Manish Kumar

About Manish Kumar

Driving supply chains that scale profitability, enhance customer experience, and deliver measurable business impact.I am an Enterprise Supply Chain & Operations Leader with 13+ years of experience driving strategy-led growth, business excellence, and P&L performance across B2B, B2C, and D2C ecosystems, including Trade, Modern Trade, E-commerce, and Marketplaces.My core strength lies in transforming supply chain and fulfillment from a transactional function into a strategic lever for profitability, scalability, and competitive advantage. I have led large-scale fulfillment center setups, 3PL - contract logistics, and integrated warehouse solutions, optimizing cost-to-serve, service levels, and capital efficiency at scale.I bring deep expertise across:• Supply Chain Strategy & Network Design• Operational & Process Excellence (Lean Six Sigma)• Fulfillment & Distribution Solutions (3PL / E-commerce)• P&L Management & Cost Optimization• Digital Transformation (ERP, SAP, SAP-EWM, WMS, Control Towers)I have successfully built and managed complex, multi-node supply chain networks across industries including Building Materials, E-commerce, FMCG/CPG, Lifestyle & Apparel, Automotive, Engineering (OEM), Pharma & Healthcare, Lubricants & Chemicals, MRO, Retail, and Electronics leveraging cross-industry best practices to create scalable and resilient operating models.With a strong foundation in B.Tech, MBA, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I am passionate about building high-performance teams, driving AI-led and data-driven decision-making, and delivering sustainable EBITDA growth.I aspire to senior leadership / CXO roles (CSCO, COO, or P&L Business Head), where supply chain and operations act as core drivers of growth, resilience, and long-term value creation.

Experience

1. Deputy General Manager Operations

   CEVA Logistics

   Jun 2022 — Present · IN

   Driving Excellence in Warehouse & Fulfillment Operations – Ensuring seamless order processing, operational efficiency, and superior customer satisfaction.Optimizing 3PL Contract Logistics – Streamlining third-party logistics partnerships for cost-effective, customer-centric solutions.Building High-Performance Teams – Fostering collaboration and productivity to achieve business and customer service goals.Mastering Operations & Network Planning – Enhancing distribution efficiency, network optimization, and customer delivery accuracy.Crafting Integrated Supply Chain Strategies – Aligning processes with business growth, operational excellence, and customer needs.Maximizing Profitability through P&L Management– Overseeing financial performance, controlling costs, and driving profitability while enhancing customer value.Delivering Tangible Results through Innovation– Leveraging a solution-oriented mindset to solve complex challenges and exceed customer expectations.

Education

• Goverment College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech

• Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

  Executive MBA, Supply Chain Strategy and Management