Headline

Mesa Founding Cohort 3.0 | Ex- Target | Strategy, Ops, Execution

About

With over 8 years of professional experience, I have built a strong foundation in operations, inventory management, and demand planning through progressive roles at Target. Currently pursuing a PGP in Startup Leadership at Mesa School of Business, I am focused on transitioning into a sales-oriented roles or to work closely with founders in a Founder’s Office capacity role that combines my operational expertise with newly mastered sales knowledge. I am motivated by opportunities to align teams, build partnerships, and solve challenges through effective communication and collaboration. What I typically help with: • Driving day-to-day execution across teams • Tracking priorities, dependencies, and follow-ups • Improving speed and clarity with AI-enabled workflows Open to conversations with founders and early-stage teams.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Associate Demand Planner at Target, Feb 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Inventory Analyst at Target, Nov 2021 - Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, Candy, Dairy & Frozen Division: Forecasting and Planning key analytical skills were attained through this journey by understanding the various nuances of the retail world.

Lead Inventory Specialist at Target, Apr 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos, Bangalore, India, Project: Manage unique inventory position for every new store opening in the portfolio for apparel and accessories. Successfully managed 31 store openings in 2021 and brought stores into the inventory system performing better than chain. Established new routines across, Core inventory management and developers to help save over 300+ hours across 9 members which also increased visibility of inventory flow. Support team members on process execution for new stores by clear communication and creating reports to help identify risk.

Process Executive - Operations at Infosys BPM, Jan 2017 - May 2017 · 5 mos, Karnataka, India

Summer Intern at Grant Thornton LLP, May 2015 - May 2015 · 1 mo

Education

PGP in Startup Leadership, Mesa School of Business

Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management and Services, Kristu Jayanti University