ASHISH SAINI
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
16
16
Certification
Work History
Program Manager-Inventory & Outbound Management
Eternal-Blinkit
04.2025 - Current
- Optimized warehouse KPIs (Raise Audits-RA, Issue Resolution Team-IRT, Variance, QC short and excess), improving stock accuracy by 22% and operational throughput by 18%, enhancing end-to-end supply chain program efficiency.
- Managed ₹98 crore inventory across 30L+ units, leading 250+ blue-collar and 14+ white-collar staff; boosted IPP by 30%.
- Prepared variance control framework (manual + ILS), recovering ₹4.2 crore and cutting reconciliation cycle time by 35%.
- Reduced fake RAs by 45% using RA Live Sheet analytics and picker-level monitoring, ensuring the accurate flow of stock.
- Executed batch consolidation and SKU migration for fast/zero-sale items, optimizing putaway and warehouse use capacity.
- Managed inventory operation—sorting, putaway, RTO, returns, and L&D—ensuring hygiene via audits and live dashboards.
- Deployed automated dashboards, improving a real-time visibility and cutting decision turnaround for location audit by 30%.
- Led damage reduction across the 31 dark stores, improving the DN Damage for the 28 stores in 4 weeks through analytics.
- Cut damage value by 26% and repeat claims by 50% by SKU/lane-wise analytics and accountability tracking with city CEO.
- Piloted shrinkwrap, hooks setup, and pre-alert protocols, preventing repeat outbound damage incident and proper loading.
- Ensured systematic and secure stacking of goods to minimize DN damages 0.6% to 0.37% with enhance delivery quality.
- Implemented preventive measures at billing and loading points to minimize cart and product damage, through the regular manpower briefings, while introducing process checks to eliminate TEMP code errors for smooth sortation and dispatch.
- Improved manpower retention and increased IPP from 5.5K to 6K by optimizing roster adherence, addressing manpower concerns proactively, fixing dropzones with QR codes and floor markings to ensure crate availability and boost the OTIF.
- Production and Procurement Planning with category team to balance demand Supply based on CPD and Sales forecast, leveraging the AI Forecasting tools which improved supply chain resilience and mitigated the potential disruptions.
- Trained 10 associates & managers on damage-prevention SOPs, embedding accountability and team ownership in FC & DS.
- Strengthened operational control by reducing theft incidents in cage zones, enforcing daily tracking of B2B pending and missing crates, and coordinating with the fleet team to install cargo nets across all trucks for the improved load security.
- Key Skills: Data Analytics, Process Optimization, Warehouse & Inventory Management, KPI Monitoring, Lean Tools
Business Analyst
GSR Brandmidas- Chandigarh International Airport
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Gathered and analyzed the passenger feedback, implementing insights that drove 18% increase in the customer satisfaction.
- Led cross-functional cost optimization initiatives, reducing liability-related financial costs by ₹1.5 crore within single quarter.
- Streamlined flight turnaround operations, achieving a 37% reduction in turnaround time and improving on-time performance.
- Implemented a standardized framework to identify process gaps in RFIs/RFPs, enhancing quality and increasing proposal win.
- Moderated Chandigarh Airport’s Grievance Cell, sustaining a 90% passenger contentment rate through timely resolution.
- Coordinated with management and ground staff, aligning efforts that strengthened revenue optimization and daily operations.
- Designed data-driven dashboards, enabling leadership to monitor KPIs and take faster, the real-time performance decisions.
- Executed process re-engineering initiatives, removing workflow bottlenecks and accelerating daily operational turnarounds.
- Facilitated cross-departmental workshops, improving collaboration between Operations, Finance, and Customer Service.
- Prepared executive-level reports and recommendations, directly influencing senior leadership’s strategic decisions.
- Achievement: Received Star Employee of the Month Award for exceptional performance and contribution
Education
MBA -
SBM, NMIMS
Mumbai12.2025
BE - Mechanical
CCET
Chandigarh12.2020
XII -
K V No 2,3BRD
Chandigarh12.2016
X -
K V No 2,3BRD
Chandigarh12.2014
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Process Optimization
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
- KPI Monitoring
- Lean Tools
Accomplishments
- Ranked in Top 10 percentile of the MBA batch 2023-25 -NMIMS University (Top 12th India)
- Star Employee of month award from GSR at Chandigarh Airport for 1.5 crore cost reduction
- Awarded Silver Medal by Punjab University for outstanding academic performance in the B.E
- Honored as Gold Medalist with four-year scholarship for securing Rank-1 in CCET College
- Runner-Up in Robot Carom Competition planned for the World Technoxian Championship
- Achieved Second Position in Class 11 for exceptional academic performance
Certification
EY certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Program Manager-Inventory & Outbound Management
Eternal-Blinkit
04.2025 - Current
Business Analyst
GSR Brandmidas- Chandigarh International Airport
01.2021 - 03.2023
BE - Mechanical
CCET
XII -
K V No 2,3BRD
X -
K V No 2,3BRD
MBA -
SBM, NMIMS
Project
• Microeconomics:
Conducted FMCG industry research on Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) to analyze the economic cycle and demand elasticity of essential and premium product categories
• Statistical Inference for Decision Making:
Performed trend analysis for inventory and logistics of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. to identify wastage patterns and reduce overall liability and costs
• Technology Consulting:
Key account planning, ESG framework, and relationship management strategy for Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories to strengthen business positioning and stakeholder engagement
• Strategic Management:
Analyzed the business model and optimized the supply chain structure for Apple to improve the operational efficiency, the profitability, and the customer fulfillment cycle
• Financial and Management Accounting:
Studied application and financial implications of Ind AS reporting standards in Infosys and Reliance Industries to ensure compliance and transparency
• Marketing Research:
Led consumer behaviour analysis on how Amazon and Flipkart influence traditional grocery retailers like D-Mart and Big Bazaar across key metropolitan markets
Positions Of Responsibility
- Mechanical Head, ASME Committee, Organised and scrutinized the activities in daily functioning of ASME committee., Raised 1 lakh rupees sponsorship from local businesses., 2015-16
- Committee Senior Head, Coordinated as the head of publicity, electoral, and technical committee of the fest., Led team of 25 and organised the NSS Blood Donation Camp., 2014-15
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching Egyptian and airport related documentaries
- Social work
- Meditation
Personal Information
- Age: 26
- Gender: Male
Internships
INTERNSHIP
1)WIPRO CCLG APR’24-JUNE’24
· Conducted a sensitivity analysis for 12+ products led increasing NSV by 41% with select products saw sales growth by 134%
· Crafted tactical strategy through 1500+ outlet visits in 4 zone gaining 360-degree outlook of business and competitor mapping
· Explored 10+ supply chain partnerships, yielding in 24% sales opportunities and fostering tech synergies with Wipro entities
· Developed risk mitigation strategies for bottlenecks in the supplier delays, billing process and payout, saving 0.4 monthly FTE
· Led promotional schemes for 21 days, giving rise to a 8% growth in market share, boosting the tertiary and secondary sales
· Gained insights for 480+ stores from Power BI dashboard and customer feedback data to suggest data-driven efficient POSMs
· Budgeted comprehensive Total Cost of Operations (TCO) analysis for possible payback period and cost saving for distributor
2)Airport Authority Of India APR’24-JUNE’24
· Directed operational audits across 10+ aircraft systems, improving compliance and reducing inspection cycle time by 20%
· Streamlined the aerobridge operations, cutting turnaround delays by 15% and enhancing the passenger flow efficiency
· Built KPI dashboards for variance tracking, empowering senior leadership to make real-time and data-driven decisions
· Instituted standardized audit frameworks, reducing reporting errors by 20% and strengthening accountability across teams
· Trained and mentored 50+ staff members, embedding sustainable operational excellence practices in day-to-day workflows
3)CSIO-CSIR APR’24-JUNE’24
· Directed cross-functional teams (Design, CFD, Structural Testing) to deliver a prototype Drogue Light aligned with defense
· Managed project scheduling and resource allocation, ensuring on-time milestone delivery ensuring the zero cost overruns
· Translated technical simulations-ANSYS, SolidWorks into executive-level reports, guiding strategic design decisions making
· Redesigned the testing workflows, reducing validation cycle time by 25% and enabling faster cross-team decision-making
· Simplified a lifecycle optimization roadmap, increasing system reliability by 40% and reducing the redesign expenditure
4)Indian National Portage Association - INPA[SBMMP1]
· Empowered 90+ rural women in 5 villages under INPASetuACT focusing menstrual cycle, Human rights, and financial literary
· Formulated marketing strategy resulting in increase of donations by 28%, volunteer base by 5x, and social media reach by 40%
· Led Project Management Team and used AI tools to design 30+ digital records for specially-abled-students to monitor growth, optimizing supply chain processes for enhanced decision-making and automation.
Co Curricular Extracurricular Activities
- Earned certification in Business in the Emerging Economy from Harvard University (edX)
- Completed Leadership and Management course from Oxford University (e-learning)
- Accomplished certification in Operations Management course from IIM-Bangalore (edX)
- Procured the certification on Business Intelligence using Power BI & SQL from EY program
- Pursued the certification on Data Analytics Job Visualization in Consulting from KPMG
- Completed Mechanism of Statements of Cashflow course from KPMG Learning Academy
- Concluded the certification on Strategy Consulting (Virtual Simulation) course from Forage
- Successfully undertook course o Inventory Management training offered by HP
- Concluded program on strategies and certification on Crisis Management from IBMI Berlin
- Completed certification on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning from Coursera
- Attended the fundamentals of Digital Marketing course from Google (e-learning platform)
- Acquired the certification for Financial Analyst (20.5 hours course) from Udemy