Abhi Salimath

Process Excellence and Internal Controls professional with 8+ years of experience in identifying operational inefficiencies, strengthening governance frameworks, and reducing inventory and financial losses across retail, warehouse, and dark store environments. Proven expertise in identifying hidden operational gaps, improving inventory accuracy, strengthening process discipline, and implementing structured audit mechanisms to improve business performance. Experienced in handling PAN India audits, high-volume operations, and ₹5–8 Cr inventory environments while delivering measurable operational impact through data-driven decision-making and execution excellence.

Senior Executive – Business Finance Operations at Eternal

• Led audit and internal control reviews across 40+ warehouses and dark stores, identifying systemic control gaps and improving compliance standards
• Conducted 30+ site visits evaluating process adherence, inventory discipline, and operational governance
• Managed operational oversight across ₹5–8 Cr inventory environments, ensuring financial and process accuracy
• Collaborated with 10+ cross-functional stakeholders across finance, operations, and warehouse teams to improve execution quality
• Identified and fixed critical control gaps, preventing ₹0.25 Cr+ business losses through corrective actions
• Strengthened reporting accuracy by aligning financial processes with system-level controls and operational discipline
• Supported governance initiatives and improved operational visibility through audit-driven process improvements

Area Loss & Prevention Officer at Vilcart Solutions Pvt Ltd

• Managed structured inventory audits across 11 sites, identifying and resolving stock discrepancies
• Prevented ₹0.35 Cr+ inventory losses through audit interventions and stronger control mechanisms
• Achieved 99.98% inventory accuracy by enforcing process discipline and audit compliance
• Conducted detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to resolve recurring shrinkage and operational inefficiencies
• Improved operational execution by working closely with 12-member teams across multiple sites
• Strengthened process adherence and reduced repeat discrepancies through continuous monitoring and corrective actions

Loss Prevention Associate at Reliance Retail

• Executed inventory audits and loss prevention strategies in high-volume retail operations
• Identified operational risks and control lapses, reducing stock loss and shrinkage exposure
• Monitored store-level operational controls to improve compliance and process consistency
• Conducted investigations into discrepancies, operational deviations, and inventory-related issues
• Supported asset protection and governance initiatives across retail operations

Loss Prevention Associate at Future Supply Chain Solutions

• Maintained inventory accuracy by reconciling physical stock with system records
• Supported control and monitoring of ₹0.8 Cr inventory through audits and verification processes
• Strengthened warehouse process discipline through compliance checks and operational monitoring
• Trained junior staff on inventory management, audit processes, and operational controls
• Ensured warehouse data integrity through structured stock verification procedures

Loss Prevention Associate at United Breweries

• Supported compliance, safety, and risk mitigation initiatives in manufacturing and distribution operations
• Implemented preventive measures to reduce operational risk and asset loss
• Ensured adherence to HSE and operational governance standards
• Assisted in maintaining workplace discipline and safety compliance

B.Com – Capital University (2025)

12th / Intermediate – Indira Gandhi Intermediate (2017)

SSLC – Scholars Academy (2015)