Ashish Gautam

About Ashish Gautam

Seasoned logistics and EXIM professional with 14+ years of leadership across rail, terminal, and inland container operations. Currently driving Maersk’s transformation strategy toward integrated, end-to-end logistics by leading rail capacity strategy and corridor optimization.I bring deep expertise in P&L management, commercial execution, and operational scale-up—having led terminal setups, new market expansion, and supply chain redesigns across India. Passionate about using technology and data to enhance customer outcomes, improve utilization, and simplify logistics complexity.I thrive in high-growth, change-driven environments where collaboration, agility, and execution matter.

Experience

1. Rail Capacity Manager

   A.P. Moller - Maersk

   May 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Leading Rail strategy to support Maersk’s shift toward an integrated, end-to-end logistics in India.• Spearheading rail transformation strategy in India• Leading the rail capacity and corridor planning strategy to align inland execution with Maersk’s ocean and end-to-end logistics vision.• Spearheading cost optimization initiatives that deliver measurable savings through optimal network design, smarter corridor flow, and plugging cost leakage•Partnering with commercial teams by providing actionable market and corridor insights that support volume growth, right pricing, improve product positioning and enhance Maersk’s inland volume.• Transforming vendor management to a data-driven, performance-based evaluation system, improving accountability and service levels.• Applying analytics to solve customer challenges around container visibility, rail reliability, and terminal efficiency.• Drove end-to-end improvements in cost booking and vendor payment processes—boosting P&L accuracy and financial accountability.

Education

• Business school of Delhi

  PGDM, Marketing/finance

  2009 — 2011

• DAV Jalandhar

  Bsc.

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• International Business
• International Logistics
• 3pl
• Competitive Analysis
• Transportation Management
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiation
• Supply Chain Management
• Marketing Strategy
• International Trade
• Supply Chain
• Warehouse Management
• Market Planning
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Management
• Team Management
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Transportation
• Warehousing
• Market Research
• Business Strategy
• Crm
• Export
• Freight Forwarding