HARSHITHA NAIDU
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Target Corporation as a Lead Specialist in Space Planning. Expert in JDA Space Planning and project management, delivering over 70 successful projects. Proven ability to enhance productivity through innovative solutions, while fostering strong vendor relationships and leveraging analytical skills to drive strategic decision-making.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lead Specialist - Space Planning Analyst
Target Corporation
Bangalore
09.2023 - Current
- Led 140+ cross-functional projects within Decorative Home & Stationery business, applying consumer insights, workload forecasting, milestone planning, and risk management to meet business objectives.
- Served as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the Planogram (POG) workstream, ensuring on-time, accurate execution through close coordination with internal teams and key stakeholders.
- Acted as Product Owner for 14 Stationery categories, driving category management, assortment planning, and vendor collaboration to optimize in-store merchandising performance.
- Applied deep divisional and category knowledge to inform category space planning and allocation decisions, improving execution precision and strategic alignment.
- Drove operational efficiency by standardizing workflows, improving task prioritization, and streamlining execution processes across multiple categories.
- Managed MYSUPPORT analysis and SLA performance by reducing backlog, resolving data gaps across categories, and maintaining detailed Excel trackers for accurate reporting and documentation.
Senior Pricing Analyst
JCPenney Services India
Bangalore
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with Plano partners to execute pricing adjustments and maintain strategic business relationships.
- Successfully transitioned and implemented new processes & authored process documentation including LPE, Regular Price, and Store Closures.
- Led the development and implementation of the 'Coupon Disclaimer' process, managed creation and updates of promo codes as per Plano Marketing inputs.
- Provided proactive support to Pricing Managers; contributed to weekly/monthly team meetings with key stakeholders.
Pricing Analyst
JCPenney Services India
Bangalore
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Implemented P2 offers and discounts across JCPenney stores in the U.S., ensuring alignment with merchant objectives.
- Refreshed and submitted sales points in the PPFC application based on merchant plans.
- Managed and executed complex pricing layouts (P2, BOGO, MIP, TOM, MDL - Jewelry, Licensed requisition) with 99% accuracy.
- Managed pricing updates for multiple complex divisions, ensuring precise application of sales and discounts.
Education
MCOM -
St. Jospeh’s college of commerce (SJCC)
PGDBA -
St. Jospeh’s college of commerce (SJCC)
BCOM -
St. Jospeh’s college (SJC)
PUC -
St. Ann’s College
SSLC -
Shree Venkateshwara School
Skills
- JDA Space Planning
- CAD MicroStation
- Microsoft Office
- Profimetrix Tool
- Vendor Management
- Project & Stakeholder management
- Research & Analytical skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Watching movies
- Gym
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/27/97
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Kannada
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Telugu
Native
Native
kannada
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
Business Communication Skills: Business Writing & Grammar
Timeline
Lead Specialist - Space Planning Analyst
Target Corporation
09.2023 - Current
Senior Pricing Analyst
JCPenney Services India
01.2022 - 01.2023
Pricing Analyst
JCPenney Services India
01.2020 - 01.2022
MCOM -
St. Jospeh’s college of commerce (SJCC)
PGDBA -
St. Jospeh’s college of commerce (SJCC)
BCOM -
St. Jospeh’s college (SJC)
PUC -
St. Ann’s College
SSLC -
Shree Venkateshwara School