Abhishek Nandy

About Abhishek Nandy

In my two-decade journey through the dynamic world of supply chains, I’ve witnessed how technology can transform operations from the ground up. My fascination with systems began during my MBA at IIT Delhi, where I realized that innovation is not just about ideas—it\'s about making those ideas work in real-world scenarios. From my early days as a Business Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services to leading transformative initiatives at Flipkart, I have created processes and products that not only work but deliver exponential business growth and supply chain innovation.At Flipkart, I’ve had the privilege of scaling our last-mile delivery network from to pincodes while achieving an impressive 98% on-time performance rate. This isn\'t just about numbers; it is about ensuring our customers received their orders when they needed them most. Additionally, I led supply chain strategies for our grocery business that drove over $300M+ in savings while optimizing inventory turnover by 75%. Each challenge has been an opportunity to innovate and improve.One of my proudest moments was spearheading the growth of Flipkart\'s fresh category—achieving a remarkable 25% order penetration with a GMV of $3M. By implementing strategies that reduced spoilage from 23% to 5%, we not only improved efficiency but also contributed positively to sustainability efforts within our operations.Beyond my professional life, I enjoy mentoring young professionals interested in supply chain management. Sharing insights and learning from others keeps me grounded and inspired. I believe that collaboration is key to driving meaningful change in any industry.If you\'re looking for someone passionate about leveraging technology for supply chain innovation or want to discuss industry trends over coffee (virtual or otherwise), feel free to reach out via email! Skills- Supply Chain Strategy- Last-Mile Delivery Optimization- Demand Forecasting- Inventory Management- Cost Reduction Strategies- Process Improvement

Experience

1. Senior Director, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Planning and Replenishment

   Flipkart

   Jun 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Led supply chain strategy for Flipkart’s $1.2B grocery business, driving $300M+ in savings and optimizing inventory turnover by 75%.• Improved forecast accuracy by 30%, reducing stockouts by 40% and achieving 95% on-shelf availability across SKUs.• Pioneered AI-driven inventory planning, cutting holding costs by 25% while maintaining high service levels.

Education

• Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram

  High School, Science

• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering

• Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Systems and Strategy

Skills

• Consulting
• Business Analytics
• Warehouse Management
• Management
• Sdlc
• Sql
• Solution Architecture
• Retail Management
• Creative Problem Solving
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• P&L Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Business Process
• Erp
• Testing
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Project Delivery
• Supply Chain Management
• Pre-Sales
• Solutions Design
• Procurement
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Enterprise Software
• Incident Management
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Supply Chain
• Project Implementation
• Customer Management
• Business Intelligence
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Service Delivery Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Requirements Analysis
• Team Management
• Product Management