KIRAN KUMRA N
Bangalore
Summary
Goal-oriented Inventory Control Specialist with proven background as gifted problem-solver with good critical thinking and organizational abilities. Deep dedication to collaboratively solving issues and achieving deadlines in high-volume settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Control Specialist
Artica Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure sufficient supply for customer orders.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory transactions, including incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Analyzed current inventory systems and identified areas for improvement or optimization.
- Conducted regular physical inventories of warehouse stock and reported discrepancies.
- Assisted with forecasting future needs based on historical trends analysis.
- Created reports on stock movements, shortages, overages, and other relevant data points for management review.
- Performed cycle counts to track product movement in the warehouse as needed.
- Manage inventory level at FBA warehouse and WFS warehouse.
- Identified obsolete or slow-moving items that should be removed from the system.
- Managed a team responsible for day-to-day operations associated with the company's warehousing activities.
Supply Chain Analyst
Accenture
Bangalore
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed end-to-end order processing, from order receipt to delivery, ensuring on-time shipment and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and executed inventory planning strategies to ensure optimal inventory levels and minimize stockouts.
- Reviewing the inventory pipeline on every order cycle, then creating the purchase orders, validating the POs, and managing the shipments.
- Overseeing supplier lifecycle activities, including risk, performance, contract management, inspection, and quality control.
- Managing rush orders, prioritizing POs based on inventory pipeline, and initiating DC-to-DC stock transfers to support store sales forecasts.
- Tracking shipments and monitoring supplier milestones (preproduction, production testing, quality inspection, final inspection) to align with the DC pipeline.
- Optimized inventory, safety stock, and lead times to balance customer service and minimize costs.
- Collaborating with internal teams to identify needs and develop strategies for key categories and suppliers.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to ensure smooth execution of supply chain activities.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure product availability and delivery timelines were met.
- Assisted with forecasting future demand based on historical trends and market research data.
Inventory Analyst
Arvind Brands Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Analyzed inventory transactions and discrepancies to ensure accuracy in accounting records.
- Conducted periodic physical counts of inventory items and reconciled with existing records.
- Prepared monthly financial reports on inventory levels, costs, and usage patterns.
- Created daily, weekly, and monthly reports on stock movements and availability.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities such as journal entries, reconciliations.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve any issues related to inventory tracking systems.
- Assisted with audit preparation activities by providing supporting documents as requested.
- Maintained high accuracy between physical and digital records through daily cycle counts and monthly inventory audits.
- Participate in ad-hoc activities and projects.
- Preparation of Journal Entries & Supporting Schedule.
Inventory Executive
Pierian service Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Working on inventory provision, dormancy, stock correction, intercompany GIT provision, value loss.
- Managing inventory for both internal and franchise stores.
- Compiled and presented monthly financial reports to management, including variance analysis and cost of goods sold analysis.
- Developed reports on the status of inventory items, such as quantity on hand and reorder points.
- Provided support during external audits by providing requested documents or information regarding inventories.
- Reconciled physical count discrepancies and adjusted system records accordingly.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Performed periodic cycle counts of warehouse inventories for accuracy verification.
- Providing inventory reports for banks, covering aging analysis, and brand breakdowns.
- Managing daily operations of inventory accounting and analysis.
Air Export Agent
Sindhu Cargo Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Coordinated and processed export documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, certificates of origin, shipper's letters of instruction, and other related documents.
- Maintained detailed records of all shipments and ensured accurate data entry into the system.
- Assisted in preparing rate quotes for customers based on their individual needs.
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers based on volume discounts and special offers from suppliers.
- Identified cost saving opportunities while optimizing transit times for customers' shipments.
- Audited airway bills and manifests against actual shipments received from airlines.
Education
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Gitam University
Bangalore06-2022
BBA - Finance
Seshadripuram First Grade College
Bangalore05-2018
Skills
- Inventory management
- Materials management
- Sales forecasting
- Demand planning
- Material requirements planning
- Vendor Management
- Order Management
- Category Management
Timeline
Inventory Control Specialist
Artica Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Analyst
Accenture
07.2022 - 07.2024
Inventory Analyst
Arvind Brands Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 07.2022
Inventory Executive
Pierian service Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 10.2019
Air Export Agent
Sindhu Cargo Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - 05.2018
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Gitam University
BBA - Finance
Seshadripuram First Grade College
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