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Arundhati Jha

Arundhati Jha

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Forward-thinking Operations and Procurement Specialist with 8 years of experience in procurement, data analysis, and process optimization within the retail/E-Comm sector. Adept at building strong relationships to drive project success, resolve complex challenges, and implement innovative solutions for continuous improvement. Proficient in ERP systems and Excel, with a strong ability to analyze data, identify opportunities, and address business problems. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and within collaborative team environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Specialist

YoungLA
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided sales and marketing support through knowledge of targeted product building and strategic sales.
  • Developed and distributed reports to inform management and stakeholders and provide business recommendation.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Ability to drive data-driven decision-making
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and clients.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.

Global Supply Management - Procurement Co-op

Tesla
01.2022 - 06.2022


  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Validated, analyzed, and made procurement recommendations based on quote packages from suppliers.
  • Negotiated, evaluated, and issued POs for assigned commodities fulling all urgent needs within an average of 14 days.
  • Negotiated annual price increases with all regular suppliers resulting in 33% cost reduction.
  • Provided analysis of existing requirements and pricing to ensure the most cost-effective options. Worked with Suppliers and Engineers to release tooling equipment into production.
  • Researched buying patterns and categories and made recommendations for bulk buy and drop shipments, reducing lead-times and buying costs by 26%.

Senior Executive Buyer

Landmark Group
06.2019 - 12.2020
  • Researched new market trends every quarter to develop regional buying and procurement strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in sales.
  • Created and delivered project plans to improve quality & decrease costs; updated & controlled OTB, ROI by category sales.
  • Implemented new customer-driven strategies for bulk buying resulting in high-profit margins increase by 8%.
  • Led overseas vendor relationships and facilitated end-to-end vendor management including cost confirmation, order finalization, and product design.
  • Met demand for deliverable sell-through and double-digit like for like (LFL) growth and assessed Product level sales to measure performance and outcomes.
  • Introduced a line of goods with improved security (RFID tags), reducing shoplifting by 85%.

Buying Merchandiser

Pavers England Ltd
01.2016 - 05.2019
  • Directed market research projects utilizing a range of marketing strategies for seasonal product launches, product selection, and range expansion.
  • Devised a stock placement planning method that contributed to a 20% boost in customer satisfaction.
  • Supervised a training program on product knowledge, customer handling, and brand development to assist sales staff in boosting sales using strategies like cross-selling and specialty retailing.
  • Developed seasonal buying and purchasing plan as per the available OTB and cut-down the average buying cost by 10%.
  • Forecasted seasonal trends and maintained quarterly seasonal inventory to ensure seamless fulfillment into retail outlets across India with company-level merchandise planning, replenishments, and allocation.
  • Conducted commodity buying and merchandising after analyzing previous 3-year sale data and projections

Assistant Merchandiser

RB International
04.2015 - 12.2015


  • Designed and Curated samples as per the brand requirement and market trend, leading to increased production and big purchase orders.
  • Researched and evaluated new trends to develop samples and achieve market leadership. Helped partner brands to beat the competition, helping reach potential customers.
  • Constructed BOM, created PO’s and assisted in Cost analysis for new products.
  • Managed product merchandising, client coordination, product development, and sampling for companies like Skechers, Seychelles, and Nordstrom.

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Northeastern University , Boston, MA
12-2022

[3.8] GPA

  • Relevant Coursework: Supply Chain Analysis, Negotiation and Mediation, PM practices – Risk management and Conflict management, Cost and Schedule management, Agile Principals, Project Management Lifecycle, and Leading and Managing Technical Projects.
  • Concentration - Leading & Managing Projects and Supply Chain
  • Extracurricular Activities: VP for Programs and Operations - Graduate Student Government: 2021-2022

Bachelor of Science - FOOTWEAR TECHNOLOGY

Footwear Design & Development Institute, India
05-2015

[3.7] GPA

  • Concentration - Marketing and Merchandising
  • Awarded Highest achiever for four semesters

Skills

  • Quantitative skills
  • Data and Root-cause analysis
  • Operational efficiency
  • Requirements gathering
  • Work flow planning and Optimization
  • Report creation
  • Operations management
  • Budget forecasting
  • Vendor management
  • Purchasing and procurement

Timeline

Operations Specialist - YoungLA
01.2023 - Current
Global Supply Management - Procurement Co-op - Tesla
01.2022 - 06.2022
Senior Executive Buyer - Landmark Group
06.2019 - 12.2020
Buying Merchandiser - Pavers England Ltd
01.2016 - 05.2019
Assistant Merchandiser - RB International
04.2015 - 12.2015
Northeastern University - Master of Science, Project Management
Footwear Design & Development Institute - Bachelor of Science, FOOTWEAR TECHNOLOGY

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