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Sandeep Singh Grewal

Austin,TX

Summary

Results-driven and detail-oriented merchandising professional with 5 years of experience in retail and e-commerce. Expertise in developing and executing data-driven merchandising strategies, optimizing product assortments, and managing inventory to maximize sales and profitability. Proven ability to leverage data analysis and market insights to enhance product offerings, improve customer experience, and align with emerging trends.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Omni Merchant - Analyst

Lowes Home Improvment
Mooresville, NC
10.2023 - Current
  • Acted as the key liaison for merchants, vendors, stores, online businesses, and cross-functional teams to drive run-the-business initiatives and product line review resets.
  • Performed an in-depth analysis of store and online category performance, offering actionable recommendations to drive omni-product strategies, enhancing sales, and margin growth.
  • Maintained weekly reporting to track key project performances, including RESETs, promotions, and NLPs, and provided recommendations based on the data.
  • Led localization initiatives by thoroughly analyzing regional sales, and collaborating with merchants, support teams, and vendors to develop key strategies.
  • Led product strategy for a $30M+ product category, using performance data and market trends to inform SKU optimization, vendor negotiations, and promotional planning.
  • Analyzed weekly sales, inventory turns, and margin performance using Excel and Power BI to identify underperforming items, and recommend strategic adjustments.
  • Spearheaded a product rationalization initiative that improved GMROI by 8% by removing low-performing SKUs, and reallocating space to higher-velocity items.

Space Planning Analyst

Target
Austin, TX
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Leveraged the division's strategic priorities to create presentation strategies that align with the priorities, and are guest-centric.
  • Collaborated with the merchant teams to create better store space and improve the overall shopping experience for the guests, while maximizing sales.
  • Managed communications for multiple projects simultaneously across all cross-functional teams to ensure key milestones are met, and projects are completed accurately and on time.
  • Coordinated projects across a large cross-functional team, including tracking follow-ups and progress, identifying risks and offering solutions, and end-to-end project execution.
  • Ensured the correct assortment, marketing elements, and fixtures are at each store leading to minimal RESET related issues across the category.
  • Executed the project management of 30 new store rollouts and 300 remodels each year, along with the 1,900+ chain stores.
  • Kept track of transition scope and budget for each project as we built new presentation strategies.
  • Represented the Home team as one of the SAI (Space Analytics and Insights) captains and helped create efficient analytical tools.

General Merchandise Team Leader

Target
San Marcos, TX
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Improved efficiency of the team by developing consistent routines by creating a culture of accountability. Developed dedicated business owners and achieved team member stability.
  • Drove total store sales by assessing the business every day with the team and planned the day accordingly, leading to a 27% increase in sales YTD vs. District at 12% YTD.
  • Established a culture of safety, accountability, and efficiency, all while making sure guests feel welcomed, leading to an NPS score of 84 YTD (#8 in G391).
  • Focused on the development of the team and built successful long-term business-oriented relations.
  • Managed inventory of 20,000+ SKUs and maintained continuity of supply on stock items that match rate-of-sale by developing consistent audit routines.
  • Interviewed candidates and provided assistance with scheduling, whenever necessary.
  • Partnered with leaders all over the store and established long-term relations.

Fulfillment Operations Team Leader

Target
San Marcos, TX
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Established clear goals and expectations, and held team members accountable.
  • Led a team of over 70 team members during the seasonal period, prioritizing productivity and safety.
  • Trained 3 other team leads in the district, established long-term relations, and provided assistance with setting up routines in other stores when necessary.
  • Developed team captains capable of smoothly fulfilling and consistently achieving excellence.
  • Partnered with GM, food and beverage, and style leaders, and assisted with audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Created a scheduling plan based on weekly and monthly fulfillment needs and provided help in other departments when necessary.
  • Effectively worked with peers, tracked, and analyzed sales and customer trends in order to maximize sales and revenue.
  • Directly involved in achieving a 23% increase in sales for 2020 vs L.Y.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance

University of Mumbai
05.2018

Skills

Data Analysis (Excel, Power BI, SQL - Beginner)

Strategic Planning & Execution

Vendor Management

Category Management

Forecasting & Financial Modeling

Go-To-Market Strategy

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Timeline

Omni Merchant - Analyst

Lowes Home Improvment
10.2023 - Current

Space Planning Analyst

Target
05.2022 - 08.2023

General Merchandise Team Leader

Target
04.2021 - 04.2022

Fulfillment Operations Team Leader

Target
10.2019 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance

University of Mumbai

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