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Bharat Garg

Program Manager

Summary

Accomplished Program Manager with a proven track record at Flipkart, adept in Supply Chain Management and Fraud Risk Management. Spearheaded initiatives reducing fraud losses by enhancing operational efficiency, and driving significant cost savings. Demonstrates exceptional Program Management and analytical skills, with a focus on impactful, data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Flipkart
01.2024 - Current

Owned and ensured the Losses metrics of Non Large supply chain : Seller Protection fund(SPF) Fraud reduction From 16.6Cr/M to 9.6Cr/M.

  • Develop a comprehensive Loss Tree Analysis to identify gaps and implement actionable strategies across CX, Last Mile, Mid-Mile, First-Mile Seller, and Claim Approval processes.
  • Boost Flyer ID Adherence from 45% to 93% through targeted interventions and process optimization.
  • Enhance OBD Defect Rate by reducing it from 9.3% to 7.7% through daily operational rigor and direct engagement with PH Ops and Warehouse Managers.
  • Form Focused Task Groups to drive improvement in Pickup and CV Accuracy, Relatching, and Flyer Mismatch metrics.
  • Deploy Implants at Top 17 Sellers to strengthen operational oversight and ensure seamless processes.
  • Introduce Additional Signals to increase rejection rates for RTO and CX Claim mishandling, mitigating mis-shipments.
  • Expand Seller OBD Program to cover 345 Sellers, enhancing overall operational performance.
  • Implement VMS at Top 580 Sellers to reduce RTO SPF Claims and improve compliance.
  • Block High-Fraud Contributing Device IDs to protect the platform and enhance security.
  • Upgrade Seller Packing and Label Quality Standards to minimize damages and improve customer satisfaction.


70% Reduction in Prexo Fraud Losses (₹4.7 Cr YOY Impact in CY'24)

  • Enhanced Recovery of "Not Switch On" and Screen Issues through systematic handovers at Yaantra with issue-level bucketing.
  • Improved Packaging Standards at DHs to address structural flaws and non-adherence.
  • Mitigated IMEI and Model Mismatch Fraud by tackling fake Yantra app usage, IMEI cloning, and dummy phone scams involving orphaned Wishmaster names.

Assistant Manager

Flipkart
01.2023 - 12.2024

Reduced Fraud Loss by 26% (₹5 Cr Monthly Impact) in CY'23: Implemented strategic initiatives that led to a significant reduction in fraud-related losses.

  • Enhanced Image Smart Check : Increased NFBF shipment coverage from 82% to 99%, resulting in savings of ₹1.8 Cr per month.
  • SPF False Claims Mitigation: Identified and prevented false claims for forward pickup canceled shipments, saving ₹1.5 Cr.
  • SPF Blocking for Branded Products: Implemented blocks on false SPF claims for different sizes and colors, saving ₹1.5 Cr monthly.
  • SPF Rate Card Revision: Revised the SPF rate card, leading to an impact of ₹1.29 Cr.
  • Seller OBD Process Improvement: Reduced seller-WM collusion, improving adherence from 25% to 9.3%, and achieving savings of ₹1.1 Cr.
  • Manual RVP Image Capture: Introduced manual RVP image capture at top fraud-contributing delivery hubs (280 DHs), driving deterrence and initiating corrective actions for non-adherence.
  • Accuracy Audits Improvement: Improved TL accuracy from 47% in Week 7 to 79% in Week 13, resulting in savings of ₹0.5 Cr.
  • Reduced SPF for Used Products: Prevented false SPF claims for used products as misshipments, saving ₹0.4 Cr.
  • CX Experience Enhancement: Disabled Brand Smartcheck for vertices below 500 to improve customer experience.
  • Mislabeling Reduction : Increased duplicate flyer ID adherence tracking from 55% to 99%, significantly reducing mislabeling at delivery hubs.


Reduced Prexo Losses from 4.4% to 2.2% of GMV through targeted interventions.

  • 80% Recovery of Dead Phones by implementing turbochargers at RC, up from 30%.
  • 70% Reduction in Locked Case s by deploying specialized technicians from January to December.
  • Mitigated Model and IMEI Mismatch by implanting solutions at RC and blocking over 500 PIN codes.
  • Proactively Canceled ₹10 Cr in Suspected Orders to prevent potential losses.


  • Externalization Loss Reduction
    Reduced POD Losses by increasing Anydoc adoption from 15% to 80%, saving ₹0.15 Cr/month.
  • Minimised Orphan Generation & Forced Misshipment through an additional labelling process, reducing losses by ₹0.05 Cr/month.

Assistant Manager

Flipkart
07.2021 - 12.2022

FM Pendency & BRSNR Reduction

  • Structural Solve for FM Pendency during Peak Events: Implemented RSC constructs for big sellers and aligned sellers to accept returns, reducing Surat clearance time from 45 to 15 days and Jaipur clearance to just 7 days, with a monthly impact of ₹0.3 Cr.
  • Reduced FM BRSNR by ₹0.2 Cr/Month: Bucketized lanes by volume and connection type, deployed implants at MH hubs, and enhanced visibility across seller, lane, PH source, and MH destination, enabling quick actions on BRSNR occurrences.
  • Externalization FM BRSNR Reduction: Achieved a monthly impact of ₹0.05 Cr by focusing on top lanes reconciliation, orphan reconciliation through common tracking, and priority investigations for high-value shipments.

    Orphan & Seller Reject Clearance
  • Efficient Orphan Handling with 15 IRT Stations: Integrated system-driven data to prevent mislabeling misuse, leading to the efficient conversion of orphans.
  • Cleared 60K Orphans and Seller Rejects during BBD: Coordinated closely with the RC team to manage capacities and handle the surge in orphan and seller reject shipments at CL hubs.

Education

B.E. - Material Science And Metallurgical Engg.

Punjab Engineering College
Chandigarh, India
06.2021

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Program Mangement

IT and Data Analytics

Fraud Risk Management

Operations Management

Additional Information

1) Awarded “Instant Karma” and “Ace Alliance” at Flipkart for outstanding operational excellence.

2) State-Level Table Tennis Player : Demonstrated discipline, strategic thinking, and competitive spirit.

3) Gained first-hand ground experience by visiting First Mile, Last Mile, Mid-Mile, Fulfillment Centers, Return Centers, Seller locations, and CX locations to enhance and optimize processes

4) Visited Leading Industrial Sites: Participated in an industrial tour during college, visiting Vizag Steel Plant, Hinduja Power Corporation, Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Sarda Steel and Ferro Alloys, and HPCL, gaining insights into large-scale industrial operations.


Timeline

Program Manager

Flipkart
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

Flipkart
01.2023 - 12.2024

Assistant Manager

Flipkart
07.2021 - 12.2022

B.E. - Material Science And Metallurgical Engg.

Punjab Engineering College
Bharat GargProgram Manager