Sankavi Akilan
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Senior Analyst with seven years of experience, currently with Target Australia, excelling in inventory management and data analysis. A collaborative leader, I fostered team growth and streamlined operations, driving significant revenue potential and enhancing allocation optimization across diverse retail environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst Ordering and Allocation
Target Australia
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 improvement in instock% opportunities at product level and achieved 25% improvement in instock% in 5 weeks.
- Played a crucial role in team transformation from a team of four to a team of twelve. Part of multiple trainings and onboarding of new team members.
- Part of implementing and customising the new allocation tool for Target from Kmart business.
- Created a robust replenishment system that improved in-stock positions and reduced stockouts across all locations.
- Shown increase in Instock% from 56% to 85% in 6 weeks after stock take for FY 23.
- 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.
- Bagged multiple awards for the best team across Kmart Group in Monthly townhalls.
Senior Executive Buying and Merchandising
Aditya Birla Fashion And Retail
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 and PowerBI softwares for allocations and reporting.
- Driving weekly Planogram report for the entire business of Peter England.
Manager - Retail Merchandising
Hidesign India Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Handled ordering for entire brand including Exclusive and Multi brand outlets, Ecommerce and Corporate orders.
- 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.
- Handled a team of four for Buying and Merchandising of entire 120 Exclusive Brand Outlets.
- Awarded the best backend team for the year FY 19.
Education
Bachelors in Fashion Technology - Fashion Technology
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Chennai05-2018
Skills
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- Allocation optimization
- Replenishment system
- Dashboard creation
- Problem solving
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
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