UMESH KUMAR

Work History

Zepto

Bengaluru

04.2022 - Current

Seamlessly launched new store and lead store operations as per the expansion plan.
Successfully handled 3 stores with all metrics under control - Delivery ETA being no.1 in PAN India for the company.
Successfully implemented Kaizen tools to counter space issues of the stores to improve packer productivity.
Leading all aspects of dark store operations including but not limited to inbound, inventory, outbound, manpower planning, rostering, training and employee engagement.
Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
Drive metrics to improve efficiency including inventory replenishment, managing overstock inventory and operational processes.
Lead and executing the dark store capacity planning with respect to infrastructure and manpower.

Udaan

Bengaluru

05.2021 - 03.2022

Inventory availability: determining availability of metrics for the Category City-Brand-SKU level wrt SKU norms & giving insights to replenishment teams for any gaps with short term/long term solve.
Manage inventory availability and inventory health including improved in-stock, turns, vendor operational improvement (efficiency, fill rates, lead time) and forecasting.
Integrate key instock metrics with broader business metrics to deliver optimal customer experience.
Acting as key point of contact between retail, supply chain and vendors.
Responsible for defining operational strategy & manage day to day operational relationships with vendors and distributor partners, including product life cycle management, expanding selection and optimizing sourcing recommendations/decisions.
Drive metrics to improve efficiency including inventory replenishment, managing overstock inventory and operational processes.
Maintain vendor relationships and work on vendor performance inventory through daily communications, training sessions, investigating deliveries etc.

Flipkart Internet India Pvt Ltd

Bengaluru

05.2021 - 10.2021

Acting as key point of contact between retail, supply chain and vendors.
Managing Master Data and Article master.
Own and maintain data files with a high level of accuracy and communicate updates and changes to merchandisers and buyers.
Assisting buyers and promotion team for updating offers and promotion in website and stores.
Helping in cost updation, margin updation etc. in coordination with vendors and buyers.
Coordinating with vendors and store for smooth return of damaged and expired materials.
Assisting buyers with data updation for accurate PO placements.
Timely follow-up with vendors for right appointments and ensuring right inwards

Cattleya Technosys Pvt Ltd

Bengaluru

07.2019 - 04.2021

Develop and maintain accurate overview of key department areas such as stock, inventory levels, warehouse capacity, and vendor performance.
Work with various stakeholders, ensuring business requirements are captured and met.
Led change management initiatives and designed functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply strategy.
Perform root-cause analysis in any areas of significant failures (e.g., stock-in %, high backlog, overstock inventory, vendor delays, material failure analysis) in a timely manner.
Plan and implement supply chain optimization processes (e.g., Warehouse Ops, Route Planning, Inventory Control/Management)
Ensuring process/system improvements within Supply Chain and contributing to monthly reviews/ reporting.
Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors or freight forwarders.

Flipkart Internet India Pvt Ltd

Kochi

08.2017 - 02.2019

Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded.
Controlling inventory level by conducting physical counts and reconciling with data storage system.
Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
Ensure good performance of Delivery Hubs on timely deliveries, pick-ups, process compliance and system updates.
Ensure efficiency improvements and contingency management by innovative solutions such as delivery route assignment, rotation of Field Executives.
Analyze order volumes and other available information to ensure uniform allocation of load to Field Executives.
Liaise with transport team for on time in-bound and out-bound shipments.
Recruiting and training of warehouse personnel.
Resolve personnel or system issues with help from other team membersto ensure smooth operations.