Aakrati Arora

Product Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India9 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Proven expertise in category management and merchandising.
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decisions.
  • Successful cross-functional collaboration to drive business growth.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Retail Merchandising Specialist with strong analytical and strategic skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

MerchandisingCategory ManagementDemand PlanningInventory ManagementBuying And SourcingBusiness DevelopmentCustomer ServiceRetail Management

Other Skills

Business operationsRange PlanningRetail BuyingTracking InventoryPreparing Sales & Performance ReportData analysisAnalyzing sell throughProduct Assortment PlanningMapping Products for online windowsSupply Chain ManagementAnalytical SkillsBusiness PlanningCompetitive AnalysisForecastingCostings

About

Experienced in the field of merchandising in retail industry in handling furniture. Skilled in Merchandising, Business operations, Range Planning, Retail Buying, Category management, Tracking Inventory, Preparing Sales & Performance Report, Data analysis, Analyzing sell through, Product Assortment Planning & Mapping Products for the online windows. Looking for an opportunity where I can enhance my knowledge & skills for the growth of the organization.

Experience

9 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 9 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Royaloak incorporation pvt. ltd.

Category Manager

Sep 2023Sep 2024 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Dvelop and implement category strategies and plans aligning with overall business objectives.
  • Conduct market research and analyze consumer trends, competitor products and pricing to identify
  • opportunities and make informed decision.
  • Responsible for the pricing and overall promotion of the product category.
  • Stay updated on prevailing trends, new product developments and emerging trends relevant to
  • category.
  • Cross- Functional collaboration - work closely sales, marketing ,product development and finance
  • teams to ensure alignment of category strategies with broader business goals.
  • Prepare and analyze Report on sales & stock through MIS Reports for buying decisions.
MerchandisingBusiness operationsRange PlanningRetail BuyingCategory managementTracking Inventory+6

Zepto

Planning Manager

Mar 2023Aug 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Developed and maintained weekly demand forecasts for packaged food, breakfast & sauces, munchies,
  • sweet cravings, paan corner & biscuits categories based on historical data, market trends, MDQ and
  • sales & inventory inputs.
  • Managed inventory flow to meet inventory turn goals.
  • Monitored inventory levels and made recommendations for replenishment to avoid stockouts or excess.
  • Collaborated with category and marketing teams to develop and implement promotional strategies that
  • align with demand forecasts.
  • Analyzed fill rates for packaged food category on weekly basis.
  • Analyzed monetization vs actual planned quantity.
  • Was responsible for demand planning of top brands by having weekly discussion with revenue team and
  • brand alignment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate demand related issues.
Supply Chain ManagementAnalytical SkillsBusiness PlanningDemand PlanningInventory Management

Praxis home retail limited

Senior Executive - Buying & Sourcing

Mar 2021Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Look after the sourcing, planning and production.
  • Sales & stock analysis through MIS Reports for buying decisions.
  • Cross functional coordination with design team & vendor.
  • Develop assortment plan and range for the category.
  • Inventory Management | Forecasting.
  • Vendor Management (Local and Imports).
  • Placing re-orders of existing ranges with Sales Analysis.
  • Driving Sales, delivering Intake margin by adequate costing/ pricing and maintaining net margin norms
  • by controlling markdowns.
  • Competition mapping, identifying gaps and potential customer needs through regular market.
  • Buying and determining range plan and product mix.
  • Analyzing and taking corrective action basis inventory turnover and sales pattern.
  • Working closely with Design team for Range closures for new product development.
  • Coordinating with marketing for ATL and BTL activities and communication of product stories in store
  • and on digital platforms.
  • Planning markdowns and promotion in line with seasonal calendar.
Competitive AnalysisForecastingCostingsProduction ProcessesBuying and SourcingInventory Management

@home - a retail division of nilkamal ltd

Furniture Merchandiser

May 2018Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • #Plan and Develop merchandising strategies that balance customers' expectations and company's objectives.
  • #Coordinate with buyers and merchandisers to plan range of product and analyze the market trends to anticipate product needs.
  • #Monitoring Stock movement, consider markdowns, promotions or clear outs.
  • #Analyze the trends prevailing in the market and forecast for the season.
  • #Regularly collect and analyze product feedback during store visits.
  • #Design the Planogram and define the guidelines for proper presentation of the product in the stores.
  • #Make forecasts for demand and ensure timely delivery and fulfillment of the deliverables.
  • #Monitoring the Slow sellers & ensuring the best sellers are meet their full potential.
  • #Ensuring that the merchandise is displayed appropriately with roper signage.
  • #Collaborate with the cross-functional teams to determine what needs or behaviors are driving the sales.
  • #Team management
  • #Constant use of SAP for various operations.
Competitive AnalysisForecastingCostingsMerchandisingInventory Management

Worthever multimedia solutions

Business Development Coordinator

Oct 2016Apr 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · Indore

  • My key responsibility in Worthever Multimedia Solutions :
  • #Develop new relationships in an effort to grow business and help the company expand.
  • #Responsible for overall project.
  • #Accountable for retention of old customer and addition of new customers.
  • #Follow up with leads rigorously for conversion.
  • #Connecting with the prospects through various channels like One-to-One meeting, Phone Calls, email communication etc.
  • #Providing client with Branding Solutions, depending on their requirements.
  • #Establishing team and delegation of tasks and accountabilities.
  • #Consent use of CRM and MIS
  • #Monthly and annual revenue planning and Achieving targets.
Competitive AnalysisForecastingBusiness Development

Sleek international pvt. ltd. (asian paints subsidiary company)

Senior Executive Retail

Jan 2015Sep 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • My key responsibility in Sleek International:
  • #Provided excellent customer service and addressed problems quickly and efficiently.
  • #Attending store Walk in , Following up with leads and Architect /Builders.
  • #Visiting site for measurements and discussion.
  • #Assuring proper implementations of finalized drawing/Kitchen View/Wardrobes.
  • #Adhering to complete operational and execution activities i.e. process after sales.
  • #Supervising civil work at site.
  • #Coordinating/Handling the Carpenter/Installation Team and Preparing Purchase Order.
  • # Managing product display time to time.
  • #Focusing on achieving store Target and proper closures of Sites.
  • #Presenting the designs and quotations and negotiating on terms if required.
  • #Constant use of CRM to keep the record and maintain the database.
  • #Co-ordination with the subordinate/Seniors to make the operations smoother & efficient.
  • #Insuring Consumer Journey in Store is enriching with positive impact.
Competitive AnalysisForecastingCostingsProduction ProcessesCustomer ServiceRetail Management

Myk laticrete india pvt. ltd.

Management Trainee

Jul 2014Sep 2014 · 2 mos · Greater Indore Area

  • During The Internship I have worked as a part of Marketing Team at MYK LATICRETE.
  • The internship activity included:
  • # Familiarization of the Product range
  • # And their Application
  • # Overview of Consumers.
  • # Marketing Research on Consumer Behavior and Satisfaction towards Adhesive.
Competitive Analysis

Future group india

Internship Trainee

Jan 2013Jan 2013 · 0 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • 3 Day Live Project with Big Bazaar:
  • #Crowd Management.
  • #Floor Planning for next coming day.
  • #Customer Handling and addressing their issues /problems.

Education

Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune

Master's Degree — Marketing

Jan 2013Jan 2015

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

Bachelor's Degree

Jan 2009Jan 2012

EMDI Institute of Media and Communication

Diploma — Event Management

Jan 2008Jan 2009

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