Varun Grover

Head of Logistics | Ex-GE Aviation, Amazon, Delivery Hero | Operations & Supply Chain Leader

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

Operations leader with 15+ years of international experience across e-commerce, q-commerce, e-mobility, and aviation. Expertise in warehouse logistics, supply chain operations, fleet management, and engineering-driven operational design of systems. Proven track record in scaling operations, optimizing complex logistics networks, and leading cross-functional teams in high-growth environments. Combines technical depth with systems thinking, data-driven decision-making, and a strong people leadership mindset. Outside of work, I developed a passion for swimming, tennis, windsurfing, skiing, and bachata since 2021.

Experience

  • Head of Logistics at Eberlein Kunz
    Sep 2023 - Jun 2026 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Lead end-to-end logistics and Amazon FBA operations for 40+ associates and managers, driving structural cost optimization, Lean Six Sigma initiatives, automation, performance governance, and compliance across warehousing, transportation and customs/export. Selected impact: • Reduced logistics cost per shipped unit by 18% (~€460K over 2 years) through inbound, outbound and carrier/export optimization • Increased FBA productivity by 40% through process redesign and automation • Improved FBA refund recovery effectiveness from 15% to 45%, increasing per-FTE contribution from ~€40K to €90K

  • Operations Manager, Store Operations at Delivery Hero
    Sep 2020 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Store Excellence focus - cost down revenue up - stock holding <> operational & financial KPIs - store space utilisation <> global footprint and order growth <> catalysts for expansion - store automation <> surviving to challenges of scale and speed

  • Operations Manager Berlin at COUP Mobility
    Jul 2018 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs

    Berlin fleet operations team leadership - Meet operational and commercial KPIs - own fleet and vendor management - CPO reduction end-to-end ownership - cross-functional contributions (ops, analytics, product, growth)

  • Amazon (Bad Hersfeld, Germany)
    • Pathways Operations Manager
      Oct 2017 - Jun 2018 · 9 mos

      Leading pack division with 70 associates, KPI-driven, continuous process improvement, compliance

    • Pathways Operations Management Intern
      Jun 2017 - Sep 2017 · 4 mos

  • GE Aviation (8 yrs 2 mos)
    • Fleet Management
      Mar 2016 - Aug 2016 · 6 mos

      Review contract/operability margins in customer service agreements and build statistical models using advanced data analytics tools

    • Program Lead
      Nov 2014 - Feb 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Lead a team of 8 engineers and managed contractors; focussed on engine EBU analysis execution for GE9X and on team growth

    • Lead Design Engineer
      Aug 2013 - Oct 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Keywords: Design of Commercial aircraft engine external configuration systems, Design owner, Hardware owner, hardware selection criteria, Design records, instrumentation, standard hardware, GD&T, interfaces, drawings, 3D printing, DMLM, DLS Role: Design and own the Fuel Supply for new engine core test - 3D printed, hose, rigid tube alternatives; Filed a patent on 3D printed optimized fuel supply configuration. Gained exposure to design cycle and milestones in short span, and took charge of technology development team - specific focus on 3D printing.