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Abhishek Kulkarni
Retail Supplier
Gurgaon
Summary
Practical Demand Planner by employing analytical, sales and marketing data and offering strong knowledge of SAP paired with in-depth knowledge of sales and production operations.. Bringing 5 years of hands-on experience planning for fast-paced manufacturing environments. Well-versed in reviewing sales trends, forecasting data and evaluating forecast results. Project leader committed to closely collaborating with team members to identify shortages, overstocks and other inventory issues. Strategic and logical professional skillful in supporting in risk assessment and mitigation processes and monitoring and reporting on changes in budgets, sales forecasts or business strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Retail Supplier /Demand Planner
Decathlon Sports India pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
03.2017 - Current
- Started as store sales representative from one of the stores in Mumbai and then moved to be a retail supplier from Jul 2018.
- Ran weekly fill rate reports to highlight potential issues and corresponding solutions. Weekly Sales Forecast and Performance analysis, shortage in store, delayed implants.
- Communicated demand plans to manufacturing sites to resolve gaps between demand and supply plans. Supply and Operations Planning.
- Improved demand forecast for multiple distribution channels based on previous sales and consumption.
- Provided ad-hoc analytics and operational expertise to drive fact-based inputs into forecasting.
- Created unique promo combinations to lower inventory levels and stimulate cash inflow.
- Reviewed historical sales trends and researched demand drivers to prepare forecast data and develop statistical forecast models.
- Trained and mentored entry-level Retail Suppliers on company protocols, best practices and procedures. 4-6 trainings a year for last 2 years and mentored 4 mentees this year. (Out of 4, 3 have taken higher responsibilities this year).
- Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets for seasonal planning on three horizons. Turnover, purchase, and margins for 135 models/SKUs.
- Collaborated with product development team to effectively modernize and introduce new product for Indian customers.
- Studied demographic data to determine optimal targets, competitor offerings and tactics for persuasion. Hiking and climbing Users' trajectories.
Back Office Executive
National Stock Exchange of India
Mumbai
04.2013 - 03.2017
- Organized office operations, leading daily activities and controlling correspondence.
- Assessed special reports, summarizing information and identifying trends to guide decision making.
- Performed database management and analysis of company's investment portfolio.
- Execution of day to day investments on behalf of the company.
- Traded in Mutual Funds, Debt market and FDs.
- Brokers' accounts management and reco.
- Was part of core committee for company's staff welfare.
Education
BBA - Bachelor Degree in Banking And Insurance
V.G. Vaze College, Mulund, Mumbai
Mumbai 2004.04 - 2007.03
MBA - Master of Commerce (Management Studies)
Mumbai University
Mumbai 04.2008 - 03.2010
Skills
Demand forecasting
Interests
Nature Conservation
Automobile
Timeline
Retail Supplier /Demand Planner
Decathlon Sports India pvt Ltd
03.2017 - Current
Back Office Executive
National Stock Exchange of India
04.2013 - 03.2017
MBA - Master of Commerce (Management Studies)
Mumbai University
04.2008 - 03.2010
BBA - Bachelor Degree in Banking And Insurance
V.G. Vaze College, Mulund, Mumbai
2004.04 - 2007.03
Badminton and Mountain SPorts
- Practice Badminton 2 - 3 times a week.
- Have completed Basic Mountaineering Course of 28 days in the mountains in Himachal Pradesh.
- Did summit a virgin peak in Himachal Pradesh in 2017 and named it as "Garja Goha".
- Have practiced rock climbing since school and have climbed 13 peaks and few walls in outdoor ranging between 5C to 6C+.
Badminton and Mountain SPorts
- Practice Badminton 2 - 3 times a week.
- Have completed Basic Mountaineering Course of 28 days in the mountains in Himachal Pradesh.
- Did summit a virgin peak in Himachal Pradesh in 2017 and named it as "Garja Goha".
- Have practiced rock climbing since school and have climbed 13 peaks and few walls in outdoor ranging between 5C to 6C+.
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