Shrinath Kharat
Risk Manager II Global Trade Service
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Food Technologist with over 8 years of cross-functional experience in risk and program management, process excellence, quality management, food safety, global trade compliance, manufacturing, and supply chain. Currently serving as Worldwide Risk Manager II at Amazon, associated with Global Trade Services – Product Compliance (GTS-PC) program across multiple geographies and business verticals. Recognized for managing S-Team goals and strategic leadership deliverables, driving regulatory risk reduction, streamlining compliance processes, and scaling business operations through data-driven strategies, automation, and strong cross-functional leadership. Proven ability to deliver measurable impact by aligning compliance initiatives with business goals, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Worldwide Risk Manager II – Global Trade Services
Amazon
Bengaluru
04.2022 - Current
- Lead Amazon’s Global Trade Services – Product Compliance (GTS-PC) Program globally, steering initiatives in quality, regulatory risk, business enablement, and process excellence to reduce demurrage/detention costs and protect brand reputation.
- Achieved 20% reduction in regulatory DPMO reduction (Business Interest Classification) by building a BI Universe, aligning with S-Team goals, and executing structured governance through glidepaths and “Path to Green” tracking (YE 2024 & 2025-WIP).
- Support annual and long-term planning (OP, 3YP) on five L8+ GTS-PC risk reduction goals and business relevance aligned with business priorities for 2025.
- Program manage L8+ input/output quality goals across ORC programs (DG, GTS-TC, GTS-PC, EPR, GTS-Export), delivering 19 CTQs, 32 automations, and 40 insights to drive stakeholder reporting and performance improvement.
- Designed an end-to-end escalation framework (RCA, CAPA, CoE writing), improving consistency and resolution for 18+ L8, program, and custom escalations.
- Developed a scalable risk management framework across ORC programs, identifying key risk vectors and aligning performance metrics for leadership decision-making across ORC programs (SIPOC framework).
- Created business-relevant metric and impact strategies for Product teams to prioritize risk initiatives based on data-driven insights-Anomaly and detection and corrections.
- Led global regulatory change management for 6.8B+ ASINs, updating compliance policies to support program,and implementing mitigation strategies for evolving requirements from WW regulatory bodies.
- Enabled process excellence by integrating tech and machine learning solutions, reducing manual overhead, improving efficiency, and optimizing resource allocation (50% reduction in manual deployment and 100% Coverage
- Designed and implemented end-to-end quality strategies, establishing risk baselines, analyzing compliance gaps, and leading cross-functional engagement with Program, Ops, Tech, and Business teams to enhance risk controls and vendor experience.
- Co-developed BIE dashboards to enable real-time visibility into compliance performance and drive targeted interventions, rule refinements, and tech deployments.
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders, promoting a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
- Partnered with ORC Science to build DPMO sampling strategies with precise variance and confidence parameters to improve audit reliability.
- Spearheaded cross-program parity initiatives, scaling best practices and achieving a 5x reduction in critical defect types.
- Influenced risk management roadmaps by identifying audit gaps, escalating systemic issues, and recommending corrective strategies to strengthen compliance coverage.
Regional Lead – QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety)
Nestlé
Mumbai
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Led QHSE strategy for nine manufacturing sites and 32 warehouses/markets, ensuring compliance for 2,000+ products across dairy, nutrition, beverages, culinary, and confectionery.
- Drove a 68% reduction in quality incidents through hygiene improvements, traceability initiatives, and enhanced operational discipline.
- Provided technical leadership to factory quality managers, upskilling teams in QA, risk assessment, and RCA methodologies.
- Collaborated with R&D, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality and food safety in all new product launches.
- Digitized quality monitoring and compliance reporting, increasing transparency and real-time responsiveness to deviations.
- Led internal and third-party audits, closing gaps via sustainable CAPA and improving site preparedness.
- Served as regional crisis coordinator for food safety incidents and product recalls, managing cross-functional communications and resolutions.
- Achieved 99% compliance in FSSAI and global audits by aligning practices with ISO 22000, HACCP, GFSI, and NQMS standards.
- Managed a 52-member quality team across APAC/SAR, leading talent development, capability building, and performance management.
- Rolled out regional KPIs and audit frameworks to drive accountability and maintain regulatory alignment.
- Enabled virtual and in-person knowledge-sharing, audits, and continuous improvement forums across sites.
- Integrated QHSE into end-to-end supply chain, working with Procurement, R&D, and EHS to embed food safety in product lifecycle.
Quality Enhancement-Food Safety Lead/Manufacturing
Jubilant Foodworks Ltd- (Domino's Pizza)
Mumbai
11.2017 - 08.2021
- Oversaw end-to-end food safety and quality operations at the Supply Chain Center/manufacturing-led daily IPQA, weekly MOR audits, and FSMS, HACCP, and ISO compliance.
- Led cross-functional teams of 42 across Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Logistics; implemented GMP protocols, CAPA, and preventive controls.
- Maintained 99% FSSAI and international audit compliance through aligned operational practices and regulatory adherence.
- Conducted quality checks on raw, semi-finished, and finished products; ensured spec compliance via in-house lab testing (sensory, chemical, physical).
- Boosted line efficiency and OEE by 65% through Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, shift redesign, and line balancing strategies.
- Reduced product defects through DPMO/QDI tracking, enhancing real-time quality controls during Domino’s and Dunkin’ production.
- Deployed 5S, RCA, GEMBA, and audit protocols to strengthen quality culture and resolve consumer complaints.
- Contributed to CAPEX/OPEX projects across Quality, EHS, and Engineering to improve productivity and resource efficiency.
- Conducted HIRA and PSSR audits prior to line commissioning, ensuring safety and compliance in new installations.
- Developed SOPs, checklists, quality scorecards, and training materials (OPLs) for plant-wide compliance and upskilling.
- Closed gaps in label and spec compliance; coordinated monthly lab sampling/testing and pest control with PCI.
- Led supplier/internal audits and participated in regional quality reviews, including international audit preparedness and quality benchmarking.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
BTech In Food Technology - Food Safety
Sharadchandraji Pawar College of Food Technlogy-ICAR
India 04.2001 - 01.2018
PDGM - Food Nutrition and Food Service Management
IGNOU
Mumbai 01.2018 - 01.2019
Master Black Belt Lean Six Sigma -
Henry Harvin/International Quality Federation
MumbaiBRC Global Food Standard -
ITFSAN International Food Safety
Mumbai 04.2001 -
Certified Internal Auditor in ISO 22000 - 2018
ITFSAN (International Training Center For Food Safety And Applied Nutrition)
MumbaiHigher Secondary School -
Vartak College of Science
Mumbai 01.2012 - 01.2013
Secondary School -
M.G.M
Mumbai 04.2001 - 01.2010
Skills
- Risk Management
- Program and Project Management
- Lean Six Sigma practitioner
- Process Excellence & Operational Controls
- Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
- Incident Management & Escalations
- Tech-Enabled Risk Controls
- Strategy building
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Mumbai India
- Date of Birth: 02/25/95
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Worldwide Risk Manager II – Global Trade Services
Amazon
04.2022 - Current
Regional Lead – QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety)
Nestlé
09.2021 - 04.2022
PDGM - Food Nutrition and Food Service Management
IGNOU
01.2018 - 01.2019
Quality Enhancement-Food Safety Lead/Manufacturing
Jubilant Foodworks Ltd- (Domino's Pizza)
11.2017 - 08.2021
Higher Secondary School -
Vartak College of Science
01.2012 - 01.2013
BTech In Food Technology - Food Safety
Sharadchandraji Pawar College of Food Technlogy-ICAR
04.2001 - 01.2018
BRC Global Food Standard -
ITFSAN International Food Safety
04.2001 -
Secondary School -
M.G.M
04.2001 - 01.2010
Master Black Belt Lean Six Sigma -
Henry Harvin/International Quality Federation
Certified Internal Auditor in ISO 22000 - 2018
ITFSAN (International Training Center For Food Safety And Applied Nutrition)
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