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Certification
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Karrolla Srinivas

Hyderabad

Summary

Seasoned Inventory Specialist with proven track record in managing large scale inventory systems. Skilled in utilizing advanced software, Auditing, efficient tracking, monitoring, and reporting of stock levels. Strengths include strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and precision in documentation. Previous roles have resulted in improved operational efficiency and significant cost savings through strategic inventory management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Inventory Analyst

S3 Retail solutions (Metro by T-Mobiles)
Hyderabad
08.2024 - Current
  • Monitor Inventory Levels: Track stock levels of Mobiles phones and Premium Devices and other accessories across Market to ensure that all stores inventory is balanced.
  • Stock Movement: Oversee inventory transactions, ensuring proper stock movement (receiving, shipping, transfers, etc.) And preventing discrepancies.
  • Inventory Accuracy: Conduct regular audits (physical counts, cycle counts) and reconcile discrepancies between physical stock and system records.
  • Store audit reports prepare detailed reports of audit findings, including inventory discrepancies, stock conditions, and other critical observations. Present these reports to management, or internal stakeholders.
  • Physical Inventory Count: A manual count of all stock items, typically done at regular intervals, to ensure the quantities in the system match the actual stock.
  • Forecasting: Use historical data, seasonal trends, and market insights to develop demand forecasts for different products.
  • Vendor Management: Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of Devices and accessories and negotiate terms to optimize lead times and costs.
  • Collaborate on Stock Orders: Ensure that purchase orders are in line with forecasted demand and manage the timing of orders to avoid stock outs or excess inventory.
  • Problem Solving: Address issues such as stock discrepancies, delayed deliveries, or supply chain disruptions by collaborating with other departments or external vendors.
  • Reconciliation after counting, any discrepancies between physical stock and system records are identified and investigated, often leading to adjustments in inventory records.
  • Inventory reconciliations and MIS reports, TO/TI reconciliations.
  • Internal controls involve reviewing and strengthening measures to prevent theft, loss, or errors in inventory management.
  • Support the internal store representative in resolving online tickets accurately, login issues, billing issues, PO, receivings, transfers, device scanners, plan activations, and system errors.
  • Investigate discrepancies, and identify and investigate differences between physical counts and system records. Determine the root causes (e.g., theft, administrative errors, misplaced items, etc.).
  • Automated office operations, managed client correspondence and supplied record tracking and data communication services.
  • Converted data into graphs and charts, providing insight into business operations and results.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure Stocks were available when needed.

Store Manager (RGM)

KFC (Yum Brands!)
Hyderabad
04.2016 - 08.2024

Sales and Profitability

  • Achieve the store's topline (sales) and bottom-line (profitability) targets.
  • Drive sales performance by ensuring effective customer engagement and implementing store promotions.
  • Contributed to Profit & Loss management by implementing cash control/security procedures, overseeing inventory, labor management, Monitor and analyzing Sales and financial reports initiating corrective measures for improvement.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.

Store Operations

  • Maintained facility and equipment to adhere to company standards on a daily basis, ensuring a clean and organized environment for customers and staff.
  • Maintained the store's cleanliness and ensure it is always presentable to customers.
  • Ensure all products are available appropriately displayed on Menu with correct pricing and Description.
  • Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all operations.
  • Safeguard store assets and inventory by following best practices to prevent shrinkage and fraudulent activities.
  • Create a narrative outlining weekly findings and the variances to goals, and present these finding in a review forum.

Inventory and Stock Management

  • Conduct regular stock checks and audits to ensure accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
  • Monitor stock levels, coordinating with procurement teams for timely replenishment.
  • Managed inventory and controlled daily discards, contributing to PNL optimization.

Team Leadership

  • Managed a team of 20-25 full-time and part-time employees, including Assistant Manager and Shift Managers, ensuring optimal staffing levels and team productivity.
  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring team members.
  • Lead, motivate, and manage the store team to deliver exceptional service.
  • Ensure the staff is well-groomed, trained, and adheres to company policies and standards.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, providing feedback and development plans for team members.

Customer Experience

  • Proactively collected and addressed customer feedback, queries, and complaints, resulting in a increase in customer satisfaction levels.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
  • Cultivated relationships with existing customers and actively acquired new clientele, leading to increase in customer retention, expansion in customer base and repeat business.

Education

B.Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Princeton College of Engineering And Technology
Hyderabad
12-2020

Diploma - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Quli Qutub Shah Govt Polytechnic College
Hyderabad
05-2014

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Audits and findings
  • Inventory control
  • Cycle counting
  • Team handling
  • P&L management
  • Problem solving
  • QSR and retail sales
  • Sales planning
  • MIS reports
  • MS Office (Excel proficient)
  • Customer Services
  • Shrinkage control
  • Analyzing reports
  • Food cost
  • Operations management

Accomplishments

  • Awarded as the best “Assistant Restaurant Manager” for the Year 2021 for getting 2 times RTS (Restaurant Training Audit) Above Target performance.
  • Awarded as the Best Store Manager for the Year 2023 for Achieving Business Control audit with Above Target Performance.

Certification

  • Advance Excel

Languages

  • Telugu
  • Hindi
  • English

Timeline

Senior Inventory Analyst

S3 Retail solutions (Metro by T-Mobiles)
08.2024 - Current

Store Manager (RGM)

KFC (Yum Brands!)
04.2016 - 08.2024

B.Tech - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Princeton College of Engineering And Technology

Diploma - Electronics And Communications Engineering

Quli Qutub Shah Govt Polytechnic College
Karrolla Srinivas