KUSH RAJPUT

KUSH RAJPUT

Lead Data Scientist
Kenya
English, Hindi, Swahili
Contract On-site

About Me

As a recently appointed Lead Data Scientist with over 5 years of experience, I specialize in transforming data into actionable insights that fuel business growth and operational efficiency. I lead the automation of procu…

Experience

Data Scientist/Head of Data

Impala Downtown LTD · Nairobi , Nairobi , Kenya
Sep 2024 - Present · 2 years 1 month

<p>Contributed to a 25–35% increase in annual sales through data-driven demand planning, inventory optimization, pricing intelligence, and strategic decision support.</p><p> Improved profitability by optimizing procurement strategies, inventory investments, supplier selection, and product mix performance.</p><p> Developed demand forecasting models using historical sales, seasonality patterns, market trends, and product movement analysis to improve inventory availability and purchasing accuracy.</p><p> Implemented ABC and Pareto (80/20) inventory analysis to identify fast-moving, slow-moving, and non-performing products, while analyzing seasonal peaks and demand fluctuations to support strategic stock allocation and purchasing decisions.</p><p> Built intelligent replenishment and procurement planning systems to optimize stock levels while reducing stock-outs and excess inventory.</p><p> Led the automation of procurement processes using AI-driven forecasting and intelligent purchase order recommendations.</p><p> Designed supplier evaluation and quotation management systems to improve sourcing efficiency, lead-time visibility, and purchasing decisions.</p><p> Developed pricing intelligence and competitor benchmarking models to support market competitiveness and margin optimization.</p><p> Conducted comprehensive sales, revenue, profitability, and product performance analysis to identify growth opportunities and operational improvements.</p><p> Performed root cause analysis across sales, inventory, procurement, and operational processes to identify inefficiencies and drive business improvement.</p><p> Increased customer retention and repeat purchases through customer behavior, sentiment, feedback, and purchasing pattern analysis, supporting targeted business improvements and product decisions.</p><p> Designed and implemented a centralized data and analytics infrastructure with established governance standards, providing executive leadership with a single source of truth for business performance.</p><p> Integrated ERP systems with automated dashboards and executive reporting solutions, delivering real-time insights into sales, inventory, procurement, profitability, and key KPIs while significantly reducing manual reporting time.</p><p> Collaborated with procurement, sales, finance, and operations teams to align inventory planning, purchasing strategies, and overall business objectives.</p>

Data Analyst

Furniture Palace Int’l Ltd · Nairobi , Nairobi , Kenya
Aug 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 years 1 month

<p>Partnered with executive leadership, commercial teams, and department heads to deliver data-driven insights supporting strategic decision-making and business growth.</p><p> Designed and implemented enterprise business intelligence solutions using QlikView, SQL, and Python, integrating and consolidating data from multiple business systems to ensure accurate, reliable reporting.</p><p> Developed executive dashboards, KPI scorecards, and management reports providing a consolidated view of sales, profitability, inventory, customer performance, and operational metrics.</p><p> Prepared executive-level presentations and business performance reports for CEO, senior management, and commercial leadership, translating complex data into actionable recommendations.</p><p> Conducted comprehensive sales performance analysis including Year-on-Year and Quarter-on-Quarter trend analysis, enabling management to identify growth opportunities and performance gaps.</p><p> Performed 80/20 sales contribution analysis across products, brands, and categories, identifying key revenue drivers and supporting strategic inventory and procurement decisions.</p><p> Built retail performance analytics including Sales per Square Foot, Footfall, Average Basket Value, Conversion Rate, and Rent-to-Sales metrics to support store optimization and commercial planning.</p><p> Developed sales incentive and commission reporting frameworks including slab-based performance tracking and bonus calculations, improving transparency and sales team accountability.</p><p> Integrated predictive models and advanced analytics using Python to improve forecasting accuracy, trend identification, and business planning capabilities.</p><p> Designed and maintained enterprise data models and reporting structures to support scalable analytics, forecasting, and decision-support systems.</p><p> Automated recurring reporting workflows and optimized SQL queries and ETL processes, significantly reducing manual effort while improving reporting accuracy and delivery times.</p><p> Analyzed customer behavior, purchasing trends, and feedback data to improve customer experience, retention, and commercial decision-making.</p><p> Trained and mentored business users on reporting tools and analytical best practices, strengthening data literacy across the organization.</p>

Data Analyst

Bidco Africa Ltd · Nairobi , Nairobi , Kenya
Apr 2020 - Jun 2022 · 2 years 2 months

<p>Reviewed daily Sales Force Automation (SFA) reports and competitor data, transforming raw information into user-friendly dashboards and actionable intelligence for senior management using Power BI.</p><p> Analyzed Area Trade Market (ATM) performance, sales coverage, and route execution to identify gaps, opportunities, and market trends.</p><p> Automated production planning, dispatch, and sales administration reports using Python, improving reporting speed, accuracy, and efficiency.</p><p> Monitored sales team logins, route compliance, and field activity through the SFA app, identifying deviations and escalating key issues where necessary.</p><p> Delivered strategic business intelligence to leadership by analyzing data from multiple sources, including SFA, DMS, marketplace, modern trade, and ERP systems.</p><p> Mapped and optimized sales routes based on productivity, outlet coverage, and distance efficiency, using Power BI for geographic and performance analysis.</p><p> Provided top management with analytical insights to support critical decision-making across commercial and operational functions.</p><p> Evaluated and improved BI systems through reporting automation, SQL optimization, and process enhancement.</p><p> Analyzed product performance, market trends, and market share movements to support commercial strategy and warehouse planning.</p><p> Conducted competitor pricing and market activity analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and actions to improve sales performance.</p><p> Generated minimum and maximum stock level reports to reduce stock-out risks and improve distributor inventory planning.</p><p> Analyzed purchase trends across outlets and distributors to identify high-potential activation areas and fastest-moving products.</p><p> Conducted financial and forecast analysis for the oils, fats, soaps, and animal feed business units, supporting monthly planning and performance tracking.</p><p> Delivered daily management reports on sales realization, gross contribution, and cash flow performance using Power BI dashboards and ERP-based analysis.</p><p> Supported asset allocation and resource monitoring across regions through system-based reporting and operational analysis.</p>

IT & System Support Analyst

Nairobi West Hospital · Nairobi , Nairobi , Kenya
Oct 2019 - Mar 2020 · 4 months

<p>Administered and maintained HMS servers to ensure system availability, performance, and reliability.</p><p> Provided end-user and technical support for hospital systems, infrastructure, and operational applications.</p><p> Managed firewall security through Sophos, including access control, user restrictions, and network protection.</p><p> Configured and supported CCTV systems to enhance hospital surveillance and security.</p><p> Designed and implemented a kitchen stock control system to improve inventory visibility and accountability.</p><p> Maintained IT systems, hardware, and network infrastructure to support uninterrupted hospital operations.</p><p> Managed system-based tracking for billing, insurance information, and discharge reporting within the HMS.</p><p> Resolved technical issues, supported staff, and contributed to improved efficiency across hospital departments.</p>

Skills

Python Pandas NumPy Matplotlib SQL Power BI QlikView Tableau Advanced Excel VBA Google Analytics React JavaScript HTML CSS Bootstrap Tailwind CSS Node.js Express.js FastAPI REST APIs MySQL PostgreSQL Microsoft Access Dimensional Data Modeling Relational Data Modeling SAP Business One SAP HANA Odoo Sage Automan Microsoft Office 365 Git Docker AWS Machine Learning SEO HMS Procurement Analytics Inventory Planning Demand Forecasting Sales Reporting Branch Restocking Product Data Management Strategic Thinking Leadership Problem Solving Communication Training
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