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Vijayalakshmi Viswanathan

Vijayalakshmi Viswanathan

Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. .Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Catalog Manager

Amazon Development Centre
09.2010 - Current
  • Collaborated with onshore Program Managers to co-plan and execute new initiatives, define objectives, align resources, and manage timelines.
  • Cascaded communications and operational updates to teams to ensure launch readiness and end-to-end delivery.
  • Published real-time Performance Metrics Dashboard replacing manual reporting and establishing a single source of truth.
  • Led Brand Enhancement Project increasing qualification rate from red zone to 53% (+3% above YTD goal) through RCA and sourcing strategy optimization.
  • Successfully on-boarded 802 vendors which resulted in win amount of $2.8M (12.7% of COGS) against a target
    of $2M (12.2% of COGS).
  • WW Launch of Normalizing Fabric values for Apparel and shoes category with 90% Automation
  • Extended support to Lifecycle program team by doing RCA for ASINs not getting published on site and
    suggested automations.
  • Released 5 HC through automation and performed FMEA reducing 29 P0s to P1s, improving process throughput.
  • Successfully on-boarded 100+ sellers for Amazon by identifying and prioritizing the right brands which improves
    the business
  • Automated Brand Gap Detection process using Sherlock, improving tracking accuracy and saving 0.78 HC despite headcount deficit.
  • Proposed and deployed VASP tool improving efficiency by 25%.
  • Led a team of 20 (1 SME + 5 Senior Associates), ensuring quality execution and engagement.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Ethiraj College For Women
Chennai
04-2008

Skills

  • Program & Stakeholder Management
  • Product categorization
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Operational Launch Readiness
  • Performance Monitoring & Dashboards
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Continuous Improvement & Automation
  • Change & Risk Management
  • Communication & Escalation Handling

Timeline

Catalog Manager

Amazon Development Centre
09.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Ethiraj College For Women
Vijayalakshmi Viswanathan