Sourav Banerjee
About Sourav Banerjee
Sourav Banerjee is a Director at Zepto, where he has worked since 2023 in Mumbai, India. He has a diverse background in supply chain management and analytics, with previous roles at Spencer's Retail, Flipkart, and Zepto.
Work at Zepto
Sourav Banerjee has been serving as the Director at Zepto since 2023. His role is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Prior to this position, he worked as Associate Director at Zepto from 2022 to 2023. In his current role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and implementing strategic initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience in Retail and Supply Chain
Before joining Zepto, Sourav Banerjee held significant positions in the retail and supply chain sectors. He worked at Spencer's Retail as a Senior Analytics & Planning Manager from 2019 to 2022, where he was involved in analyzing market trends and planning strategies for the FMCG sector. Additionally, he served as a Senior Supply Planning Manager at Flipkart for one year, from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to supply chain optimization.
Education and Expertise
Sourav Banerjee holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from West Bengal University of Technology, which he completed from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education with a PGDM in Business Administration and Management from XLRI Jamshedpur from 2018 to 2019. His expertise includes utilizing the Theory of Constraints (TOC) to address supply chain complexities and implementing advanced demand and inventory planning strategies.
Background in Engineering and Project Management
Sourav Banerjee began his career in engineering, working as a Junior Engineer at DESCON for six months in 2013. He later served as an Assistant Project Manager at Andrew Yule & Co Ltd from 2016 to 2018. His early experience also includes a role as a Graduate Electrical Engineer at DESCON and a summer internship at Telcon in 2011. This background provided him with a solid foundation in project management and technical skills.
Problem-Solving Approach
Sourav Banerjee emphasizes a strong focus on problem-solving through the use of business metrics and frameworks. His approach includes analyzing data to drive decision-making and enhance store-level profitability. This methodology has been integral to his roles in various organizations, particularly in the retail and supply chain sectors.