Pavan Jalla
Retail Operations Manager
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-driven professional with strong expertise in supply chain management and operational optimization. Experienced in inventory control, cost management, and developing pricing strategies to enhance profitability and efficiency across the supply chain. Proven ability to lead teams, analyze data, and implement strategies that drive business performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Retail Operations Manager
Vijay Sales
2022.06 - 2022.12
- Contributed to leadership team for implementing company policies and procedures.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by preparing warehouse merchandise for monthly inventory control counts.
- Analyzed operational expenses and cost of inventory to identify losses and developed strategies for increased profits.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments within the store to facilitate seamless coordination on key tasks such as inventory replenishment and customer service resolution efforts.
- Mentor with supply chain teams to manage product orders, deliveries, and stock rotation.
Pricing Specialist
Exportify
2021.01 - 2022.05
- Serves as liaison between Sales, Clients and Operations for any questions regarding pricing
- Manage annual RFQ process to ensure continuous improvement, competitive rates and accessorial costs
- Negotiate competitive pricing from transportation vendors on individual shipments or lanes as needed
- Negotiating and establish new service agreements to the clients
- A modern, digital platform that helps exporters ship their products worldwide in a seamless, hassle-free manner
Senior Associate
Wipro
2016.06 - 2017.08
- Mentored for two different Projects Google Fiber & Google Ad Words
- Supported as Quality analyst to check accuracy maintenance of Tasks and display ads
- Mentoring and shadowing to the juniors in Process and solving their queries regarding polices
- Familiarity with conversion tracking, setting up goals, and interpreting performance metrics like CTR, CPC, CPM, and ROAS.
- A/B Testing: Conduct A/B tests on ads, landing pages, and keywords to determine the most effective strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY 2023.06 - 2024.12
MBA - Management, International Business International Exchange Program in Budapest & Normandy
ITM Business School
Mumbai, Maharashtra 2018.05 - 2020.03
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce & Business
Avinash Degree College
Hyderabad, Telangana 2013.06 - 2016.04
Skills
Reconciliation
Data Analysis
Detail spotting
Stock Replenishment
Negotiation
Integrity
Accomplishments
- Tutedude Brand ambassador, 01/2021, 12/2021, One month special Internship as a Brand Ambassador in Awareness Development Program.
- Certification In Logistics, 04/2020, 04/2020, Master class certification in logistics.
- 1st Runner up team Maverick 8.0, 08/2018, 09/2019, Part of Organizing team and head for social media promotions.
- Sales and Operations Intern, 01/2019, 02/2019, Successful completion of Internship with fulfilling the given responsibilities like cost cutting & increase fuel efficiency.
Certification
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) – Scrum Alliance.
Timeline
Master of Science - Information Technology
University of The Cumberlands
2023.06 - 2024.12
Retail Operations Manager
Vijay Sales
2022.06 - 2022.12
Pricing Specialist
Exportify
2021.01 - 2022.05
MBA - Management, International Business International Exchange Program in Budapest & Normandy
ITM Business School
2018.05 - 2020.03
Senior Associate
Wipro
2016.06 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce & Business
Avinash Degree College
2013.06 - 2016.04