AKSHAY SURYAWANSHI
Bangalore
Summary
Senior Operations Leader with 10 years of progressive experience in end-to-end supply chain management and last-mile logistics, including 6 years in e-commerce and the U.S. retail. Proven expertise in optimizing operational workflows, streamlining fulfillment, and driving P&L impact through strategic initiatives focused on cost reduction, and operational excellence. Adept at leveraging advanced supply chain analytics, digital transformation to enhance efficiency, mitigate risk, and foster cross-functional collaboration for top-line growth, and bottom-line improvements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager - Operations (Returns Liquidation & Mobiles Exchange)
Flipkart India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
11.2020 - Current
- Designed and directed the entire Mobile Exchange Program ground Operations, including the creation and implementation of comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to govern Last Mile Operations, ensuring scalable and consistent delivery.
- Architected a robust fraud detection mechanism within the Mobile Exchange process that resulted in significant mitigation of financial losses, saving approximately ₹50 lacs INR weekly.
- Drove operational excellence across ground teams by designing and deploying monthly manpower planning strategies and technology initiatives to enhance processing accuracy and throughput.
- Established a value recovery competitive advantage for the organization by designing and overseeing the nationwide returns liquidation program, consistently achieving ₹200 crores INR in monthly recovered value.
- Delivered a more efficient product/process through targeted operational strategies that significantly improved space utilization and streamlined core recovery operations.
Manager - Supply Chain (Exports SCM Division)
Welspun Global Brands
Mumbai
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Directed Supply Planning Department for US retailer clientele with $80 million annual turnover.
- Oversaw end-to-end replenishment planning for Welspun Retail and E-commerce businesses.
- Managed relationships with key clients, including Amazon, Walmart, and IKEA.
- Led data analytics project to enhance demand forecasting and automate supply planning.
Quality Executive (Aggregates and Concrete Division)
Lafarge India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Facilitated collaboration between Production and Logistics teams to optimize dispatch and production schedules.
- Managed LIFE ERP system for precise maintenance of supply records, ensuring data integrity.
- Presented comprehensive business solutions to prospective clients while addressing customer grievances.
- Conducted comparative analysis across Mumbai plants to enhance product quality parameters.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies (SIMSREE)
Mumbai05-2017
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Civil Engineering
University of Pune
University Of Pune05-2013
Skills
- Operations and E-commerce management
- Financial and P&L management
- Data analytics
- Process optimization and Lean Six Sigma
- Leadership and stakeholder engagement
- ERP and office suites (SAP, MS Office)
Certifications Professional Development
- Green Belt Certification: Lean Six Sigma methodology (KPMG)
- IBM Certified: Essentials of Blockchain Technology
- Workshop Completed: Excel for Managers (Forevision)
Affiliations
- Blogging on LinkedIn, writing articles based on current business scenarios
- Playing the guitar, singing, and reading English sci-fi classics
- Committee head of the Alumni Committee at Sydenham, maintaining alumni relations, organizing events like 'Reminiscence,' 'Coffee with Alumni,' batch meets, chapter meets, and mentorship programs
Accomplishments
- Secured All India Rank 18 (99.97 percentile) in CMAT 2015 (Feb)
- Secured national rank 19 in MH-CET 2015
- Awarded Best Management Graduates Project (Runner-Up): for driving a project on data analytics
Timeline
Sr. Manager - Operations (Returns Liquidation & Mobiles Exchange)
Flipkart India Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - Current
Manager - Supply Chain (Exports SCM Division)
Welspun Global Brands
06.2017 - 11.2020
Quality Executive (Aggregates and Concrete Division)
Lafarge India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2013 - 12.2014
MBA - Operations Management
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies (SIMSREE)
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Civil Engineering
University of Pune
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