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Abhishek Poddar

Abhishek Poddar

Kolkata

Summary

Seasoned Strategy Manager with a proven track record at Everest Fleet, enhancing fleet utilization by 35% and spearheading strategic business development. Expert in cross-functional team leadership and sustainable process development, I've driven significant revenue growth and operational efficiency. Skilled in business intelligence and stakeholder engagement, my approach transforms challenges into scalable solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategy Manager Operations

Everest Fleet
Kolkata
01.2024 - Current
  • Driving strategic operations for EV and CNG fleets in Kolkata, managing a team of 80+ across critical functions, including New Supply Addition, EV and CNG Operations, Training and Onboarding, Allocation, and Inventory Management.
  • Developed and executed recruitment strategies, resulting in a 7% increase in funnel conversion, a 2x growth in referral leads, doubled vendor and rejoin leads, and significant enhancements in FSE and organic lead pipelines.
  • Optimized fleet performance by increasing utilization from 50% to 85% for EVs and from 48% to 70% for CNG, by controlling attrition, focusing on new supply, and implementing effective recovery, bad debt, and fleet repair and maintenance strategies.
  • Led EV growth initiatives, including scaling MG Comet and Tata vehicle operations, piloting charging infrastructure, transitioning from revenue-sharing to leasing models, and introducing in-hub servicing to maximize uptime.
  • Improved key quality metrics: boosted completion rates (C/D) by 20%, acceptance rates (AR) by 15%, and controlled DC and RC rates to below 20%.
  • Enhanced operational KPIs, achieving a 30% increase in utilization, and significant growth across metrics like , SHPV, OEPH, and EPV through data-driven decision-making and strategic interventions.

Director (Co-founder)

Quick Job India (PCPL)
Kolkata
04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Founded Quick Job India with minimal investment, achieving ₹1.6 CR in revenue within the first year
  • Scaled operations to become the second-largest vendor for UberMoto Pan India, providing manpower to leading brands like Uber, Rapido, Zomato, Swiggy, and more, supported by a workforce of 60+ employees
  • Leveraged social media platforms (Facebook, Google, and job portals) for lead generation, implementing comprehensive funnel conversion strategies to maximize efficiency
  • Successfully placed over 30,000 job seekers nationwide, managing a team of 60+ telecallers and managers
  • Streamlined operations with custom CRM systems, Google tools, and automated communication solutions, enabling seamless account acquisition with minimal manual effort
  • Recognized with the Start-up India Certificate for strategic growth and awarded 80-IAC tax benefits, ensuring long-term sustainability

Program Manager

Urban Company
Gurugram
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Centralized management of SC Unification for T8 cities, achieving 100% supply readiness
  • Successfully reduced Pro Churn rate below 5% and improved Pro utilization by over 25%
  • Planned subscription models for T8 cities, maintaining constant supply
  • Improved project governance, reaching 90% fulfillment and reducing cancellation to less than 5%
  • Led team for full home cleaning, achieving MG target for Diwali season, locking in 950 FHC teams in T8 cities

Associate Manager

Amazon
Bengaluru
03.2020 - 02.2021
  • Built forward deployment for Amazon Business & Distribution, negotiating vendor terms
  • Planned transshipment for fulfillment centers based on expiry, demand, and sales forecasts
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution of business needs
  • Negotiated vendor terms on margins, credit days, fill rate, lead time, and return policy
  • Observed and forecasted stock requirements, raised Purchase Orders based on sales trends, day of cover, and economic conditions

Operations & Payment Analyst

Uber & UberEats
Kolkata & Hyderabad
03.2016 - 04.2020
  • Launched and managed Uber courier operations in Kolkata and Bhubaneswar, overseeing day-to-day logistics, improving driver partner retention, and expanding the service footprint in the region
  • Managed payments and reconciliations for UberEats across East India, ensuring accuracy in TDS/TCS reporting and timely payouts for both enterprise and SMB accounts
  • Led strategic projects such as Churn Management, Restaurant Surveys, and SMB fraud & escalation processes to enhance engagement and service quality for restaurant partners
  • Spearheaded the transition of UberEats India to Zomato, handling outstanding payments and facilitating a smooth operational handover

Education

B.COM. - ACCOUNTANCY HONS.

CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY
Kolkata
06.2016

Skills

  • Strategic Business Development
  • Business intelligence
  • Organizational skills
  • Marketing Integration
  • Sustainable Process Development
  • Marketing strategy
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Market forecasting and cost reduction
  • Supply Chain Planning
  • Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
  • Risk Management and Compliance

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/27/94
  • Gender: Male

Timeline

Strategy Manager Operations

Everest Fleet
01.2024 - Current

Director (Co-founder)

Quick Job India (PCPL)
04.2022 - 01.2024

Program Manager

Urban Company
03.2021 - 04.2022

Associate Manager

Amazon
03.2020 - 02.2021

Operations & Payment Analyst

Uber & UberEats
03.2016 - 04.2020

B.COM. - ACCOUNTANCY HONS.

CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY

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