Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Rishikesh Raul

GEP Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai,MH
3
Languages
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience

Operations and process management professional with 17+ years of experience across GEP, Cactus Communication, and DHL Global Forwarding. Skilled in procurement operations, workflow management, team leadership, client relations, logistics, SLA/KPI management, and process improvement. Experienced in managing teams of 30+ employees, driving operational efficiency, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Knowledgeable in Lean Six Sigma, Power BI, and Tableau, with a strong focus on service delivery, compliance, and operational excellence.

Work History

Senior Business Analyst

1 Year 1 Month
GEP Solutions Pvt. Ltd. | 09.2025 - Current
  • Partner with clients, business stakeholders, Product Management, and Engineering teams to gather requirements and design supply chain and procurement solutions.
  • Support Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order Management, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, ASN, Invoicing, and Payment processes.
  • Conduct client workshops, requirement discussions, solution walkthrough, and product demonstrations.
  • Prepare BRDs, FRS, Jira stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and test scenarios.
  • Manage enhancement requests from requirement gathering through UAT, deployment, and production validation.
  • Perform impact analysis for supplier, inventory, banking, invoicing, and integration-related changes.
  • Lead UAT activities, defect tracking, and business validation with clients and cross-functional teams.
  • Troubleshoot production issues involving EDI transactions, ASN processing, reporting discrepancies, inventory visibility, and supplier transactions.
  • Develop and validate reports, dashboards, cubes, and analytics solutions using GEP Quantum.
  • Coordinate with Product, Engineering, Analytics, Integration, and Support teams to ensure timely delivery.
  • Present solutions and conduct demos for clients, showcasing new features, enhancements, and business process improvements.
  • Support ERP integrations including NetSuite, SAP, and Oracle.
  • Drive process automation and AI-enabled initiatives to improve operational efficiency.

Process Manager

7 Years 5 Months
Cactus Communication Private Limited | 10.2017 - 03.2025
  • Client Project Operations: Managed end-to-end client project operations, from assignment creation to final delivery, ensuring deadlines were met with 100% compliance.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Acted as a liaison between clients, Publication Support, and Translation teams, ensuring client requirements were seamlessly integrated into workflows.
  • Performance & KPI Management: Oversaw WFM teams, managing KPIs and SLAs to meet operational benchmarks and consistently exceed service expectations.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Conducted comprehensive root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve recurring issues, improving process efficiency and response times by 20%.
  • Process Improvement: Implemented continuous process improvements that enhanced cross-functional coordination and aligned operations with organizational goals.
  • Invoicing & Payment Management: Managed invoicing projects for contractors and freelancers, achieving 100% accuracy and reducing payment delays, streamlining financial workflows.
  • Audit & Feedback Sessions: Led monthly audits and feedback sessions to improve communication compliance, providing structured feedback that led to better team performance.
  • Process Manager

Senior Executive

3 Years 10 Months
DHL Global Forwarding | 11.2013 - 09.2017
  • Managed international freight forwarding and supply chain operations for UK-based clients.
  • Coordinated shipment execution, logistics planning, tracking, documentation, and customer communication.
  • Supported order-to-delivery processes, performance reporting, and operational governance.
  • Led migration and transition of 15+ logistics processes from global teams into offshore operations.
  • Worked closely with customers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time shipment execution and issue resolution.
  • Conducted client reviews, KPI reporting, process training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Participated in client calls, operational governance meetings, and service performance reviews.
  • Successfully transitioned and stabilized 15+ freight and logistics processes.
  • Supported global freight operations with high service levels and compliance.
  • Recognized for stakeholder management, process improvement, and customer-centric delivery.
  • Key Achievements
  • Key Skills: Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Shipment Management, Order Fulfillment, Customer Operations, Process Transition, KPI Management, Client Engagement.

Senior Executive

6 Years 11 Months
IBM Daksh BPS Pvt. Ltd. | 12.2006 - 11.2013
  • Client-Specific Operations: Started in eBay’s email and chat process, then transitioned to IBM’s Insurance Project, managing billing and collections.
  • Process Compliance & SLA Management: Trained new joiners and ensured that SLA targets were consistently met while maintaining high-quality service.
  • Reporting & Workflow Management: Developed daily reports and ensured workflows were managed effectively to meet client requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

Jaipur National University | 03-2013

Higher Secondary

Lokmanya Vidya Mandir | Maharashtra | 06-2003

Maharashtra Board

Secondary School Certificate

Modern English School | Maharashtra | 06-2001
  • SSC
  • Maharashtra Board

Skills

Analytical & Problem-Solving
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Client Demos & Solution Presentations
Workflow Optimization
Stakeholder Management
Process Improvement
Project Planning & Execution
Performance & Risk Management
Invoicing & Financial Management
Business Analysis & Requirement Gathering
Supply Chain Operations
Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
UAT Testing & Production Support
EDI & ERP Integrations
Process Improvement & Automation
Jira & Agile Methodologies
Supply Chain Analytics
EDI Integrations

Accomplishments

  • Star of the Quarter Award – Q2 2016
  • Star of the Month Award – November 2015
  • Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award – Q3 2012
  • Super Talent Achiever (STAR) Award – Q4 2011

Certification

  • GEP QUANTUM Source-to-Pay Foundations
  • GEP QUANTUM Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Foundations
  • GEP QUANTUM Source-to-Contract (S2C) Foundations
  • Six Sigma Green Belt – Knowledge Academy
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt – Knowledge Academy

Languages

English – Fluent
Hindi – Fluent
Marathi – Native

Timeline

Senior Business Analyst

GEP Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Process Manager

Cactus Communication Private Limited
10.2017 - 03.2025Read More

Senior Executive

DHL Global Forwarding
11.2013 - 09.2017Read More

Senior Executive

IBM Daksh BPS Pvt. Ltd.
12.2006 - 11.2013Read More

Jaipur National University

Bachelor of Commerce
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Lokmanya Vidya Mandir

Higher Secondary
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Modern English School

Secondary School Certificate
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Rishikesh Raul