SUDEEP WILLIAM
Bangalore,India
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in presentation and communication, inventory management systems, and market analysis. Demonstrated proficiency in sales forecasting and data analysis, leveraging advanced skills in Microsoft Excel to drive business insights. Adept at developing promotional strategies that enhance market presence and boost sales. My career goal includes utilising analytical skills to contribute to strategic business growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Merchandise Administrator
Saks Fifth Avenue
Bangalore, India
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed key supply chain tasks to maintain efficient and uninterrupted operations
- Managed vendor purchase orders, inventory flow, and logistics to ensure product availability and operational efficiency
- Worked with supply chain, finance, and marketing teams to enhance category performance, streamline operations and resolve operational challenges
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring stock levels were optimized to meet demand while avoiding overstocking or stockouts
- Created and maintained Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure accurate and efficient stock replenishment, preventing shortages or delays
- Led the item creation process, ensuring proper categorization, pricing, and data entry for new and existing products
- Conducted regular audits of the merchandising process to ensure compliance with internal policies and optimize operational efficiency
- Led pricing and promotions for luxury categories including jewellery, beauty, apparel, and Home & Gifts, developing strategic pricing calendars to drive revenue growth while upholding the brand's premium positioning
- Spearheaded Home & Gifts category optimization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to reassortments and boost sales both online and in-store
- Trained staff on best practices, improving team productivity by 30%
- Enhanced procurement efficiency, cutting lead times by 20%
- Achieved 98% on-time delivery through effective inventory control
Promotional Analyst, Merchandising
Hudson's Bay Company
Bangalore, India
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Extracted and analyzed large datasets to monitor vendor performance, pricing competitiveness, and sales trends
- Identified and resolve product listing errors, pricing discrepancies, and customer complaints to improve the overall shopping experience
- Developed and implemented pricing strategies for both apparel and non-apparel categories, optimizing profitability across product lines
- Managed POS (Point of Sale) data analysis to track sales trends and adjust pricing strategies accordingly
- Coordinated with Buyers and Merchandisers to ensure alignment between inventory levels, pricing, and promotional activities
- Handled PCW (Price Change Workflow) processes, ensuring timely and accurate price adjustments across the product range
- Generated and analyzed weekly selling reports to identify trends and forecast future demand to adjust promotional strategies
- Collaborated cross-functionally with buying teams, marketing, and sales Departments to enhance product assortment and pricing strategies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Relations, Economics and Sociology
St Joseph's University
01.2019 - 01.2021
High School Diploma - Humanities
Christ Junior College
01.2017 - 01.2019
Skills
- Presentation & Communication
- Inventory Management Systems
- Market Analysis
- Sales Forecasting
- Microsoft Excel
- Promotional strategy expert
- Data analysis proficiency
Certification
- Expert in Canva - Proficient in creating visual content for marketing and presentations.
- Excel Training - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables.
- Certificate in Cinematography Photography
- Certificate Courses
Accomplishments
- Vendor Reporting Automation - Automated vendor reporting across all categories, reducing manual effort and saving 46+ hours per month.
- Optimized Pricing strategies - Optimized pricing strategies by collaborating with stakeholders to implement precise price scraping, analyze market data, and align pricing with competitive market trends, leading to improved market positioning and profitability.
- Enhanced Pricing Accuracy - Reduced pricing errors by 30% through data analysis and process improvements.
- Operation Process Improvement - Successfully enhanced BOT efficiency by proactively monitoring, troubleshooting issues, and updating it to adapt to process changes, ensuring seamless automation and improved workflow.
Languages
English
Tamil
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Custom
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudeep-william-7ab267213/
Personal Information
Title: Merchandising Analyst
Timeline
Merchandise Administrator
Saks Fifth Avenue
05.2023 - 01.2025
Promotional Analyst, Merchandising
Hudson's Bay Company
02.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Relations, Economics and Sociology
St Joseph's University
01.2019 - 01.2021
High School Diploma - Humanities
Christ Junior College
01.2017 - 01.2019
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