Yogananda Narendra

Results-driven professional with 14.5 years of experience in Transport Management, Vendor Management, Network design, Cost optimisation, Logistics operation. Proven expertise in optimising fleet performance, streamlining processes, and ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery solutions.

Facility and transport manager - Xpressbees PVT LTD - Bangalore

(2025-07)

• Managed facility operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning of office and operational sites.
• Coordinated housekeeping, security, maintenance, and other facility service providers.
• Ensured preventive maintenance of office infrastructure and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Managed vendor contracts, service quality, and SLA compliance for facility services.
• Monitored facility expenses and implemented cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensured workplace health, safety, and statutory compliance.
• Coordinated space utilization, asset management, and office administration activities.
• Resolved facility-related issues promptly to ensure uninterrupted business operations.

Network Transport Manager - Ecom Express LTD - Bangalore

(2020-09 - 2025-07)

• Managed end-to-end transport operations, ensuring on-time vehicle placement and shipment movement.
• Supervised day-to-day hub operations, ensuring smooth inbound and outbound logistics.
• Managed fleet utilization, route planning, and cost optimization to improve operational efficiency.
• Handled transport vendors, negotiated rates, and monitored vendor performance through KPIs.
• Ensured timely vehicle maintenance, breakdown support, and driver compliance.
• Monitored On-Time Departure (OTD), On-Time Arrival (OTA), and SLA adherence.
• Managed hub facilities, including housekeeping, security, electrical systems, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Coordinated with facility vendors for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensured compliance with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards and workplace safety procedures.
• Managed asset inventory, utility consumption, and facility-related budgets.
• Led manpower planning, shift management, and daily operational reviews.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless logistics and warehouse operations.
• Maintained MIS reports, operational dashboards, and KPI performance tracking.
• Resolved operational issues quickly to minimize downtime and improve customer satisfaction.

Fleet Manager - Lalamove PVT LTD - Bangalore

(2019-08 - 2020-08)

Managing One of Bangalore's Largest supply chains, 'Vendor Channel, Dealership Channel' Which alone Contributes almost 40% of Bengaluru's supply.

• Acquisition of New vendor's and giving presentations of Lalmove business to new vendors.
• Training to the driver and educating on the quality in Lalamove.
• Handing supply of Cab, Auto, two wheeler and mini track vehicles with the give channels like Slog, Dealership, Fleet owners, Vendors etc.
• Scaling business by designing processes, be it prospecting, on-boarding new partners etc.
• Conducting events with the dealership and getting a Brand new vehicle to the drivers.
• KAM to the vendor's sending the reports on a weekly basis.
• Onboarding 50-70 vehicle from Fleet and Ensure all the drivers are active.

Fleet operation - Uber India PVT LTD - Bangalore

(2016-03 - 2019-08)

• Coordinated and conducted regular meetings with fleet owners to align business goals, improve service delivery, and strengthen strategic partnerships.
• Identified and resolved operational challenges faced by fleet partners on the platform, resulting in improved satisfaction and retention.
• Analyzed fleet performance metrics to drive improvements in customer service, trip quality, and driver accountability.
• Led initiatives focused on elevating rider experience by working closely with fleets to improve vehicle hygiene, driver behavior, and punctuality.
• Contributed to the implementation of Uber's goals for fleet operators, ensuring adherence to platform standards and compliance requirements.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with multiple fleet stakeholders, enhancing trust and long-term collaboration.
• CNG vehicles scaling up at BLR along with Gail station.

Senior area Manager - Reliance Fire Protection Engineers - Bangalore

(2011-08 - 2015-10)

• Developed and executed marketing strategies to promote fire extinguishers and safety equipment across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
• Conducted product demonstrations and safety awareness sessions for corporate clients, Industrial areas, and institutions.
• Prepared marketing materials, proposals, and presentations tailored to client needs and compliance requirements.
• Analyzed competitor activities and market trends to refine pricing and promotional strategies.
• Taking the survey in Factory and Preparing Evacuation diagrams and Site Plan. Ensuring that fire-fighting and safety equipment has been properly installed.
• Handling the given areas (Mysore Road, BG Road, Kanakapura Road) and ensure generating the leads and achieving the given task
• Key Account Manager for top rated companies like Coco-Cola, Fetherlite, Amrut distilleries, Film City etc.

Program certificate - Supply chain Management - IIM Kozhikode (2025)

Bcom - EIILM (Eastern Intergaret Institution Learning) (2011)

PUC - BET College of Management and Science (2008)

SSLC - Immanuel Jyothi High School (2006)