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Chidananda Gowd P (CHIDA)

Chidananda Gowd P (CHIDA)

Bangalore

Summary

Dynamic Category Manager with extensive experience at Reliance Retail Limited, excelling in vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of driving profit growth through strategic product selection and effective negotiation. Adept at utilizing analytics tools to forecast trends and optimize stock levels, ensuring alignment with market demands.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

CATEGORY MANAGER(GIRLS & INFANTS)

RELIANCE RETAIL LIMITED
BANGALORE
04.2024 - Current
  • Utilized analytics software such as Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to track KPIs related to category performance.
  • Coordinated with internal teams such as merchandising, operations, finance, and legal regarding category strategy implementation.
  • Conducted regular reviews of inventory levels and adjusted purchasing plans accordingly.
  • Modified layouts and promotional techniques to drive sales.
  • Identified new products, vendors, and services that could benefit the organization.
  • Achieved profit growth opportunities by analyzing data and identifying selection gaps.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products at competitive prices.
  • Built relationships with key stakeholders across multiple departments to drive category performance.
  • Negotiated with vendors to obtain most cost-effective pricing for product distribution.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to replenish stock while minimizing excess.
  • Traveled to various locations to procure materials and products from vendors.
  • Organized promotional activities such as discounts or giveaways to increase sales volume.
  • Evaluated sales performance of existing stock to determine future buying strategies.
  • Monitored product margins and managed product resales.

Senior Manager - Kids Wear

Reliance Trends
06.2014 - Current
  • Company Overview: Reliance retail Ltd
  • Range selection and buying as per current Trend and customer's need
  • Allocation as per store historic performance
  • Make buy plan with assortment details and module wise store allocation
  • OTB Preparation, Costing, Vendor Management, Order Booking, Competition Analysis and Product Analysis
  • Product retail pricing and margin set up, make buy plan with assortment details and module wise store allocation
  • Tracking ASN & GRN Status against PO's
  • Weekly inventory monitor, optimal inventory levels and stock management
  • Tracking seasonal shipments for efficient replenishment and ideal inventory levels in the stores
  • Closely monitoring sell thru, forward / spot cover reports, budget/ target reports, department/ class / subclass/ level sales mix, daily/ weekly sales report
  • Market study to keep in touch with market trends, competition pricing and new innovations
  • Managed Buying & Merchandising activities with Suppliers from Bangladesh, China, and India
  • Coordination with all Clusters on shipments, launch& Visual Merchandising
  • Working closely with HYPERLOOP (Product life cycle management) and SAP for Product merchandising and PR & PO release
  • Working closely on Lab dip/ Trim/ FIT/ strike off approvals
  • Monitoring orders via Time & Action Calendar in order to ensure on-track confirmed order
  • Releasing assortment for mockshop as per fixture plan
  • Updating enrichment sheet for all products for online
  • Visiting stores every month to understand customer feedback and to understand gaps in the line
  • Reliance retail Ltd

Planning Executive - Kids Wear

Expo Freight Pvt Ltd
09.2013 - 05.2014
  • Company Overview: Reliance retail Ltd
  • Store shelf fill report making and analysis
  • Co-ordinate with category for proper stock availability
  • Co-ordinate with regional managers for IST and stock issues
  • Maintaining proper MBQ for better stock availability in stores
  • Revising target stock 15 days once based on sale
  • Tracking ASN & GRN status against PO's
  • Generation of reconciliatory STO's b/n dc's and b/n dc and stores
  • Was responsible for inter DC STO creation
  • Reliance retail Ltd

Education

Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

JNTU UNIVERSITY
Tirupathi, AP
01.2012

INTERMEDIATE - INTERMEDIATE

BALAYESU JUNIOR COLLEGE
HINDUPUR,AP
01.2008

Matriculation - 10th CLASS

BALAYESU VIDYALAYA
HINDUPUR,AP
03-2006

Skills

  • Retail management
  • Sourcing and vendor management
  • Product costing and pricing
  • Planning and organization
  • Negotiation skills
  • Inventory control
  • Supply chain management
  • Trend forecasting
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Product launch strategies
  • Product management
  • Brand strategy development
  • Cost reduction techniques
  • Product promotion

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Beginner
A1
kannada
Beginner
A1

Timeline

CATEGORY MANAGER(GIRLS & INFANTS)

RELIANCE RETAIL LIMITED
04.2024 - Current

Senior Manager - Kids Wear

Reliance Trends
06.2014 - Current

Planning Executive - Kids Wear

Expo Freight Pvt Ltd
09.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

JNTU UNIVERSITY

INTERMEDIATE - INTERMEDIATE

BALAYESU JUNIOR COLLEGE

Matriculation - 10th CLASS

BALAYESU VIDYALAYA
Chidananda Gowd P (CHIDA)