About me
A results-driven Retail Planning Professional with over 4 years of experience in the Apparel, Retail & E-commerce industry. Specialized in demand planning, merchandise planning, category management, and data-driven decision making to optimize business performance.
Currently leading demand planning initiatives at 6th Street under Apparel group, where I leverage my expertise in assortment optimization, demand forecasting, and inventory management to drive revenue growth and improve operational efficiency. Passionate about transforming data insights into actionable strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Seeking to further expand my expertise in retail analytics and strategic planning while contributing to organizational growth through innovative solutions and continuous process improvement.
What's my Expertise
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Planning
Expert in developing comprehensive retail strategies through advanced demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and data-driven merchandise planning. Specialized in eCommerce and category-specific planning to maximize ROI.
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Merchanding
Skilled in optimizing product placement and visual merchandising across both digital and physical retail spaces. Experience in data analysis for merchandise performance and implementing strategic retail solutions.
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Buying
Proficient in strategic procurement and fashion buying with strong analytical skills. Expertise in trend analysis, vendor negotiations, and category-specific buying strategies to optimize inventory investment.
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Category Management
Demonstrated success in fashion category management with focus on performance optimization and growth strategies. Skilled in assortment planning, pricing strategies, and category-specific KPI achievement.
Certificates
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Supply Chain: Demand Planning (Sales Forecasting and S&OP)
Issue Date: Aug 2024
Skills: Demand Planning, Sales Forecasting, S&OP
Issuer: Udemy
Description: Advanced certification in demand planning methodologies with focus on S&OP.
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Operations Management: Analysis and Improvement Methods
Issue Date: Sep 2020
Skills: Operations Analysis, Process Improvement, Quality Control
Issuer: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Description: Advanced study of operations management principles and improvement methods.
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The Art of Negotiation
Issue Date: Sep 2020
Skills: Negotiation Strategy, Communication, Conflict Resolution
Issuer: University of California, Irvine
Description: Advanced training in negotiation techniques and business communication.
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Retail Marketing Strategy
Issue Date: Apr 2022
Skills: Retail Strategy, Market Analysis, Consumer Behavior
Issuer: LinkedIn
Description: Advanced certification in retail marketing strategies and consumer behavior analysis.
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The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Issue Date: Jun 2020
Skills: Digital Marketing, SEO, Content Strategy
Issuer: Google Digital Unlocked
Description: Core concepts of digital marketing and online presence optimization.
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Industry 4.0
Issue Date: May 2020
Skills: IoT Architecture, Connected Systems, Industry Automation
Issuer: Tata Steel
Description: Understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and industrial automation.
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Getting Started with Python
Issue Date: Jun 2020
Skills: Python Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms
Issuer: University of Michigan
Description: Fundamentals of Python programming and data structures.
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Understanding Vendor Management in Supply Chain Management
Issue Date: Jun 2020
Skills: Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Relations
Issuer: Tata Consultancy Services
Description: Understanding of vendor management principles in supply chain.
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Basics of Inventory Management
Issue Date: May 2020
Skills: Inventory Control, Stock Management, Supply Chain
Issuer: Tata Consultancy Services
Description: Core concepts of inventory management and control systems.
Credential ID: 71275-7587426-1016
Software Skills
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Excel
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Power BI
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Tableau
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SQL
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AutoCAD
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