Rahul Kalbhut
About Rahul Kalbhut
Rahul Kalbhut serves as the Lead of Supply Chain Design at Zepto in Mumbai, India, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in supply chain and operations, with previous roles at Amazon, Flipkart, and Godrej & Boyce.
Current Role at Zepto
Rahul Kalbhut serves as the Lead - Supply Chain Design at Zepto, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing supply chain design strategies and operations, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's logistics and distribution processes.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to his current role, Rahul Kalbhut gained extensive experience in supply chain management through various positions. He worked at Flipkart as Manager II in Grocery Supply Chain from 2021 to 2022 and as a Management Trainee in Grocery Central Operations in 2020. He also held a Management Trainee position in Flipkart Quick (Hyperlocal) for five months in 2021. His earlier experience includes an internship as an Operations Manager at Amazon in 2019.
Educational Background
Rahul Kalbhut completed his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Post Graduate Program (PGP) in MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, where he studied from 2018 to 2020. His academic background has equipped him with the necessary skills for his roles in supply chain and operations management.
Early Career and Internships
Rahul Kalbhut began his career at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., where he worked as a Graduate Engineering Trainee from 2015 to 2016 and later as an Assistant Manager from 2016 to 2018. He also gained experience as an Operations Manager at Grofers for one month in 2015. Additionally, he was involved in extracurricular activities as a Core Team Member at PUSH-KJSCE and as an Elected Member of the Entrepreneurship Cell at IIM Kozhikode.
Leadership in Technical Projects
During his academic tenure, Rahul Kalbhut was actively involved in technical projects, notably as the Electronics Team Lead for Red Shift Racing India from 2012 to 2014. This role involved leading a team in the development and implementation of electronic systems for racing vehicles, showcasing his leadership and technical skills in a competitive environment.