Saurabh Mathur

Operations Associate

Gurugram, Haryana, India11 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Successfully launched Cars24 operations in Thailand.
Reduced turnaround and costs by 50% at Cars24.
Managed supply operations for 150,000+ rooms at OYO.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and Operations expert with experience in Automotive and Hospitality sectors.

Contact

saurabh15apr@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Operational StrategyProcess ExcellenceSupply Chain OperationsSupply Chain ManagementBusiness Analysis

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBusiness Process ImprovementCarbon footprint quantificationChurn preventionCost EngineeringCross-functional Team LeadershipCross-functional coordinationCustomer EngagementDistribution network designEnd-to-end refurbishment operationsInventory AnalysisInventory ManagementInventory managementLeadershipLogistics framework design

About

I specialize in building and scaling operations for high-growth companies, with experience across India, Southeast Asia, and the United States. My focus areas include supply chain optimization, process excellence, and operational strategy - particularly in environments where speed and adaptability matter as much as structure. Key Experience: - Launched and scaled Cars24's Thailand operations, reducing turnaround time by 50% and costs by 50% - Managed supply operations for 150,000+ rooms across OYO's Southeast Asia and Middle East markets - Led supply chain and service strategy projects at Ricardo Consulting (Detroit) for automotive OEMs - Background in both management consulting and hands-on operational leadership Background: - B.Tech in Industrial Engineering (MNNIT) - MBA in Supply Chain Management (Penn State) - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSC) Open to: Advisory roles, fractional consulting, and full-time operations leadership opportunities Feel free to connect if you're working on interesting operational challenges.

Experience

11 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs

Average Tenure

1 yr 3 mos

Current Experience

Battery smart

Associate Director - Warehouse Operations

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Leading warehouse operations, safety, and efficiency improvements across Battery Smart's network.
Focus: Warehouse process optimization, safety protocols, operational efficiency, and cross-functional coordination.

Warehouse process optimizationSafety protocolsOperational efficiencyCross-functional coordinationOperational StrategyProcess Excellence

Cars24

2 roles

General Manager - Refurb Ops

Promoted

Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr · Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand · On-site

Led launch and scale of Cars24's Thailand operations, establishing refurbishment processes, vendor partnerships, and operational infrastructure from ground up.
Responsibilities:
End-to-end refurbishment operations (intake, quality control, refurb, final inspection)
Vendor network development and management
Team structure design and leadership (50+ person operation)
Process design and performance management systems
Key Initiatives:
In-housed critical operations to improve control over quality and timelines
Automated vendor selection process to reduce bias and decision delays
Developed SKU prioritization framework for inventory management
Rationalized vendor base and renegotiated supplier contracts
Results:
Reduced turnaround time by 50%
Cut direct costs by 50% through strategic in-housing and vendor optimization
Optimized inventory management framework to reduce part procurement delays
Scaled inhouse capacity of up to 400+ vehicles per month

End-to-end refurbishment operationsVendor network developmentTeam structure designProcess designPerformance management systemsInventory management+2

Senior Manager - Strategy & Special Projects

Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs · Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand · On-site

Oyo

2 roles

Senior Manager - Supply Excellence

Promoted

Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 · 0 mo · On-site

Managed supply operations and churn management for OYO's Southeast Asia and Middle East markets (150,000+ rooms across 8 countries).
Responsibilities:
Supply stability and inventory management across multiple geographies
Churn prevention and partner relationship management
Cross-functional coordination with country leadership teams
Performance analysis and early warning systems for supply issues
Key Initiatives:
Designed market-specific churn prevention protocols based on supply unavailability patterns
Implemented processes to address funnel conversion bottlenecks
Streamlined partner escalation management and resolution protocols
Results:
Revenue improvement across 10,000+ properties through conversion optimization
Reduced partner escalations and improved resolution timelines
Improved inventory availability during peak demand periods

Supply stability managementChurn preventionPartner relationship managementPerformance analysisSupply Chain ManagementOperational Strategy

Manager - International Supply

Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs · On-site

M-prime advisory services

Management Consultant

Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

Worked with European consulting firm specializing in sustainable mobility, supply chain transformation, and logistics.
Projects:
Developed mobility strategy blueprint for transport authority, including benchmarking analysis and logistics framework design
Created carbon footprint quantification tool integrated with ISO 14040/14044 standards

Ricardo strategic consulting

Business Analyst

Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr · Greater Detroit Area · On-site

Worked with one of the Forbes top-rated consulting firms, supported supply chain and operations projects for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
Project Areas:
Service strategy development and warranty cost optimization
BOM cost reduction and alternative sourcing strategies
Distribution network design and inventory optimization
Vendor evaluation and benchmarking
Selected Results:
Designed service strategy for OEM, reducing warranty exposure and optimizing reverse supply chain
Achieved 15% supply chain cost reduction through sourcing and manufacturing improvement

Mobility strategy developmentLogistics framework designCarbon footprint quantificationSupply Chain ManagementBusiness Analysis

Sony india software centre pvt. ltd.

Software Engineer

Jan 2011 – Jan 2014 · 3 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Software development and process automation for Sony Global Treasury and Sony Pictures.
Responsibilities:
Application development and maintenance
Root cause analysis and defect resolution
Performance optimization
Process documentation and SOP creation
Results:
Reduced application defects by 25% through systematic RCA
Improved application load time by 10% for high-frequency user interactions