Headline

Operations Analyst | Space Planning | Merchandise Presentation | Promo Signing | F&B & Retail | Data Analysis | Transport & Logistics Planning | Open to GCC roles

About

8 years. 1,800+ stores. Zero-defect execution at enterprise scale. I'm a Space Planning and Operations Analyst with deep retail expertise built inside Target's India capability center — working across planogram strategy, in-store signage, merchandise presentation, and cross-functional program delivery. What I do: → Translate merchandising strategy into data-backed planograms that drive product movement and guest experience → Run SQL-based compliance audits and space analytics that catch execution gaps before they hit the floor → Manage end-to-end rollouts — from schematic build to stakeholder sign-off to store execution — at scale across 1,800+ locations → Act as the operational bridge between Merchandising, Store Ops, and Marketing to keep complex programs on track My toolkit: SQL · Advanced Excel · Power BI · JDA / Space Planning Tools · Planogram Development · Promo & Signage Execution · Retail & Ecommerce Analytics · Cross-functional Program Management What makes me different: I bring structured analytical thinking AND on-floor operational clarity to every project. I don't just build planograms — I build the workflows, documentation, and cross-team processes that make rollouts repeatable and scalable. Prior to Target, I managed transport and logistics operations at Coffee Day Group — handling real-time track-and-trace, vendor contracts, TMS dashboards, and SLA compliance across a high-volume supply chain network. MBA in Retail & Supply Chain Management | Certified Person with Disability (PwD) under RPwD Act, 2016 Currently open to: Space Planning Analyst | Senior Space Planner | Operations Analyst | Merchandise Analyst | Transportation Analyst roles — India (Bengaluru preferred) or Remote. Actively seeking inclusive employers with PwD hiring commitments in mid-to-large retail, ecommerce, or GCC environments.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

Work experience

Retail Brand Experience - Ops Analyst at Target, May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 1. Drive end-to-end signage execution across all 1,800+ Target stores for the Beauty Salesplan business — delivering zero-defect, on-spec touchpoints that directly impact in-store guest experience at enterprise scale. 2. Serve as the operational bridge across Merchandising, Marketing, and Store Ops — translating brand strategy into flawless in-store execution by building and owning cross-functional workflows and delivery timelines. 3. Track, report, and resolve execution gaps using data-driven dashboards, ensuring compliance consistency across every store touchpoint and reducing rollout friction for the team. 4. Develop and maintain program documentation and milestone-tracking systems that accelerate delivery cycles and create repeatable processes for future campaigns.

Lead Specialist - Space, Presentation & Transition at Target, Sep 2020 - May 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 1. Owned full-cycle space planning and planogram strategy for the Food & Beverage salesplan business across 1,800+ Target stores — spanning new category setups, seasonal transitions, and large-scale remodels. 2. Built and maintained planograms using industry-standard space planning tools, applying retail analytics and market-level data to optimize product adjacencies, shelf capacity utilization, and guest navigation flow. 3. Developed and executed SQL-based reports for planogram proofing and compliance auditing — directly reducing execution errors and improving rollout accuracy across the store fleet. 4. Partnered with Merchandising to define assortment direction, build adjacencies, and align space plans to business priorities across seasonal and promotional transitions — acting as the SME on space planning workflows and data integrity. 5. Co-led enterprise-level, multi-team projects and continuous improvement initiatives — streamlining space planning processes and measurably reducing end-to-end cycle times.

Operations Analyst at TARGET INDIA, 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos, Lead end-to-end project planning and execution, drive process improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and monitor business performance metrics.

Senior Operations Executive at Coffee Day Group — Transport & Logistics, Sep 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos, Bangalore, 1. Managed real-time track-and-trace for goods in transit across a high-volume logistics network — minimising delivery exceptions and maintaining SLA compliance at scale. 2. Monitored carrier and transport performance using TMS dashboards — identifying trends, flagging risks proactively, and implementing corrective actions that improved delivery reliability KPIs. 3. Negotiated and managed complex vendor contracts across multiple commodity categories, driving cost reduction while strengthening supplier relationships and ensuring procurement compliance. 4. Resolved escalated transportation and customer service issues as the operational point of contact between vendors, sales, and billing — improving resolution speed and internal communication flow. 5. Advised stakeholders on freight charges and carrier selection, improving billing accuracy and enabling better cost forecasting in procurement decisions.

Senior Operations Specialist at SICAL LOGISTICS LIMITED, 2017 - 2020 · 3 yrs, Implemented vehicle tracking systems, built transportation vendor networks, managed logistics stakeholders, and improved transportation performance.

Operations Management Trainee at Coffee Day Group, Mar 2017 - Aug 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos, Bangalore, 1. Supported supply chain and operations functions across logistics coordination, vendor communication, and process documentation during the early career training period

Education

Master of Business Administration, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Ramaiah institute of management studies

Bachelor of Commerce, Finance, General, Ramaiah College Of Arts, Science and Commerce