Vinoth Giri

Results-driven retail operations leader with 14 years of experience across supermarket, modern retail and multi-store operations. Currently leading cluster operations with accountability for sales performance, LFL growth, gross margin, shrinkage, wastage, inventory accuracy, customer experience, manpower productivity, audit compliance and store profitability. Strong track record in coaching Store Managers/ASMs, closing operational gaps, strengthening loss-prevention controls and driving SOP execution across stores.

Cluster Manager - KPN Farm Fresh

(2024-02 - 2026-08)

• Career Progression & Multi-Unit Oversight: Promoted from Senior Store Manager to Cluster Manager, driving end-to-end operations, sales performance, and 100% SOP adherence across multiple retail stores.
• Sales Growth & Margin Drivers: Delivered consistent LFL (Like-for-Like) and MoM (Month-on-Month) sales growth by maximizing penetration in Private Labels, Own Brands, focus SKUs, and Staples/Rice categories.
• Fresh Produce & Wastage Management: Managed high-volume Fruits & Vegetables (F&V) operations, achieving top sales figures while aggressively minimizing dump, wastage, and inventory shrinkage.
• People Leadership & Retention: Successfully controlled staff attrition, built a high-performance team culture, and mentored high-potential store staff to achieve annual internal promotions.
• Key Awards & Recognitions: Winner: Highest Rice Sales Cluster Manager Award. Recognition: Highest Sales in Private Label / Own Brand Cluster Manager. Runner-Up: Best SOP Compliance Cluster Manager Award.

Retail Store Manager - brain bees solutions pvt ltd

(2022-11 - 2024-01)

• Store & Retail Operations Management: Spearheaded daily store operations, ensuring end-to-end SOP compliance, visual merchandising standards, and consistent customer satisfaction.
• Sales & Revenue Growth: Consistently drove month-on-month (MoM) top-line sales growth with a strategic focus on expanding high-margin private label penetration.
• Inventory & Loss Prevention: Implemented rigorous stock audits, inventory control measures, and shrinkage/wastage reduction protocols to safeguard store profitability.
• Team Leadership & Development: Led, trained, and rostered a high-performing retail floor team, fostering customer service excellence and target achievement.
• Process & Cost Optimization: Managed operational expenses, optimized floor productivity, and maintained seamless vendor and supply replenishment cycles.

Retail Store Manager - more retail (MRPL)

(2017-06 - 2022-05)

• Store Turnaround & Performance: Successfully transformed underperforming stores into top-performing units by driving top-line sales, optimizing daily operations, and improving store productivity.
• Shrinkage & Cost Control: Implemented strict inventory audits, loss prevention measures, and shrinkage control SOPs to safeguard store margins.
• Talent & Retention: Led end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and training programs; significantly reduced staff attrition by building a high-morale, result-oriented team culture.
• Key Awards & Recognitions: Awarded Best Store Manager for operational excellence and sales targets achievement. Won the Best Productivity Store Award. Mentored and developed team members who earned the Best Cashier Award (Tamil Nadu Region) for 3 consecutive years.

B.Com - Madras University, Chennai (2017)