Akash Singh Verma Email & Phone Number

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Surat, Gujarat, India

Major Achievements:• Has been part of team opening 250+ company stores (Jul’23 – Apr’24)• Managing Merchandising of 370+ Company Stores; turnover of 6Cr/Month Avg.Key Responsibility• Visual Merchandising: Category Flow, Display Plan and Planogram; Promotional & Seasonal display planning; implementation• VM Elements Planning and Budgeting: Designing; Vendor management; Distribution through warehouse; Seasonal VM • Team Management: Setting up Journey plans for merchandisers, Task assigning; Skill Development • Merchandising Training for Pharmacists and merchandisers• Inventory Management at stores: MBQ & MOQ planning; Sale Trend analysis; Cross-Functional Collaborations across departments

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Major Achievements:• Has been part of team opening 50+ company stores between Nov’21 – Apr’22)• Managed Category Operation of 70+Company owned and 12+ franchisee of Store size between 600 – 2,200 Sq. Ft.• Managed B2C business of 12 Lakhs avg. /MonthKey Responsibility• Maximizing category revenue and profitability.• Developing and implementing assortment strategies• Promotion Planning and execution drive traffic & sales• Cross-functional Collaboration• Vendor Management, negotiation for better trade terms and margins • Inventory management to minimize stock-outs and excess.

Noida Area, India

Major Achievements:• Managed B2C business of 12 Lakhs avg. /Month• Managed B2B business of 30 Lakhs avg./Month (Udaan, Kirana)• Has been part of team that Launched:1. 200+ SKUs for private brands (Nov'20).2. Mobile App (Apr’20).3. Hyper-mart of 50,000 Sq. Ft. (Jan’20).4. Express stores (multiple) of 3000- 5000 Sq. Ft (Oct’20)Key Responsibility• Maximizing category revenue and profitability.• Developing and implementing assortment strategies• Promotion Planning and execution drive traffic & sales• Cross-functional Collaboration• Vendor Management, negotiation for better trade terms • Inventory management to minimize stock-outs and excess.

●Primary and secondary sales Performance● Assortment planning for new & existing Stores/SKUs● Weekly replenishment and inventory control ● Indent, Sale Order and Road permits● Follow-ups for on time stock flow from warehouse to store● Monthly and weekly reporting enable decision making

Bangalore Area, India

● Achieving budgets in stock, sales, inventory and Day covers● Revision of Replenishment parameters for Auto ordering ● Create, manage & follow-ups for on time deliveries of Orders ● Oversee , understanding and resolving Delays and outstocks.

• Own and operate dairy franchise business for Amul.• Responsible for overall business operations, including sales, marketing, inventory management, and customer service.• Recruit, train, and supervise staff members.• Maintain inventory levels and timely restocking.• Handle financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, expense control, and profit maximization.• Participate in training and workshops provided by the franchisor for better business skills and knowledge.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales, profitability, and Staff availability for assigned set of stores.• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.• Collaborate with other departments to achieve overall business objectives.• Prepare and present reports on store performance and make recommendations for improvement.

• Develop and launch private label products Pharmacy.• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitors' offerings.• Collaborate with suppliers to source and select products that align with the brand's positioning and customer needs.• Monitor inventory levels, analyze sales data, and make recommendations for product assortment and pricing.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product launch and promotions.

Pgdm(Retail), Management

Batchlor Of Engineering, Chemical Engineering

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