Shabareesh Bekal

• Directed 105 dark store launches across the UAE within tight timelines, leading a 25-member central launch team and achieving 100% on-time go-live execution.
• Reduced store readiness gaps by proactively identifying layout mismatches and accelerating pre-launch design corrections.
• Managed end-to-end operational readiness including SOPs, systems, inbound setup, and process implementation, enabling zero-delay store activations. * Stabilized newly launched stores by overseeing the first 10 days of operations, improving early-stage operational efficiency and compliance.
• Transitioned stores to Area Operations Managers with complete handover documentation and zero critical escalations.
• Led large-scale recruitment drives across the UAE, hiring 2,000+ associates and conducting 200+ interviews to support rapid expansion plans.
• Improved manpower deployment efficiency, ensuring 100% staffing availability aligned with store launch schedules.
• Ensured high product availability across dark stores, minimising stockout-related operational delays.
• Executed process improvement initiatives, reducing packaging deviation from 15% to 2% within 15 days and enhancing operational standardisation.
• Conducted wall-to-wall audits across multiple stores, improving inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and reporting compliance.
• Identified and resolved inventory discrepancies, strengthening operational control and reporting accuracy.
• Led the UAE biometrics implementation project and achieved 100% staff enrollment and adoption within 25 days.
• Managed special projects including biometrics rollout, Bitech implementation, and overseas hiring coordination.

Managed end-to-end operations for 4 stores, achieving high customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

• Successfully launched 2 parent delivery hubs and 2 network delivery hubs to support business expansion.
• Enhanced store profitability by monitoring key operational metrics and implementing cost optimisation initiatives.
• Led CPO reduction initiatives, reducing costs associated with refunds, paper bag usage, manpower, and shift-related expenses.
• Oversaw full supply chain operations from inbound logistics to customer dispatch.
• Monitored inventory health and guided store managers to improve operational performance and compliance.
• Managed manpower planning, recruitment, training, and performance evaluation across multiple stores.
• Ensured adherence to SOPs, health & safety standards, and operational policies.
• Conducted COD cash reconciliation and petty cash management for store operations.
• Coordinated with internal stakeholders to resolve tech and product-related operational issues.
• Monitored and corrected inventory discrepancies to improve operational accuracy and stock reliability.
• Managed last-mile operations across 5 stores, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery execution.
• Successfully reduced CPO from ₹80 to ₹30 through process optimization and cost-control initiatives.
• Effectively handled complex and high-pressure situations involving rider operations, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining service continuity.

• Identifying the client requirements and demostrating the products and services
• Negotiating tender,contract terms,conditions and maintain the professional working contract with key suppliers and third parties

Create technical 2D product drawings for all components and assemblies involving manufacturability and production of the Components.

Understanding the different manufacturing processes and providing technical information such as GD&T, welding preparation methods, etc.

Provide 3D CAD support for modifications involved in Product Design.

Experience as a technical writer and illustrator in creating Maintenance Manual, Operational Manuals and Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC).

Skills on Isodraw and Arbotext editor software.