> Lead Order Management CoE for Walmart Global Sourcing across all imports product categories > Centralized Replenishment Order Creation and PO Management > Process Standardization and Optimisation > Process Automation> Developing and enhancing Replenishment ordering systems and tools> Centralized reporting > Enhancing capabilities on PO Track and Trace > Outsourcing Procurement and Supply Chain operations

> Built a new Data Intelligence team with Product, Data Science and BI capabilities > Leading large scale transformation initiatives to enable Merchandising team with analytical products and BI capabilities to enable efficiency and effective decision leveraging data, analytics and technology.> Key Products include Assortment Optimization, Promotional Effectiveness, Cost Analytics / Dead Net Profit, Pricing Analytics, Markdown Optimization, Micro Space Management, Data Mart & Centralized Reporting Dashboards> Supporting Org. level initiatives including Data Lake, Middle layer Item MDM and Technology spend prioritization

> Managed delivery of analytical products in the Supply Chain domain for Walmart US and International markets.> Key products include Item Store level forecasting, Replenishment Parameter Optimization, Inbound and outbound forecasting, ASN compliance, DC receiving using image recognition, Decision making tools for optimal pack sizes, freight mode and import / domestic

> Responsible for leading internal consulting engagements on analytics and process improvement projects in Merchandising, Replenishment and Supply Chain area> Managed projects across diverse functional areas that included Promotional Effectiveness, Feature forecasting, GRS conversion support, Inventory settings optimization, Snow Removal Contracts and Shopping Cart optimization

> Supported internal consulting projects in the area of merchandising and supply chain for Walmart Stores across different geographies> Major projects included Safety Stock and Inventory settings optimization for Walmart Mexico, Feature Forecasting for Walmart Mexico and automation of merchandising reports> Supported in developing systems, processes and training content for new associates during the inception days of the team

ForecastingInventory ManagementSupply Chain ManagementVendor Management Sales & Operations (S&OP) PlanningLong Term Demand PlanningCapacity PlanningProject ManagementPeople Management

ForecastingInventory ManagementSupply Chain ManagementVendor Management

Was responsible for coordinating sourcing efforts from three different Sourcing Hubs – China, India and Pakistan. Led sourcing efforts for LatAm Markets and process improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities included:- Sourcing & Merchandising for Home Textiles- Merchandising- Price negotiation- Open Costing- Coordinating and Managing physical and virtual Buying Trips- Vendor Management- Process Improvement- Supplier Strategy and Rationalization

I was part of the Walmart Global Sourcing Organization based in India and was responsible for managing import replenishment for Home products imported from India to Walmart Stores in USA and Canada. Key responsibilities included: - Demand Forecasting- Inventory Management- Improving In-Stocks - New Item Forecasting and Fulfillment Planning- Exit Strategies and End of Season Planning- Vendor Management

Was part of the initial core team in the retail division of Himatsingka group; the company operates under 'atmosphere' brand of stores across India and other international locations. Apart from core finance and accounting responsibilities, I have supported multiple areas of the business in the inception days.