AKASH TOPE

Contact: akashtopework@gmail.com | India +91-9822930570 | MBA Operations and Supply chain | B.E Electrical
PROFILE
Experienced professional with over 3.5+ years of work Experience in project management, business analytics, supply chain, material management, and demand
planning. Currently serving as a Process Excellence Manager at COGOPORT , with a strong focus on process improvement and product development, making data-
driven decisions to drive organisational success. Accountable for handling the Air Import export business division revenue, effectively managing a substantial INR
30 crore per month.
Startups| Risk management | cross functional Projects | Continuous Improvement | E-commerce | Pricing | Go-to-market strategies

EDUCATION
Year Degree Institute/School % / CGPA
2023 MBA (Supply chain and operations) Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru 7.65
2018 B.E (Electrical) Pune University 69.23%

KEY SKILLS
Program Management Scenario analysis – Kinaxis Supply chain Management E-Warehousing & Logistics
Procurement & Vendor Management Stakeholder Management Excel, SQL Power-BI, Tableau

WORK EXPERIENCE 3.5 +Years

COGOPORT Pvt Ltd | Gurgaon Process Excellence Manager: Lead April 2023 Present
Directed a team : consisting of 5 process executives and 23 service operations personnel, leading initiatives for continuous process improvement
and enhanced operational efficiency in the freight forwarding domain.
Process excellence : Achieved a remarkable 20% reduction in cost per file and an impressive 43% decrease in Turnaround Time (TAT) per file
through strategic process optimization and data-driven decision-making.
Process mapping : Developed 15 SOPs, contributing to streamlined operations and consistent process execution. Actively involved in 8 process
and product development initiatives, fostering innovation and maintaining high-quality standards.
Innovation : Led the successful development and implementation of a comprehensive Ticket management system, resulting in a remarkable 30%
increase in operational efficiency .
Roles & Strategic initiatives : Played a pivotal role in formulating business strategies, leading to the successful establishment of 4 warehouses at strategic
Responsibilities airports in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.
Strategic procurement : Managed the strategic acquisition and upkeep of Air Waybill (AWB) stock from diverse airlines, ensuring efficient stock
levels and operational continuity. Negotiated key accounts payable partnerships with Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Air India, Emirates, and Etihad,
achieving a 20% cost-saving impact
Change management and stakeholder management : Played a key role in acquiring a traditional freight forwarding company, focusing on change
management, new personnel training, and onboarding.
Demonstrated proficiency in scenario analysis with Kinaxis as user , resulting in improved adaptability and resilience to unforeseen events in the
freight forwarding supply chain.
Akash Technical Services | Pune CO founder: Program Manager June 2018 - May 2021
Entrepreneurship and leadership : Pioneered the establishment of a specialised firm focused on electrical transformer maintenance,
Key responsibilities included leading demand acquisition through bidding, strategic material planning, and evaluating potential
suppliers.
Demand Acquisition and Project Management: Secured 31 work orders worth INR 87 Lakhs for cold welding, showcasing expertise in
Roles & demand acquisition and project management.
Responsibilities Demand management : Formulated 100+ RFPs and RFIs, demonstrating strong communication and analytical skills in managing tender
processes.
Strategic Supplier selection and evaluation : Evaluated 200+ supplier quotes based on quality, price, and delivery competitiveness,
identifying the most cost-effective suppliers through market analysis
Financial Management: Implemented effective financial strategies, optimizing budget allocation and ensuring cost-effectiveness in
project execution. Successfully managed project budgets, resulting in a consistent track record of projects delivered within or under
allocated financial parameters.
Mondelez International |Pune Summer intern: Supply chain and operations April 2022 - Jul 2022
Demand planning : Collaborated with Sales, Marketing, and Analytics teams to execute SKU Segmentation for Demand Planning, aligning
with Gartner’s Framework.
Distribution strategy : Implemented SKU Segmentation to strategically define postponement versus Push Distribution Strategy based on
Roles &
SKU Type, Volatility, and Space.
Responsibilities Warehouse management : Balanced inventory costs against customer service levels, incorporating factors like Load, Mode, repositioning
compliance, Warehouse utilization, and Transportation availability to achieve optimal results.
Factory production : Material flow planning for SKUs like Cadbury dairy milk , Cadbury Orea , Cadbury Bubbly

Additional Information
Chief Co-Ordinator Operation Club
Awards/
National Finalist in Mitsubishi electric cup 2 0 1 8 project competition, 8 of 35 National Finalists out of 550 teams across India.
Leadership
Secured 2nd Rank in Pratibimbh : National business plan competition organized by E-Cell SIBM Bangalore
Introductory Demand planning
Introduction to Project Management
Certifications Electrical-supervisor licence| Maharashtra State Electricity Board
Introduction to Risk Management
Basics of Power BI
Supply chain : How to make planning (MPS , RCCP, DRP)
Data analysis (Excel, , R) |Data visualization (Power BI, Tableau) |Data cleaning and manipulation Warehousing | Supply chain analytics
Tools Production and Demand planning