strong customer relationships to accelerate regional growth. Strengthened financial performance through disciplined working capital management, DSO control, and operational governance. Championed a strong safety culture by embedding best practices, ensuring compliance, and driving employee engagement through structured safety initiatives. Built high-performing teams by partnering with HR on talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for future leaders.

Assistant General Manager at IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Limited, Feb 2015 - Oct 2015 · 9 mos, Gurgaon, As Assistant General Manager – RMC Operations at IL&FS Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd., I led end-to-end operations for seven Ready Mix Concrete plants across the National Capital Region, with responsibility for production, plant profitability, budgeting, cost optimisation, and operational performance. I managed manufacturing operations, fleet assets, and cross-functional teams while driving production planning, resource utilisation, MIS governance, and operational excellence to ensure efficient plant performance and business outcomes.

City Operation Head at UltraTech Cement Limited, Unit: UltraTech Concrete, Nov 2010 - Feb 2015 · 4 yrs 4 mos, Ahmedabad,  Handled complete Operations of Five RMC Plants at Ahmadabad.  Facilitated new product development initiative with key focus on Quality, Cost & Delivery; developing components in conformance to preset technical specifications.  Oversaw plant operations encompassing material planning & store, utility budgeting and other allied functions for accomplishment of overall business targets.  Used correct processes as defined under RMCMA guidelines, ISO and periodic improvements in the same. Deployed processes based on Business Excellence Framework and other management initiative.  Responsible for planning, scheduling of breakdown and preventive maintenance of the departments and efficiency & performance of the plant equipment's.  Responsible to implement & maintain safety programs at the plant and carry out necessary safety reviews & inspections to ensure adherence to laid down safety norms & regulations. Ensured safety training, compliance, tracking & control at plant & project sites.

Territory Sales Manager at UltraTech Cement Limited, Unit: UltraTech Concrete, Mar 2009 - Oct 2010 · 1 yr 8 mos, Indore, Managed customers effectively by understanding their needs / expectations and systematically reviewed operations to provide quality products and services to meet / exceed customer expectations. Consistently strived towards increasing the reach of products and have successfully encouraged a large number of customers to opt for our products. Responsible for identifying and implementing tactical areas for improvement. Conducted periodical meetings to review performance, plan strategies to achieve monthly / quarterly objectives set for the Division, prepared weekly / monthly action plans and assigned responsibilities to the concerned. Made Corporate Management expectations very clear to team members, allocated responsibilities based on skills / experience and continuously evaluated performance.

Plant Head at UltraTech Cement Limited, Unit: UltraTech Concrete, Feb 2008 - Feb 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo, Vadodara, Responsible for general supervision of all phases of plant operations including: production, quality control, maintenance, receiving, and shipping. Accountable for recruiting, hiring and training personnel and facility/physical plant up-keep and capital improvements. Managed annual budget planning and execution. Worked closely with the team to increase productivity and profitability within the manufacturing operation. Ensured Effective working of the plant by ensuring safety of people & machinery; handled timely production of quality concrete as per the specification of the customers & its delivery. Overseen the regular & preventive maintenance of the plant & equipment and statutory compliance. Ensured application of raw material Quality Control Procedures and Cost optimization through proper placement of resources.

Senior Engineer at DGP Hinoday Industries Limited, May 2005 - Apr 2006 · 1 yr, Pune, Shift Incharge - Maintenance Department

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka