Ananth Ramaseshan

Experience

1. Business Leader - Last Mile Capacity Planning (North America)

   Amazon

   Nov 2024 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Led comprehensive capacity planning strategy for Amzon\'s Last Mile network, directing 105-person multi-disciplinary organization supporting 235K+ delivery associates across 2.7K+ delivery service providers, managing weekly peak volumes exceeding 230M packages. Drove strategic initiatives spanning organizational transformation, technology roadmap ownership, and cost optimization while navigating complex stakeholder relationships.Key Achievements:Strategic Leadership & Organizational Scale Directed 105-person organization comprising Business Analysts, BI Engineers, Product Managers, Program Managers, and Senior Managers, supporting capacity planning operations across 500+ delivery stations. Managed 13-week horizon labor plans accounting for demand volatility, weather forecasts, and cost exposure while balancing strategic tradeoffs.Organizational Transformation & Integration Successfully integrated Rural Logistics organization (20 FTE) into Last Mile Planning, streamlining product processes and eliminating redundancies to achieve operational parity across planning functions. Consolidated organizational structure while maintaining service levels and accelerating cross-functional collaboration.Technology Roadmap & Product Innovation Owned 3-year planning tech integration strategy, driving development and network-wide adoption of Labor Planning Tool, Last Mile Capacity Planning, and Enhanced Capacity Planning systems. Established standardized planning frameworks that transformed forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency across the network.Cost Optimization & Executive Influence Drove strategic cost initiatives across varied leadership groups utilizing clear decision-making frameworks and streamlined project management, accelerating rollout of high-impact programs. Balanced partnerships with field leadership and technology stakeholders, managing entire network toward strategic direction while handling exceptions with data-driven frameworks.

Education

• The Wharton School

  Wharton Sports Business Academy, Summer Program in Sports Management

• Purdue University Daniels School of Business

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering/Industrial Management

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Operations Management
• People Management
• Data Analysis
• Research
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Business Strategy
• English
• Process Optimization
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Engineering
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Analysis
• Project Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Teamwork