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Work History
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Certification
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Sandip Patil

Sandip Patil

Pune

Summary

Seasoned professional with 21+ years of experience in operational and people leadership across warehousing and manufacturing sectors, including roles at Amazon, Larsen & Toubro and Gabriel India. Demonstrated success in leading teams to achieve strong business results through effective management of cost, quality, and customer service. Adept at driving change and innovation within organizations. Pursuing a senior leadership opportunity focused on P&L management and supply chain operations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Operations Lead

Amazon Fresh
PUNE
12.2021 - 02.2025
  • Led Farm to Fork operations for Amazon Fresh and same-day deliveries within West Region’s three First Mile Fulfillment Centers.
  • Oversaw three Site Leaders and Change Operations Managers, blending expertise from veterans and top-tier graduates.
  • Implemented performance objectives focused on cost management, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction in warehouse operations.
  • Achieved an On Time Promise rate greater than 98% for deliveries in West Region.
  • Spearheaded national productivity benchmarks, reducing VCPU from INR 6.4 to INR 5 per unit in CY’22 across India GSF network.
  • Formulated contingency strategies to address political disruptions and pandemic responses at the network level.
  • Championed the Diversity and Inclusion initiative, increasing gender diversity from 8% to 20% regionally.
  • Mentored interns and site managers, executing over 100 interviews in six months to recruit talent for expanding Fresh operations.

Operation Manager

Amazon Core Operation
Mumbai
11.2018 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw launch and operations for PNQ3, achieving timely execution with zero misses during Diwali peak.
  • Managed comprehensive warehouse operations from inbounding materials to shipping, ensuring quality processes.
  • Executed over 50+ major ART events across January, May, Prime Day, and three Diwali waves.
  • Initiated ARIPL launch as first EFP site in INFC, meeting all legal requirements from inception to execution.
  • Inbounded ARIPL inventory, categorizing sellable and unsellable items per ARIPL plan; served customers starting March 2018.
  • Enhanced CRET layout and implemented double-level gravity conveyor, boosting productivity from 21 to 30 in six months.
  • Achieved highest building TPH in entire INFC network for seven consecutive weeks, exceeding OP2 target by 100% over 20 weeks.
  • Transitioned pantry packing from corrugates to totes, improving operational efficiency.

Area Manager

Amazon Core Operation
Mumbai
05.2015 - 11.2018
  • Achieved zero failures in inbounding seller goods within agreed SLA metrics.
  • Collaborated with S&OP and Category teams to ensure accurate inbounding per forecast.
  • Coordinated daily with middle mile team for seamless flow of customer returns packages.
  • Resolved tickets with ISS and CT teams to address pending issues efficiently.
  • Maximized warehouse utilization while minimizing bin consolidation opportunities.
  • Managed compliant inbounding of ARIPL and ASSPL verticals adhering to legal requirements.
  • Modified pick paths to reduce material picking time significantly.
  • Served as SPOC for CT removals, maintaining unsellable CT inventory below 2% pre-Diwali Peak.

Asst Manager

Larsen & Toubro Ltd
Mumbai
06.2006 - 05.2015
  • Streamlined operation and production planning control to enhance efficiency.
  • Drove innovation and continuous improvement culture across teams.
  • Reduced manufacturing lead time of ACB from 15 days to 4 days.
  • Achieved 99.7% adherence to critical ACB availability for seven consecutive years.
  • Automated GR making process, ensuring zero errors and saving ₹0.1 crore annually.
  • Localized imported copper and silver items, achieving annual savings of ₹1 crore.
  • Executed Six Sigma projects focused on improving FTY through process and tooling enhancements.
  • Implemented 5S practices, securing certification from external agency.

Senior Supervisor

Gabriel India Pvt Ltd
Hosur
09.2002 - 06.2006
  • Managed assembly operations and supported R&D teams in new product development.
  • Achieved 10% productivity improvement through VMC programming enhancements.
  • Executed operational strategies for development of two newly launched products.

Education

B.TECH - Mechanical

YCMOU
Nashik
01.2010

DIPLOMA - Mechanical

MSBTE
Sangli
01.2002

Skills

  • E-commerce operations
  • Supply chain management and optimization
  • Warehouse and inventory management
  • Employee training and development
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Performance management systems
  • Quality assurance practices
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Cost reduction techniques

Certification

  • Leading with a Coaching Mindset, Coacharya
  • FOSTAC Food Safety Supervisor

Languages

Marathi
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Regional Operations Lead

Amazon Fresh
12.2021 - 02.2025

Operation Manager

Amazon Core Operation
11.2018 - 12.2021

Area Manager

Amazon Core Operation
05.2015 - 11.2018

Asst Manager

Larsen & Toubro Ltd
06.2006 - 05.2015

Senior Supervisor

Gabriel India Pvt Ltd
09.2002 - 06.2006

B.TECH - Mechanical

YCMOU

DIPLOMA - Mechanical

MSBTE
Sandip Patil