Dharmik Rao

Retail Inventory Associate, I was responsible for managing and optimizing inventory levels, ensuring stock availability, and supporting the store's replenishment processes. My role included analyzing sales trends, generating actionable insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve inventory accuracy and drive sales performance.

Problem Solving & Sales Support: Worked to resolve inventory-related issues, including discrepancies in stock counts or delayed shipments, and proactively suggested improvements to reduce these issues. Ensured that the store maintained optimal inventory levels, supporting the sales team and driving product availability to meet customer demand.

Cost Management: Control expenses, including labor and waste, while optimizing resource use.

Reporting: Analyze sales, inventory, and expense reports to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Understanding of replenishment processes and inventory management systems.

• Problem Solving & Sales Support: Worked to resolve inventory-related issues, including discrepancies in stock counts or delayed shipments, and proactively suggested improvements to reduce these issues. Ensured that the store maintained optimal inventory levels, supporting the sales team and driving product availability to meet customer demand.
• Relationship Building: Established and maintained strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and business partners through contract negotiations and ensuring product quality.
• Market Research and Analysis: Conducted market research to understand customer preferences, industry trends, and competitors, using findings to inform business decisions.
• Compliance and Regulations: Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations and licensing requirements.
• Financial Analysis: Monitored and analyzed financial performance, including sales reports and budgeting, to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.

• Data Visualization: Leveraged tools like Excel (pivot tables, advanced functions) for reporting and data visualization, providing insights on inventory turnover, stock levels, and demand forecasting. Developed visual reports to highlight critical trends and improve decision-making among the team.
• Learned an analytical tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, and machine learning algorithms.
• Processed raw data and organized findings to derive insights, utilizing visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Demonstrated expertise in data visualization using Power BI and Tableau.
• Completed projects encompassing machine learning, Advanced Excel, and exploratory data analysis.

• Monitored store performance metrics, including sales, profitability and customer service ratings.
• Performed regular audits to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Established weekly and monthly goals for sales staff to achieve desired results.
• Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
• Hired, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff members on a regular basis.

• Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
• Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
• Analyzed data from surveys or feedback forms to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.

• Monitored retail costs, budgets, and resources while communicating with clients to assess their needs.
• Evaluated employee performance and facilitated hiring and training processes.
• Analyzed sales trends to anticipate customer needs and managed accounting duties to ensure smooth financial operations.