Ameet Contractor

Ameet Contractor has extensive experience in supply chain management and operations, with a focus on facility design, process optimization, and productivity maximization. They have held various roles in notable companies, starting with Patel Industries as an Industrial Engineer, where they implemented engineering standards for labor productivity evaluation and achieved significant improvements in productivity and material wastage reduction. They then worked at Kanexa Technologies as a Functional Consultant, helping companies achieve their IT and operations vision through process improvements and Oracle ERP deployment. At Handleman Company, Ameet served as an Industrial Engineer and Manager of Financial Planning & Engineering, overseeing global distribution centers, designing new facilities, and managing capital assets liquidation. They later founded Opnalytik, an independent consulting firm specializing in supply chain consulting, where they secured projects globally and implemented solutions to increase storage and process capacities and improve customer service. Ameet then joined Amazon, where they held various roles such as Head of Operations Engineering & Facilities in India, leading the design and deployment of fulfillment centers, and Head of Supply Chain Execution in Brazil, responsible for short-term and long-term planning and overseeing strategic initiatives. They also led product management teams, focusing on supply chain optimization technologies, global last-mile delivery strategy, and deployment of operational programs. At WeWork, Ameet served as the Head of Global Sourcing & Supply Chain, overseeing sourcing and supply chain management activities. Most recently, Ameet is serving as the Co-Founder and COO of symphonie, a VC-backed startup empowering brands to leverage e-commerce platforms effectively.

Ameet Contractor holds an MBA from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, specializing in Operations Management & Corporate Strategy, which they obtained between 2007 and 2009. Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Operations Research (Industrial Engineering) at Northeastern University from 2000 to 2002. Ameet's undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, where they studied Industrial Engineering from 1994 to 1999. Furthermore, it is known that they attended Gnyan Dham High School, although specific dates and degrees obtained during this time were not provided.