Debabrata Sarkar

Experience

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  Accenture

  Jul 2005 - Aug 2007

  Software Engineer

  Techno-Functional Consultant | Product Gap Analysis | Feasibility Study | MVP | POC | Software Development | Oracle Retail | SQL, PL/SQL | Pro*C | Oracle Forms, Reports

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  Polaris Consulting & Services Ltd

  Sept 2007 - Nov 2008

  Consultant

  – Successful Oracle Retail v14 implementation (Modules: RMS, ReSA, RTM, RPM, Allocation) for a Russian retailer (Detskii Mir) and integration with Oracle FinancialsBusiness Analyst | Oracle Retail SME – Oracle Retail Implementation | Systems Integration | Gap Analysis | Drive CRP & Systems Design | Oracle Retail | SQL, PL/SQL | Pro*C | Oracle Forms, Reports

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  Vinculum Group

  Nov 2008 - Jul 2009

  Senior Software Engineer

  Techno-Functional Consultant | Software Development | Oracle Retail Implementation | Systems Integration | PL/SQL | Pro*C

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  Oracle

  Jul 2009 - Feb 2012

  Senior Consultant

  Business Analyst | Functional Consultant | Requirements Engineering | Business Consulting – CRP, Gap Analysis | Business Analysis | Gap Analysis | Software Development | Oracle Retail ERP Implementation

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  Tech Mahindra

  Feb 2012 - Apr 2018

  Solution Architect | Business Consultant

  Steered multiple large-scale transformations, ensuring successful ERP implementations, and fostering effective systems integration of global retailers from legacy ERP systems to modern age SaaS solutions.Successfully led and managed extensive programs with budgets exceeding $10 million, covering Oracle Retail Applications implementation and integration with various systems, including Manhattan WMS, Kronos, Sterling OMS/ATG, and legacy systems and third-party Store/POS solutions. Focus was on minimal customization of Oracle Retail to keep the base functionality intact and keep it in the upgrade path.Major large-scale business transformation projects delivered:– Oracle Retail v16 implementation (Modules: RMS, ReSA, RTM, WMS) for a Dubai based retailer (Apparel Group, UAE) and integration with Oracle Financials– Implementation of Oracle Retail v16, Manhattan WMS, Manhattan LMS, and systems integration for a large UK Based Retailer (Arcadia Group)– Oracle Retail v13 MOM Suite Implementation for a Canadian Fashion Retailer (Groupe Dynamite) and integration of MOM Suite with other best-of-breed systems, such as TradeStone, Oracle ATG, MID Allocations, and Manhattan WMS (Scale).Keywords:Digital Transformation | Solution Architecture | Program Management | Retail Domain Architect | Large-Scale IT Programs and Transformational Success – From Legacy to Modern Age SaaS Solutions | ERP Implementation & Complex Systems Integration – Oracle Retail, Manhattan WMS, Manhattan LMS, Tradestone, Kronos, OMS, 3rd Party Store Solutions | Business Consulting – CRP, Gap Analysis, Technology Roadmap and Solution Design | Team Management | On-Time High Quality Project Delivery | Stakeholder Management: Communication & Presentations | Project Management | Effort, Cost Estimation | Go-Live & Cutover Strategy Show less

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  Ascena

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2019

  Business Solutions Architect

  Serving as the Business Solution Architect, my key responsibilities included devising and implementing solutions for business issues related to Retail Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, and Back Office domains. Additionally, I took the lead on several projects aimed at reducing technical debt, increasing automation, and IT modernization.Notable Achievements:– Played a pivotal role in establishing the Ascena GCC at Bengaluru – by hiring, team buildup, training, and transition from vendors.– Leading the team as a Product Owner to victory in 2018 Hackathon Competition– Implementation of ReSA for Justice– Successful POC to integrate RMS and Manhattan WMS using Kafka Show less

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  Landmark Group

  Sept 2019 - now

  In my current role as a Product Owner, I am responsible for building and executing new initiatives and product roadmaps comprising of Merchandising, Finance, Master Data, and Compliance domains and overseeing them from ideation to launch and beyond in an Agile environment.Key accomplishments:– Revamp and modernize the Merchandising Platform to secure future proof, and support business continuity– Successful E-Invoice Rollout and Implementation at KSA and Egypt– UAE Corporate Tax changes rollout– Successful implementation of economic partnership agreement enabled to unlock the free trade agreement benefits with India and few more countries to save AED 25Mn of Customs duty per year– Roll out of Product compliance & restrictions at import country level– Enabling cross concept selling of home products at CP stores Show less Worked as a Senior IT Business Partner across multiple business functions (e.g., Digital, Retail Operations, Finance, People, Finance, Customer) to straddle between IT and Business to identify, articulate and champion the strategic technology improvements to increase operational efficiency, drive business value, and support business growth.Key initiatives/projects delivered:– Integrate SEA (South-East Asia) as a new territory expansion– Biometric based Time & Attendance Implementation & Rollout– Offboarding process automation– Enabling single swipe integrations across all territories– Digital solutions in automating store day end operations– Introduction of digital wallet for customer refunds– Adding new partners for points redemption in Stores & online– Launching Shukran co-branded cards in multiple territories– Introduction of digital gift cards in Stores and in e-commerce.– Introduction of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) in Stores– Enabling city level delivery promise to e-commerce customers. Show less

  • Product Owner

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Senior Manager - Technology Business Partner

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2022