Arasan Ganesan
Operations Manager
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Operations Leader with a successful track record in Supply Chain, Procurement, Facility & Vendor Management, and Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) across diverse industries including Retail, Hospitality, Textile, Jewelry, and Civil Interior Fit-Out Projects. Skilled in driving cost reduction initiatives, improving operational efficiency, and leading cross-functional teams using ERP, SAP, and data-driven decision-making tools.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Operations Manager
Nibav Lifts
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw 32 experience centers and 25 office/co-working spaces with a 40+ member team.
- Led vendor procurement, inventory, and facility operations across India.
- Streamlined operations with payment tracking, EB control systems, and vendor negotiations.
- Achieved significant cost savings through strategic procurement and budget compliance.
Management Consultant (Textile & Jewelry Projects)
Consulting and Beyond
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Led BPR Projects at Pothys Swarna Mahal and N Parvathy Silks, optimizing purchase, stock, and HR processes.
- Redesigned product databases, implemented KPI-led vendor scorecards, and automated reports.
- Integrated sales incentive schemes and improved decision-making with turnaround ratios.
Assistant Store Manager
Reliance Retail
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed FMCG and apparel inventory using SAP.
- Ensured stock availability through daily replenishment and coordinated P&L analysis.
Assistant Manager – Operations
Workafella
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed day-to-day operations across two co-working spaces.
- Streamlined procurement, vendor contracts, and restocking SOPs.
Operations Manager
3BUDS
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Launched and managed a fine-dining pet-friendly restaurant and two cloud kitchens.
- Oversaw vendor sourcing, compliance, manpower, inventory, hygiene, and events.
- Maintained high operational standards and P&L tracking.
Quality Assurance Associate
Amazon
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted audits, ensured warehouse and shipping accuracy and compliance.
Education
M.Tech - Construction Engineering & Management
SRM Institute of Science & Technology
01.2015 - 01.2017
B.E. - Civil Engineering
SRM Valliammai Engineering College
01.2010 - 01.2014
Skills
Supply Chain & Inventory Management
Vendor Development & Procurement
Facility & Asset Management
Business Process Reengineering (BPR)
Interior Projects & Civil Fit-outs
Cost Optimization & Budget Control
Warehouse management
Operational efficiency
Maintenance scheduling
Timeline
Regional Operations Manager
Nibav Lifts
03.2025 - Current
Management Consultant (Textile & Jewelry Projects)
Consulting and Beyond
08.2024 - 03.2025
Assistant Store Manager
Reliance Retail
03.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Manager – Operations
Workafella
08.2023 - 03.2024
Operations Manager
3BUDS
10.2021 - 08.2023
Quality Assurance Associate
Amazon
08.2020 - 09.2021
M.Tech - Construction Engineering & Management
SRM Institute of Science & Technology
01.2015 - 01.2017
B.E. - Civil Engineering
SRM Valliammai Engineering College
01.2010 - 01.2014