SUDEEP BARAIK
Baazar Retail Pvt Ltd
Kolkata
Work Preference
Work Type
Full time
Location Preference
On-siteRemoteHybrid
Location:
Kolkata, IndiaindiaGurgaon, HR
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
₹2100000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany cultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programmesHealthcare benefits
15
years of professional experience
Experienced Manager, Merchandising at Baazar Retail Pvt Ltd with a proven track record in driving sales growth and inventory optimisation. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing management across 200+ stores, reducing inventory shortages by 20%, and forecasting product demand using analytics. Skilled in supply chain efficiency, collaborative teamwork, and data-driven decision making. Previous roles include Deputy Manager of SCM at V Mart Retail Ltd and Inventory Control Assistant Manager at Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Ltd, showcasing a strong background in inventory management and stock optimisation. Career goal: to leverage extensive experience in merchandising oversight and supply chain coordination to support corporate growth objectives. Leads merchandising and stock planning across large store networks, driving sales growth and stronger inventory availability. Delivers demand forecasting, category performance analysis, and lean stock control to reduce shortages, overstock, and inventory costs. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain flow, support trading periods, and strengthen business growth.
Work History
Manager, Merchandising
1 Year 11 Months- Oversaw men's product category management across shirts, trousers, jeans, driving 55% sales.
- Managed and forecasted stock changes during trading periods to optimise returns.
- Forecasted product demand using analytics and adjusted plans accordingly.
- Reduced inventory costs through demand forecasting and lean inventory management.
- Reduced inventory shortages and overstock situations, ensuring better stock availability.
- Monitored category performance to inform future range planning.
- Analysed market trends to forecast demand and adjust inventory levels accordingly.
- Streamlined supply chain steps to reduce delivery times and boost efficiency.
- Improved inventory health by reviewing broken sets by store level.
- Planned option allocations before each season using budgets and priorities.
- Developed in-season and end-of-season offers to enhance sales performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support corporate growth objectives.
Deputy Manager of SCM
1 Year 2 Months- Managed inventory across 80+ stores for app and non-app categories.
- Evaluated broken sets and moved complete sets from stores to warehouse.
- Distributed materials based on budgets and store sales trends across south India.
- Maintained store stock levels to company norms and escalated deviations.
- Aligned with operations teams to lead sales campaigns and revenue growth.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to support corporate objectives and business growth.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Performed statistical analyses to support operational and forecasting team needs.
- Managed budgets for multiple projects to control costs and allocate resources.
Inventory Control Assistant Manager
1 Year 2 Months- 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
11 Months- 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
2 Years 4 Months- 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
3 Years 4 Months- 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
10 Months- 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
6 Months- 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
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics
Skills
Inventory management and optimization
Demand forecasting and analytics
SAP and Oracle proficiency
Microsoft Office expertise
Supply chain efficiency
Client relationship management
Merchandising oversight
Collaborative teamwork
Logistics planning and execution
Data analysis and insights
Statistical analysis techniques
Data-driven decision making
Stock reconciliation processes
Adaptability and flexibility
Inventory planning
Supply chain management
Merchandising analysis
Stock optimization
Master data management
Auto replenishment
Audit analysis
Performance monitoring
Stakeholder coordination
Performance monitoring
Stakeholder coordination
Data analytics
Inventory management systems
Supply chain coordination
Timeline
Manager, Merchandising
Baazar Retail Pvt Ltd
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Deputy Manager of SCM
V Mart Retail Ltd
08.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Inventory Control Assistant Manager
Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Ltd
06.2022 - 08.2023Read More
Assistant Inventory Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Assistant Logistic and Supply Chain Manager
Tata Steel Ltd
04.2018 - 08.2020Read More
Assistant Inventory Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd
12.2014 - 04.2018Read More
Electrical Engineer
Global Engineering Solution
06.2012 - 04.2013Read More
Business Analyst
Pixel Eye Tech
08.2011 - 02.2012Read More
Pune Institute of Business Management
PGDM from Marketing
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Cochin University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Technology from Electrical And Electronics
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