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Sampath Kumar K

Sampath Kumar K

Senior Analyst - Content Acquisition
Bangalore

Summary

A dynamic professional with 7 years of experience in operational environment with retail and e-commerce. An effective communicator with excellent relationship building & interpersonal skills along with strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Lead (Global Content & Catalog)

Walmart
Bangalore
06.2019 - Current
  • Category Lead for multiple high-traffic categories on Walmart's e-commerce platform, driving category growth and optimizing sales performance.
  • Led and mentored a team of 8-10 content analysts, strategically allocating tasks to optimize daily workflow. Consistently monitored quality and productivity, conducted performance analyses, and implemented improvements to enhance team efficiency and deliver high-quality results.
  • Leveraged machine learning techniques to reduce average handling time (AHT) in curating missing product attribute values, contributing to streamlined workflows and improved data accuracy.
  • Engaged with suppliers across the USA, conducting comprehensive training sessions to educate them on the critical importance of high-quality catalog content.
  • Collaborated closely with US-based merchants to thoroughly understand their content requirements for specific categories. Delivered tailored content solutions that aligned with their expectations, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and market impact.
  • Managed and supported multiple key programs, including SEO optimization, model validation, compliance, and Mexico items validation, in alignment with organizational objectives. Delivered results within tight timelines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.
  • Oversaw comprehensive category validation processes, including 'New Item Setup,' 'Existing Items Management,' and 'Holiday Items Setup,' ensuring seamless product launches and ongoing product optimization.
  • Providing training and assistance to new joiners and working alongside them to reduce assistance and make them self-sufficient in the processes.
  • Monitored SLA compliance, handled escalations, and developed and maintained SOP documents to ensure operational excellence and a robust support framework.
  • Presented comprehensive weekly and monthly business reports to the leadership team, offering insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making.

Content Specialist

Bundl Technologies Pvt Ltd (Swiggy)
Bangalore
07.2018 - 06.2019

Transformed raw data into polished, final contentfor live publication on the Swiggy website, ensuring accuracy and alignment with brand standards.

Coordinated closely with vendors and partners to facilitate seamless data flow and efficient content updates.

Proactively identified and resolved catalog errors, addressing and investigating catalog-related complaints to maintain content integrity.

Maintained meticulous records of daily operations by updating trackers and generating detailed periodic reports, including daily, weekly, and monthly updates.

Set up and managed product listings across multiple categories, ensuring consistency and accuracy on the website.

Oversaw the management and categorization of website content, delivering an exceptional content consumption experience for customers.

Led ad hoc quality assurance projects, consistently upholding content standards and improving overall quality.

Analyst (Pricing Content)

TE Connectivity Ind pvt ltd
Bangalore
12.2016 - 07.2018

Analyzed, planned, and validated web content for the Industrial, Tubing & Appliances, Data & Devices, Aerospace, and Automotive product portfolios, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Reviewed and enhanced the scope of digital content, driving continuous improvement in content quality and associated processes.
Utilized the GPR (Global Price Requests) GPMS application tool to support TE’s global pricing community, ensuring accurate and timely responses to customer needs.
Processed Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Requests for Information (RFI)from customers, ensuring prompt and accurate responses.
Collaborated closely with Product Managers to gather, analyze, and integrate customer and pricing data across major product lines, enhancing pricing strategies.
Maintained and updated book price changes, ensuring all pricing information was current and aligned with market trends.
Handled SAP-related tasks, including price creation, extension, expiration, and book price updates, maintaining accurate and efficient pricing records.
Worked with the Sales team to apply correct pricing to customer orders, resolving any pricing discrepancies and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Education

MBA - Finance & Marketing

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
01.2016

Bachelor of Commerce -

Sri Venkateswara University
01.2014

Skills

  • Category and Catalog Management
  • Technical Program and Project Management
  • Content Management
  • Change Management
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Team Handling
  • Pricing
  • Managing Machine Learning Programs

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • CMS
  • Confluence
  • Jira
  • Auto Tagger
  • GPMS
  • Event and Campaign Management

Timeline

Program Lead (Global Content & Catalog)

Walmart
06.2019 - Current

Content Specialist

Bundl Technologies Pvt Ltd (Swiggy)
07.2018 - 06.2019

Analyst (Pricing Content)

TE Connectivity Ind pvt ltd
12.2016 - 07.2018

MBA - Finance & Marketing

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Bachelor of Commerce -

Sri Venkateswara University
Sampath Kumar KSenior Analyst - Content Acquisition