Aakash Varma
About Aakash Varma
Aakash Varma is the Lead Supply Chain - Modern Trade at Dabur India Limited, with extensive experience in supply chain management and replenishment roles at Walmart and Tata Consultancy Services.
Current Role at Dabur India Limited
Aakash Varma serves as the Lead Supply Chain for Modern Trade at Dabur India Limited. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations, focusing on enhancing inventory performance across various key performance indicators. His leadership has significantly contributed to the company's success in the Modern Trade segment.
Previous Experience at Walmart
Aakash Varma held multiple positions at Walmart, including Senior Manager - Replenishment from 2020 to 2021 and Manager - Replenishment from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he led the replenishment efforts for Walmart India's Private Labels and FMCG Foods Division, managing end-to-end supply chain processes and ensuring optimal inventory levels.
Background in Consulting at Tata Consultancy Services
Before joining Walmart, Aakash worked at Tata Consultancy Services as a Business Analyst from 2015 to 2018. He focused on retail supply chain consulting, delivering supply chain solutions that improved operational efficiency. His experience in this role laid the groundwork for his future positions in supply chain management.
Educational Qualifications
Aakash Varma completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE) at the National Institute of Industrial Engineering, specializing in Supply Chain Management and General Management from 2013 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which he completed from 2009 to 2013.
Leadership and Initiatives
In his current role at Dabur India, Aakash implemented digital initiatives such as Javis and EDI for order processing, aimed at improving productivity within the supply chain. His contributions have been instrumental in enhancing Dabur India's overall business performance, accounting for approximately 12% of the company's success in the Modern Trade sector.