Deepak Advani
About Deepak Advani
Deepak Advani is a Senior Analyst specializing in EDI at Reddy Ice, where he has worked since 2018. He has over 18 years of experience in the industry, previously holding positions in payroll coordination and food and beverage management.
Work at Reddy Ice
Deepak Advani has been employed at Reddy Ice since 2018, currently serving as a Senior Analyst in the EDI department. In this role, he establishes connectivity and tests integrations for new trading partners on EDI. He works closely with EDI IT to troubleshoot and resolve processing issues for both internal and external customers. Advani also provides subject matter expertise for EDI transactions, assisting customer support teams and trading partners. He is responsible for establishing EDI-related KPIs and SLAs to ensure consistent reporting and adherence across all areas. Additionally, he generates ad-hoc reporting for EDI transaction activity and benchmarks processes to identify areas for performance improvement.
Previous Experience at Reddy Ice
Before his current position, Deepak Advani worked at Reddy Ice as a Payroll Coordinator from 2013 to 2018. During his five years in this role, he was based in Dallas, Texas. His responsibilities included managing payroll processes and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This experience contributed to his understanding of operational processes within the organization, which he later applied in his EDI role.
Experience at Sun-N-Sand Hotels Pvt. Ltd
Deepak Advani worked at Sun-N-Sand Hotels Pvt. Ltd for 13 years, from 2000 to 2013, serving as the Executive Assistant Manager for Food and Beverage in Mumbai, India. His role involved overseeing food and beverage operations, ensuring quality service, and managing staff. This experience in the hospitality industry provided him with valuable skills in management and customer service, which he has carried into his subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Deepak Advani studied at J. D. Tytler School, where he pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree. His education focused on Accounting and Business/Commerce, providing him with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices. This academic background supports his analytical capabilities in his current role in EDI, where he develops functional specifications based on business requirements and monitors compliance for proof of delivery requests.
Key Responsibilities in EDI
In his role as Senior Analyst, EDI, Deepak Advani is responsible for generating ad-hoc reporting on EDI transaction activity and tracking trends in key process areas. He benchmarks the EDI process to evaluate opportunities for improvement and identifies process gaps to enhance performance. Additionally, he monitors field requests from accounts receivable, ensuring compliance with proof of delivery requests, which is critical for maintaining operational efficiency.