COL. Zahl Tantra
Auto and Farm
Colonel Tantra is a distinguished veteran from the armed forces. His remarkable thirty-one-year journey within the Indian Army’s Logistics domain serves as a testament to his unwavering dedication to serving the nation. With leadership skills, strategic insight, and a commitment to excellence, Col. Tantra stands out as inspiration to many.
March 2022 marked the beginning of a new chapter for Col. Tantra as he joined us through the V.E.E.R. (Veteran Employment, Engagement, and Retention) program. Shattering preconceived notions about challenges faced by military personnel transitioning to corporate roles, he experienced a warm welcome with an immediate sense of belongingness.
As Head of BTS Services, a newly curated role, Col. Tantra demonstrated his leadership prowess by efficiently coordinating and overseeing 4+ million square feet of warehousing space nationwide. His exceptional ability to manage vast amounts of data highlighted his strategic acumen. Within just two years, Col. Tantra transformed his role, streamlining process flows and operational procedures to enhance the effectiveness of the facilities. Prioritizing customer satisfaction, he focused on optimizing ROI.
His success as Head of BTS led Col. Tantra to take up the role of Cluster Head (North) for the Auto and Farm business, where he oversees third-party logistics (3PL) operations for two auto manufacturing plants. His military-honed leadership skill is evident in guiding approximately 300 team members and overseeing day-to-day operations of out-of-plant warehouses.
Dedicated to the ethos of “Together We Rise”, Col. Tantra served as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for a VEER batch of 12 deputy managers from the Indian Air Force and Navy. Leveraging his military and corporate experience, he addressed their concerns, facilitating a smooth transition. Col. Tantra also spearheaded the Veterans-In-Partners (VIP) program, aiming to induct ex-servicemen through our Business Associates, providing them with meaningful second careers in line with our Diversity & Inclusion agenda.
His diverse and extensive career trajectory at Mahindra Logistics serves as a shining example of Igniting Success.
“I find myself singularly fortunate to have transitioned into an organisation which is certainly a Great Place to Work At – where individuality is respected, curiosity is welcomed, new ideas are sought to be generated and the overall experience is simply awesome.”