Mohitkumar Gurudanti
Planner And Merchandiser
Navi Mumbai,MH
Summary
As an emerging retail professional with two years of hands-on experience in planning and merchandising for the Global Franchise business at Hamleys, I bring a blend of systematic organization, meticulous attention to detail, and analytical skills to the table. My tenure at Hamleys has equipped me with valuable insights into the complexities of the retail industry, particularly within the franchise ecosystem. I am driven by a relentless passion to learn, grow, and excel in this dynamic field, and I am eager to leverage my knowledge and skills to contribute positively in this industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive- Planning and Merchandising
Reliance Brands Limited- Hamleys
04.2022 - Current
- Lead planning and merchandising for the Global franchise business at Hamleys
- Developed comprehensive order planning and merchandising strategies focused on seasonal orders of own brand merchandise for franchise partners to maximize their sales and profitability.
- Managed inventory planning and allocation for franchise locations, optimizing stock levels and assortment mix to maximize sales and minimize excess inventory.
- Worked closely with Supply Chain Management (SCM) team to develop and execute strategic plans for global shipments, ensuring timely delivery of merchandise to franchise locations worldwide like UAE, Italy, Mexico, Albania, South Africa and many more.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including buying, sourcing, finance and logistics to ensure effective execution of merchandising strategies
- Managed Master Data Management (MDM) activities, including maintaining trackers, product information, pricing, and inventory data, to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across franchise territories.
- Proactively driving upselling and cross-selling opportunities across franchise locations by identifying and promoting complementary product offerings, seasonal promotions, and exclusive collections.
Associate- Fund Accounting
SS&C Globeop Financial Services
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Delivering hedge fund accounting services to clients
- Preparing and delivering daily, weekly and month end PNL & NAV
- Reconciling cash, trades, and positions between internal systems and Prime broker
- Liaising with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis
Risk Management Intern
RiskPro India
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted Partners / Directors in executing client related engagements in the areas of Governance, risk & compliance (GRC), internal audits, process reviews, standard operating procedures, enterprise risk management.
Business Development Intern
Bombay Stock Exchange
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Studied the platform BSE STARMF in detail and pitched the same to Stock brokers (Potential clients)
- Assisted the Business Development Executives during the sales pitch meetings and demo presentations
Education
Master's in Global Financial Markets - Financial Markets
Bombay Stock Exchange Institute
Mumbai 08.2018 - 2020.09
Bachelor's in Financial Markets - Financial Markets
SIES(Nerul), College of Arts, Science And Commerce
Navi Mumbai 06.2015 - 2018.06
HSC (Commerce) - Commerce
Delhi Public School
Navi Mumbai 06.2013 - 2015.06
Skills
Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365): Hands-on experience with D365 or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for order management, inventory planning, and sales forecasting
Timeline
Executive- Planning and Merchandising
Reliance Brands Limited- Hamleys
04.2022 - Current
Associate- Fund Accounting
SS&C Globeop Financial Services
10.2020 - 04.2022
Risk Management Intern
RiskPro India
07.2019 - 09.2019
Master's in Global Financial Markets - Financial Markets
Bombay Stock Exchange Institute
08.2018 - 2020.09
Business Development Intern
Bombay Stock Exchange
04.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor's in Financial Markets - Financial Markets
SIES(Nerul), College of Arts, Science And Commerce
06.2015 - 2018.06
HSC (Commerce) - Commerce
Delhi Public School
06.2013 - 2015.06
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