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Simranjeet Kaur

Surrey,Canada

Summary

Proactive and people-centered team lead with three years at Aritzia’s Distribution Centre and a strong foundation in psychology. Experienced in high-volume hiring events, candidate screening, onboarding, and performance evaluation. Skilled in optimizing workflows, coaching talent, and driving team engagement. Eager to contribute to talent acquisition with a deep understanding of human behavior and workplace dynamics.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

Aritzia Distribution Centre
Surrey, BC
09.2022 - Current
  • Interviewed and screened candidates during seasonal hiring, supporting high-volume recruitment efforts.
  • Delivered onboarding, team tours, and coaching to new hires, enhancing candidate experience and retention.
  • Collaborated with workforce planning to support staffing decisions during NOEL and Clientele events.
  • Rated associate performance to inform scheduling decisions using workforce planning tools.
  • Mentored associates and provided coaching feedback tied to KPIs and team development goals.
  • Tracked performance metrics and used data to inform resourcing and workflow optimization.
  • Led cross-functional teams to exceed daily targets, drive engagement, and sustain operational excellence.
  • Automated daily retail schedules and wave name updates using Excel, reducing manual input errors.

Inventory Manager

Under Armour
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw inventory flow, maintaining stock accuracy and supporting merchandising readiness.
  • Delegated tasks, monitored productivity, and coached team members to hit operational targets.
  • Conducted regular audits and implemented loss prevention measures to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Collaborated with store leadership to align floor replenishment and stockroom organization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC
04.2026

Skills

  • Candidate screening and interviewing
  • Onboarding and new hire coaching
  • Team leadership and mentorship
  • High-volume recruitment support
  • Workday and advanced Excel
  • Performance metrics and KPIs
  • Workforce planning and scheduling
  • Talent development and communication
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Projects

  • Inventory Optimization Initiative: Reorganized high-velocity SKUs to reduce picker travel time and increase operational efficiency
  • Workflow Automation Enhancements: Built Excel tools to auto-generate schedules and update wave names post-cutoff, streamlining workflows
  • Pick Cart Optimization: Optimized pick carts and introduced mailer cubes to increase pick capacity and improve UPH across Retail and eComm.
  • Monthly Error Reporting & Accuracy Improvement: Reported monthly eComm errors and coached high-error individuals, improving overall pick accuracy
  • Indirect Hours Optimization: Reported monthly indirect hour usage, driving reductions to meet KPIs and optimize labor efficiency
  • Inbound KPI Revision Support: Conducted time studies to support the revision of Inbound inventory KPIs for improved performance tracking

Accomplishments

  • Received Best Support Award during NOEL for exceptional performance and leadership.
  • Earned multiple Peer-to-Peer Recognitions during Clientele and NOEL events for team support and collaboration.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Team Lead

Aritzia Distribution Centre
09.2022 - Current

Inventory Manager

Under Armour
09.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Simranjeet Kaur