Abhishek Verma

Head of Growth

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India14 yrs 7 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led development of multiple motorcycle models for ASEAN market.
Implemented cost-saving strategies for engine exports.
Achieved significant improvements in customer metrics.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the Automotive and E-Commerce sectors with strong operational and strategic expertise.

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Skills

Core Skills

Category ManagementPricing StrategyOperations ManagementProcess ExcellenceProject ManagementManufacturingCost Reduction

Other Skills

Program ManagementRevenue & Profit GrowthReporting & AnalysisCustomer RetentionCustomer ExperienceWarehouse Management SystemsSupplier ManagementData AnalysisManagementLeadershipProject CoordinationProduct DevelopmentVendor ManagementSupply Chain ManagementBusiness Strategy

About

Experienced Professional with demonstrated history of working in the automotive & E-Commerce industry. Skilled in Management, Supply Chain Operations, Process and Service Excellence. Strong program and Project Management professional with ability to create and manage a team while managing challenging projects simultaneously by leveraging Leadership skills that are customer oriented with a strong process orientation for driving high quality results through people engagement.

Experience

14 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 6 mos

Current Experience

Phonepe

Growth head

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Zepto

2 roles

Associate Director Revenue Strategy

Aug 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Category ManagementPricing StrategyProgram ManagementRevenue & Profit GrowthReporting & AnalysisCustomer Retention

Associate Director Operations Strategy

Feb 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

Responsible for process design and deployment on ground to achieve best customer metrics such as Packing time, fill rates and minimum customer complaints.

Customer ExperienceOperations ManagementWarehouse Management SystemsCost ReductionProcess Excellence

Amazon

Program Manager

Oct 2021 – Feb 2022 · 4 mos

Swiggy

2 roles

Senior Manager Operations

Apr 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

City Operations Head

Aug 2019 – Apr 2020 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Cognizant

Manager

Apr 2018 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

-Program Management to improve profitability by identifying and driving Revenue and Cost levers across verticals.

Tvs motor company

Senior Engineer

Jul 2010 – Mar 2017 · 6 yrs 8 mos · Bangalore

Spearheaded complete development of four motorcycle models for ASEAN market (portfolio worth INR 300 Crores) - led a multi-cultural & cross-functional team and ensured compliance to the productivity-Quality-Cost-Delivery (PQCD) targets
Suggested and implemented ideas to export engines, resulting into custom duty reduction and savings of INR 2.1 Crores annually – became company-wide default strategy for exporting engines
Created detailed action plans for strategic deployment of business processes using 3W1H framework
Evaluated Make Vs Buy strategy of four projects considering constraints and benefits
Formulated manufacturing strategy of six projects and performed detailed cost benefit analysis of the investment
Ensured on-time delivery by anticipating risk and developing efficient mitigation plan, and quality by using 7QC tools in all projects
Instrumental in integrating IoT devices to automate machining process, reducing downtime and improving overall efficiency
Built relationship with multiple suppliers, helping company in timely procurement of 100+ machining tools and in quick turnaround of different projects
Designed internal workflows for optimum utilization of resources and timely delivery of parts
Developed and standardised a supplier evaluation framework and equipment note templates that streamlined overall ordering process of worth INR 15 Crores
Collaborated with Finance team to implement a SAP module for manufacturing cost calculation to reduce mismatch of cost
Analysed data and worked with cross functional teams to reduce scrap in induction hardening process resulting in scrap reduction of ~30%.
Implemented automation for Induction softening of connecting rods and bend removal of shafts leading to man power reduction from 4 man/shift to 1 man/shift
Conducted root cause analysis for breakage of crankshafts in African market resulting in potential savings of INR 5 Crores