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Watford, England, United Kingdom

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

• Collaborated closely with the third-party (3PL) inbound freight partner - DHL, ensuring precision and efficiency in the oversight of supplier movements, demonstrating strong teamwork• End-to-end management of categories, fostering collaboration with key functions like trading, space planning, and logistics• Demonstrated organisational skills in maintaining a well-organised receiving and processing area, leading to a 12% reduction in restocking times and an 18% improvement in product accessibility• Implemented continuous driving improvements in supply chain key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics such as on-shelf availability and working capital optimisation• Monitored SKU levels in collaboration with store management, conducted stock audits, assisted in regular inventory counts, ensuring 96% inventory accuracy, and reducing internal shrinkage

Bedford, England, United Kingdom

• Strategically managed warehouse stock in a temperature-controlled chill environment, optimising inventory levels and demonstrating expertise in warehouse management systems.• Fostered a proactive and dynamic work environment, consistently exhibiting a "can-do" attitude, resulting in an outstanding average pick rate of 90% or higher.• Supervised daily quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, and productivity, resulting in a 17% increase in order fulfillment efficiency.• Utilised data-driven techniques for inventory management, aligning with business warehouse principles and implementing robust SKU tracking.• Contributed to logistics operations, collaborating with the logistics team to streamline processes, resulting in a 6% improvement in order dispatch accuracy and reduction in delivery lead times.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led a cross-functional, 5-member team focusing on the application of machine learning, specifically reinforcement learning, to enhance decision-making processes for warehouse material handling robots by 20%• Designed and programmed material movement automation robots to optimise actions for reaching drop-off locations, considering factors such as rewards, penalties, and warehouse space• Conducted in-depth analysis of forecasted trends and KPIs including throughput, inventory turnover, and accuracy rate to optimise decision-making efficiency• Processed more than 500,000 raw data rows with Power BI to extract actionable insights and communicate complex analytical concepts through executive reports• Ensured smooth communication with key stakeholders along with generating and developing warehouse concepts

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Built automation robots using python.• Analysed the ROS framework in detail and observed the progression towards industry 4.0.• Created practical use cases of Denavit-Hartenberg forward kinematics, and inverse kinematics to visualize the robot's motion in Gazebo.• Simulated a Universal robot 5 using Universal Robot Description Format in ROS to move the end-effector to a given position in a warehouse.

Mysuru, Karnataka, India

• Analysed and meticulously reported key marketing metrics, including event attendance, social media engagement, and lead generation. Achieved a 20% growth in social media engagement by implementing data-driven insights to optimise marketing campaigns continually.• Negotiated and secured £10,000 worth of meaningful partnerships and sponsorships for E-cell initiatives, demonstrating strong supplier management skills.

Mysuru, Karnataka, India

• Pioneered the establishment of two successful campus ventures, 'Helmet Rentals' and 'Book-hub’. These ventures collectively generated over 100K in annual profits.• Slashed rented helmets costs by 30% through strategic relationships with external stakeholders, suppliers, industry professionals, and logistics partners.

Master Of Science - Ms, Logistics And Supply Chain Management, 2:1 (Distinction)

Modules: Analytical Techniques for Supply Chain Management, Inventory and Operations Management, Information Systems and eBusiness.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, 8.9

Modules: Advanced Mathematics (4 levels), Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Manufacturing Processes.