Nitin Kumar Email & Phone Number

Auckland, Nz

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Worked as a Development Specialist for Woolworth Nz's first partially-automated eStore (Dark Store) opening on April 20.Working with Takeoff Technologies to introduce First Micro fulfilment Centre(MFC) in Auckland. Worked with Takeoff, KANPP and Woolworths Australia to launch our second MFC at Christchurch in March 2021.Continuously supporting both MFC sites (reviewing range, slotting, replenishment, process, new development with TO )Working within the Agile Ways Of Working and participate in any Tribe/Squad events when required. Assist in the identification of growth/store format opportunities (including support of equipment requests) and coordinate the launch of new or enhanced Fulfillment Centres (Pick Up/Delivery Hubs) ensuring they launch on time and within budgetIdentify and troubleshoot concerns raised by the stakeholdersAnalysis of future Fulfilment Centres with the relevant stakeholdersTo work with the Property and Format teams in establishing new/changing Fulfillment Centre's or conceptProviding development support in improving the inputs that drive the metricsTo identify efficiency gains in business processes via process reviewWork in collaboration with the eCommerce Logistics, Store Operations, Performance Systems and Operations Development Manager, Property, Merchandise on priorities identified and assigned within process simplification and improvementCommunicate and build relationships with the key stakeholders and customersTo assist the eCommerce Operations Development Manager/eCommerce Fulfilment Development Manager as and where required

Auckland, New Zealand

Experience in:* JDA Floor Planning, Data Manager & Space Planning* Basic manipulation of AutoCAD Store Floor Plans* SMART & APPOLLO(Space Management Tools)* Advanced Microsoft Office skills* Excellent communication skills with external and internal key stakeholders* Project Management.* Store Development* MerchandiseKey responsibilities:Deliver customer centric, commercially and operationally efficient floorplansEnsure delivery of all floor plans in line with blueprint principles to time and quality using JDA Floor Planning applicationResponsible for maximising return of space for all store on new and refurb storesMeasure and deliver improved ROI on new and refurbs by optimising space effectivelyWork closely with the Store Design team to advise on space related decisions and review total storeEnsure all relevant market, space and customer insights are integrated into floor plans.Build positive professional relationships with all key stakeholdersWork closely with space insights to develop floor planning optimisation toolsSupport ad hoc business projects to deliver value and benefitUse data and the tools provided to make informed space decisions

Create accurate and timely planograms that optimise return from shelf space, reflect category strategies and are creative to enhance visual merchandisingWork with our buying teams, provide them with insight and make adjustments to improve category performanceBuild strong working relationships across the business and influence commercial stakeholdersVisit our NZ stores regularly to gain commercial insight.

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology

High School Diploma, Civil Engineering

Master'S Degree, Information Technology