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Amitabh Goswami

Amitabh Goswami

Kolkata

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in Agri Commodities-related roles. Proficient in business development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Zonal Sales & Sourcing Manager- East

Harvesting India Ltd
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed a business size of ₹5 Cr on a monthly basis for the East region.
  • Onboarded popular brands like Nafeej, Lalbaba, Shyambhog, Kishan, Diner, Rajdhani, Fortune, and Aman onto the company’s app.
  • Secured key wheat customers such as Britannia, Adani, Shree Shyam Agro, Hanumanta, Royal Foods, JP Flour Mill, and Fine Flour Mill.
  • Established supplier relationships for Basmati rice with MOI, GRN, JRM, Suffelteck, and Baba Rice Mill.
  • Collaborated with regional rice players like Bhadeswar Rice, Baba, and Pragati in East India.
  • Onboarded key Horeca customers, including Ashirbad Enterprises, Mayuranka, and Atithi Food Products.
  • Delivered 4,000 MT of wheat in truck-cut condition to a single buyer, contributing to an overall business volume of 7,000 MT.
  • Leveraged importer networks and 300 regional distributors for raw material trading.
  • Launched the HFN brand mustard oil, as well as regional rice and pulses in East India, managing private labeling efforts.
  • Partnered with Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to procure materials for major clients like Adani, Britannia, Pragati, Baba, and Shree Shyam Agro.
  • Generated farmer leads for HFN’s pesticide, tractor, and seed sales initiatives.

AGM (Staples-Pulses & Soya Chunks)

Reliance Retail
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Led category operations with a business size of ₹700 Cr across East and South India.
  • Achieved 10% month-over-month growth through strategic sourcing, pricing, and campaigns.
  • Enhanced profit margins by 1% through innovative income sources, like trade terms (TOT) and promotional banners.
  • Built and trained a high-performing sales team, improving deal closure rates, and product understanding.
  • Spearheaded new product launches and trade promotions to increase market share.
  • Optimized inventory across 83 fulfillment centers, reducing carrying costs and leakages.

Manager (Staples-Pulses, Wheat, Rice and Salt)

Elastic Run
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Expanded the supplier and customer base, driving growth in the Full Truck Load (FTL) business by 5X.
  • Identified new commercial growth areas and implemented competitive sales strategies.
  • Streamlined accounts receivable/payable and improved financial compliance.
  • Launched new products to boost margins and regional business volume.

Zonal Category In-charge (East-Pulses and Grains)

ADANIWILMAR Ltd.
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Drove sales of Basmati rice, pulses, and wheat flour across East India.
  • Developed and executed regional sales and distribution plans.
  • Strengthened market presence by onboarding distributors and exploring new markets.
  • Delivered actionable insights through competitor activity tracking and market intelligence.

Associate Manager

ADANIWILMAR Ltd.
04.2017 - 09.2020
  • Managed sales and supply chain operations for the East region's Pulses Desk.
  • Improved vendor relationships and reduced costs through efficient procurement strategies.
  • Coordinated insurance claims and transfer pricing at the branch level.

Dy. Manager

ADANIWILMAR Ltd.
04.2012 - 03.2017
  • Sale of imported raw materials through brokers and distributors.
  • Sale of bulk pack dal, besan, and other processed pulses in the East.
  • Timely clearance of import consignments in coordination with C.H.A.
  • Tracking commodity movements and behaviors.
  • Worked with traders to improve risk management and hedging strategies.
  • Maintained accounts receivable and payable.

Assistant Manager

Adani Enterprises/Adani Wilmar Ltd.
06.2007 - 03.2012
  • Headed operations and logistics pan-India for the Agro desk.
  • Coordinated with C.H.A., transporters, and vendors for timely clearance of import consignments.
  • Ensured compliance with audits and insurance requirements.
  • Generated MIS reports and solved day-to-day operational issues.
  • Managed commodity trading for pulses and sugar.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Suryadatta Institute of Management & Information R
05-2007

MBA - International Business

Suryadatta Institute of Management And Information Research
Pune
05-2007

Bachelor’s - Information Technology

Boston College for Professional Studies
Gwalior
01.2004

Skills

  • Category Management & Optimization
  • Supplier Relationship and Contract Negotiation
  • Cost Savings and Budget Management
  • Procurement Process Automation and Technology
  • Team Leadership and Mentorship
  • Risk Management and Compliance
  • Stakeholder collaboration and communication
  • Market Intelligence and Competitive Analysis
  • Building Ecosystem
  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • P&L Management and KPI-Driven Business Strategies
  • Vendor and stakeholder relationship management
  • Integration of technology in sales and operations
  • Demand Planning, Inventory Control, and Logistics Optimization
  • Market research, product development, and pricing strategy

Accomplishments

  • Implementation of the truck cut model helping to generate business of 7,000 mt of wheat with zero deduction
  • Leading the Mandi se Sasta campaign at Reliance Retail in the East
  • Contributing to expanding the comex business of Elastic Run for east location significantly; got certificate of recognition & appreciation in two months.
  • Contributed to the design and implementation of the business roadmap, setting up distribution channels of east for Adani Wilmar pulses & grains verticals (finished pulses, flour, nuggets and regional rice).
  • Successful handling of 3p- pulses, wheat and rice plant building foundation to set up Haldia pulses plant of 250 TPD; Amta Flour plant & rice factory near Burdwan of Adani Wilmar Ltd.
  • Got hike of 25% for three consecutive years 2011 to 2014 which is record in Adani Wilmar Ltd by making Haldia pulses plant commercially free within 5 years (heading from sourcing to inventory management to sales of finished goods and byproducts; setting up of brokers and distribution channels for penetrating and grasping the market share; developing of product as per customer requirement in terms of quality and pricing).
  • Revamping the Agro vertical in the year 2010 (transition phase from Enterprises to Wilmar)
  • Handling a sourcing portfolio of 30000 MT of wheat (2019 & 2020), 50000 MT of Pulses (2010 -2020) & 10000 MT (2020-2021) regional rice annually.
  • Supervised fastest rake loaded in Kolkata dock at record time of 7 hours.
  • Achieved dispatch in 70% of bulk vessel handled and 90 % timely Clarence of FCL business from 2008 to 2020.

Confirmation

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Timeline

Zonal Sales & Sourcing Manager- East

Harvesting India Ltd
01.2024 - 10.2024

AGM (Staples-Pulses & Soya Chunks)

Reliance Retail
08.2022 - 07.2023

Manager (Staples-Pulses, Wheat, Rice and Salt)

Elastic Run
09.2021 - 08.2022

Zonal Category In-charge (East-Pulses and Grains)

ADANIWILMAR Ltd.
10.2020 - 09.2021

Associate Manager

ADANIWILMAR Ltd.
04.2017 - 09.2020

Dy. Manager

ADANIWILMAR Ltd.
04.2012 - 03.2017

Assistant Manager

Adani Enterprises/Adani Wilmar Ltd.
06.2007 - 03.2012

MBA - Marketing

Suryadatta Institute of Management & Information R

MBA - International Business

Suryadatta Institute of Management And Information Research

Bachelor’s - Information Technology

Boston College for Professional Studies
Amitabh Goswami