Prasanna Sohani, CPIM

Experience

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  Loblaw Companies Limited

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Store Clerk

  • Maintain a well-organized and orderly storefront that aligns with the company's image.• Stocked shelves with products from received shipments and maintained overstock. • Assisted customers in locating products.

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  Shoe Warehouse

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Service Expert

  • Maintained and organized merchandise in a presentable manner to drive sales.• Assisted customers in finding the right product to meet their needs.• Greeted customers and helped them in locating what they were looking for.

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  The Home Depot

  May 2017 - Aug 2019

  Seasonal Sales Associate

  • Operated the forklift and reach to truck to load customer vehicles, unload inbound products, and manage overhead inventory.• Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to increase customer sales and move overstock items.• Retained product, service, and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.• Sold various products by explaining unique features, educating customers on proper application and planning customer projects.• Mentored new employees on customer service, product information and company policies to maximize performance, productivity, and team success. Show less

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  SaskPower

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Student - Inventory Control

  • Facilitated efficient purchasing, resource availability and optimal inventory levels through monitoring and oversight of company inventory.• Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain, maintain product quality and improve customer service.• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.• Compiled and analyzed data and presented updates on material usage and supply chain requirements.• Worked with vendors through production meetings to discuss performance metrics, provide performance feedback and discuss production forecasts or changes. Show less

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  ElectraMeccanica

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Supply Chain Coordinator

  • Monitor and maintain sufficient on-hand inventory for critical parts to ensure principal work orders can be completed• Maintain relationships with vendor and courier forwarders to promote healthy supply chain and increase customer service• Schedule and manage logistics of international and domestic shipments throughout company locations and to external vendors• Supports team members and stakeholders in company projects by adhering and comply to all document control requirements and established Standard Operating Procedures. Show less

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  Sysco

  May 2022 - Feb 2024

  Category Planner

  - Maintaining strong and strategic relationships with key vendors to mitigate any disruptions in the Supply Chain. - Orchestrated collaborative initiatives with vendors to manage short-dated products, resulting in less spoilage cost and waste. - Conducting thorough analysis of a diverse range of reports to identify actionable insights and implement strategic initiatives accordingly.- Collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams: Sales, Logistics, Inventory Control, Accounting and external vendors to optimize and ensure the smooth flow of business processe Show less

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  Lululemon

  Feb 2024 - now

  Vendro Operations Analyst

  - Manage end-to-end new vendor approval process (NVAP) for onboarding new parent vendors and facilities• Track onboarding progress and prepare and deliver status updates and progress reports to key stakeholders• Lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives to support with implementation of new tools, systems, and processes that impact our vendor base• Identify process improvement opportunities and partner with cross-functional teams to design, document, implement and continuously improve systems, tools and processes to reduce complexity, improve efficiency and unlock capacity across the organization• Ensure vendor and facility data is complete and accurate across tools and systems, and develop and maintain vendor-facing documentation and shared site content (e.g. NVAP Portal)• Manage cross-functional meetings, lead conversations with cross-functional teams to gain alignment and move work forward towards target season deadlines• Communicate directly with vendors, troubleshoot issues and connect in with cross-functional partners as required Show less