Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

• Selling world’s coolest & smartest fridge!

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

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Jun 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Streamlined S&OP Process for FMCG Player
• Revamped S&OP process for a major FMCG company to reduce WMAPE by improving forecasting accuracy
• Strategized improved OTIF levels to 90%+ by benchmarking the process with multiple FMCG players
• Cost Optimization for Apparel Manufacturer (Men's Formal)
• Saved ~Rs. 2 Cr in freight & handling costs for a major formal apparel manufacturer with ~1000 Cr Revenue
• Recommended strategies in contracting, 3PL warehousing, packaging etc. bring down costs to 1.5% of NSV
• Digital Marketing for Apparel Manufacturer (Men's Formal)
• Developed strategies to increase the e-com business by 2X in 2 years for formal apparel player in India
• Changed operating model with marketplaces such as Myntra to reduce commissions & discounts by 5-6%
• Building Green Hydrogen Standard for a Govt. Body
• Created the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme for India with GHG emissions of <2kg CO2eq/kg
• Designed the working model to calculate the GHG emissions in a working plant of Green Hydrogen
• Talent Acquisition for 2W EV Manufacturer
• Hired 150+ campus hire | Saved 20% costs (~Rs. 12 Cr pa.) securing Day 0 slot from top-tier campuses
• Developed strategies to hire for 40+ CXO roles in less than 6 months for a major automotive client

Apr 2022 – Jun 2022 · 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Received a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO)
• Implemented GTM strategy and devised branding strategy for a major Indian cement manufacturer
• Improved volume by 66% compared to LYSM in 5 districts by implementing a new distribution channel
• Increased the annual revenue by INR 16 Million by launching direct to retailer model in 2 new districts
• Built branding plan worth budget INR 380 Million | Created in-depth ATL & BTL strategies for the company
• Collaborated with 10 team members, 7 industry experts & 30 retailers to benchmark marketing strategies
• Implemented a new pricing model for a total of 12 SKUs by revamping the existing discount structure
• Developed intuitive dashboard to track performance of 60+ districts generating revenue of INR 720 Million

Feb 2021 – Jun 2021 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Managed a team of 8 associates; 700+ partners across 3 cities contributing annual deliveries worth INR 144 Million
• Saved INR 1.2 Million by reducing request loss by 20% in less than 2 months for Spa & Massage vertical
• Improved NPS from 52% to 75% by building processes & solving consumer pain points for the category
• Launched 17 new SKUs to drive a 30% projected increase in new trials & 10% in 60-Day retention period
• Increased partner base by 34.38% by onboarding 200+ professionals to manage the demand and supply

Sep 2020 – Jan 2021 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Reduced over-due payments from customers from 13% to 5% in 3 months by laying out the payment plans for them
• Improved on-time payment for the company from 56% to 83% by building a rapport with the customers

Jun 2019 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Audited expenses worth ~USD 8 Million of Global Clients in accordance with the specific guidelines
• Winner- ‘Rockstar Award’ for automating the recycle process which helped to reduce the transaction processing time by 0.4 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) and generate standardised replies (TEERRA)
• Analysed 1100+ guidelines and introduced a dynamic global checklist (TORCH) which led to process enhancement
• Received ‘Flash Award’ for demonstrating problem-solving skills and processing highest transactions
• Insured assessment of the risk of all activities in Client Solutions as a part of an additional controls responsibility
• Introduced new methodology for SLA calculation which led to an increase in accuracy rate while calculating the team's performance