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P. Tanuj Kundhi

Stevenson,MD

Summary

Successful, experienced and mission driven leadership professional with a diverse skill set and amicable personality; ready to provide operational analysis, strategic guidance, and human resource support. Extensive service oriented background with a passion for building healthy relationships and cultivating growth. Organized and efficient with the ability to differentiate between competing ideas while effectively managing operations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

ASSOCIATE STORE LEADER

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
01.2022 - Current
  • Operations Leader focused on recruiting, building and supporting a highly skilled team that consistently surpasses regional expectations while ensuring standard operating procedures (SOPs) are being followed
  • Forecast, plan and implement strategies to meet key performance indicators (KPI's); drive sales and positively influence comps, reduce spoilage and maximize margins
  • Adhere to labor targets and control expenses while increasing the bottom line
  • Model service and leadership skills; facilitating a collaborative working environment that promotes inclusion, learning and achievement while problem solving
  • Act as a conduit for change enablement
  • Champion a long term critical thinking mindset when managing projects to reinforce a mission driven culture.
  • Perform walks to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Lead and evaluate staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.

ASSOCIATE WORKFORCE PLANNING ANALYST

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Short term project supporting Workforce Planning team with change enablement; providing training support, scheduling and labor analysis, audits, staffing guidance.
  • Facilitated calls to deep dive and address labor deficits, hiring requests, E Commerce scheduling, and one on one training.
  • Optimized schedules, forecasts and other tools to present to Executive Leadership.
  • Performed ad hoc reporting and analysis to improve overall performance of store specific scheduling and enable strong understanding of labor needs.
  • Prepared and maintained reports and related training materials while providing support to Mid Atlantic Store and Team Leaders.
  • Guided Mid Atlantic Store & Team Leaders on Tableau dashboard information and Kronos optimization.

ASSOCIATE STORE LEADER

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led a highly skilled team that consistently surpassed regional expectations while ensuring standard operating procedures (SOPs) were met.
  • Forecasted, planned and implemented strategies to meet key performance indicators (KPI's); drive sales and positively influence comps, reduce spoilage and maximize margins.
  • Adhered to labor targets and controlled expenses while increasing the bottom line.
  • Consistently modeled service and leadership skills; facilitating a collaborative working environment that promotes inclusion, learning and achievement while problem solving.
  • Acted as a conduit for change enablement.
  • Championed a long term critical thinking mindset when managing projects to reinforce a mission driven culture.
  • Performed daily walks to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Provided excellent customer service and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Maintained positive relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.

TEAM LEADER

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
01.2002 - 01.2018
  • Hired, motivated, and led a dynamic team to generate sales in a high volume store while exceeding regional expectations.
  • Utilized systems to train the team to be well versed in critical thinking, retail analysis, and product knowledge.
  • Ordered & merchandised products according to sales cycles while planning for changeovers and creating eye catching displays.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Reviewed and maintained accurate purchase orders to ensure financial solvency.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Assisted with implementing regional SOP's such as Order to Shelf.
  • Performed ongoing category management to maximize inventory turns and ensure proper product selection.
  • Communicated with regional partners when reviewing new item submissions; incorporating industry trends and void opportunities.
  • Facilitated monthly team meetings that centered on collaborative discussion to achieve common goals.
  • Provided ongoing feedback; celebrating success and resolving conflicts when necessary.
  • Provided support to locations without a leadership to offer training, motivation and guidance.
  • Built relationships with local vendors to assist with introducing products to Whole Foods Market regional buyers.

OWNER/OPERATOR

G'ROOT INC.
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Oversaw all aspects of running a small business; operations, financials, marketing and landlord relationships.
  • Responsibilities included hiring, training, and leading a team to achieve sales targets by offering great customer service.
  • Cultivated strong relationships within the community to generate business by offering personal attention and expertise.

Education

Audio Engineering -

Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Science
Rockville, MD
2002

BA Business Administration -

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
1995

Skills

  • Operations Oversight
  • Process Improvements
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Workforce Management
  • Strategic Planning

Awards

2020 Mid Atlantic Bronze Award, Most Improved Store

2020 Mid Atlantic All Star Honorable Mention, Associate Store Leader

2019 Mid Atlantic Bronze Award, Best Executed Store

Timeline

ASSOCIATE STORE LEADER

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
01.2022 - Current

ASSOCIATE WORKFORCE PLANNING ANALYST

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
07.2021 - 01.2022

ASSOCIATE STORE LEADER

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
01.2018 - 01.2021

TEAM LEADER

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
01.2002 - 01.2018

OWNER/OPERATOR

G'ROOT INC.
01.1996 - 01.2001

Audio Engineering -

Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Science

BA Business Administration -

Frostburg State University

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