PRADEEP CHANDAR KARUPPIAH SOMASUNDARAM
Kitchener,Canada
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Team Leader at Princess Auto, adept in optimizing operations and enhancing team productivity. Spearheaded a 5000 sq.ft renovation, demonstrating exceptional leadership and project management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a proven track record in inventory management and employee development, resulting in internal promotions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Team Leader
Princess Auto
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored team productivity and provided regular progress reports to senior management, highlighting areas for improvement.
- Managed warehouse operations and optimizing warehouse layout and space utilization.
- Maintained visual merchandising, inventory and store appearance standards.
- Trained and developed multiple employees, resulting in couple internal promotions.
Team Leader Trainee
Princess Auto
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Supporting the leadership team in daily store operational needs and assists in leading our Team Members in the execution of their tasks
- Supporting and maintaining a safe and respectful work environment by administering health and safety procedures as required
Site Leader
Princess Auto
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Directed and lead the team in executing 5000 sq.ft renovation plans
- Planning and setting up merchandising plan and working alongside 4-Site and giving directions and executing visual merchandising standards
- Constantly communicating with Project leader and external vendors and assisting them with expansion plans
Receiver
Princess Auto
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Loading and unloading trucks in-store warehouse and maintaining good warehouse practices and inventory management
Merchandising Team Member
Princess Auto
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Played a vital role as a Merchandising Team Member to setup new Princess Auto store location in Windsor
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Global Supply Chain Management
CONESTOGA COLLEGE
Kitchener, ON08.2020
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
CONESTOGA COLLEGE
Kitchener, ON12.2019
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
VEL TECH UNIVERSITY
04.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Visio
- SAP
- ERP software
Certification
- Licensed in stand-up counterbalance forklift.
- Successfully graduated in Retail leadership training Bench 4.0 in Princess Auto.
Timeline
Assistant Team Leader
Princess Auto
08.2023 - Current
Site Leader
Princess Auto
01.2023 - 02.2023
Team Leader Trainee
Princess Auto
08.2021 - 07.2023
Merchandising Team Member
Princess Auto
04.2021 - 05.2021
Receiver
Princess Auto
10.2020 - 08.2021
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
CONESTOGA COLLEGE
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
VEL TECH UNIVERSITY
Post Graduate Diploma - Global Supply Chain Management
CONESTOGA COLLEGE
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