Aayush Gupta
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in supply chain management and procurement at 7-Eleven India. Proven track record in inventory optimization and vendor management, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in SAP ERP and negotiation, successfully reducing procurement expenses while ensuring product availability across multiple locations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager (Planning and Operations SCM)
Natures Basket (Spencer’s Retail)
Mumbai
09.2025 - Current
- Built data-driven demand forecasts, leveraging sales history, seasonality models, and promotion analytics, ensuring optimal inventory levels and reduced stock-outs.
- Partnered cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, and store teams to integrate strategic initiatives and drive alignment between demand plans and business objectives.
- Continuously monitored forecast accuracy, and adjusted forecasting models to minimize gaps and improve demand planning performance.
- Collaborated with domestic and international vendors, import partners, and logistics providers to secure on-time deliveries, streamline inbound flow, and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Collaborated closely with marketing to integrate product launches, seasonal campaigns, and promotional strategies into demand and inventory planning, supporting successful execution, and sales growth.
- Generated regular MIS reports for management on stock cover, product availability, and forecast performance to support informed decision-making.
- Partnered cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, and store teams to integrate strategic initiatives and drive alignment between demand plans and business objectives.
Deputy Manager (Demand & Planning SCM)
7-Eleven India (Reliance Retail)
Mumbai
02.2023 - 09.2025
- Develop and implement demand planning strategies that align with business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate forecasts and optimal inventory level.
- Analyze historical data to identify trends and patterns, and use this information to inform future forecasts.
- Monitor demand performance against targets and make recommendations for corrective action as needed.
- Lead the development of demand plans for new products and product lines.
- Participate in regular reviews of demand forecasts and make recommendations for improvement where necessary.
- Provide expertise in supply chain planning, including demand analysis, inventory optimization, and sequencing.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and minimize costs.
- Ensure product availability in both warehouse and store. Monitor and minimize wastage, and manage Days on Inventory (DOI) to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Manage inventory levels for QSR articles, including packaging, ensuring availability of perishable and non-perishable SKUs.
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies to reduce lead time and enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitor vendor performance, manage a portfolio of key suppliers, and conduct regular reviews. Identify and onboard new vendors, facilitating their development.
- Ensure timely execution of activities such as GRN (Goods Receipt Note), DMS (Document Management System), inventory checks, vendor payments, and quality assurance.
Sr. Procurement Manager
DUNZO DIGITAL PVT. LTD
Mumbai
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw the supply and fulfillment of the fruits and vegetables (FnV) category for Dunzo Daily.
- Ensured product availability in store inventory, minimized wastage, and managed Days on Inventory (DOI) for optimal stock levels across all 27 dark stores in Mumbai.
- Identified and implemented strategies to reduce procurement expenses.
- Handled purchase orders (PO) and manage the invoice process efficiently.
- Optimized the list of top-selling SKUs, ensuring competitiveness with other market players.
- Maintained competitive selling prices for perishable products, factoring in product shelf life and market trends.
- Tracked and managed locally procured products to address stockouts promptly and maintain consistent inventory levels.
Inventory Manager (E-Commerce)
Big Basket
Mumbai
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Handled more than 7500 orders on average per day.
- Prepared detailed reports on buying trends, customer needs, and profit margins, and present these reports to company leadership.
- Conducted annual personnel performance appraisals, providing clear and actionable feedback and delivering constructive criticism to help staff improve.
- Monitored inventory levels and order new items as needed.
- Collaborated with support functions to address challenges, align operations with business strategies, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for each hub.
- Generated and analyzed daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvements.
- Ensured operations align with the overall business plan, and develop action plans based on operational data and business matrices.
Asst. Manager
Jubilant Food Works
Mumbai
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Utilized, and optimized manpower to align with business requirements, ensuring an efficient workforce.
- Developed and executed strategies to handle and enhance monthly sales, targeting over 30 lakhs.
- Indent to the commissary based on sales forecasts, ensuring inventory levels meet sales demands using the per lakh consumption method.
- Implemented training plans and strategies to achieve business objectives and enhance team capabilities.
Education
PG Certification - Supply Chain Management and Analytics
IIM Mumbai
Mumbai01.2025
B.Sc. - Hospitality Studies Food and Beverage
Mumbai University
Mumbai01.2016
Skills
- Ms Excel
- SAP ERP
- Business strategy
- Negotiation
- Business alignment
- Quality assurance
- Supply chain management
- Tableau
- Inventory optimization
- Procurement
- Vendor management
- Order replenishment
- KPI monitoring
- Sales enhancement
- Stock management
- Operational efficiency
Hobbies and Interests
- Cricket
- Football
- Listening Songs
Languages
- English, Native
- Hindi, Native
- Marathi, Native
Date of Birth
23rd Feb 1996
Timeline
Assistant Manager (Planning and Operations SCM)
Natures Basket (Spencer’s Retail)
09.2025 - Current
Deputy Manager (Demand & Planning SCM)
7-Eleven India (Reliance Retail)
02.2023 - 09.2025
Sr. Procurement Manager
DUNZO DIGITAL PVT. LTD
01.2022 - 01.2023
Inventory Manager (E-Commerce)
Big Basket
10.2018 - 07.2021
Asst. Manager
Jubilant Food Works
06.2016 - 09.2018
PG Certification - Supply Chain Management and Analytics
IIM Mumbai
B.Sc. - Hospitality Studies Food and Beverage
Mumbai University