Karan Bhatia
About Karan Bhatia
Karan Bhatia is a Senior Manager in Program Management for Reliability and Maintenance Engineering at Amazon Logistics, bringing extensive experience in supply chain and logistics management. He has a diverse background in e-commerce, manufacturing, and consulting, supported by degrees in engineering and business administration.
Current Role at Amazon Logistics
Karan Bhatia serves as the Senior Manager of Program Management in Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME) at Amazon Logistics. He has held this position since 2021 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Amazon's logistics operations through central reliability and maintenance strategies.
Previous Experience in Program Management
Before his current role, Karan Bhatia worked at Amazon in various capacities. He was a Senior Program Manager for Amazon Fresh and Prime Now in 2018 for nine months. He also held the position of Senior Program/Product Manager for Brand Operations/Protection from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he served as a Manager in Program Management for RME from 2020 to 2021, further solidifying his expertise in program management.
Education and Expertise
Karan Bhatia holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Manufacturing Processes and Automation from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, completed from 2005 to 2009. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies between 2011 and 2013. Furthering his education, he obtained a Master's in Supply Chain Management from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business from 2016 to 2017.
Diverse Background in Industry
Karan Bhatia has a diverse professional background that spans e-commerce, manufacturing, and consulting. He began his career as a Manufacturing-IT Consultant at i-ValueBridge in 2011. He then worked at Daimler AG as a Manager in Supply Chain (Production Planning and Control) from 2013 to 2014, followed by a role at CUMMINS India in Supply Chain Planning and Inventory Control from 2014 to 2015. His experience includes significant roles at EY and A.T. Kearney, providing him with a well-rounded perspective in program management.
Expertise in Last Mile Logistics
Karan Bhatia possesses extensive experience in last mile logistics, a critical aspect of Amazon's delivery network. His leadership skills have been demonstrated through his management of global teams in product, program, and operations management. His strong focus on supply chain process improvements is essential for optimizing logistics and delivery systems at Amazon.