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Arasan Ganesan

Arasan Ganesan

Facility / Workplace / Procurement / Vendor management

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ChennaiMember since May 11, 2026
Facility & Workplace ManagementClient Site Visits & Requirement AssessmentVendor & Contract ManagementProcurement & Vendor FinalisationSLA / KPI ManagementPreventive Maintenance & AMCBudgeting & Cost Control (OPEX)Health, Safety & Statutory ComplianceMIS Reporting & Process ImprovementStakeholder & Client Relationship ManagementMS ExcelGoogle SheetsPower BIVendor Management & Tracking SystemsTicketing / Issue Tracking SystemsBudget Tracking & OPEX Reporting Tools
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Facility & Workplace ManagementClient Site Visits & Requirement AssessmentVendor & Contract ManagementProcurement & Vendor FinalisationSLA / KPI Management

About

Facility & Workplace Operations professional with 6+ years of experience managing corporate offices, co-working spaces, multi-site operations, and client-facing work environments. Strong expertise in facilities management, workplace management, procurement, vendor governance, SLA compliance, and cost optimisation. Experienced in client site visits, understanding business requirements, and supporting clients in selecting suitable fit-outs, layouts, and workplace solutions in coordination with design, project, and vendor teams.

Proven ability to deliver safe, compliant, cost-efficient, and high-quality workplace experiences.

Experience

Hub Manager – Workplace Operations at The Address (2025-08 – Present)

Manage end-to-end facility and workplace operations for a 500+ seat premium co-working space in a Grade-A commercial building

  • Conduct regular client site visits to understand operational and workspace requirements and ensure readiness
  • Support clients in shortlisting fit-outs, space layouts, and workplace configurations based on functional and operational needs
  • Lead and coordinate 10+ vendors (housekeeping, security, pantry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC)
  • Drive SLA adherence, vendor performance reviews, and contract renewals, improving service turnaround time by 15%
  • Implement structured preventive maintenance plans, reducing equipment breakdowns by 20%
  • Handle client escalations, move-ins, workspace readiness, and occupancy planning
  • Coordinate with building management for HVAC, DG, STP, fire safety, and statutory compliance

Management Consultant – Operations at Consulting & Beyond (2024-08 – 2025-08)

  • Led process improvement and operational efficiency projects for textile and jewellery clients
  • Designed vendor management frameworks, procurement workflows, and approval matrices
  • Supported vendor selection, commercial evaluation, and MIS reporting
  • Created dashboards and vendor scorecards to track cost, SLA compliance, and performance

Assistant Manager – Operations at Workafella (2023-08 – 2024-08)

Managed daily workplace and facility operations of a premium co-working environment

  • Coordinated facility vendors, procurement activities, and service contracts
  • Supported client onboarding, workspace set-ups, and fit-out coordination
  • Ensured high levels of client satisfaction, cleanliness, safety, and service quality

Operations Manager at 3BUDS (2021-10 – 2023-08)

Managed operations for one fine-dining restaurant and two cloud kitchens

  • Handled vendor sourcing, procurement, inventory control, and cost optimisation
  • Set up operational processes and vendor contracts during expansion phase
  • Achieved operational stability within 6 months of launch

Quality Assurance Associate at Amazon (2020-08 – 2021-09)

  • Conducted audits to ensure process accuracy and SLA compliance
  • Identified gaps and supported continuous improvement initiatives

Education

M.Tech in Construction Engineering & Management

B.E. in Civil Engineering

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