Uday Pachisia
Regional Manager, AMET
Dubai
Summary
Global leader with 20 years driving operational excellence, multi-country launches, and cost optimization. Skilled in building scalable frameworks, leading cross-cultural teams, and delivering multimillion-dollar efficiencies across ecommerce, aerospace, retail and logistics. Trusted partner to executive leadership for strategic growth and P&L impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager AMET, Start and Launch
Amazon
2022.09 - Current
- Lead a high-performing team of 8 direct reports across 5 countries.
- Pioneered cost reduction initiatives resulting in $2.1M annual savings through module optimization and vendor localization.
- Successfully launched Q Commerce operations in three new markets with 20% lower setup costs than usual standards.
- Developed and executed strategic partnerships, resulting in a 25% reduction in operational expenses.
- Led and set up a process for intercontinental transfer of idle assets, resulting in savings of $4.8M.
- Set up an asset depot in UAE, which facilitated 50% faster rollout of dark stores in the region and doubled as storage for idle assets depot. Project ROI less than 1 year.
- Implemented workflow automation, increasing team productivity by 35%.
Operations Manager, Fulfilment Center
Amazon
2020.09 - 2022.09
- Led operations for a 1M sq ft fulfilment center, leading 100 staff across functions, improving network-wide efficiency and delivering $2M in annual savings.
- Developed a three-tier structure, from associate to area managers, and two area managers to operation managers.
- Maintained DPMO under threshold.
- Consistently achieved approximately 100% productivity rates by reducing indirect labor by approximately 15%.
- Led a network-wide initiative, leading to annualized savings of approximately USD 2M.
- Implemented automation in SLAM, leading to a reduction of manual processes by 27%.
Supply Chain Operations
Bombardier
2017.06 - 2020.06
- Led supply chain transformation, achieving 15% cost reduction.
- Defined KPIs focused on cost, quality, service, and efficiency.
- Increased departmental productivity by 25% by developing and standardizing 10 SOPs.
- Reduced supply shortages by 7% by collaborating with sourcing and logistics teams.
- Supported compliance by identifying potential risks and aligning with QA teams on corrective actions.
- Coordinated across different stakeholders Quality, Methods, and Production to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Mentored multicultural teams, conducted annual performance reviews, and handled staff scheduling.
Education
MBA -
EMPI Business School
2001.04 -
Bachelor of Commerce -
St. Xavier's College
2001-05
Skills
Strategic Leadership
Cross Cultural Team Leadership
Vendor and Stakeholder Management
Low Cost Automation
Cost Optimization
Budget Management
Demand & Forecast Planning
Supply Chain Optimization
Productivity & Process Improvement
Global Operations & Expansion
Project Portfolio Management
Strategic Planning & Execution
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Accomplishments
- Delivered >$10M in cost savings across Amazon and Bombardier through supply chain innovation, cost and process optimization
- Successfully launched new markets: Expanded fulfillment and Q commerce operations across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa
- Building high-performing, cross-cultural teams and advancing future leaders into senior roles
Additional Information
2003 – 2017
Operations Manager – Tim Hortons
Store Manager – Wine Rack
Regional Supply Chain Manager – Marda Group
Department Supervisor – Expeditors International | Assistant Manager – Adani Exports Ltd
Timeline
Regional Manager AMET, Start and Launch
Amazon
2022.09 - Current
Operations Manager, Fulfilment Center
Amazon
2020.09 - 2022.09
Supply Chain Operations
Bombardier
2017.06 - 2020.06
MBA -
EMPI Business School
2001.04 -
Bachelor of Commerce -
St. Xavier's College