CHETIKA SHETTY
Boston
Summary
Motivated self-starter and job seeker, passionate about solving complex problems and improving operational efficiency throughout the supply chain. Always leveraging data and visualizations to tell a story or get an audience on board with a new strategy. Prior experience ranges from working at startups to the world's largest retailer; industries covered: non-profit, retail, CPG, e-commerce and consumer electronics sectors. Looking to be a part of a fast paced, exciting new team moving forward.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems & Analytics Manager
TJX Companies
11.2022 - Current
- Manages and provides leadership and strategic oversight over all Trade Compliance systems and analytics tools
- Manages configurations, testing and deployment of all systems solutions
- Maintains knowledge of systems and data flow supporting existing Trade Compliance Customs (ISF & Entry) and Partner Government Agency (PGA) import clearance filing processes
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders and third-party SaaS providers in leading systems improvements, implementations, and integrations
- Collaborates with management team to ensure strategic business objectives and initiatives are appropriately supported from a systems and analytics perspective
- Manages Sr Analyst and drives execution of Reporting and Analytics initiatives
- Drives continuous improvement and drives for automation of manual processes and reporting
Demand Planning Manager II
Walmart
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Conducted financial modeling for all aspects of ~$2B Camping hardlines business
- Developed category level financial targets and advised Merchant team on trends, competitive insights and revenue driving initiatives
- Worked with vendors and transportation team to improve fill rate, instock and set ordering cadence for every day and seasonal items; also owned holiday line review
- Led as departmental cross functional rep: Engaged with pricing teams and product owners for new products, was often called on to user test before each roll-out due to prior systems integration and implementation experience
Planning Specialist III
Walmart.com
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed daily, weekly, monthly and yearly financial forecasts, P&L oversight, and annual budgets for ~$750M Automotive eCommerce team at walmart.com
- Lead OTB (open to buy) meetings and presented financials, headwinds, tailwinds, and worked with cross functional partners to meet department and company level goals
- Conducted detailed analysis into overstock items for the department; proactively identified opportunities and recommended actions to better manage our inventory and exceed primary financial and margin goals
- Overstock $, cube and unit reduction of 56% 88K unit cube YoY
- Mentored 15 new members of the team and as 'technical mentor' taught many to better understand their business through data driven insights mostly through Excel analysis, creating BI and tableau dashboards and SQL to query data
Supply and Inventory Planner
Master & Dynamic
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Led new warehouse onboarding and facilitated physical inventory count as well as movement of goods
- Validated balance sheet items - Inventory, Payment (on time delivery) as well as revenue recognition at EOY
- Hired and managed China manufacturing team of 4 factory analysts and maintained production plan for all SKUs
- Maintained inventory levels and owned end to end process across all locations from PO placement to production to warehouse
- Initiated State of The Business and S&OP meetings with insightful reports to reflect operational impact, savings, expenses from raw materials, and packaging spend reduction initiatives
- Initiated company's first obsolescence plan for salvaging parts and broadcasting on close-out channels(Tradesy.com, TheRealReal, etc) for tier 2 inventory
Operations
KIND Snacks
07.2014 - 04.2017
- Drafted and presented productivity savings for reformulations, quality improvement, packaging transitions and business improvement projects to C level management
- Designed process maps for implementation to senior management to decrease manufacturing spend
- Initiated plan with R&D and Legal teams to reduce impact of FDA packaging regulation which led to much needed packaging supplier transition and overall packaging savings
Supply Chain Financial Analyst
KIND Snacks
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Hired and trained team of 2 inventory analysts to help hit Supply Chain KPIs
- Drafted Logistics budget and provided strategic initiatives to substantially decrease fuel spend during Logistics Director leave of absence
- Delivered best in class inventory accuracy (66.5% to 99.98%) which instilled confidence to deploy MRP/Planning automation
- Drafted plan to significantly decrease Obsolete inventory throughout the supply chain as business began to mature from startup to midsize business
Inventory Analyst
KIND Snacks
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Built the KIND Snacks inventory system and lot code system that is still in place today
- Managed overhaul of manual processes and oversaw implementation of brand new JDE ERP system to systemically process all inbound, return and transfer shipments
- Drafted cross-functional process with IT and customer operations teams to automate all shipments via EDI
- Responsible for efficient daily, monthly, and yearly reconciliation of inventory to 3PL(s)
Education
MBA - Supply Chain And Operations Management, Decision Sciences
New York Institute of Technology
12.2017
B.A - Business Administration
New York Institute of Technology
12.2013
B.A - International Politics and Security, Risk Analysis
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA06.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- Managing Teams
- Budgeting
- Data Modeling
- Financial Analysis
Python
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working
Tulu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Systems & Analytics Manager
TJX Companies
11.2022 - Current
Demand Planning Manager II
Walmart
08.2020 - 04.2022
Planning Specialist III
Walmart.com
07.2019 - 08.2020
Supply and Inventory Planner
Master & Dynamic
06.2017 - 01.2019
Supply Chain Financial Analyst
KIND Snacks
01.2015 - 01.2016
Operations
KIND Snacks
07.2014 - 04.2017
Inventory Analyst
KIND Snacks
01.2014 - 01.2015
B.A - Business Administration
New York Institute of Technology
B.A - International Politics and Security, Risk Analysis
Pennsylvania State University
MBA - Supply Chain And Operations Management, Decision Sciences
New York Institute of Technology
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