ASHWIN MEHENDALE

• Developed business reports on distribution trends to support data-driven fleet, equipment, and fuel planning.
• Analyzed sales, inventory, and historical data to optimize transport plans and ensure on-time stock delivery to stores.
• Monitored and adjusted planning parameters to improve supply chain efficiency and system performance.
• Managed trunking and warehouse transfers between DCs to ensure smooth stock movement.
• Identified risks and delays in delivery plans, collaborating with DC managers to escalate and resolve issues.
• Delivered cost savings and operational improvements through strategic planning and process optimization.
• Built strong stakeholder relationships to align fulfilment planning with business objectives.
• Addressed stakeholder pain points by implementing effective, data-backed solutions.
• Handled planning-related escalations and ensured timely resolution with clear communication.
• Improved SLAs by setting performance targets and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Led cross-functional projects using the Victory Model to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Implemented robust planning processes and controls to support business continuity.
• Monitored industry trends and regulatory updates to adapt planning strategies proactively.

• Focusing on supply chain and logistics for third party suppliers for Amazon.
• Supporting the interface between carriers, FCs, SCs and local teams, ensuring best rates, standardized equipment, best service level and end-to-end communication to solve operational issues.
• Using Work Item Management System [WIMS], web-based Disruption management tool that is linked to Freight Management and GPS, to troubleshoot and resolve transportation issues.
• Trained to take decisions and assist the drivers and carriers based on the set SOPs. Adjust the tours to ensure minimum downstream impact and maximum cost effectiveness
• Worked with service providers to resolve issues and correct delays.

• Managed logistics and supply chain operations for Amazon in North America and the UK.
• Utilized strong numerical and analytical skills to ensure efficient transportation operations.
• Communicated with external customers (carriers, vendors, suppliers) and internal stakeholders (retail, finance, software support, fulfillment centers) through various mediums.
• Conducted deep dives into operational problems, performed root cause analysis and implemented process improvements.

• Handled retail customer queries for Amazon in the UK and North America.
• Provided basic technical troubleshooting for Prime Video, Kindle devices, and Fire TV.
• Utilized customer contacts to identify errors, improve customer experience, and identify areas for improvement.

• Planned and Lead tours to Premium National Parks of India as a Wildlife expert
• Planned and managed leisure tours to Ladakh, Spiti Valley.
• Did recce tours to know places before leading tours.
• Backend management before the tours: itinerary planning, booking for Hotels, Transport, Local amenities.
• Conducted presentations on basic birding tours.
• Lead and Assisted on large corporate outings in national parks.
• Presented start to end plans of the tour to the clients.
• Assisted training programs for young volunteers which had classroom as well as outdoor sessions.
• Basic marketing using social media, Emailers, Photography campaigns, conducting expos.
• Inventory management of Tour essentials.
• Lead camping tours and taught campers basic survival techniques.
• Inventory management for the in house camping and trek materials