Dr. Lalith Kumar Vemali (PhD)

Product Manager

Hyderabad, Telangana, India17 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Led digital transformation at FedEx for global supply chain.
  • Co-founded a successful SaaS venture in retail innovation.
  • Mentored over 150 professionals in product strategy.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Strategist with expertise in logistics and retail technology.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementAi + Automation In Product DevelopmentStrategic Product ManagementPublic Sector Product InnovationBusiness AnalysisFunctional Consulting

Other Skills

AI in Product DevelopmentAI-integrated workflow automationAgile MethodologiesAgile developmentAnalytical SkillsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Artificial Intelligence for BusinessBusiness Process Re-engineeringChange ManagementCoachingCommunicationCompetitive AnalysisCritical ThinkingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Customer engagement insights

About

Great products don’t just get built. They’re engineered through clarity, systems — and purpose. Yet too often, teams start with features, not frameworks. With assumptions, not insights. With code, not context. I help them do it differently. 👋 I’m Lalith Kumar Vemali Product Strategist | GPM @ FedEx | Ex-Founder | Author | Mentor Over 18+ years, I’ve worked across enterprise, start-up, and policy ecosystems — building products that are scalable, sustainable, and system-driven. What sets my approach apart? I develop frameworks — not just features. From 0→1 launches to scaling 100K+ user platforms, I help translate business vision and public policy into usable, intelligent products. I've contributed to: Digital transformation at FedEx in E-Commerce & Supply Chain AI-powered solutions for retail and logistics Policy-to-Product transitions — shaping real public impact through tech Co-founding and scaling a SaaS venture from scratch Mentoring 150+ professionals on product thinking, systems design, and leadership 🧠 My specialties include: Strategic Product Management AI + Automation in Product Development Public Sector Product Innovation Intelligent Supply Chain Systems Intelligent Retail Framework & Workflow Design Scalable SaaS Architecture B2B & Enterprise Product Strategy If you’re building a product, team, or system — I can help you turn complexity into clarity. 📩 Let’s connect. 📅 Want strategic input on your product? My booking link is pinned above.

Experience

17 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Fedex acc

2 roles

Business Group Product Manager - Global Supply Chain Operations Portfolio

Promoted

May 2024Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

  • FedEx needed to modernize its global E-Commerce and Supply Chain platforms.
  • Legacy systems limited innovation, agility, and cross-network visibility.
  • I led transformation from the inside-out — through product systems, frameworks, and leadership.
  • 🔹 Key Actions:
  • Built AI-integrated workflow automation solutions across global supply chain applications
  • Designed frameworks for demand forecasting, inventory visibility & fulfillment optimization
  • Ideated and piloted Intelligent Supply Chain solutions across the end-to-end lifecycle
  • Launched multiple PoCs unlocking new revenue streams from operational insights
  • Embedded a customer-first mindset across product, engineering, and operations
  • Mentored PMs, built internal product muscle, and codified scalable product workflows
  • Drove roadmap alignment across business, tech, and international stakeholders
  • 🧠 Strategic Impact:
  • Modernized and led the global Pickup & Delivery Transformation Initiative
  • Improved peak performance throughput across Supplychain portfolio
  • Drove cultural shift from feature-shipping → outcome-oriented product delivery
  • 🛠 Built systems. Scaled thinking. Delivered global impact.
Product Lifecycle ManagementGenerative AICoachingProduct RoadmapProduct ManagementArtificial Intelligence for Business+1

Product Manager - First & Last Mile Services

Aug 2023Apr 2024 · 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

  • Responsible for creating First & Last Mile Delivery Product roadmap strategy for FedEx Ground handling 1.5 million deliveries per day for ACC VISION ART
  • Develop, pitch, and gain executive leadership buy-in for recommendations for the product iteration objectives.
  • Collaborate with PM, PO, Engineering Teams, to define a best-in-class digital experience.
Generative AISAFeProduct ManagementArtificial Intelligence for BusinessProduct PlanningStrategic Product Management

Ssk emart - digitizing kirana commerce

Founding Member, Head of Product & Customer Experience | Retail & Supply chain Innovation

Dec 2020Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

  • India’s Kirana commerce was deeply fragmented — analog operations, inefficient last-mile delivery, and zero digital integration.
  • SSK EMart set out to digitize and unify this landscape for B2B and B2B2C ecosystems.
  • I co-founded and led product vision, strategy, and user experience across the platform.
  • 🔹 Key Actions:
  • Developed full-spectrum product strategy and roadmap across multiple product lines
  • Conducted 800+ Kirana store interviews to drive persona-based design thinking
  • Launched MVPs for Sales App and B2B SaaS Platform, onboarding 2,500+ stores with KYC compliance
  • Co-created route optimization engine, reducing delivery costs by 30% and increasing on-time delivery by 25%
  • Led vendor transformation via bid-based procurement platform, reducing FTE costs by 80%
  • Synthesized research from 20+ usability studies into actionable, build-ready UX tickets
  • Enabled strategic partnerships in lending (NBFC) and BNPL, creating a complete commerce ecosystem
  • Drove OKR-based execution across engineering, design, sales, and supply chain teams
  • Led tech re-platforming efforts to scale and stabilize product growth
  • 🧠 Strategic Impact:
  • Digitized operations for thousands of mom-and-pop retailers
  • Built a scalable, user-centric platform in a traditionally non-tech-savvy segment
  • Enabled hyperlocal commerce through intelligent supply chain workflows
  • Drove adoption across stakeholder groups with zero prior digital experience
  • Helped position SSK EMart as a serious player in retail tech innovation
  • 🛠 Built what didn’t exist. Simplified what was complex. Empowered the ground reality.
Analytical SkillsProduct VisionStrategic PartnershipsMicrosoft OfficeStrategic InitiativesWriting+23

Accenture

2 roles

Associate Manager - Industry Practice Product Management

Promoted

Sep 2015Dec 2020 · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • Enterprises across industries were undergoing digital transformation — but lacked intelligent, customer-centric product frameworks.
  • Accenture aimed to lead this shift with solutions in Retail, Supply Chain, and Data Compliance.
  • I led product strategy and delivery across multiple innovation programs.
  • 🔹 Key Actions:
  • Defined and executed product strategy for solutions like Intelligent Reverse Logistics and Retail Analytics
  • Launched 21 enterprise-grade offerings across Retail, Supply Chain, and Compliance
  • Collaborated with 35+ cross-functional teams to drive agile, outcome-driven development
  • Led design of innovations like Smart Inventory Management and Customer Engagement Insights
  • Developed a Sentiment Analysis Engine adopted by 10+ clients to automate feedback interpretation
  • Synthesized insights from 40+ research sources to inform product development and increase retention
  • Created a platform-agnostic Data Compliance Bot, integrating GDPR, CCPA, and sector-specific rules
  • Delivered solutions used by DPOs across verticals, improving compliance ops with 90% less manual effort
  • 🧠 Strategic Impact:
  • Delivered $31.6M in origination wins and $28.4M in solutioning revenue
  • Reduced compliance ops costs by 90% with 95% accuracy using AI-enabled bots
  • Accelerated product feedback loops and boosted UX using real-time sentiment systems
  • Improved customer satisfaction and retention through insight-led product releases
  • Helped establish Accenture as a partner of choice for enterprise product innovation
  • 🛠 Merged innovation with execution. Delivered impact across verticals.
Analytical SkillsProduct VisionMicrosoft OfficeStrategic InitiativesWritingProgram Management+21

Lead Consultant - Functional Consulting

Feb 2014Aug 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Worked across process life cycles in Lease modules - Redesigned major Refund functionality for NL & US org which involved requirement gathering, creating design documents, and delivery
  • Design & execute continuous testing plans for end-to-end flows with QC teams
Analytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeWritingProgram ManagementCompetitive AnalysisMarketing Strategy+14

Infosys

2 roles

Senior Associate Consultant - Functional Business Analyst (ERP Implementations)

Promoted

Oct 2012Feb 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Worked with Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods, Logistics & Life Sciences (RCL) Oracle Team.
  • Developed auto-populating tool to setup lease rules and framework based on EU region business requirements – utilized during 16 European countries client implementations
  • Managed onshore team of 10+ members in implementation activities at UK, Spain & Sweden
Analytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeWritingProgram ManagementMarketing StrategyProblem Solving+8

Senior Associate Consultant - Functional Business Analyst (ERP Implementations)

Aug 2011Sep 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Worked with Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods, Logistics & Life Sciences (RCL) Oracle Team.
  • Business Analysis, Client Requirement gathering - Working on BR100 Documents
  • Functional Consulting & Testing of Pre Production environments
  • Implementing and Supporting Go-Live from Offshore as per the gathered requirements
  • Knowledge Management
  • Handling Employee Engagement activities
  • Other Activities:
  • Infosys Eco Club: Green Connect Initiator, which focuses on empowering youth on Sustainability.
  • RCLORC CoC: Change Agent for RCL Oracle Team
Analytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeWritingProblem SolvingCommunicationCritical Thinking+4

Sierra atlantic

Consultant - Functional Consulting

Aug 2008Jul 2011 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

  • Adept in end-to-end development of applications from inception, requirement specifications, planning, designing, implementation, documentation & closure with cross-cultural teams. Expert in Gap analysis, Process re-engineering. An effective communicator with excellent analytical/logical skills and the ability to relate to the people at any level of the business and management.
  • Change Requests into Production and Incorporated data fixes for cleaning up errors
  • Mass Analysis and fixing of Warranty inheritance issues by analyzing EDI Signal Contracts, Service PO Arrival
  • Test Case creation through functional Requirements, User (Business) Requirements Documentation
  • Ideated List Import tool in access database for marketing users, to upload the contacts, profiles, Opportunities, and activities into Siebel & Oracle.
Analytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeWritingProblem SolvingCommunicationCritical Thinking+4

Renaitree software pvt ltd

Management Trainee

Apr 2007Aug 2008 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bangalore, India · Hybrid

  • Product Management
  • Ideated HR Tool consisting of Employee Engagement, Performance, and Compensation Management
Analytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeWritingSecondary ResearchProblem SolvingCommunication+5

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

EPGBM — Global Business Management

Jan 2018Jan 2019

Woxsen University

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD — Marketing & Strategy

Oct 2020Apr 2025

IBS Hyderabad

MBA — Management

Jan 2006Jan 2008

JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad

B.Tech — Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Jan 2002Jan 2006

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