Sandeep Kumar
SLP
Khandwa
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 8 years of experience in Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Food and Beverage Control, Investigations, and Warehouse Operations. Expertise in Demand Forecasting, Inventory Planning, Data Analytics, and Process Audits enhances operational efficiency and optimizes costs. Proven track record in Supply Chain Management across Retail, Quick Service Restaurants, and Food Industries, with strong capabilities in implementing strategies that improve workflows, reduce shrinkage, and increase profitability. Currently managing Loss Prevention at Reliance Retail Ltd., overseeing 10 FMCG retail sites totaling approximately 175,000 square feet and leading a dedicated team of over 20 associates across multiple locations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager Loss Prevention
Reliance Retail Ltd.
10.2021 - Current
- Currently overseeing operations across 10 FMCG Retail sites at multiple locations, encompassing approximately 175,000 sqft, Including 3 B2B Metro Wholesale, 3 large format retail stores and 4 small format retail stores.
- Keeping all stores shrinkage within AOP limits, with the help of audits, CCTV, surveillance and conducting trainings.
- Leading a team of over 20 associates to achieve operational excellence.
- Monitoring inward, outward, Reversal and other operation's activities to ensuring quality and SOP Adherence.
- Regular audits of store expenses, cash and transports bills to ensure no Misdemeanor happened.
- Analyzing SAP, POS, other ERP and App's transactions to ensure no process violation and Misdemeanor.
- Improved surveillances to reduce shoplifting and theft incidents.
- Ensuring Safety of staff & assets through conducting regular fire fighting and other emergency trainings and mock drills. And ensuring all PPE and fire fighting equipment's are in working condition through regular audits.
- Ensure security of stores and assets through by optimizing surveillance, CCTV, PIR and Infrastructure and liaising with local police.
- Identified Misdemeanor, theft and SOP violations incidents related to operations, transports and 3PL through audits and surveillance. Conducted through investigation which resulted loss recovery of amount approx. 7 lac from defaulters.
- Identified multiples shoplifting incidents through CCTV & surveillance, logged police complains which resulted to recovered approx. 5 lac through Insurances.
- Successfully taken care of 4 new launched FCs from EPC to Operational stage without any major loss of asset or inventory. Also successfully monitored complete asset and Inventory transfer without any losses of de-hiring of 1 FC.
- Enhanced processes & mitigate gaps by coordinating with other stake holders to prevent losses.
- Optimized manpower to reduce costs as per business requirement.
Executive Demand Forecasting and Replenishment (McDonald's)
Radha Krishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Contributed to the Demand Forecasting and Replenishment team, partnering with McDonald's to support approximately 158 stores across North India.
- Ensured stock availability at the Distribution Centre (DC) in alignment with demand forecasts, achieving 100% order fulfillment and on-time delivery whilst adhering to quality standards.
- Managed a portfolio of around six suppliers and executed inventory oversight across more than 50 SKUs, including fresh buns, produce, beverages, and chemicals.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, generating purchase orders (POs) and sharing demand projections for upcoming periods (Monthly and yearly).
- Played a pivotal role in planning new product launches, scheduling deliveries, and ensuring product availability across all stores by the specified launch date.
Executive Internal Control (F&B)
Rebel Foods Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Monitored and controlled wastage through audits and data analysis to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed strategies to minimize wastage while optimizing profitability.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on cost variances, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
- Supervised inventory levels for food and beverage items, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Ensured accurate stocktaking and maintained meticulous records of inventory.
- Implemented effective systems for proper storage and inventory rotation, thereby reducing spoilage.
- Guaranteed compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations through regular audits and adherence checks.
- Worked closely with kitchen and service teams to align operational goals with financial objectives.
- Trained staff on cost-effective practices, emphasizing portion control and efficient resource utilization.
Group Leader - Inventory Management Service
Future Group
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Worked with Future Group as a Senior Associate (Group Leader) in Inventory Management Service having valuable experience in Conducting audit and Leading an Audit Team for retail store, covering all stores of Future Group like Big Bazaar, Fbb, Central, Brand Factory, ezone, Easy Day located in north India region and leading an audit team. Finding shrinkage and causes for shrinkage check complete & right documentation and process following by store or not.
- Responsibility for Entire Audit Activity: Responsible for both inventory & Operation Audit. Ensuring entire audit activity completes according SOP without any deviation.
- Stock Audit: Ready store for stock take, Physical counting and scanning, reconciliation of top variance articles, finding causes for variance, physical vs system stock, making process and variance reports.
- Operation & Loss Prevention Audit : Check all documents like inward outward resistors, NRGP, RGP,scrap sale, dump booked, cash deposit status, till cash, in-transit material, close all pending transaction.
- Check all equipment like fire extinguishers, weighing machine, CCTV, Door locks, Alarms, security guards activity, store staff activity etc.
- Preparing Data: Consolidating all audit related data and prepare final reports.
- Managing Team Expenses: Managing team expenses during scheduled Audits. Like; Travel, Stay and other expenses. Focusing on all expenses should come under planned budget.
Data Entry Operator and Intern
Radha Krishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Gained valuable experience within the McDonald's Supply Chain Centre, focusing on maintaining internal standards and customer satisfaction in a 24/7 operational environment.
- Supported the implementation of a new ERP system (NetSuite) during my internship, taking on responsibilities for the project.
- Provided customer support through order processing and complaint resolution, facilitating communication between the DC and McDonald's outlets and operation teams.
- Managed inventory control for approximately 500 food and non-food SKUs across various categories, focusing on daily stock counts, FIFO and FEFO management, and ensuring compliance.
- Created and handled MIS reports to monitor discrepancies, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
- Participated in both inward and outward warehouse operations to streamline processes.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
G L Bajaj Institute of Technology And Management (UPTU)
Greater Noida, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Advanced Excel proficiency
Experienced with MS Office applications
Presentation design
SQL data manipulation
Proficient in Python
Data analysis
IBM Cognos expertise
Proficient in Looker Studio
Tableau proficiency
Experience with SAP systems
Experience with NetSuite
Proficient in generative AI
Certification
Google Data Analytics (Coursera)
Timeline
Manager Loss Prevention
Reliance Retail Ltd.
10.2021 - Current
Executive Demand Forecasting and Replenishment (McDonald's)
Radha Krishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
08.2019 - 09.2020
Executive Internal Control (F&B)
Rebel Foods Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 08.2019
Group Leader - Inventory Management Service
Future Group
09.2016 - 01.2019
Data Entry Operator and Intern
Radha Krishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 09.2016
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
G L Bajaj Institute of Technology And Management (UPTU)
04.2001 -