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AKASH KUMAR

AKASH KUMAR

Delhi

Summary

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in Catalog Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management. Achieved significant productivity improvements as a Catalog Associate at Amazon, driving cross-functional projects to enhance product data and vendor performance. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and process optimization, complemented by internship experience in operations and marketing at Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd. Strong academic foundation in Global Business Operations from Shri Ram College of Commerce. Recognized for leadership, collaboration and a consistent track record of exceeding expectations in dynamic environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing and Operations Intern

Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd.
Delhi
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Enhanced Process Efficiency: Spearheaded initiatives to streamline the site visit coordination between senior officials, reducing the time spent on property evaluations by 50%, from 2-4 weeks to just a few days, leading to faster loan approval turnaround.
  • Improved Client Engagement: Implemented a proactive scheduling strategy, resulting in a 30% increase in client retention by significantly decreasing delays in the loan processing cycle and enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
  • Optimized Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitated improved communication between the Chief Accountant and Zonal Manager, fostering a collaborative environment that expedited decision-making and contributed to a 25% reduction in bottlenecks in the LAP (loan against property) approval process.

Catalog Assistant

Amazon
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with the brand specialist teams of the European marketplaces to improve product data quality and efficiency.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership by effective task allocation and optimizing team performance of 17 associates, ensuring efficient task completion and fostering a collaborative work environment .
  • Assisted in monitoring and maintaining optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand and reduce overstocking and stock-outs
  • Conducted data analysis to identify product performance trends and make data-driven recommendations for product listing Improvements.
  • Effectively managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, and established partnerships to streamline procurement process and optimize costs.
  • Assisted in creation and maintenance of product listings on the company website and various marketplaces.
  • Enhanced catalog quality by monitoring KPIs like ROOS, Inventory, and Lost BuyBox.
  • Led training initiatives for new employees, creating SOPs to simplify processes.

Education

PGDM - Global Business Operations

Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi
06-2025

Bachelor of Commerce (honours) -

College of Vocational Studies, University of Delhi
01-2020

Senior Secondary - Commerce

St. Giri Public School
Delhi
01-2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Canva
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  • SEO
  • Team Work
  • Inventory Management
  • Operational Efficiency

Certification

  • 72-hour skill enhancement workshop for hands-on learning experience, including a presentation on Excel, Power BI, Tableau, ChatGPT, and PowerPoint
  • 38-hour training by Mr. Priyank Ahuja at Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, enhancing expertise in modern product management
  • Introduction to Supply Chain Optimization, The SBI Model for Communication, Time Management and Prioritization by Amazon KNET

Accomplishments

  • Received Retail Business Service (RBS) Monthly Recognition and Reward (R&R) at Amazon consistently for the months of January and February’23 for ensuring the availability of a top-selling product and surpassing productivity targets by achieving 118% compared to the team's average of 103.31%, maintaining a 100% Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
  • Won ‘The Ultimate OXY MAN 2019’ men talent hunt contest organized by OXY brand owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Ltd. across University of Delhi

Affiliations

Vice President – The Alumni Relations Society, Shri Ram College of Commerce (2023-25)

Organized the Annual Alumni Meetup with attendees from 25 graduating batches, enhancing alumni engagement and networking.

Coordinated mock interviews for the batches of 2024 and 2025, connecting them with alumni to improve interview readiness and career prospects.

Interests

  • Film Enthusiast
  • Strength Training
  • Playing and Watching Cricket

Timeline

Marketing and Operations Intern

Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd.
06.2024 - 07.2024

Catalog Assistant

Amazon
07.2022 - 07.2023

PGDM - Global Business Operations

Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi

Bachelor of Commerce (honours) -

College of Vocational Studies, University of Delhi

Senior Secondary - Commerce

St. Giri Public School
AKASH KUMAR