Abhilash Kulkarni

About Abhilash Kulkarni

Global Supply Chain & Operations leader with 15+ years of experience delivering results across program leadership, large-scale operations, and manufacturing execution. I’ve worked across high-volume distribution networks and 24x7 manufacturing environments, operating at the intersection of supply chain planning, operational execution, and engineering partnership to build scalable systems.My experience spans three complementary areas:(1) Strategic programs — leading initiatives across network planning, capacity readiness, inventory strategy, and execution governance.(2) Operational leadership at scale — strengthening leader routines, driving execution discipline, and improving performance in high-throughput environments.(3) Manufacturing enablement and engineering partnership — collaborating with engineering and production teams to support stable 24x7 operations and improve readiness in automated environments.Across roles, I’ve led end-to-end supply chain programs that connect strategy to execution—aligning planning, operations, and technology to deliver sustainable outcomes. I focus on designing operating models that work at enterprise scale, building governance, decision frameworks, and cross-functional alignment to improve reliability and speed as organizations grow. I bring exposure to planning and execution systems, including MRP/ERP concepts, materials management, and production planning, and I’m comfortable operating in environments shaped by automation, robotics, and plant-level process controls. My continuous improvement foundation includes Lean principles, structured problem solving, and process excellence practices, with focus on standard work, root cause analysis, and sustained performance.I also have experience driving change management—aligning stakeholders to a clear vision, translating ambiguity into action, and scaling solutions across teams. I lead through influence, clear communication, and strong operating cadence, ensuring cross-functional groups execute with shared priorities and accountability.Core strengths include:• Supply chain strategy, network planning & capacity readiness• Materials management, inventory optimization• Manufacturing operations enablement (24x7) and execution• Program management, change management, and cross-functional leadership• Continuous improvement (Lean) and operational excellence• Analytics, dashboards, and automation-driven performance mechanismsI enjoy solving complex, cross-functional problems and building scalable systems that improve speed, reliability, and cost discipline.

Experience

1. Senior Operations Program Manager - Manufacturing Operations

   Amazon

   Jan 2025 — Present

Education

• Schulich School of Business - York University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2014 — 2016

• Ramaiah Institute Of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Plc Programming
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Analysis
• Requirements Analysis
• Plant Automation
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Management
• Industrial Electronics
• Handling Labour Issues
• Process Automation
• Analytical Skills
• Engineering
• Strategy
• Dependable Team Player
• Management
• Operations Management
• Strategic Planning
• Lean Manufacturing
• Entrepreneurship
• Conflict Management
• Manufacturing Operations Management