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Business Analyst at Genpact | Ex-Beruru | Ex-Reliance Retail

About

I am a category-focused Buying professional with 4.5+ years of experience building profitable, trend-led assortments in the Home Décor & Furnishings space across large retail and marketplace platforms. In my current role, I own seasonal range planning, category budgeting, and margin delivery, translating sales and inventory insights into high-performing product strategies. I specialize in end-to-end product development, commercial vendor negotiations, and in-season trading to maximize sell-through and minimize slow-moving stock. At Reliance Retail (Qalara), I managed a high-value global portfolio, working with 300+ B2B buyers and driving ₹3+ Cr in annual revenue while significantly improving OTIF and supply chain efficiency. My core strengths include: • Assortment & range planning • Sell-through and inventory optimization • Vendor sourcing & cost negotiations • Data-driven buying decisions NIFT Bengaluru postgraduate with a strong blend of commercial acumen and customer-centric product thinking.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Business Analyst at GENPACT, Apr 2026 - Present · 2 mos, Bengaluru

Senior Merchandiser at Beruru_, Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 · 5 mos, Bengaluru, - Merchandise and Assortment Planning Crafting seasonal range plans, conducting range reviews, and optimizing category performance to maximize sell-through. - Product Development Partnering with design teams to translate concepts into compelling, cost-effective products that connect with consumers. - Vendor Management Building strong supplier relationships, driving negotiations, and ensuring seamless deliveries. - Retail Collaboration Supporting store rollouts, creating planograms, and embedding retail feedback into product strategies. - Reporting & Analysis Leveraging sales, inventory, and performance insights to refine strategies. - Financial Management Aligning product planning with budgets and margin goals for sustainable business growth.

Senior Merchandiser at Reliance Retail, Aug 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, - Supplier & Buyer Management Built and maintained strong relationships with reliable suppliers and buyers to ensure a consistent and quality-driven supply chain. Leveraged market research and consumer behavior insights to enhance product assortment and align with evolving demand. Proactively identified new sourcing opportunities to stay ahead of market trends and competition. - Product Selection & Assortment Planning Partnered with suppliers and design teams to develop curated collections that reflected customer preferences and market trends. Assessed products based on quality, aesthetic value, pricing, and performance, ensuring a well-rounded assortment that caters to varied customer segments and price sensitivities. - Pricing & Margin Management Defined competitive pricing strategies to drive profitability while maintaining market relevance. Conducted detailed cost and margin analyses, adjusted pricing based on supplier inputs and market trends, and implemented strategies to improve bottom-line performance. - Quality Assurance & Compliance Ensured all products met stringent quality benchmarks and complied with international standards and regulations. Led inspection processes and collaborated with suppliers to resolve quality concerns. Advocated for ethical sourcing and sustainability, ensuring adherence to responsible business practices. - Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication Acted as a key liaison between suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders to streamline operations, manage timelines, and ensure on-time deliveries. Fostered clear communication channels to drive efficiency and alignment across the product lifecycle.

Senior Merchandiser at Qalara, Nov 2022 - Aug 2023 · 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Merchandiser at Qalara, Aug 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Merchandising Intern at Qalara, Jul 2021 - Aug 2021 · 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Management Trainee at Studio Chiaroscuro, Jun 2021 - Jul 2021 · 2 mos, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Education

Master of Fashion Management, National Institute of Fashion Technology India

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Fashion/Apparel Design, University of Allahabad