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Sandeep Singh Grewal

Austin,TX

Summary

Analytical and results-oriented retail professional with 5 years of experience in merchandising, pricing strategy, and e-commerce. Proven expertise in using data and market insights to develop and execute pricing strategies, optimize assortments, and manage inventory to drive revenue and margin growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Omni Merchant - Analyst

Lowes Home Improvment
Austin, Texas
10.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded a sourcing rationalization initiative that uncovered significant cost and retail opportunities, strategically positioning Lowe’s ahead of competitors during the implementation of trade tariffs.
  • Performed an in-depth analysis of store and online category performance, offering actionable recommendations to drive omni-product strategies, enhancing sales, and margin growth.
  • Developed and maintained weekly performance reports to monitor key initiatives, such as RESETs, promotions, and NLPs (New Lower Prices), and delivered actionable recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
  • Identified strategic growth opportunities and led localization efforts by analyzing regional sales trends, and partnering closely with field merchants, cross-functional teams, and vendors to develop targeted market strategies.
  • Led product strategy for a $30M+ product category, using performance data and market trends to inform SKU optimization, vendor negotiations, and promotional planning.
  • Facilitated 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
10.2019 - 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).
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance

University of Mumbai
05.2018

Skills

Data Analysis (Excel, Power BI, SQL)

Strategic Planning & Execution

Cost Analysis

Vendor Management

Category Management

Forecasting & Financial Modeling

Go-To-Market Strategy

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Omni Merchant - Analyst

Lowes Home Improvment
10.2023 - Current

Space Planning Analyst

Target
05.2022 - 08.2023

General Merchandise Team Leader

Target
10.2019 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance

University of Mumbai

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