Sharat Verma

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Sr.warehouse Operations Manager at Zepto

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Overview

Sharat is a seasoned supply chain and operations leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Sr. Warehouse Operations Manager at Zepto. He excels in scaling warehouse operations and optimizing logistics, notably leading a warehouse to the #1 ranking in India. He holds a Masters in Management Studies.

Outside of his core operational duties, Sharat shows a keen interest in professional and personal development. He frequently posts about the power of storytelling for personal branding and reflects on the modern work-life revolution, advocating for careers that align with personal values and fulfillment.

He once effectively utilized ₹8 Crore worth of non-moving/slow-moving inventory in ongoing projects, showcasing exceptional resourcefulness and cost-saving ability.

Personality Overview

Vision Oriented

Challenger

Self-Confident

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Warehouse Optimization
Demonstrated expertise by scaling a warehouse from 40, 000 to 230, 000 sq. ft. and leading his Zepto warehouse to achieve a #1 ranking in India for seven consecutive months.
Operational Cost Reduction
Has a proven track record of significant savings, including reducing annual reverse logistics costs by 75% and implementing systems that saved a previous company ₹3. 5 lakhs per month.
Circular Supply Chains
Shows interest in forward-thinking logistics models, having posted about how a circular supply chain can transform waste into valuable resources for the future.

Media Appearances

Sharat has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022
Sr.warehouse Operations Manager at Zepto
10-2020 - 1-2022
Manager, Store & Logistics at Kosol Energie Pvt. Ltd
3-2013 - 2-2020
Regional Sr. Warehouse Manager, Zonal Head - East & North East at Reliance Retail
12-2011 - 2-2013
Regional Distribution Center Manager | Zonal Head - North Zone at Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd
4-2008 - 11-2011
Manager - Distribution & Logistics at Reliance Retail

Education

2001 - 2003
master in management studies from Prin L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research L. N. Road, Opp. Matunga Gymkhana, Matunga (Central) Mumbai 400 019

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Insights For Selling To Sharat

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sharat is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sharat

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sharat move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Sharat take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Sharat

Personality Compatibility


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