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Ankit Singh  Chouhan

Ankit Singh Chouhan

Associate Director - Operations, Strategic Projects, Cash Control, Cost Management
Gurugram

Summary

Retail Professional with 15 years of Experience in Supply Chain, E-Comm, Order 2 Cash, Business Finance, Strategic Projects, Customer Service

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Associate Director of Finance

UpGrad
05.2024 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing automated systems.
  • Identified areas for operational improvement, driving changes that led to increased efficiency and revenue collections
  • Optimized cash flow management through proactive forecasting and working capital strategies.
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Associate Director

DealShare
8 2019 - 05.2024
  • Responsible for overseeing the expansion of operations into new cities and managing assets across various locations, including warehouses.
  • Implemented measures to enhance efficiency in inventory management, production processes, workflow, and distribution. Conducted analyses of the product lifecycle and recommended improvements to streamline operations.
  • Managed the launch of new cities by ensuring all operational requirements were met for seamless operations.
  • Oversaw reporting functions and communicated operational updates to executive leadership.
  • Successfully managed large-scale projects and initiatives, including the introduction of new systems, tools, and processes to support organizational objectives
  • Launched new transportation and vendor management systems to enhance operational efficiency and coordination with suppliers, carriers, and vendors.
  • Took the initiative to handle operations-related payments, such as last-mile delivery, asset purchases, and cost efficiency measures in warehouses.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors and suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings without sacrificing service or quality standards.

Co-Founder

Agrotribe
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Engaged prospects and customers through various events, including trade shows, seminars and workshops.
  • Oversaw and improved service & deliveries worth more than USD 1.4 MM Year per year through efficient coordination of management and operations
  • Oversaw complete operations and vendor management to ensure seamless flow of business

Manager Business Acquistion

Nestaway Technologies Pvt Ltd.
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Led Gurgaon Business Acquistion
  • Increased number of beds from 600 to 4800 within a span of 1 year
  • Revenue of zone increased USD 300K to 3.33 MM in just one year.

Operations Manager

Nestaway Technologies Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 01.2018
  • Led day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics
  • Was able to bring services requests reduced from 250 to 24 per day and increase same day resolution form 43% to 88% in 6 months

Area Manager - Retail Operations

Blinkit (Formerly Grofers)
07.2015 - 10.2016

Managed North India retail operations for Dispatch centers and Warehouses operating in 5 cities with more than 200 employees
• Launched SuperStore Across Delhi NCR region
• Leading complete operations for all dispatch centers with their day to day operations, Order processing, Audits, Staffing, Capacity utilization

General Manager

Jaipur Bagh
11.2014 - 06.2015

. Entire management,End to End Event Management - Media Launches,Vendor Tie-Ups, Client Relationship, Business Development, Event Planning, Staff Recruitment & Management

Assistant Manager

Genpact
03.2006 - 06.2014
  • Handled Global Order Management team for SABIC (Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation) for Europe, South Asia, Middle East
  • Attained excellent knowledge in Order Management, Material Management, Exports and Operations

Education

High School Diploma -

RRRK Senior Secondary School
Uttar Pradesh
03.2009 - 07.2012

Skills

    Business development

    Staff training and development

    Change management

    Complaint resolution

    Operations management

    Business administration

    Strategic planning

    Sales and marketing

    Strategic account development

    Financial Management

    Attention to Detail

Languages

Hindi
Advanced
English
Advanced

Timeline

Associate Director of Finance

UpGrad
05.2024 - Current

Co-Founder

Agrotribe
10.2018 - 08.2019

Manager Business Acquistion

Nestaway Technologies Pvt Ltd.
01.2018 - 02.2019

Operations Manager

Nestaway Technologies Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 01.2018

Area Manager - Retail Operations

Blinkit (Formerly Grofers)
07.2015 - 10.2016

General Manager

Jaipur Bagh
11.2014 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

RRRK Senior Secondary School
03.2009 - 07.2012

Assistant Manager

Genpact
03.2006 - 06.2014

Associate Director

DealShare
8 2019 - 05.2024
Ankit Singh ChouhanAssociate Director - Operations, Strategic Projects, Cash Control, Cost Management