Suhas HM
Bengaluru
Summary
- Dynamic and results-driven Inventory Planner with over 6+ years of experience in inventory management and supply chain disciplines. Proven track record in optimizing inventory levels, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and driving operational improvements. Adept at building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, automating processes, and implementing strategic initiatives to achieve inventory and sales goals. Skilled in managing teams, driving projects, and achieving high in-stock rates through effective inventory and sales strategies.
- Experienced Brand Growth Manager with a proven track record of driving growth for strategic brands through effective selection building, demand generation, and catalog management. Skilled in identifying selection gaps, creating impactful marketing strategies, supporting brand participation in programs, and ensuring continuous product availability. Adept at enhancing catalog quality on e-commerce platforms to optimize customer engagement and sales.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SBS Operations Manager
Amazon India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2023 - Current
- Established key in-stock metrics and worked closely with sellers and internal teams to meet and exceed inventory goals, resulting in an 85-90% improvement in inventory availability.
- Developed and implemented a framework to address and manage excessive inventory, reducing excess stock through targeted actions and process improvements.
- Participated in regular seller reviews, driving operational improvements through performance measurement and process enhancements, leading to an increase in seller satisfaction.
- Led supply chain initiatives, such as trans-shipment projects and inventory optimization strategies, successfully improving speed and efficiency in fulfillment processes.
- Engaged with operations teams to drive efficiencies, manage peak inbound periods, and develop annual inventory strategies, improving peak season management.
- Built and implemented automated templates for demand estimation, streamlining inventory forecasting, and appointment scheduling, resulting in a reduction in manual effort.
- Identified and addressed selection gaps by tracking and analyzing the brand's offline catalog, ensuring that all relevant products were available on Amazon. Enhanced product assortment contributing to an increase in sales.
- Led the development of a comprehensive marketing calendar in collaboration with the category management team, aligning with vendor objectives to drive demand. Implemented campaigns that resulted in an increase in traffic and sales.
- Provided strategic advice to brands for participation in Amazon programs, enhancing their visibility and performance on the platform. Successfully onboarded brands into Amazon's promotional programs, increasing their sales by 20-30x spike in normal BAU and 80-110x spike during events.
- Ensured continuous product availability by closely monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with supply chain teams. Achieved reduction in stockouts and improved product availability.
- Oversaw the enhancement of catalog quality by ensuring accurate and engaging product details, including images and descriptions. Improved catalog quality scores and boosted customer satisfaction and conversion rates.
Sr. Seller Ops Lead
Amazon India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Supporting multiple 3P sellers on instock/supply chain functions for Grocery and Drugstore.
- Experience in forecast utilization of FCs across multiple clusters.
- Conducting weekly WBRs for sellers in understanding forecast utilization and Business Growth.
- Providing AWS tools training for new sellers and working as a bridge between Amazon sellers and vendors.
- Managed end-to-end process working in ISM team for entire Grocery GL by maintaining ASINs in stock and reaching target of less than 10% to be out of stock.
Sr. Associate - Ops Excellence
MVR ISM Cloudtail India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Spearheading complete supply chain development and vendor management functions for Grocery, Health and Personal Care, and Personal Care Appliances.
- Experience in material planning, including studying consumption patterns, checking reorder levels, raising indents, receiving materials, and maintaining stock.
- Developed cordial vendor relations by supporting the seller's needs at the marketplace and guided on best business practices to offer a great consumer experience.
- Presented cluster data of stock to ensure timely delivery IXD (Cross Doc/ Cluster In stock). Worked on Slot Management - Appointment of PO, Continuous connect with S&OP team upon shipment inbound/appointment scheduling/issue resolving related to shipment near FC.
- Set Minimum Order quantity (MOQ), FC restrictions for vendors and getting S&OP approval from relevant team.
- Issued weekly sales, return, and cancellation reports.
- Performed liquidation and markdown.
Product Associate
MSI Services PVT LTD
Bangalore
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Planned and Managed inventory for Home Depot, Mega trade and in-house replenishment and internal transfers.
- Handled "procurement to payment" life cycle (creating purchase order, creating shipment, cross checking the documents, bringing inventory into the system, creation of labels to creating receipts for payment for all inventory invoices from vendors)
- Created forecast report to vendors by analyzing sales.
- Created a new PO Aging Report for another product line, which was accepted and praised by the US stakeholders.
Warehouse Operative and Order Picker
Component Distributors (CD Ireland) Limited
Dublin
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Monitored and maintained inventory levels, processed purchase orders as required.
- Physical count of inventory and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
- Handled routine picking, receiving, shipping, and packing functions in accordance with established work processes.
- Receive, unpack the back orders, restock items as necessary, and label shelves.
- Verified products to be shipped according to the delivery orders and printed accurate labels, applying them to boxes, crates, and containers prior to shipment.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin, Ireland01.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
RajaRajeswari College of Engineering
India01.2016
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Process Improvement
- Demand Forecasting and Planning
- Data Analysis and Automation
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Seller Relationship Management
- Project Management
Affiliations
Member of National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Scouts in India attended many camps, and organized blood donation camps in the year 2015 and 2016.
Languages
- Kannada
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
- German A1
Hobbies and Interests
- Painting
- Travelling
- Cricket
- Badminton
Appreciations
- Grabbed “Day One Performer” in Year 2020
- “GEM Award” in Year 2021
- “Extra-Miler Award” in 2022
- "Fast Learner Award" in 2024
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Suhas HM
Timeline
SBS Operations Manager
Amazon India Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - Current
Sr. Seller Ops Lead
Amazon India Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 05.2023
Sr. Associate - Ops Excellence
MVR ISM Cloudtail India Pvt. Ltd
08.2020 - 04.2022
Product Associate
MSI Services PVT LTD
04.2019 - 08.2020
Warehouse Operative and Order Picker
Component Distributors (CD Ireland) Limited
09.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Dublin Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
RajaRajeswari College of Engineering
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