Sridhar K
Assistant Manager
Bengalure
Summary
Professional with strong background in leadership and team management. Proven track record in driving results and ensuring team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and adapting to dynamic environments. Known for reliability, effective communication, and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager
Nykaa
04.2025 - Current
- Responsible for managing a 60,000 sq. ft. warehouse with an inventory holding capacity of 40 Lakhs and handling over 6,000 SKUs.
- Spearheaded zero-error execution of inward and outward processes through daily monitoring and process adherence.
- Coordinated and executed cycle counts across all zones, maintaining >98% inventory accuracy across multiple audits.
- Implemented SOPs for newly introduced processes, ensuring quick adaptation and minimal disruption.
- Played a key role in reducing suspense bucket inventory by validating mismatches and initiating corrective actions.
- Led project initiatives during high-volume periods such as sale seasons, ensuring smooth operations with zero escalations.
- Handled RTV and RTO volumes efficiently by implementing a streamlined process and tracking mechanism, reducing backlog by 30%.
- Took full ownership of W2W and W2S transfer processes, ensuring timely and accurate shipments to other warehouses and stores.
- Ensured timely GRN posting and closure, reducing system lags and suspense stock through continuous follow-ups and reconciliations.
- Played a key role in resource planning and shift scheduling, optimizing labor efficiency across all functions.
- Maintained daily hygiene checks and compliance as per internal audit norms and ISO standards.
- Acted as a single point of contact (SPOC) for warehouse-related escalations, effectively resolving issues within turnaround time.
- Conducted weekly review meetings with team leads to review KPIs, manpower planning, and productivity.
- Facilitated new process training and onboarding for new hires and contract staff to align them with warehouse protocols and safety norms.
- Proactively identified and resolved operational bottlenecks using Root Cause Analysis (RCA), resulting in continuous process improvements.
- Maintained data accuracy in WMS systems, monitored bin integrity, and ensured first-in-first-out (FIFO) principles.
- Led initiatives to reduce damage stock by improving storage practices and increasing awareness among the handling team.
- Developed dashboard reporting for daily inventory health, inbound/outbound flow, and GRN status.
- Managed cross-functional collaboration between logistics, inventory, store teams, and regional SPOCs for smooth daily operations.
- Ensured real-time reconciliation of physical vs system stock through instant reporting and validation.
- Conducted weekly warehouse walk-through audits, ensuring 5S standards and operational compliance.
- Supported audit readiness for both internal and external audits, with clean audit trails and zero non-compliance.
- Oversee end-to-end warehouse operations including inward, outward, inventory control, Rapid, W2W (Warehouse to Warehouse), and W2S (Warehouse to Store) processes.
- Lead a team of 7 on-roll staff with 400+ ground-level associates, ensuring smooth daily operations and optimal manpower utilization.
Senior Executive
FLIPKART
06.2021 - 04.2025
- I oversee strategic programmes in a 357,000 sq ft fulfilment warehouse.
- I conduct GTL, TTL, and stocktake activities for space utilisation and easy inventory access, which reduces P2D, CPD, and functional breaches, and minimises SKU depth.
- I monitor metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
- I manage a core team of 250 employees, scaling to 1,200 during peak sales, by creating detailed rosters for optimal staffing.
- I've ensured 98% compliance with packing standards and company policies.
- I lead continuous improvement using KPI analysis, workload management and Kaizen methodologies, improving efficiency and reducing mis-sort breaches.
- I collaborate with QA teams to analyse packing breaches and implement preventive measures, fostering a safer work environment.
- I also manage end-to-end bulk data and resolve operational pendencies by coordinating with stakeholders, the tech team, and other relevant parties.
- I developed data and reporting infrastructure in Google Data Studio for real-time performance insights.
- I also support Lean and 5S activities for inventory sanity, safety, and efficiency.
Executive
STARTEK
04.2018 - 11.2020
- I have consistently focused on identifying and resolving operational challenges, which has led to significant improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
- My approach involves a thorough analysis of current processes, and a collaborative effort to implement necessary changes.
- In addition to my operational responsibilities, I had the opportunity to serve as an acting Team Lead.
- In this capacity, I was responsible for guiding and aligning the team's efforts to ensure we met our daily targets and objectives.
- As a Background Verification Executive, a core part of my role involved verifying multiple profiles on a daily basis, a task that required meticulous attention to detail and adherence to strict deadlines.
- Furthermore, I was entrusted with managing all escalation emails, demonstrating my ability to handle critical communications, and resolve complex issues.
Marketing Executive
WICKED RIDE
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategies based on knowledge of company objectives and market trends.
- Prepared detailed marketing forecasts on daily, weekly and quarterly basis.
- Created sales strategies to promote advertising offerings and motivate larger deals.
Education
B.com - Accounts and Finance
New Horizon College
12.2017
Skills
Strategic planning
Operational efficiency
KPI analysis
Change management
Co-ordination
Team leadership
Inventory management
Employee engagement
Risk assessment
Team building
Training
Data analysis
Reporting
Executive leadership
Corporate communication
Accomplishments
- Involved in setting up the 7.5 lakh square feet entire Fulfillment Centre & return Centre process flow capable of dispatching 2.5 lakh shipments/day and processing 90,000 returns.
- Achieved a record of processing 22k shipments for the 3PL shipments, all done on-time displaying FK Value - 'Customer-first approach'.
Products Managed
- Apparel
- Footwear
- Mobile
- Makeup Fragrances
- Home Décor
- Grooming
- Food and Nutrition
- Fashion Wearables
- Sports and Fitness
- IT Accessories
- Personal Health Care
- Auto Accessory
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Nykaa
04.2025 - Current
Senior Executive
FLIPKART
06.2021 - 04.2025
Executive
STARTEK
04.2018 - 11.2020
Marketing Executive
WICKED RIDE
11.2017 - 04.2018
B.com - Accounts and Finance
New Horizon College