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Sankavi Akilan

Senior Analyst - Ordering and Allocation
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Analyst with extensive experience of six years in ordering, allocation, and merchandising across Indian and International retail and fashion industries. Skilled at transforming data insights into actionable business growth plans, streamlining complex processes, and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams. Proven track record of managing large-scale allocations, mentoring teams, and implementing robust replenishment systems to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Analyst Ordering and Allocation

Target Australia
Bengaluru
10.2022 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams in the execution of seasonal merchandise plans, aligning with overall company goals for growth and profitability.
  • Conducted analyses to identify opportunities for improvement within the departments of Women's wear business.
  • Collaborated with buyers and planners to develop effective strategies for product assortment and store allocation.
  • Created a robust replenishment system that improved in-stock positions and reduced stockouts across all locations.
  • Showed consistent increase in Instock% levels week on week at Women's wear business group resulting in better availability of stock for seasonal demands across Australia.
  • Shown increase in Instock% from 56% to 85% in 6 weeks after stock take for FY 23.
  • Trained and transitioned four new team members to Women's wear and Men's wear Businesses in FY 24 handling entire allocation processes for Target Australia.
  • Developed custom dashboards to ensure that allocations were carried out with the utmost precision and accuracy.
  • Present trade notes for Target in the weekly huddle with the inventory heads of the Kmart Group.
  • Applications like JDA, KAT are being used for allocations and TM1 and Power BI for analysis and reporting.

Senior Executive Buying and Merchandising

Aditya Birla Fashion And Retail
Bengaluru
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in sales processes and implementing targeted solutions.
  • Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by promoting open communication channels for feedback from all levels within the organization.
  • Maximized revenue potential through diligent market analysis and identification of growth opportunities in emerging markets.
  • Handled bulk allocation volumes of more than 10,000 per day for festive seasons.
  • Utilized SAP & PowerBI softwares for allocations and reporting. Driving weekly planogram report for the entire business of Peter England.

Manager - Retail Merchandising

Hidesign India Pvt Ltd
Puducherry
09.2018 - 04.2021
  • Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items by placing on time orders in alignment with production schedules of the factory and sales.
  • Conducted weekly walk-throughs with store managers and the CEO to discuss sales, targets & inventory.
  • Coordinated corporate orders growth of 105% per year operations with brands like Forest essentials, BMW, Canteen Stores Department etc.
  • Coordinated operations from design research to allocation to stores for new launch products.
  • Handled a team of four for Buying and Merchandising of entire 120 Exclusive Brand Outlets.

Education

Bachelors in Fashion Technology - Fashion Technology

National Institute of Fashion Technology
Chennai
07.2014 - 05.2018

Timeline

Senior Analyst Ordering and Allocation

Target Australia
10.2022 - Current

Senior Executive Buying and Merchandising

Aditya Birla Fashion And Retail
06.2021 - 10.2022

Manager - Retail Merchandising

Hidesign India Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 04.2021

Bachelors in Fashion Technology - Fashion Technology

National Institute of Fashion Technology
07.2014 - 05.2018

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