Anish Chacko Sabu
Sr Subject Matter Expert Program Management
Chennai
Summary
Accomplished Program Manager with 13+ years of experience in driving strategic initiatives within Amazon's dynamic tech ecosystem, demonstrating exceptional ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable solutions. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact programs that generated substantial business value, including $284M in operational savings and 90% catalog accuracy improvements. Combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to orchestrate successful ML implementations, process optimizations, and large-scale catalog initiatives. Distinguished ability to manage diverse stakeholder relationships, leverage data-driven decision making, and champion continuous improvement methodologies through Lean Six Sigma practices. Consistently recognized for excellence in program execution, strategic planning, and driving transformational change in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr SME (L5) Subject Matter Expert Product Improvement RBS Size Fit/Selection
Amazon India
12.2020 - Current
- Led RBS Size and Fit catalog attribute discovery and enrichment identification initiative leveraging LLM across all (1.2k) PTs (Product Types) owing to dial up of Fit Accordion Widget display for customers in the Amazon DP for 300 PTs contributing to +$284M on OPS, +$85M on GCCP.
- Currently driving creation on new catalog attribute modelling and testing self-service federation tool identified across 1.2k PTs for RBS Size and Fit Product Org by collaborating with ASCS partner teams.
- Program Managed RBS FinCat 1P/3P Program, working across SPLEX/ASCS Tech/Program teams to implement scalable ML solutions, achieving 90% catalog accuracy prediction.
- Drove LSS continuous improvement culture as an Innovation Owner, completing 10 GB and 1 BB Projects by YE’22, resulting in 88.01 HC Savings and initiating ~361 kaizens with a 68% implementation rate and 55% participation across RBS Selection BU.
- Presented Amazon Catalog Value Chain Project as content owner with the RBS Training team, engaging 766 RBS active participants and achieving a learning goal rating of 4.3/5.
- Currently serving as an Amazon Mentor for SMEs and participated in 20+ interviews and 5 debriefs for Retail Efficiency Program and other RBS hiring drive initiatives.
SME L4 – Subject Matter Expert RBS
Amazon India
12.2017 - 11.2020
- BRD Rule extraction/Predisposition for approximately 32k rules across 19 MPs WW across Consumables/Hardlines and Softlines leveraging automations and NLP model.
- Owned drafting of BRDs, reporting dashboards, leadership reviews, managing escalations, negotiations and decision-making working with L6+ level cross-functional stakeholders.
- Led as VSSC RBS Testing PM along with operations by significantly contributing towards new MPs in VSSC such as Poland/Sweden.
- Brought in robust tracking mechanisms and built SOPs for RBS VSSC Flex Task deprecation.
- Managed escalations, exposed to writing COEs and conducting root cause analysis.
Process Analyst L3 – RBS
Amazon India
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Member of the change management board for the department.
- Managed on-call responsibilities.
- Queue manager for scoping change requests, scoping of change requests with the requester and allocation.
Catalog Associate L2 – RBS
Amazon India
05.2011 - 04.2015
- Process expert on Refinements/catalog data mining for the CE Accessory store categories.
- Led the US Hardlines and Softlines teams on delivering yearly/monthly selection targets in the Financial Mis categorization Project.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
Hindustan University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 01.2008 - 01.2012
State Board 10th Std - undefined
St Michaels Academy
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 01.2006 - 01.2008
State Board 12th Std - undefined
St Michaels Academy
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 01.2006 - 01.2008
Skills
Effective product vision articulation
Accomplishments
- Organized Amazon RBS 2018 Sports Events by partnering with HRBP and Director across 300 participants.
- Achieved 5+ RnRs such as Extra Mile/Above and Beyond/Einstein/First Amongst Equals.
Timeline
Sr SME (L5) Subject Matter Expert Product Improvement RBS Size Fit/Selection
Amazon India
12.2020 - Current
SME L4 – Subject Matter Expert RBS
Amazon India
12.2017 - 11.2020
Process Analyst L3 – RBS
Amazon India
04.2015 - 11.2017
Catalog Associate L2 – RBS
Amazon India
05.2011 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication
Hindustan University
01.2008 - 01.2012
State Board 10th Std - undefined
St Michaels Academy
01.2006 - 01.2008
State Board 12th Std - undefined
St Michaels Academy
01.2006 - 01.2008