Kusumita Das

Operations Associate

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India0 mo experience

Key Highlights

Selected as Student Placement Coordinator for leadership skills.
Completed internship with hands-on experience in supply chain management.
Active participation in cultural events showcasing creativity.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and Marketing professional with experience in the Publishing industry.

Contact

kusumita.das@asbm.ac.in LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipTeam ManagementOperations & Supply Chain ManagementSales & Customer AcquisitionMarket Research

Other Skills

Account ManagementAccountingAdvertisingAnalytical SkillsBrand AssessmentBusiness CommunicationsCommunicationCompetitor AnalysisConsultative SellingContent DesignCoordinationCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer AcquisitionCustomer Behavior AnalysisCustomer Engagement

Experience

0 mo

Total Experience

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Outlook publishing (india) pvt. ltd.

Operation and Supply chain Management Internship

May 2025 – Jun 2025 · 1 mo · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

The internship was thoughtfully structured into three key modules—Sales & Customer Acquisition, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Retail Audit & Market Research—allowing me to develop industry-relevant competencies and a holistic understanding of business processes.
Module 1: Sales & Customer Acquisition
1. Learned product details of various Outlook magazines.
2. Attended training on customer segmentation, pricing, and pitch delivery.
3. Interacted with diverse customer types—individuals, professionals, corporate staff.
4. Delivered consultative sales pitches and converted leads into subscriptions.
5. Met subscription targets and documented customer conversion data.
Key Takeaway: Real-world experience in direct selling, customer engagement, and subscription marketing.
Module 2: Operations & Supply Chain Management
1. Worked on demand forecasting using historical sales and field inputs.
2. Tracked magazine movement from printing press to regional hubs and vendors.
3. Studied logistics flow, supply routes, and delivery timelines.
Key Takeaway: Gained exposure to backend operations, supply chain coordination, and vendor management.
Module 3: Retail Audit & Market Research
1. Visited bookstores, magazine outlets, and retail shops across Kolkata.
2. Designed questionnaires and conducted staff interviews for feedback.
3. Assessed customer footfall, sales frequency, and product demand.
4. Analyzed brand placement, shelf visibility, and promotional efforts.
Key Takeaway: Developed practical skills in field research, customer behavior analysis, and brand assessment.
Skills Developed
1. Strengthened customer handling, persuasion, and relationship-building.
2. Enhanced verbal communication, public speaking, and storytelling ability.
3. Learned logistics management, inventory tracking, and vendor coordination.
4. Built adaptability in changing field roles and team environments.
5. Developed analytical thinking by identifying trends from raw field data.

Sales SupportRetail AuditsOperational Process ImprovementsDemand ForecastingLogistics ManagementCustomer Engagement+3

Asbm university

Student Placement Coordinator

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · On-site

I have been selected by the authority of ASBM University to serve as the Student Placement Coordinator. This role allows me to develop key skills such as leadership, communication, coordination, and industry interaction. As a coordinator, I am involved in supporting placement activities, assisting in organizing campus drives, and acting as a bridge between students and recruiters.

LeadershipCommunicationCoordinationOrganizational SkillsTeam Management