Years of Professional experience
HEMANT KUVAR
Product Manager
Pune
Summary
Diligent Product Manager offering 10 years of success in product roadmap development, market research and data analysis. Highly skilled in identifying opportunities to maximize revenue and building products to address customer's challenges.
Certified Product manager Freight and Logistics domain expert SAFe Agile Certified Design thinking coach US Patent holder on Adaptive Logistics Platform Solution Skills Product Strategy Critical thinking Communication and presentation Ideation and innovation Agile methodology Research and Analysis Expertise Freight and Logistics Supply Chain Client relationship Sales Enablement Voice of Market Roadmap and release management Product Requirements and Prioritization Prototype and MVP.
Overview
25
25
6
6
years of post-secondary education
20
20
Years of Freight and Logistics
Work History
Product Manager, Freight and Logistics, Retail
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Pune
10.2011 - Current
- Handled multiple products across Shipping, Logistics, E-Commerce, Human Capital Management and Learning Platforms
- Currently handling a retail client and working on Returns Management initiative and building reverse logistics module
- Worked on commercial and operational software for air cargo carriers Identifying market segments, defining market strategies, and supporting pre-sales activities Conducting product demonstrations and participating in client workshops
- Responsible for market requirements, building new features and products which add value by following product management methodology
- Developed and implemented different software products like Pricing, Reservation and Operations for Air and Ocean Cargo carriers
- Designed Pricing systems for World’s largest shipping container line and Europe and US-based tier-1 airlines
- Conceptualized and deployed enhanced product features and optimized implementation for use in marketing strategies
- Liaised with clients to develop deep understanding of business needs and current market landscape
- Prioritized roadmap to achieve product goals and metrics
- Defined and analyzed metrics to measure product performance
- Patent holder (US 10,769,577 B2 in 2020) for adaptive logistics platform for shipping operations
- Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies
Manager- Logistics Practice
Kale Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
10.2010 - 09.2011
- Interactions and extensive involvement with delivery and customer teams to analyze requirements, design solutions, develop test strategies and play SME role in various client solutions
- Managed over 8 customers and provided support
- Process improvement planning, Defining Roadmap for Freight Management System (FMS)
- Developed and executed plans to monitor standard process adherence
- Created and managed knowledge base to offer staff and customers immediate informational access to products, services, and organization
- Created positioning and key messages to differentiate business solutions and products in market
- Managed logistics operations to meet customer expectations and financial standards and policies
- Developed product and solution positioning, messaging by prospective buyer role and methods to overcome competitive objections
- Conceptualized network platform- WIN
- Developed UPLIFT program and translated it into platform for customs and carriers interaction
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
Practice Manager, Business Analyst
Kale Consultants Ltd
Mumbai
10.2009 - 09.2010
- Functional gap analysis and implementation
- Understanding client requirements and communicating same with technical team Narration of FRDs, CRs and related documents Preparation of functional test cases and testing
- Developed and maintained electronic record management systems to analyze and process data for air cargo industry
- Derived conceptual designs from business objectives to deliver software and applications according to specifications for usability, performance, and functionality
- Led cross-functional teams to analyze and understand enterprise-wide operational impacts and opportunities of technology changes
Domain Analyst
Quantum BSO Tech. Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
04.2008 - 10.2009
- Responsible for domain content in applications as well as functional testing
- Customer interaction for new requirements and product demonstration
- Analyze and produce functional specifications to extent it can be developed in product without ambiguity, Industry Standards and 100% quality
- Liaise with development team and with System Testing team to ensure quality of delivery
- Responsible for supervision of Process Specialists, Functional Testers assignments and keeping Commitments of deliverables
Branch Manager
Capricorn Logistics Pvt. Limited
PUNE
01.2005 - 03.2008
- Overall responsible for revenue generation
- Handling Branch Activities and responsible for overall branch profitability
- Performed business Development for logistics services in region
- Development of Network for Europe and Far East for cargo movement
- Established process for Warehouse Management for 3PL Customers
- Handling operations like import- export documentation, Custom Clearance and deliveries Reporting to, - Western India
- Increased revenue by 20-30% per annum
Branch
Expo Freight Pvt. Limited
PUNE
06.1999 - 12.2004
- Generation of new customer base for logistics services in Western Maharashtra
- Handling Sea and air operations for imports and exports
- Co-ordination with Overseas Partners for shipment handling and movement
- Handled various roles in Customs and operations
Technical Officer
Sterlite Industries Ltd
PUNE
06.1995 - 05.1997
- Technical support for Quality improvement in manufacturing and warehouse operations
- Quality control functions for optical fiber as per standards and preparation of reports
- Member of ISO 9001 team and quality circle Accomplishments:
Education
MBA - International Business
Institute of International Business And Research
Pune 06.1997 -
MBA - Marketing
University of Pune
Pune 06.1997 -
Master of Science - Physics
University of Pune
Pune 06.1993 -
Certified Product Manager - Product Management
AIPMM
Skills
Cross-Departmental Alignmentundefined
Affiliations
- US Patent Holder for Adaptive Logistics Platform, Year 2019
- Accenture Product Management Awards like Adventure, Greatest Mind etc
- Speaker at Accenture Product Management Events
- Certified Product Manager (CPM) from AIPMM
- Member of Pragmatic Institute (Product Management) and completed certifications for foundation, market and build modules
Additional Information
Amateur Cartoonist and Caricaturist (Participated in Art exhibitions),
Traveled 16+ countries and love to explore different places
Timeline
Product Manager, Freight and Logistics, Retail
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
10.2011 - Current
Manager- Logistics Practice
Kale Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd
10.2010 - 09.2011
Practice Manager, Business Analyst
Kale Consultants Ltd
10.2009 - 09.2010
Domain Analyst
Quantum BSO Tech. Pvt. Ltd
04.2008 - 10.2009
Branch Manager
Capricorn Logistics Pvt. Limited
01.2005 - 03.2008
Branch
Expo Freight Pvt. Limited
06.1999 - 12.2004
MBA - International Business
Institute of International Business And Research
06.1997 -
MBA - Marketing
University of Pune
06.1997 -
Technical Officer
Sterlite Industries Ltd
06.1995 - 05.1997
Master of Science - Physics
University of Pune
06.1993 -
Certified Product Manager - Product Management
AIPMM
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