Mar 2018 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

• > Built a new Data Intelligence team with Product, Data Science and BI capabilities
• > Leading large scale transformation initiatives to enable Merchandising team with analytical products and BI capabilities to enable efficiency and effective decision leveraging data, analytics and technology.
• > Key Products include Assortment Optimization, Promotional Effectiveness, Cost Analytics / Dead Net Profit, Pricing Analytics, Markdown Optimization, Micro Space Management, Data Mart & Centralized Reporting Dashboards
• > Supporting Org. level initiatives including Data Lake, Middle layer Item MDM and Technology spend prioritization

Apr 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• > Managed delivery of analytical products in the Supply Chain domain for Walmart US and International markets.
• > Key products include Item Store level forecasting, Replenishment Parameter Optimization, Inbound and outbound forecasting, ASN compliance, DC receiving using image recognition, Decision making tools for optimal pack sizes, freight mode and import / domestic

May 2014 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• > Responsible for leading internal consulting engagements on analytics and process improvement projects in Merchandising, Replenishment and Supply Chain area
• > Managed projects across diverse functional areas that included Promotional Effectiveness, Feature forecasting, GRS conversion support, Inventory settings optimization, Snow Removal Contracts and Shopping Cart optimization

Sep 2012 – Apr 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• > Supported internal consulting projects in the area of merchandising and supply chain for Walmart Stores across different geographies
• > Major projects included Safety Stock and Inventory settings optimization for Walmart Mexico, Feature Forecasting for Walmart Mexico and automation of merchandising reports
• > Supported in developing systems, processes and training content for new associates during the inception days of the team

Apr 2012 – Sep 2012 · 5 mos

• Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Vendor Management
• Sales & Operations (S&OP) Planning
• Long Term Demand Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Project Management
• People Management

Feb 2010 – Apr 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Vendor Management

May 2007 – Feb 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• Was responsible for coordinating sourcing efforts from three different Sourcing Hubs – China, India and Pakistan. Led sourcing efforts for LatAm Markets and process improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities included:
• Sourcing & Merchandising for Home Textiles
• Merchandising
• Price negotiation
• Open Costing
• Coordinating and Managing physical and virtual Buying Trips
• Vendor Management
• Process Improvement
• Supplier Strategy and Rationalization

Aug 2005 – Apr 2007 · 1 yr 8 mos

• I was part of the Walmart Global Sourcing Organization based in India and was responsible for managing import replenishment for Home products imported from India to Walmart Stores in USA and Canada. Key responsibilities included:
• Demand Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Improving In-Stocks
• New Item Forecasting and Fulfillment Planning
• Exit Strategies and End of Season Planning
• Vendor Management

Jan 2003 – Jan 2005 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

• Was part of the initial core team in the retail division of Himatsingka group; the company operates under 'atmosphere' brand of stores across India and other international locations. Apart from core finance and accounting responsibilities, I have supported multiple areas of the business in the inception days.