Ajit Arya
About Ajit Arya
Ajit Arya is the Fulfillment Centre Head at Ninjacart, with extensive experience in managing fulfillment center operations and logistics planning. He has held various roles in the hospitality and logistics sectors, including positions at Zomato, OYO, and SSP Group Plc.
Current Role at Ninjacart
Ajit Arya serves as the Fulfillment Centre Head at Ninjacart, where he oversees the operations of the fulfillment center. His responsibilities include managing logistics planning for vehicle movement to the Market Distribution Centers (MDCs) and ensuring that all assets are in place and functioning properly. He focuses on reducing handling loss of fruits and vegetables within the warehouse, contributing to operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Logistics and Operations
Ajit has a diverse background in logistics and operations management. He worked at Zomato as an Area Manager Operations from 2018 to 2019, where he managed operational processes. Prior to that, he was a Key Account Manager at Dinely from 2016 to 2018, and he held multiple roles at SSP Group Plc., including Sales Associate and Executive-Unit Sales, from 2013 to 2015 in London.
Educational Background
Ajit Arya has a solid educational foundation in hospitality and management. He earned a Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology from Osmania University from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he completed a Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality and Tourism Management at Coventry University from 2013 to 2015. He also pursued a Coursera Specialization in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Rutgers University from 2019 to 2020.
Early Career and Training
Ajit's early career included an industrial training position at Best Western Amrutha Castle in Hyderabad, where he worked for five months in 2011-2012. He also gained experience in the food and beverage sector as a Manager of Business Development at OYO for five months in 2018. His initial roles laid the groundwork for his expertise in operations and logistics.
Language Proficiency and Additional Studies
Ajit has pursued language studies alongside his formal education. He studied Germanic Languages at Goethe Zentrum, achieving an A2 level in 2016. He also completed a Diploma in Spanish Language and Literature at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College from 2016 to 2018. These language skills complement his professional qualifications in hospitality and management.