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BusinessDevelopmentManager

Utsav Garg

Gurgaon

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager- Strategy & Operations Excellence

Rivigo By Mahindra Logistics
11.2022 - Current
  • Managing the count of entire ground workforce that includes ~ 900 associates and leads nationwide. Implemented optimization strategies by analyzing various parameters to save ~1.5 Cr per annum.
  • Spearheading the company's learning and development initiative, assessing training materials, crafting inventive learning exercises, establishing training schedules, and overseeing the evaluation of learning outcomes, ensuring 100% employee training coverage.
  • Driving rental cost reduction initiative across the country by implementing branch downsizing project which is expected to reduce ~ 3.5 L sqft space and save ~8.4 Cr annually.
  • Served as the key business driver for leading conveyor automation initiatives in large warehouses, enabling unmanned quality control and barcode scanning with anticipated savings of ~35 lakhs in terms of manpower and ~1 Cr in terms of revenue leakage per anuum.
  • Developed warehouse layout plans, considering input from infrastructure, safety, and ground operations teams. Analysed lane-level load distribution and material movement speed to optimize loading/unloading processes and reduce turnaround times by ~15%.
  • Led the program management efforts for relocating significant warehouses in major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune to larger facilities, each spanning ~ 1L sqft, ensuring successful completion within specified timelines.
  • Devised and executed a ramp-up manpower dashboard for all processing centres, providing a daily overview of training and workforce expansion enabling enhanced manpower planning.
  • Revamped the company's Voice of Customer (VOC) team by implementing an efficient ticketing system, leading to a significant reduction in TAT by ~40%.

Program Manager- Special Projects & Growth

Rivigo
12.2021 - 11.2022

Establishing Full Truck Load Business in Collaboration with C-Level Executives

  • Recruited and trained 6 new team members to establish and drive operations.
  • Formulated a comprehensive strategy roadmap to attract large fleet owners.
  • Documented SOPs and ensured their seamless implementation for efficient workflow.
  • Acted as a Business Development Manager, engaging with fleet owners, presenting value propositions, and negotiating terms to come up with an effective pitch.
  • Provided dedicated supportto new fleet owners, acting as their Key Account Manager, understanding their initial challenges.
  • Monitored KPIs, conducted market research, and gathered feedback to refine processes.
  • Collaborated closely with product managers and the tech team to enhance application adoption and user experience.
  • Published monthly Profit and Loss (PnL)statements and performance dashboards.
  • Developed strategies and explored alternative revenue sources and growth initiatives for sustainable business expansion.
  • Successfully scaled the business from 16 trucks to 270 trucks within a span of 6 months.


Establishing a helpdesk to manage 800 daily inbound

and outbound Calls

  • Recruited and managed a team comprising 15 executives, 8 Team Leaders, and 4 Assistant Managers to establish and operate a helpdesk.
  • Implemented the Ozontel calling system and PACE ticketing system, enhancing efficiency and productivity of the helpdesk operations.
  • Monitored and flashed the daily performance metrics of the helpdesk.
  • Achieved a sustainable reduction of more than 50% in resolution TAT for all desk while maintaining CSAT scores above 90%.

Manager, Strategy

Swiggy
05.2019 - 12.2021

Program managed the expansion of cloud kitchens into 11 new cities-

  • Shortlisted brands to be on-boarded based on various factors like cuisine, AOV, OPD etc
  • Conducted site visits in selected cities, engaging with local teams and shared comprehensive reports with the menu excellence team.
  • Oversaw the expansion process, monitored operational performance, and provided detailed reports to upper management for strategic decision-making.


Managed confidential information to create sensitive decks for various purposes-

  • Prepared monthly board presentations for the Private Brands team, summarizing key insights and updates.
  • Designed PowerPoint presentations for both Swiggy and Private Brands town-hall meetings, ensuring engaging and informative content.
  • Created decks for the monthly review meetings of the Private Brands division, highlighting performance metrics and strategic initiatives.


Oversaw a kitchen equipment salvage program valued at Rs 25 Cr-

  • Supplied necessary equipment details to prospective leads and conducted price negotiations.
  • Coordinated discussions among Infrastructure, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain management teams, facilitating successful deal closures.


Coordinated the re-launch of private brands in NCR with an innovative operational model-

  • Developed a dynamic Gantt chart for the project, ensuring tasks were completed in alignment with the launch deadline.
  • Collaborated with Legal, Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Operations, and Human Resources teams to establish their weekly targets, ensuring the timely launch of the kitchen.
  • Conducted weekly stakeholder meetings to provide updates on the progress of various tasks from previous weeks.

Summer Associate

Bain & Company
04.2019 - 05.2019
  • Created customized Redbooks for clients, offering in-depth analyses of target companies tailored to their specific needs.
  • Conducted extensive market research, including segmentation based on various parameters, to provide comprehensive insights.
  • Utilized LinkedIn and Bain tools to perform detailed workforce analysis, enhancing understanding of market dynamics and talent landscapes.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Delhi, India
03.2019

B. Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Galgotias University
Greater Noida, India

12th - Science

Dayawati Modi Academy
Meerut, India
03.2012

Skills

  • People Management
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Program Management
  • Data analysis
  • MS Office- Word, Powerpoint, Excel
  • Operations excellence
  • Excel modelling & dashboarding
  • SQL, PowerBI
  • SOP creation
  • Strategic thinking
  • Process improvement
  • Resource Allocation

Awards

  • Received a Silver Medal during the 2016 Galgotias University convocation from the then Vice President of India, Sri Venkaiah Naidu.
  • Honoured with the 'True Owner Award' in June 2022 for exceptional contributions to Rivigo's mission by Business Unit CEO, Mr. Prabhav Sharma.
  • Recognized with the 'Bravo' award in April 2023 for outstanding performance during the Pune warehouse transition by COO of Rivigo, Mr. Sunil Singh.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Playing and watching cricket
  • Travelling and exploring places
  • Listening to music
  • Watching Car and tech reviews

Timeline

Senior Manager- Strategy & Operations Excellence

Rivigo By Mahindra Logistics
11.2022 - Current

Program Manager- Special Projects & Growth

Rivigo
12.2021 - 11.2022

Manager, Strategy

Swiggy
05.2019 - 12.2021

Summer Associate

Bain & Company
04.2019 - 05.2019

MBA - Marketing

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

B. Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Galgotias University

12th - Science

Dayawati Modi Academy
Utsav Garg