Sandeep Sharma
Chandigarh
Summary
Production Industrialization Specialist with expertise in product development and cost optimization at Decathlon Sports India. Demonstrated success in vendor collaboration and project management, leading to enhanced supply chain efficiency and reduced lead times. Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement resulted in the development of high-quality sports products and reliable vendor partnerships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Industrialization Specialist
Decathlon Sports India
Chandigarh
03.2024 - Current
- Balls Perimeter
- Developed inflatable Team sport balls ⚽🏉🏀🏐 and gym balls, focusing on cost optimization strategies.
- Sustainable Development : Product and Process
- Executed product cost calculations and seasonal pricing for offer book items.
- Partnered with vendors on new product development through targeted training.
- Established efficient production line setup methods to streamline operations.
- Ensured quality supply by sourcing reliable vendors for components and finished goods.
- Performed assessments of process and product risks to pinpoint improvement opportunities.
Production Leader Industrialization
Decathlon Sports India
Kanpur
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Equestrian and Fitness perimeter
- Developed horse-riding accessories, including rugs, halters, and lead ropes.
- Created fitness equipment, such as punching bags, training belts, ankle weights, and wrist supports.
- Calculated product costs.
- Implemented quality management systems at the vendor.
- Conducted risk assessments for processes and products to identify potential issues.
- Monitored vendor human management practices to ensure responsible operations.
- Evaluated quality of Finnish goods throughout mass production phases.
- Facilitated vendor skill enhancement through training in quality and process fundamentals.
Production Leader Supply
Decathlon Sports India
Kanpur
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Executed component planning with vendors to align production schedules.
- Ensured timely production of finished goods for on-time delivery per agreed Incoterms.
- Optimized processes to reduce lead times for customer deliveries.
- Mapped vendor production capacity against annual projections to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Anticipated future supply risks to mitigate disruptions.
Sports Leader
Decathlon Sports India
Gurgaon
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Mountain Sports Department (Outdoor Gears)
- Managed daily operations for a 960-square-meter store to optimize performance.
- Piloted business strategies to enhance overall efficiency and profitability.
- Oversaw recruitment processes to build a cohesive team of four members.
- Directed stock management practices to maintain inventory accuracy and availability.
- Cultivated customer relationships through effective interaction and service management.
- Organized store layout to maximize merchandise visibility and accessibility.
Education
MBA - Marketing Management
Himachal Pradesh University
Shimla 06-2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
IEET
Chandigarh 07-2016
Skills
- Product development and cost-effective strategies
- Supply management
- Vendor collaboration and leadership
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Problem solving
- Analytical - Google Sheets/Studio
Affiliations
- Blood donor
- NGO: mental health
Behaviors
- Responsible
- Action, challenge, and result-oriented
- Managerial courage
- Adaptable
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
Training and placement leader in college
Timeline
Production Industrialization Specialist
Decathlon Sports India
03.2024 - Current
Production Leader Industrialization
Decathlon Sports India
01.2023 - 03.2024
Production Leader Supply
Decathlon Sports India
07.2021 - 12.2023
Sports Leader
Decathlon Sports India
12.2018 - 06.2021
MBA - Marketing Management
Himachal Pradesh University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
IEET