Sukumar Guruvayurappan Email & Phone Number

Palakkad, Kl, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

* Nominated as Safety Leader for India, Responsible for the Safety & Well being of 3500+ teammates, 70+ stores & 7+ Production Offices* Led COVID19 crisis with zero lives lost using robust New Normal SOPs for business continuity* Pioneered teammate and family vaccination efforts, first retailer in India to do then* Streamlined the development process for Production offices in India* Achieved 90% Safety Assessment score by United Safety Leader (Perfectible level) * Enhanced security with saving up to 8.8 lakhs/month (1 Cr) removing night guards at mall stores with reliable night guards* Developed new SOPs covering Crowd Management, Bomb Threat, Flood Precautions, Terrorism Response and Media Interaction with help of experts from Decathlon United network* Helped in launching a mobile app & web tool (Aristi) for all Operational activities in India (improved efficiency)

New Delhi, India

* Was nominated as Zonal Operations Leader for North & Eastern region with 15 stores in total* Responsible for Safety & Security of the teammates, customers & business units in the whole zone* Responsible for ensuring the Safe locations along with the Real estate teams from the development stage* Stabilising the Safety levels at all the shared buildings like Shopping complexes & Malls* Controlling the shrinkage with stringent actions plans after detailed analysis to ensure the Right Stock @ Right Place @ Right Time for the Customers* Initiated the talks with Technical leaders and Installed Air Purifiers in Delhi stores and enforced safety measures for continued sports practices in Decathlon stores during high AQI levels* Successfully opened 14 new Decathlon stores and managed 2 relocations without business disruptions during the tenure of Zone Ops* City's shrinkage rate was reduced from 1.4% (2017) to 0.7% (2020) with help of Store Operations & Store Leaders* Faced 4 International Audits in 4 years and resulting in BEST Safety Conditions of the stores* Developed and nominated a Zone Ops for Eastern Part (Kolkata) of India

Decathlon Coimbatore

* Lead Store Operations, Cycling, Skating, and Workshop businesses with a team of 5, contributing up to 27% of store turnover* Ensured daily safety of teammates and customers, as well as protection of assets* Maintained brand image through regular upkeep of equipment for business continuity* Conducted training and development sessions for teammates, empowering them in safety, stock, and cash management* Contributed to financial ratios by ensuring business continuity and delivering exceptional customer experiences* Achieved top-notch safety management, earning Alert Level 1 (best) rating during audit by Decathlon International Audit Team

Decathlon Coimbatore

* Oversaw Sport performance and growth of Running & Walking with a team of 2+, contributing 12% to store business share* Managed recruitment, training, and development of the team to optimise performance* Certified as a LAYOUT trainer, adept in layout planning and optimisation techniques

Decathlon Coimbatore

* As the Sport Leader for Running & Walking, We strategically introduced the KALENJI brand to Coimbatore's running community, successfully establishing its prominence among competitors* Was part of the launch of "Happy Coimbatore" project – Tamil Nadu's first and India's 10th store * Our efforts fostered a vibrant hub for enthusiasts, promoting an active lifestyle and fostering a sense of belonging