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Avinash Devakumar

Sr. Replenishment Analyst, Home Division, Planning and Allocation

Summary

Organized Team Leader aspirant who builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and Senior Leadership. Biggest strength includes Training and Mentoring.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Sr. Replenishment Analyst

JCPenney
06.2021 - Current
  • Driving the Home omni-channel business by partnering with a Team of 4-8 BLR and Plano Analysts and Sr. Analysts, solely responsible for all Forecasting and Replenishment related functions, in order to maximize sales, product fulfillment and availability and optimize inventory levels within all Sub-Divisions. Acting as the liaison between the Home offices, achieving business goals collectively while maximizing sales and profits.
  • Partnering with a Team of 8-10 SME's, Sr. Analysts, Lead Analysts in BLR and Plano Business and Process Leads, Sr. Managers and Sr. Directors to identify common and specific Business problems, arrive at solutions and drive process improvements, resulting in streamlined, efficient and seamless workflow processes.
  • Driving/Owning the Bath Rugs End to End Import Business since Aug 2023. Functions involve partnering with the Business Unit, driving Open to Buy, working on production with suppliers, formulation of strategies and reporting business performance to stakeholders and Leadership. Responsible for driving ~$800K, ~60K Units of sales until now.
  • Involved in the production of Company Sales and Inventory, Dashboards and reports, to Senior Leadership and Executives facilitating vital decision making through insights and strategy formulation.
  • Leading and driving the New Hire Training Program for Replenishment since 2021. Trained and mentored close to 15 associates and 2 trainers on all Replenishment and JCPenney/Career functions, fostering growth and improving overall team performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-divisional and cross-functional teams (within Replenishment and within P&A) on critical projects and analyses, presenting the same to Plano partners and Senior Leadership.

Replenishment Analyst

JCPenney
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Driving the omni-channel Home business for Entities within the Soft Home business including Bath, Bedding, Travel and Luggage and Snacks and Beverages.
  • Partnered with a Team of 4-5 Associate Analysts, Analysts and Sr. Analysts in BLR while collaborating with Plano Sr. Business Analysts for driving seamless Replenishment operations.
  • Responsibilities included liaise with all relevant stakeholders in order to achieve all KPI's by efficiently driving business, foreseeing hurdles and proactively arrive at corrective measures.
  • Analyze, monitor and adapt successful business practices from other sub divisions within the Home Business and other Divisions and vice versa.

Inventory Analyst

Target Corporation
10.2015 - 05.2019
  • Deep contextual knowledge of the Stationery, Seasonal, Hand and Power Tool business, consumer buying patterns and market segments- operating through the omni-channel business.
  • Key functional responsibilities included Promotional Inventory Forecasting and Control, Product Life Cycle Management, Direct Vendor Ship, Replenishment and Allocation, PO Management and Truck Load Space Optimization for the above mentioned categories.
  • Identification of inventory opportunities through set processes by collaborating with Teams within the India-Bangalore Office and partnering with Home Office - Minneapolis, US.
  • End to End Business Owner for the Hand and Power Tool business from Aug 2018 to May 2019. Key responsibilities included Item setup facilitation, Forecasting, Ordering, adjustment of Replenishment components, Allocation, Supplier Management, Out Strategy Management and Markdowns.

Advanced Tax Associate

Ernst And Young (EY)
06.2013 - 10.2015
  • Handled Employee Tax Returns of 14 US clients throughout the stint.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and taxing authorities, ensuring timely resolution of disputes or adjustments.
  • Mentored junior Tax Associates in best practices for efficient workflow management and client relations techniques.
  • Maintained detailed records of client interactions and transactions, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Leveraged specialized software tools to optimize data organization and analysis throughout the entire taxation process.
  • Prepared accurate tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, maximizing deductions and credits.
  • Collaborated with Senior Tax Associates to develop solutions for complex tax issues, ensuring compliance and minimizing liabilities.

Education

Data Science Prodegree -

Imarticus
Bangalore
06.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Business Management -

CMR Institute of Management Studies
Bangalore
06.2010 - 04.2013

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

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Certification

Certified by DEVELOPMENT DIMENSIONS INTERNATIONAL (DDI) in Skills and competencies in Strengthening Partnerships

Timeline

Sr. Replenishment Analyst

JCPenney
06.2021 - Current

Data Science Prodegree -

Imarticus
06.2020 - 05.2021

Replenishment Analyst

JCPenney
06.2019 - 05.2021

Certified by DEVELOPMENT DIMENSIONS INTERNATIONAL (DDI) in Skills and competencies in Strengthening Partnerships

05-2018

Certified by DEVELOPMENT DIMENSIONS INTERNATIONAL (DDI) in Effective team player in high performance team

05-2018

Inventory Analyst

Target Corporation
10.2015 - 05.2019

Advanced Tax Associate

Ernst And Young (EY)
06.2013 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Business Management -

CMR Institute of Management Studies
06.2010 - 04.2013

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