Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Gowtham Brundhavanam

UK

Summary

Proven leader in strategic logistics and operations, adept at driving significant cost savings and optimizing resource utilization across multiple stakeholders, including a key role at Delhivery. Skilled in programme management, logistics strategy, and cross-functional team leadership, I've successfully scaled operations and implemented data-driven solutions, achieving notable efficiency improvements.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager - Strategic Logistics Programmed

Delhivery
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led strategic logistics programmes across 200+ centres, focusing on optimization and stakeholder management
  • Developed and executed comprehensive logistics strategy for peak season operations, managing programme delivery across multiple stakeholders
  • Led cross-functional programme team to scale operations from 900 to 1,800 resources while maintaining quality metrics
  • Implemented data-driven monitoring systems to optimize material flow and resource utilization.
  • Delivered cost savings of INR 8 lakhs (~`GBP8000) weekly through strategic programme optimization
  • Managed capital and operational expenditure planning for multiple sites.
  • Coordinated with multiple stakeholders to ensure aligned programme delivery

Area Manager - Operations Strategy

Zomato
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed strategic programmes for citywide logistics operations
  • Developed and implemented end-to-end logistics solutions achieving 90% coverage
  • Led P&L optimization through strategic planning and resource allocation
  • Created scalable operational processes across multiple stakeholder groups
  • Managed programme budgets including CAPEX and OPEX requirements

Operations Specialist

Vitpro LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed strategic logistics programmes focusing on cost optimization
  • Reduced logistics costs by 30% through programme optimization
  • Developed and implemented warehouse management strategies
  • Managed end-to-end B2B and B2C logistics programmes
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize material flow.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Monitored performance metrics and tracked progress against goals to identify opportunities for improvement.

Transport Manager

Rivigo
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Led strategic transport programmes across regional operations
  • Established and managed 3 operational sites from ground up
  • Implemented technological solutions for operational optimization
  • Managed team of 705 staff across multiple locations
  • Coordinated cross-functional programme delivery

Education

MBA - Operations Management and Strategy

Queen's University Belfast

Skills

  • Programme Management & Delivery
  • Logistics Strategy Development
  • Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
  • Resource Planning & Optimization
  • Cost Analysis & Budgeting
  • Process Improvement & Value Stream Analysis
  • Project Management Tools
  • Resource Planning Systems
  • Process Mapping & Analysis
  • Advanced Data Analytics
  • Project planning

Certification

  • CIPS Level 4 (ongoing)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • SAP MM Foundation

Accomplishments

  • Led process optimization project reducing wait times by 20%.
  • Developed and implemented strategic customer acquisition programme.
  • Successfully managed multiple stakeholder initiatives.

Timeline

Manager - Strategic Logistics Programmed

Delhivery
01.2022 - 01.2023

Area Manager - Operations Strategy

Zomato
01.2021 - 01.2022

Operations Specialist

Vitpro LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021

Transport Manager

Rivigo
01.2018 - 01.2020

MBA - Operations Management and Strategy

Queen's University Belfast
Gowtham Brundhavanam