Dharmik Patel
About Dharmik Patel
Dharmik Patel serves as the Learning Leader for Middle Europe at Amazon Logistics since 2020, bringing extensive experience in continuous improvement roles within the company. He holds a Master of Science from Technical University Berlin and a Bachelor of Engineering from Sardar Patel University.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Currently, Dharmik Patel serves as the Learning Leader for Middle Europe (MEU) at Amazon Logistics, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing learning and development initiatives across the region. Prior to this, he worked as a Continuous Improvement Manager in Germany from 2017 to 2019, where he implemented strategies to optimize operational efficiency. He also held the position of Senior Continuous Improvement Manager DE for eight months in 2019 to 2020, further contributing to Amazon's commitment to continuous improvement in logistics.
Education and Expertise
Dharmik Patel holds a Master of Science degree from Technical University Berlin, which he completed from 2008 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering from Sardar Patel University, studying from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma of Engineering from the Technical Education Board in Gujarat, India, from 2003 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background in Lean Management
Before joining Amazon Logistics, Dharmik Patel accumulated significant experience in lean management at Parker Hannifin. He served as Division Lean Manager from 2014 to 2017 and as Division Lean Coordinator for nearly a year in 2013 to 2014, both roles based in Stuttgart, Germany. He also worked as an Interim Division Supply Chain Manager for 11 months in 2016 to 2017. His early career included a Lean Management Trainee position from 2011 to 2013, which involved training in both Germany and Sweden.
Internship Experience
Dharmik Patel began his professional journey with an internship in production planning at Mounting Systems in Berlin, Germany, in 2010. This four-month role provided him with initial exposure to operational processes and planning, laying the groundwork for his future career in lean management and continuous improvement.