Abhilash P Suman has over 14 years of experience in human resources for various industries including e-commerce, logistics, retail, and manufacturing. He is currently a Senior Manager of HR for the South Region at Ecom Express, where he oversees HR functions for 5000 employees. Previously, he held HR roles at Snowman Logistics, Future Value Retail, Menzies Aviation, and Arvind Mills. He has expertise in areas such as performance management, policy formation, employee engagement, and training.

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Personal Information
Name: Abhilash P Suman
Title: HR Strategy |Start Ups Operations | Ecommerce/Logistics/Retail
Location: Bangalore
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/pub/abhilash-suman/41/6a9/103
Summary:
HR professional with about 14 years of both Strategic as well as operational experience in the various aspects of the
Human Resource function in E Commerce, Logistics, Retail and Manufacturing sectors.
Corporate Experience
Organization : Ecom Express PVT Limited, Bangalore
Duration : July 2014 - till date
Designation : Senior Manager-HR (South Region)
Description
In my current role, I am responsible for leading the HR function for South Region, managing an employee base of 5000 with
the team size of 8 members. The role responds to the VP HR (Pan India). I joined the organization during very early stages of
settingup.Ihave gainedexposure to operational as well as strategic aspects of business. My exposure has beenencompassing
a gamut of functions includes HR, Business Strategy, process implementation and operational efficiency. My key contribution
includesthesettingupthe300deliverycenters(HUB)inSouthRegionwithinspanof 18months.Keymemberinimplementing
100% pin code serviceable area in AP/TS/TN and KA states.
*Awarded by the Gladiator Award for significant contribution and driving towards rationalization of manpower and
save 1 Crore P/M”
I am Responsible for driving productivity and strategy for south region by:
 Ensuring effective manpower planning aligned to business goals.
 Building policy and processes to ensure seamless operations.
 Ensure productivity measures through employee engagement and discipline.
 Building HR interventions for business growth and efficiency.
 Process owner of PMS for the Region and part of designing the PMS system
 Training activity for staff and the Executive level through Refresher Training Program
 Establishing touch points with employees through Open House Session, Skip level meeting etc.
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Organization : Snowman Logistics Limited, Bangalore
Duration : Dec 2011 - July 2014
Designation : Manager - HR (Pan India) Reporting to CFO
Description
I joined the organization during time of expansion. During my tenure I have been part of opening up 12 new warehouses and
35 offices across pan India. In my role, I was responsible for leading the HR function for Pan India handling 1500 people with
the team size of 3. The profile involves working with Business Leaders in fulfilling organizational requirements.

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I am responsible,
 Responsible for benchmarking, reviewing, designing and implementation of HR policies with focus on business and
people impact.
 Setting / Formulating & implementing KRA’s /goals for team and individual’s in line with organizational goal.
Significant Achievements
 Designed and streamlined the induction program
 Initiated and developed clear JD’s for Supervisor, Executive and Managerial level employees.
 Streamlined the compensation grading system & restructured designations.
 Upgraded the HR software with the latest version to minimize administrative challenges.
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Organization : Future Value Retail Limited, Bangalore
Duration : Oct 2009 - Dec 2011
Designation : Asst .Manager - HR Reporting to Manager HR: Workforce: 500/ 4 team members
Description
Growth Path: Senior Executive: HR to Asst Manager HR
This role has predominantly resolved around Operational Human Resources and has given me exposure to wide array of
areas which are a part of daily functioning of the organization. In my role I was handing 4 retail stores Including 1 Super
Center and 3 Mega store’s in Bangalore. My key achievement in this role includes minimizing the attrition, TNA analysis,
Assessment matrix, Quarterly reviews, Employee Engagement Initiative, Career and Succession planning, Product
Training, Happiness Index, Employee communication newsletter, Open House Session, Skip Level Meeting etc.
*Awarded as a Best HR award in Karnataka Region year 2011”
Significant Achievements
 Conceptualized, designed & implemented R&R framework called “Value Internalization” based on core values.
 Performed Need Analysis and planned “Annual Training calendar” for 500+ employees
 Drove employee engagement survey for 500+ employees
 Successfully launched Employee Engagement Calendar for 4 Retail Stores.
 Successfully launched Competency mapping for 25 Team Leader’s and 12 Department Manager’s.
 Drove the succession planning like Prism, Pragathi and Saardhi for 56 staff (ASM, ADM and TL levels)
 Minimize the attrition from 9% to 4% within span of 6 months
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Organization : Menzies Aviation (Bobba) PVT Ltd, Bangalore
Duration : Feb 2008 – Oct 2009
Designation : Executive – HR, Reporting to Manager HR: Workforce: 400
Description
I was day one employee. I joined the organization during early stage. I was part of setting up the entire HR practices in the
company. Actively involved in Campus recruitment, induction, new HRIS software implementation (Adreline),
Identification and analysis of manager and staff training needs, part of implementing TDPS & leadership development
program, HR weekly bulletin, development plan, compensation and benefits survey.
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Organization : Arvind Mills Limited, Bangalore

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Duration : Oct 2004 – Feb 2008
Designation : Officer - HR, Reporting to Head HR: Workforce: 800/ 3 team members
Description
Here, I managed 2 factories of Arvind Group and I was responsible for the whole gambit of Personnel Management and
Industrial Relation.
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Organization : Shahi Export House, Bangalore
Duration : July 2002 - Oct 2004
Designation : HR Asst: Reporting to Dy. Manager - HR
Workforce : 1700
I was part of day one operation in the organization. Key member in setting up the biggest factory in the group in a short
span of 6 months. The systems and policies implemented were as per the clients like Wal-Mart, GAP, compliances.
I was an Internal Auditor for ISO 9001
Skill & Expertise
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Performance Management |Policy Formation |Mass Hiring | Employee Relation |Employee Engagement|HRD Audit
Identifying Soft Skill Training requirement | Career Development |Succession Planning
Education
Duration Degree Institute/Board
2014:15 PGCHRM XLRI, Jamshedpur
2005:07 MBA (IR & HR) KSOU, Mysore
2001:02 PGDBM St. Aloysius Collage, Mangalore
1999:01 Bachelor of Art Kuvempu University
Languages
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English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Urdu
Additional Info
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Interests: Reading and Travelling
Personal Details
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Birthday: 29th
Jan 1981
Advice for Contacting: You can contact me @ + 91 - 9741399595 or mail me @ abhisumans@gmail.com
(Abhilash P Suman)