Varun Kaushikh
About Varun Kaushikh
Varun Kaushikh is the Head of Inventory Management at Airtel, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in inventory and retail management, having held various positions in companies like Vodafone and MTS Group, and holds multiple degrees including an M.C.A. and an M.B.A.
Work at airtel
Currently, Varun Kaushikh serves as the Head of Inventory Management at airtel, a position he has held since 2020 in Gurgaon, India. In this role, he oversees the management of stock related to set-top box (STB) accessories and ensures alignment with operational needs. His responsibilities include coordinating with IT teams to address system issues and develop new functionalities for inventory management. Prior to this, he worked in various capacities at airtel, including as B2B & MDU Service Manager UPU DigitalTV from 2015 to 2019 and as B2B - Service Head DigitalTV for 8 months in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Varun Kaushikh has a strong educational background in computer software engineering and business management. He earned a Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) from Indira Gandhi National Open University. Additionally, he holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing/Marketing Management from Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education. His undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology from Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University. He also completed a Certificate of Computing (CIC) from Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Background
Varun Kaushikh has accumulated extensive experience in inventory management and retail operations. He began his career at Vodafone Essar Digilink Ltd. as a Store Executive from 2006 to 2007, later progressing to the role of Executive-Store In-Charge until 2010. He then joined MTS Group, where he worked as Zonal Retail & Handset Support from 2010 to 2012. His tenure at airtel began in 2012, where he has held multiple roles, contributing to various aspects of service and inventory management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Varun Kaushikh has implemented significant systems to enhance operational efficiency. Notably, he developed a system for managing aging inventory using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method, optimizing field operations. He also leads coordination efforts with field teams to address and resolve SWAP quality and stock shortage issues, demonstrating his commitment to improving inventory management processes.