Sales, Distribution and Marketing Stint•Completed 41-day Sales & Distribution induction at ITC, covering market fundamentals, channel management, and operations.•Worked on WD operations, gaining insight into inventory, logistics, taxation, and material flow from factory to shelf.•Experienced multi-channel exposure in grocery, convenience, and rural markets, focusing on product placement, route optimisation, and customer engagement.•Trained on ITC’s digital tools (SIFY, Trishul, Astra BI), mastering data analysis and digital merchandising.•Completed SMIS training, learning ITC’s tech stack (Vajra, Unnati, Vistaar, Breeze) to boost sales efficiency and reporting.•Field collaboration with Area Executives on SKU deployment, visibility planning, and real-time market challenges, gaining an appreciation for ground-level operations.•Conducted a competitor analysis project on ITC’s new cigarette launch, American Club, examining market positioning and competitive landscape in the North.Supply Chain and Warehousing Stint•Currently in a supply chain and warehousing stint at ITC’s state-of-the-art Ancillary Manufacturing and Logistics Facility in Kapurthala, featuring automated storage and retrieval systems.•Introduced to core supply chain verticals, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Network Design, Delivery Order Processes, Modern Trade, Logistics, Freight Buying, Warehousing, Sustainability, and EHS.• Gained hands-on experience in warehousing functions such as:I. Inbound and Outbound LogisticsII. POSM and Inventory ManagementIII. Hygiene, Safety, and Stock-Keeping StandardsIV. D&D (Damage & Disposal) ManagementV. Using JDA as a Warehouse Management System for task management and productivity tracking.• Current Project: Focused on enhancing warehouse efficiency through optimised picking processes and improving inventory & pick-face utilisation.

As the Management Lead of the Google Developer Student Club at BIT Mesra, Ranchi, I was responsible for overseeing all management-related activities. My role encompassed the recruitment of new members, organizing and managing various events, and ensuring smooth operations within the club.Key Responsibilities:• Recruitment: Led the recruitment process, attracting and selecting talented and passionate students to join the club.• Event Management: Planned, organised, and executed numerous events, workshops, and hackathons, fostering a collaborative learning environment.• Team Coordination: Coordinated with various team members to ensure effective communication and project management.• Stakeholder Engagement: Engaged with external speakers, sponsors, and industry professionals to enhance the club's activities and provide valuable learning experiences for members.• Skill Development: Facilitated skill development sessions and peer-to-peer learning initiatives, enhancing the technical and soft skills of club members.

During my six-month internship at Futures First, I worked as a Financial Market Analyst, specializing in U.S. short-term interest rate derivatives contracts. My primary responsibilities included using Excel for data analysis and performing statistical modeling on real-time financial data to extract meaningful insights.Key Responsibilities:• Data Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of U.S. short-term interest rate derivatives using Excel, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data handling.• Statistical Modelling: Developed and applied statistical models to interpret real-time financial data, identifying trends and patterns that informed trading strategies.• Market Research: Monitored market conditions, analysed economic indicators, and evaluated their impact on interest rate derivatives.• Insight Generation: Translated complex data into actionable insights, supporting decision-making processes and strategic planning.

During my summer internship at ITC, I was awarded a PPO for my commendable work on a project centered around process improvement to enhance service levels to key accounts. My efforts were focused on several key areas:• Data Visibility: Significantly increased data visibility for stakeholders, ensuring better information flow and decision-making.• Benchmarking Best Practices: Benchmarked competitors' best practices in the last leg of the supply chain to identify and implement improvements.• Waste Reduction: Worked on reducing waste elements from the overall process, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.• Sales Return Solutions: Provided innovative solutions to reduce sales returns from modern trade accounts.• Bottleneck Identification: Identified various bottlenecks in the entire last leg of the supply chain and applied Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to address these issues.Using Lean Six Sigma techniques, I was able to produce measurable results that significantly improved service levels and operational efficiency. This hands-on experience in process improvement and stakeholder management was instrumental in earning me a PPO offer from ITC.