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Akshay Kurdekar

Akshay Kurdekar

Sr. Operations & Logistics Manager
Mumbai

Summary

With over 7+ years of result-driven experience across diverse sectors such as Healthcare, Manufacturing, FMCG, Logistics, and Start-Ups, I have honed my expertise in Operations & Supply Chain management and strategic leadership. My professional journey includes key roles such as Logistics Operations Manager at Dr. Lal PathLabs, Senior Manager Operations at Equinox Labs, and Operations Officer at Criticalog, along with leadership positions at WNS Global Pvt Ltd and Coastal Aqua. Additionally, I’ve leveraged entrepreneurial insights from a successful 2+ year venture.

As a Certified Operations and Supply Chain Professional, I excel in stakeholder management, streamlining operations & logistics, optimizing resource utilization, and driving innovation through process automation. My ability to lead and inspire teams, coupled with a strategic vision, enables me to cultivate long-term business relationships and implement effective change management. My approach is rooted in delivering qualitative outcomes across all business fronts, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals.

Academically, I'm pursuing PhD from the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) and have an MBA in Operations and Marketing from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS - Mumbai). My commitment to professional development is further demonstrated by my participation in various management and networking workshops, training, and courses.

I am always open to connecting with like-minded professionals and exploring new opportunities to drive business excellence. Feel free to reach out to me at akshaykurdekar51@gmail.com.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2027
2027
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Logistics Operations Manager

Dr Lal PathLabs
07.2024 - Current
  • First Mile Operations:Managed first-mile pick-ups across multiple client locations, ensuring adherence to defined routes and turnaround times (TAT).
    Optimized daily routes by adapting to evolving customer demands, balancing efficiency with service quality.
  • Last Mile Delivery:Directed last-mile delivery operations, coordinating intra-city and inter-city deliveries from origin labs to processing centers.
    Ensured timely and accurate delivery of products, maintaining high customer satisfaction.
  • Stakeholder Coordination:Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including lab and sales departments, to streamline logistics and support operational goals.
    Facilitated clear communication channels to align objectives and resolve operational bottlenecks.
  • Operational Metrics and Monitoring:Monitored and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time pick-up rates, intercity TAT, and product movement accuracy.
    Identified trends and implemented corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Logistics Process Management:Contributed to the development and refinement of logistics processes, driving continuous performance improvements.
  • Provided recommendations on automation systems to increase scalability and reduce operational costs.
  • Streamlined logistics operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
  • Reduced transportation costs through strategic route planning and carrier negotiations.
  • Established clear performance expectations for staff members, providing ongoing feedback to ensure high-quality results consistently achieved across the board.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards through regular audits and process reviews.
  • Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliveries, accurate invoicing, and effective issue resolution.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced customer satisfaction.
  • Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.

Sr. Operations and Logistics Manager

Equinox lab
05.2021 - Current
  • Develop and implement transportation strategies to optimize routes, modes of transport, and schedules
  • Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, carriers, and customers to ensure smooth transportation operations
  • Collaborate with procurement, inventory management, and distribution teams to integrate transportation activities into the overall supply chain process
  • Develop transportation budgets, monitor expenses, and analyze cost drivers to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement
  • Negotiate contracts with carriers, suppliers, and service providers to secure favorable terms and pricing
  • Plan and oversee the movement of goods or people from origin to destination, considering factors like time, cost, and regulatory requirements
  • Manage overall operation activities as per TAT and assuring the achievement of set targets
  • Set up processes for continuous improvement and innovation within the operations team
  • Prioritizing workflow, providing support, and training team members
  • Build and maintain a stable, effective, and highly motivated Operations team
  • Develop and executive daily tasks for the team
  • Act as a single point between internal teams and external clients to handle escalations
  • Formulate strategic and operational activities
  • Assist management with weekly/ monthly progress reporting
  • MIS Reporting and Data Management
  • Improve operational management systems and processes
  • Ensure all operations are carried out in an appropriate and cost-effective way
  • Strategically plan and manage logistics, transportation, and customer service
  • Responsible for P&L Reducing operational Costs and increasing efficiency
  • Maintain matrix and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements and manage and redesigning processes, resource planning, providing cost-cutting

Operation Supervisor

Criticalog
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Analyze transportation routes to minimize costs, fuel consumption, and delivery times
  • Optimize route scheduling to ensure efficient use of resources and timely deliveries
  • Schedule pickups, deliveries, and shipments to meet production schedules and customer demand
  • Track shipments in real time and provide updates to stakeholders as needed
  • Develop transportation budgets and monitor expenses to control costs and improve profitability
  • Negotiate contracts with carriers, suppliers, and service providers to secure favorable terms and pricing

Supervisor

Costal Aqua
06.2016 - 05.2019
  • Evaluate production data to plan metrics, make strategic changes towards training and operational standards to drive teams' success in established business plan goals
  • Reviewed daily production schedule with practice managers, determining methods of cost reduction, revenue increase and improved overall performance
  • Assisted the development of production process, operational standards and strategic business goal

Education

Ph.D/Doctorate -

Manipal Institute of Technology

MBA/PGDM - undefined

Narsee Monjee Institute Of Management Studies

B.Com - undefined

Mumbai University

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Certification

NCC C certificate & RDC 2016

Timeline

Logistics Operations Manager

Dr Lal PathLabs
07.2024 - Current

Sr. Operations and Logistics Manager

Equinox lab
05.2021 - Current

Operation Supervisor

Criticalog
06.2019 - 05.2021

Supervisor

Costal Aqua
06.2016 - 05.2019

MBA/PGDM - undefined

Narsee Monjee Institute Of Management Studies

B.Com - undefined

Mumbai University

Ph.D/Doctorate -

Manipal Institute of Technology
Akshay KurdekarSr. Operations & Logistics Manager