Manoj Pankhania
About Manoj Pankhania
Manoj Pankhania is a Program Manager specializing in Launch and Expansion at Amazon Logistics, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in logistics and revenue management, having held various roles at British Airways and Amazon Logistics over the years.
Current Role at Amazon Logistics
Manoj Pankhania serves as the Launch & Expansion Program Manager at Amazon Logistics, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads cross-functional teams to deliver the launch of Delivery Stations and Exchange point sites across the UK. His efforts have significantly enhanced Amazon's service proposition, particularly in remote areas. He has been instrumental in constructing and launching an Exchange point site in Inverness, Scottish Highlands, which improved delivery capabilities in challenging locations.
Previous Experience at Amazon Logistics
Prior to his current role, Manoj Pankhania held several positions at Amazon Logistics. He worked as an Area Manager from 2018 to 2019 and as an Operations Manager from 2017 to 2018, both in Weybridge. During his tenure, he created and executed the UK Exchange point site program, managing complex milestones and adapting to changing priorities. He also delivered the first fully outsourced model from business case to site launch, expanding Amazon's customer reach.
Career at British Airways
Manoj Pankhania has extensive experience with British Airways, where he worked in various roles from 1998 to 2009. His positions included Network Opportunities Executive for Latin America, Caribbean & Canada, Price Product Manager for Caribbean, Africa & South Asia routes, and Africa Route team leader in Pricing & Inventory, Revenue Management. His work contributed to significant improvements in pricing strategies and revenue management across multiple regions.
Education and Expertise
Manoj Pankhania studied at City University London, where he earned a BSc in Aeronautical Engineering from 1991 to 1994. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in technical and analytical skills, which he has applied throughout his career in logistics and management roles.
Achievements in Logistics Management
Throughout his career, Manoj Pankhania has achieved notable successes in logistics management. He increased the next day delivery mix from 0.5% to 30% within four weeks during his time at Amazon. He also managed commercial agreements for Exchange point site suppliers, ensuring that new services met cost benchmarks. His implementation of safety measures for large-scale internal van loading during Delivery Station launches has been shared across other sites and the EU.