Kanan Soundal

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 4 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in category management and operations optimization.
Proven track record in reducing losses and improving delivery metrics.
Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision making.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic operations expert in the E-commerce and FMCG sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic PlanningStakeholder ManagementSupply Chain Optimization

Other Skills

Business Growth StrategiesData AnalysisSourcing ServicesProblem SolvingProcess ExcellenceData InterpretationStrategyBrand PerformanceMarket ShareForecastingSupply ManagementStock AuditLoss ControlInventory ManagementTeamwork

About

Confident and collaborative team player with hands-on experience in category management, market research, and operations optimization. Skilled in problem-solving and analytical thinking, with a strong desire to deepen expertise across various facets of FMCG and E-commerce industries. Eager to contribute to impactful projects and drive business results.

Experience

7 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 11 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Swiggy

2 roles

Category Manager

Promoted

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Category Manager for Eggs, Meat and Batters under Perishables Vertical. Responsible for end-to-end category ownership, including strategy, pricing, assortment, and brand management. Collaboration with cross functional teams and brands to deliver business targets.

Strategic PlanningBusiness Growth StrategiesStakeholder Management

Business Associate

May 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

To control Loss and SLA metrics for the FNV supply chain.

Data AnalysisSupply Chain Optimization

Swiggy instamart

Business Controller

May 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

Objective- To control Loss and SLA metrics for the FNV supply chain. Key Performance Indicators- Intransit Losses reduced to 0.8% from 4.5% of shipped GMV earlier. On Time Delivery % improved from 75% (May) to 95% (present). Action Taken -Visibility around the entire warehouse performance catering to Loss, Cost, Process and SLA metrics built in for daily/weekly discussions. Picking Process improvements suggested and implemented post observing actual on ground challenges.

Udaan

2 roles

Planning Analyst

Dec 2021 – Apr 2022 · 4 mos

Objective- To build an accurate Forecasting Model for Indent Planning and minimize wastages incurred due to planning inaccuracy. Key Performance Indicators- Wastages came down to 2.12% from 4% of delivered GMV and OOS incidents reduced by ~40%. Action Taken - Forecast Model built with an error percentage of +/-10%. Daily RCA done for Fulfilment Rate and Wastage gaps to devise subsequent action items for procurement and Category Team.

Operations Analyst

Jun 2019 – Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Objective- To improve warehouse operation metrics and optimize various Inbound/Outbound processes. Key Performance Indicators- Inventory Losses came to <1L from 8-10 L Monthly. Return inventory increased from 98.3% from 99.45% Action Taken - QC guidelines for Returns Inwarding. RTV/Liquidation process for high ageing inventory. ABC Inventory study and Physical Stock Verification (PSV) to simplify audit process.

Udaan.com

Program Analyst

Jun 2019 – Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Uber

2 roles

Operations Consultant

Dec 2017 – Jun 2018 · 6 mos

Worked in Top of Funnel Team in Operations Department (Supply Side).
Headed Vehicle Finance channel meant for lead generation and on boarding new partners on Uber Platform
Handled Driver Side Marketing, arranged various events in collaboration with Car dealerships to get more partners on board.
Analysed daily data from different channels for lead generation and provided insights to improve Supply in Uber.