K ARUN NAIK
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic Production Planning & Operations Analyst with 7.5 years of experience in capacity planning, forecasting, and network operations. Translates complex data into actionable insights, influencing leadership decisions and enhancing fulfillment center performance. Expertise spans fulfillment centers, sort centers, and last-mile operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Planning Analyst
Amazon
06.2024 - Current
- Developed weekly and mid-term capacity plans for multiple Amazon Fulfillment Centers and Sort Centers to enhance network planning accuracy.
- Analyzed demand trends, throughput constraints, and labor capacity, identifying operational risks and opportunities for proactive decision-making.
- Collaborated with senior Fulfillment Center leadership and central planning teams, influencing capacity decisions to align with operational goals.
- Ensured alignment between Fulfillment Center execution plans and overall Amazon network objectives.
- Transformed complex datasets into actionable insights, supporting strategic leadership reviews and informed decision-making.
Channel Team Lead
Amazon
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Built and managed multi-layer team, enhancing productivity through targeted coaching, mentoring, and structured performance management.
- Led a data-driven operations team, managing forecasting, budgeting, performance metrics, and business reviews.
- Strengthened cross-functional collaboration by effectively communicating operational status, risks, and recovery plans, ensuring alignment across teams.
Operations Manager
Amazon
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Analyzed KPIs and operational metrics for senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.
- Implemented SOPs to enhance operational efficiency and control costs.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations from procurement to delivery.
Team Lead
Amazon
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Coached teams to enhance execution quality and meet KPI targets.
- Monitored team performance and provided structured feedback to boost output and engagement.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives and optimized route capacity planning.
Education
MBA - Operations & Marketing
M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management
Skills
- Capacity Planning & Forecasting
- Data Analysis & SQL
- Advanced Excel & Dashboards
- Supply Chain Operations
- Stakeholder Management
- Performance optimization
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
- Tulu
- Konkani
Timeline
Production Planning Analyst
Amazon
06.2024 - Current
Channel Team Lead
Amazon
06.2023 - 06.2024
Operations Manager
Amazon
09.2022 - 06.2023
Team Lead
Amazon
06.2018 - 08.2022
MBA - Operations & Marketing
M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Management
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management