Vikrant Katakia

Strategic & Transformative Business Leader | Senior Manager – National Fulfilment & Internal Product Strategy

Role
Senior Fulfillment Manager at Schindler India
Location
Mumbai, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Vikrant Katakia

I am a Senior business leader with 14+ years of experience driving enterprise operations, fulfilment excellence, and product-led transformation across Infrastructure & Elevators, Manufacturing, Water Treatment, and MEP projects. I have an entrepreneurial mind-set with a short stint as a founder, leveraging exposure in translating strategy into measurable P&L impact, developing scalable operating models, and delivering greenfield expansions.Currently leading National Fulfillment & Internal Product Strategy at Schindler India, with accountability for enterprise-wide digital transformation, cost optimization, and standardized operating models supporting sustained growth.What I Bring to the Table: Excellence in Program & Project Leadership | Enterprise Operations | Strategic Execution | Digital & Product-Led Transformation | P&L & Revenue Growth | Global Standards & Process Excellence | Greenfield Expansion & ScaleThroughout my career I have received multiple Recognitions & Awards, here is a list of few:· Recognized as Schindler Talent (FY 2020–21)· Schindler ICON Business Enabler – Q4 (Oct–Dec 2020)· Schindler Think Tank Award 2020 – for most innovative & creative ideas· Rated ‘A’ – Outstanding Contribution to the Organization (2020)I recognize as New Business Start-Up specialist; · Established Tools Management Centre in Chakan, Pune· New Water Treatment Plant Assembly Unit at Navi Mumbai· Established the Tools Management Centre, Faridabad

Experience

  1. Senior Fulfillment Manager

    Schindler India

    Apr 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

    I lead pan-India elevator project fulfillment, overseeing installations annually through strategic execution, subcontractor engagement, and governance frameworks. Directed rollout of scaffold-less installation systems across 27 branches, improving installation efficiency by 15% and minimizing skilled labor dependency at 2,950+ sites. Launched the national “RESPECT” subcontractor initiative, boosting workforce retention, morale, and productivity across 350+ agencies and 3,500+ technicians. Delivered 8% YoY cost savings by embedding Lean practices, automating KPI dashboards, and digitizing workflows through Power BI & Microsoft Dynamics 365. Established a national Tools Management Centre, standardizing inspections and achieving sustainable cost savings of ₹9.6 Million. Designed outsourced manpower models, saving ₹24.7 Crores while ensuring operational continuity during workforce shortages. Mentored 27 branch teams in governance, digital adoption, and continuous improvement practices, building nationwide execution capability.

Education

  • Dr.Antonio Da'Silva Technical High School

    SSC

    2001 — 2003

  • Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering

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

  • K.J. Somaiya Polytechnic

    Diploma, Electrical Engineering

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