Ashwin Ambale

Background

About Ashwin Ambale

A multi-faceted & results-driven Supply Chain Strategist with 19+ years of multi-sector experience in Education, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing in Private & semi-Government companies in the Middle East. Demonstrated thought leadership in end-to-end supply chain, procurement & logistics and cost optimization. Proven proficiency in fostering a growth mindset, driving innovation and transformation to deliver operational excellence and bottom-line revenue uplift. Adept at cross-functional stakeholder engagement and building & leading teams. A trusted business partner with recognized problem-solving & analytical skills. • Foster a culture of growth, innovation & continuous improvement – take the lead in successfully influencing positive organizational changes to build employee & company capabilities • Established the Supply Chain department from scratch at Sharjah Driving Institute (SDI) – created a fully functioning business unit, recruited teams, drafted SOPs & created operational framework for procurement, inventory management & warehousing • Lead digital transformation projects at SDI – successfully influenced leadership team & implemented Oracle Fusion software, delivering 100% automated workflows, accelerated productivity & improved transparency for enhanced procedural compliance • Created new revenue streams at SDI – studied competitive landscape, identified growth opportunities, presented to & secured leadership buy-in. Functioned as team lead to introduce innovative training courses & expand product offerings & Recognized for consistent superior performance, strategic leadership & continuous process improvements at Gates Engineering:) promoted 4 times in 10 years – including a regional transfer to revamp operations in the N. Gulf market ) Best Sourcing Strategy Award 2017– conducted a technical deep-dive & collaborated with QHSE & Testing teams to improve & expand product line. Reversed revenue loss to competition, increased gross profit and successfully won back clients & market share ) Commitment & Diligence Certificate 2016 - achieved highest feedback response rate from suppliers & customers company-wide, significantly contributing to the KROLL program's regional success ) Top 5 Winners Circle Program, Middle East 2015 – suggested, initiated & implemented cost-saving measures in packaging & air freight, directly impacting revenue & operational efficiency. Idea was migrated to the EMEA region ) Outstanding Performance Certificate 2011