SUDEEP BARAIK
Kolkata
Summary
Inventory management expert with extensive experience across diverse retail formats, specializing in demand forecasting and supply chain optimization. Demonstrated success in improving inventory health and boosting sales performance through effective cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in SAP, Oracle, and data analysis, consistently achieving corporate objectives and delivering measurable results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Merchandising
Baazar Retail Pvt Ltd
Kolkata
11.2024 - Current
- Managing the Men's Division, including major categories like shirts, trousers, jeans, etc., which contribute about 55% of the Men's total business.
- Oversaw management across 190+ stores for Baazar, Kolkata, and Fashion City for the division.
- Option-level planning before the start of the season, as per budget allocation.
- Execute allocations aligned with brand budgets and fixture capacities.
- Optimize inventory costs through demand forecasting and lean inventory management.
- Enhanced inventory health by assessing broken sets at store level.
- Developed in-season and end-of-season offers to drive sales performance.
- Monitored auto replenishment system weekly to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve corporate objectives and drive business growth.
Deputy Manager of SCM
V Mart Retail Ltd
Gurgaon
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed All divisions likes Apps, Non Apps etc for 80+ stores as on date for Unlimited stores in South India
- Improved the Inventory healthiness at store level by evaluation of Broken sets at PAN india level, moving the same to Warehouse after evaluating the fill rates at store level, to make it into complete sets
- Distribution of Materials as per budget allocated and sales trends for stores in South
- Maintained inventory at stores as per company norms, raise concern for any deviation and act accordingly
- Aligned with Operation teams to led successful sales campaigns that resulted in significant revenue growth for organization over time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and achieve corporate objectives.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Managed budgets for various projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control.
Inventory Control Assistant Manager
Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Ltd
Gurgaon
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated and lead Audit team (5 members) on stock audit for 500+ stores, spread PAN India
- Prepared plan, schedule and execute Inventory Audits as per Budget allocated
- Followed up with different stake holders for preparation and completion of Audit as per SOP provided
- Audit Analysis
- Audit report Analysis
- Prepared and submit Dossiers for actions as per result of Audit with upper management PROJECT- Automation of Stock Audit process in SAP and preparation of SOP
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Assistant Inventory Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd
Mumbai
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Inventory Planning for PAN India JIO MART Fulfillment Centers for FMCG category
- Master Data Management
- Demand Forecasting for staples category (Atta, Flours and Rice)
- Ensuring 90%+ In-stock as per assortment in order to ensure Availability
- Playing key role in Fill Rate improvement in Fulfillment Centres
- Developing and ensuring vendor schedules for ordering and delivery within lead time
- Identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with them as and when it occurs
- Monitoring stock levels in FCs for goods having desired limit, analyzing root cause of rising/reducing stock levels and take corrective actions
- Maintaining Inventory in FC to take advantage of Market trends as and when it arises
- Planning and tracking for movement of goods for fill rates improvement for NSOs
- Tracking of DC SKU lines through Stock Planning report for SKUs less than 10 days stocks as per sales on weekly basis for All SKUs in order to avoid Stock out situations.
- PROJECT Managing and deciding the Assortment for New Hubs as per previous sales at Fulfillment Centres
- Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
Assistant Logistic and Supply Chain Manager
Tata Steel Ltd
Chandigarh
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Product Ownership for Manufacturing and distribution across PAN India for TATA Pravesh
- Inventory control at DCs of Manufacturing Units
- Reviewing for achievement of 100% dispatch compliance and ensuring timely supply of orders to customers
- Create, evaluate and upgrade Master data for effective data study
- Logistic planning in order to optimize freight
- Supply chain management
- Conduct meeting and evaluation with Manufacturing partners, 3 PL logistics partners and Sales Team for meeting their needs on regular basis
- Implementation of TSL SAP billing across Manufacturers of TATA Pravesh available PAN India
- SOP formulation and Evaluation of Supply Chain Processes
- Packaging Improvisation and Development
- Managing a team of 10+ people for proper execution of process PAN India
- Evaluation of manufacturing Overall Production performance
- Demand and Production Forecasting as per Customers requirements
- Inventory Management at Manufacturer's end on PAN India level
- Conduct and execute CAPA with respect to complaints of customers
- Common SOP formulation for PAN India Manufacturers
- Assessing working capital situation and health of business
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Assistant Inventory Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd
Mumbai
12.2014 - 04.2018
- Inventory Planning for over 500+ Value Format Stores and 16 DCs across India and Master Data Management in FMCG Segment
- Demand Forecasting
- Ensuring 93%+ In-stock as per assortment in order to ensure Availability
- Playing key role in Fill Rate improvement both in DC as well as Stores
- Developing and ensuring vendor schedules for ordering and delivery within lead time
- Identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with them as and when they occur
- Monitoring stock levels in DCs as well as Stores for goods having desired limit, analyzing the root cause of rising/reducing stock levels and take corrective actions
- Maintaining Inventory in DC as well as stores to take advantage of Market trends as and when they arise.
Electrical Engineer
Global Engineering Solution
Chandigarh
06.2012 - 04.2013
- Handled sites in Ambala and Chandigarh
- Man Power management and site management
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
- Established positive relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to facilitate project success
Business Analyst
Pixel Eye Tech
Trivandrum
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Collection of useful information to design the user approval and entitlement executive system
- Performed documentation of several amendment systems
- Helped QA analysts and technical heads with troubleshooting and fault resolution
Education
PGDM - Marketing
Pune Institute of Business Management
Pune, India07.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics
Cochin University of Science And Technology
Trivandrum, India04.2011
Skills
- Inventory control
- Forecasting demand
- SAP and Oracle Business Intelligence
- Microsoft Office skills
- Logistics planning
- Supply chain efficiency
- Client relationship management
- Merchandising supervision
- Collaborative teamwork
- Analytical data insights
Timeline
Manager, Merchandising
Baazar Retail Pvt Ltd
11.2024 - Current
Deputy Manager of SCM
V Mart Retail Ltd
08.2023 - 10.2024
Inventory Control Assistant Manager
Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Ltd
06.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Inventory Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Logistic and Supply Chain Manager
Tata Steel Ltd
04.2018 - 08.2020
Assistant Inventory Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd
12.2014 - 04.2018
Electrical Engineer
Global Engineering Solution
06.2012 - 04.2013
Business Analyst
Pixel Eye Tech
08.2011 - 02.2012
PGDM - Marketing
Pune Institute of Business Management
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics
Cochin University of Science And Technology
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