SAP, ERP LN
Akash Thorat
Category Management
Thane,MH
Summary
Category Management with more than 10 years of Procurement, Merchandising, supply chain and production planning experience. Demonstrated leadership capabilities with direct and indirect employee groups. Employs tact, sound judgment and maintains professional demeanor in communication and relationships with others while striving to deliver best quality in daily work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Category Manager
Avenue Supermarts Limited (D'Mart)
Thane
12.2018 - Current
- Mitigated business risk and improved customer lead times through thoughtful supplier network design.
- Studied technical aspects of managed category to identify key quality attributes and cost containment levels.
- Partnered with buyers to develop category-appropriate order frequency for spend under management.
- Identified and reported key performance indicators to define successful category management.
- Incorporated suggested changes to layouts and promotions to drive sales.
- Maximized category turnover through proactive management strategies.
- Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.
- Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
- Enhanced profitability to achieve marketing objectives and drive productivity and growth from concept to implementation.
- Evaluated consumer preferences and behaviors, combined with market trends and historical data, to adjust and enhance campaigns.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
Purchase Officer - Procurement
Samsonite South Asia Pvt Ltd
Nashik
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Established clear lines of communication between business and clients.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
- Developed and initiated incentive and recognition programs for suppliers.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Received inbound phone calls from store managers and facility management associates, creating work orders and purchase orders to replace faulty or unsafe equipment or conditions.
Education
Post Graduate Dimploma - Operations Management
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management
Nashik 02.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Bramha Valley Collage of Engineering
Nashik 03.2011 - 04.2014
Polytechnique Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
MET's Bhujbal Knowledge City
Nashik 06.2008 - 03.2011
Skills
Merchandising understanding
Strategic Sourcing
Standard Sourcing Process
Raw Material Spend
Trend knowledge
Category development
Product development
Staff Management
Marketing and advertising
Brand development
Market Analysis
Data analysis
Cost Containment
Software
Timeline
Category Manager
Avenue Supermarts Limited (D'Mart)
12.2018 - Current
Post Graduate Dimploma - Operations Management
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management
02.2017 - 08.2018
Purchase Officer - Procurement
Samsonite South Asia Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Bramha Valley Collage of Engineering
03.2011 - 04.2014
Polytechnique Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
MET's Bhujbal Knowledge City
06.2008 - 03.2011