Akshay N. Gathekar
Pune
Summary
Versatile and self-motivated professional with a strong background in operations, customer success, and entrepreneurship. With 7+ years of experience spanning logistics-tech and manufacturing, I bring a unique blend of corporate discipline and entrepreneurial agility. Adept at driving process improvements, managing end-to-end operations, and building lasting client relationships. As the founder of GK Industries, I gained invaluable insight into business ownership, strategic execution, and team leadership. Now open to new opportunities where I can deliver impactful results and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Proprietor
G K Industries
Amravati
01.2021 - Current
- Managed daily manufacturing operations, inventory, and vendor coordination.
- Oversaw quality control, equipment maintenance, and process efficiency.
- Handled budgeting, payroll, and financial planning.
- Developed competitive pricing strategies based on market trends.
- Implemented technology upgrades to improve operational workflows.
- Ensured legal and regulatory compliance.
- Resolved customer issues and maintained strong client relationships.
- Managed crisis situations and optimized resource allocation to sustain business continuity.
Customer Success Manager
Fareye Transportation
Pune
09.2017 - Current
- Understanding customer requirements and act as bridge between Tech team and customer to analyze the requirements of customer.
- Managing Daily End to End operations.
- Defining the business model for vendor.
- Defining Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Process Flow Diagram PFD for working of Field Executives.
- Monthly MIS report, Loading & Unloading ViVo (max,min,avg), Improvement in Transit Time, Analysis of good and bad performing vehicles, Analysis of fastest possible route for various destinations, Analyzing of theft point and providing the repeatability of vehicles.
- Compliance Report.
- Training the customer about services offered as SaaS.
- Generating Invoices, Managing the inventory.
- Root cause analysis of inventory management coordinated with the tech team for developing an inventory management software.
- In coordination with the Tech team developing and implementing an E-POD application (Electronic Proof of delivery).
- Handling staff of 20 blue collar and 2 Engg.
- Troubleshooting of Inactive Devices.
Intern
CEAT LTD.
Nashik
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Implementation of Pull Production System.
- To ensure availability of finished goods at plant warehouse.
- To implement pull system in warehouse and in final-assembly department by defining Re-Order Point (ROP) and Lot size.
- Designing the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and PFD (Process Flow Diagram) for pull production implementation.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Symbiosis Institute Of Operations Management
Nashik12.2017
B.E. - Electrical Electronics and Power
P.R .Pote college of Engineering
Amravati12.2013
HSC - Physics, Chemistry, Maths
Rural Institute of Science
Amravati12.2009
SSC -
Dhyanmata High School
Amravati12.2007
Skills
- Operations & Process Management
- Customer Success & Client Engagement
- Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
- Business Development & Sales
- Team Leadership & Training
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- MIS & Data Reporting
- SOP & PFD Development
- Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
Other Information
English, Hindi, Marathi, Traveling, Adventure, Social service
Summer Internship
CEAT LTD., 2 months, Nashik, Implementation of Pull Production System, To ensure availability of finished goods at plant warehouse., To implement pull system in warehouse and in final-assembly department by defining Re-Order Point (ROP) and Lot size., Designing the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and PFD (Process Flow Diagram) for pull production implementation.
Graduation Project
Parameter Monitoring System for Induction motor based on ZigBee Protocol, 2013
It Tool Awareness
- Excel Tools
- Power Point
Skills And Ability
- Quick Learner
- Self-Driven
- Works well in diverse team environment
- Good at Time and Resource utilization
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Title: Customer Success Manager
Extracurricular Activities
Participated in Prajwalan robotics event at Govt. College of Engineering, Amravati (2011). Represented Dhyanmata High School in State level inter-school cricket competition (2006).
Projects
CEAT LTD., 2016-06-01, 2016-08-31, Nashik, Creating a system to monitor pull production system during implementation phase in production and planning department.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information provided is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Languages
Malay
First Language
Certification
Achievements & Certifications Co-Curricular Activities
- Presented paper on Supply Chain Issues using SAP-LAP Framework at SIOM’s International Conference (2016).
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified; Completed Capstone Business Simulation and Dale Carnegie's “Generation Next” program (2015).
- Completed training at Koradi Power Plant (2012).
- Winner – District-Level Inter-School Cricket Competition (2006).
- Successfully conducted SIOM Admissions 2016 and organized Lakshya 2015 sports event.
- Active member of Spandan (Social Welfare Committee) at SIOM.
- Volunteered for registration in annual event at P.R. Pote College of Engineering.
Timeline
Business Proprietor
G K Industries
01.2021 - Current
Customer Success Manager
Fareye Transportation
09.2017 - Current
Intern
CEAT LTD.
06.2016 - 08.2016
MBA - Operations Management
Symbiosis Institute Of Operations Management
B.E. - Electrical Electronics and Power
P.R .Pote college of Engineering
HSC - Physics, Chemistry, Maths
Rural Institute of Science
SSC -
Dhyanmata High School
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