Ayushman Ray
Retail Professional
Bhubaneswar
Summary
Seasoned Retail Operations Leader with 16 years of experience in managing large-scale retail operations, driving performance improvements, and implementing technology solutions. Proven track record in optimizing processes, enhancing customer experiences, and leading cross-functional teams. Seeking to leverage my extensive retail expertise and IT knowledge in a Retail Consultant role to deliver innovative solutions and drive business growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
State Lead, Retail Operations
Reliance Trends
06.2022 - Current
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential areas of opportunity or concern within the organization''s operations.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new technologies like RFID
- Implemented training programs for staff development, resulting in improved skillsets and performance levels.
- Served as the primary point of contact between the organization''s leadership team and operational staff.
- Championed process improvements that led to increased efficiency, reduced waste, and optimized resources usage.
- Oversaw budget planning and financial management to ensure fiscal responsibility and cost control measures were in place.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, improving collaboration and communication.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations, policies, and procedures through diligent monitoring and enforcement efforts.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to safeguard against potential issues affecting daily operations.
- Reduced costs while maintaining quality standards through effective resource management.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and setting achievable goals for team members.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve business goals and drive growth.
- Identified areas of improvement to enhance overall operations and implement best practices.
- Fostered a positive work environment to boost employee morale, engagement, and satisfaction levels.
Cluster Operations Manager
Reliance Trends Ltd
02.2015 - 06.2022
- Lead 2 geographically distant territories in their infant stage, North East (Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura) and Odisha within 6 months of becoming Cluster Manager, and turned around their profitability from negative to positive EBIDTA within 1 year of handling the respective regions
- Launched 21 stores across North East and Odisha till date
- Ensured Highest Customer Satisfaction Index (National Promoter Score) by creating a customer centric work force and customer friendly stores in the state
- Ensured that 24 out of 25 stores of my cluster are EBIDTA positive
- Mentored 7 Store Managers to become Cluster Managers for Trends
- Key contributor to the Assessment Team for Trends for accessing the next level of managers from internal talent pool
- Awarded 'Best Cluster Manager' at National Trendezvous 2018
- Awarded 'Best Cluster Manager' at Zonal Trendezvous 2018 and 2019
Store Operations Manager
Reliance Trends Limited
08.2011 - 02.2015
- Joined as Store Manager for Reliance Trends Cuttack but got promoted within 6 months to handle Reliance Trends Janpath, India's largest Flagship store of Trends, with 150 employee strength and space of 30000 sqft
- Designed Model BOH method which is till date being practiced Nationally
- Created a CSA Tracker to track CSA level efficiency and effectiveness which with time has got updated again and again but still being used Nationally in Reliance Trends
- Mentored 6 Department Managers to become Store Managers during my this tenure as Store Manager
- Awarded with Best Store and Best Store Manager award by our then COO in 2013 and 2014
Department Manager
Pantaloons Retail India Limited
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Joined as Management Trainee, got promoted to Asst Department Manager and then Department Manager in 2 yrs
- Developed a project on Effective Cashier Timing to shorten customer bill time at POS which was rolled out Nationally
- Mentored 8 Team Leaders for Asst Department Manager role for Pantaloons
- Awarded with 'Best People Manager' in 2010, on National platform for my role in developing people and attrition control
- Awarded with 'Best Department Manager' multiple times in zone level during half yearly 'Samavartan'
Education
Post Graduation Diploma - Retail Management
Asian School of Business Management
06.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology
06.2001 - 07.2004
Skills
Customer Experience Alleviation
Store operations
Merchandising strategies
Performance analysis
Promotional planning
Team Development
Merchandise Planning
Visual Merchandising
Profit maximization
Teamwork
Revenue & Cost Optimisation
Willingness to learn
Network Expansion
Certification
Aspirational Leadership Program
Accomplishments
- With proactive actions, implemented RFID system in Odisha, making it the 1st state of south to be RFID enabled.
- I have handled to remote territories, North East India and Odisha, at the same time and turned them around.
- Currently handling a Business of Rs450CR with a manpower strength of 1000, including more than 70 managers.
- Awarded multiple times with National and Zonal Awards for Leadership.
- Turned around EBIDTA negative stores to EBIDTA positive stores with Root Cause Analysis system and implementation of suit to situation plans.
- While i was a Department Manager, i was awarded with People Manager, which was ranked the top award in Pantaloons back in the days.
- Created a work culture, where people attrition was low just because they had the concept of One Team and Ownership mindset.
- Can proudly say, people who have got promoted under my guidance are now across all platforms of Retail, across the nation and we have stayed connected throughout.
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home optionHealthcare benefits401k matchQuote
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Odia
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Beginner (A1)
Interests
Cartooning
Listening to Music
Timeline
Sense Making
09-2024
Aspirational Leadership Program
01-2024
State Lead, Retail Operations
Reliance Trends
06.2022 - Current
Scenario Planning
05-2022
Cluster Operations Manager
Reliance Trends Ltd
02.2015 - 06.2022
Store Operations Manager
Reliance Trends Limited
08.2011 - 02.2015
Department Manager
Pantaloons Retail India Limited
08.2008 - 08.2011
Post Graduation Diploma - Retail Management
Asian School of Business Management
06.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology
06.2001 - 07.2004