Vaishnav Deshmukh (VD)

Operations and logistics professional with hands-on experience in high-volume retail and delivery environments, inventory control, team training, and process improvement. MSc graduate in Logistics & Supply Chain Management with strong data analysis skills (Excel, Power BI) and Lean Six Sigma knowledge. Proven ability to maintain safety and quality standards, improve operational efficiency, and support fast-paced shift operations through data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.

Retail Operations Assistant at Sports Direct (2025-11 – Present)

• Processed 650–950 units per shift using TC5X systems, maintaining a consistent 96.4% stock accuracy rate and reducing delivery processing time by 18% through a "High-Velocity First" sorting method.
• Drove a 14% uptick in Average Transaction Value (ATV) by implementing "Value-Add" bundling (shoe care/accessories) and securing a 22% enrollment rate for Frasers+ memberships.
• Identified and resolved stock discrepancies via daily reconciliation, contributing to a 12% reduction in store-wide shrinkage and maintaining 100% compliance on safety labeling.
• Executed 85+ transactions per shift with high precision while spearheading nightly close-down protocols, including cash auditing and floor recovery to ensure "Open-Ready" status for the next trade.

Crew Trainer (Delivery Handling) at McDonald's (2023-11 – 2025-10)

• Achieved a 98.7% order-to-stock accuracy rating by managing high-volume deliveries 3x weekly, ensuring zero "Out of Stock" (OOS) incidents on core menu items.
• Analyzed production vs. waste data to refine stock ordering, resulting in an 11.5% reduction in raw food waste over a 6-month period.
• Developed a Purchase Order (PO) Gap Analysis workflow that cut inventory intake errors by 14% and aligned stock levels with peak-hour demand.
• Mentored and certified 12+ new hires in FIFO rotation and H&S compliance, maintaining a 95% pass rate on internal operational audits.
• Served as the primary point of contact for shift leads to resolve delivery variances, ensuring 100% resolution of supply chain issues within the shift window.

Project Manager Intern at Meta (2023-03 – 2023-06)

Meta XROS Fellowship

• Facilitated the recruitment and onboarding of a 17-member cross-functional team (Developers/Artists) for a high-fidelity Virtual Reality (VR) project under the Meta XROS program.
• Orchestrated workflows between distributed VR development teams across multiple cities, utilizing Kanban and 2-week sprints to ensure 100% milestone alignment.
• Applied Lean Six Sigma to identify production bottlenecks in the VR asset pipeline, contributing to a 12% increase in operational efficiency.
• Monitored iterative testing phases for VR audio mixing and graphic assets, ensuring all deliverables met the technical standards of Custom Technologies and Meta.
• Acted as a central point of contact for directors and remote developers, streamlining communication to resolve resource conflicts and maintain project transparency.

MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – Cranfield University (2023-09 – 2024-09)

Bachelor of Management Studies in Management Studies – Mumbai University (2022-06)