Anand Mishra
Noida
Summary
Goal-driven strategic leader and decisive business professional brings track record of success in start-up companies. Outstanding background managing multiple products from ideation to market launch and profitable monetization. Strong entrepreneurial spirit, open mind, and willingness to take on new challenges that require patience and perseverance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Startup Founder
Prabhashini Retail
Noida
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Developed business plan to launch startup venture.
- Conducted market research and identified target customer segments.
- Built a team of professionals with diverse skill sets.
- Oversaw financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and accounting.
- Managed daily operations of the company including staff recruitment and training.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders such as customers, partners, investors.
- Collaborated with external consultants to develop innovative solutions for strategic challenges.
- Participated in networking events to build relationships with potential partners or customers.
- Oversaw the development and maintenance of the company website and e-commerce platforms.
Category Head
Farida Gupta Retail Pvt Ltd
Delhi
02.2021 - 12.2022
- To understand behavior of customers and deriving pricing strategy
- 28% growth in ASP by implementing the right strategy for pricing.
- Liaising with the digital marketing team for promotional activities and campaigns.
- Evaluating weekly ROI and customer acquisition cost.
- Analyze sales data for repeat orders and reduced replenishment TAT.
- Check on inventory levels and replenishments.
- Process mapping and implementing systems for seamless functioning of the merchandising and sales department.
- Developing new vendors and using their skills and strengths to improve supply.
- Implementing quality and testing parameters in accordance with competitors.
- Less than 1% of customer returns are due to quality.
- Setting up a complete supply chain to expand the business, sourcing, and cost negotiation with vendors.
Buying and Sourcing Manager
SSIPL Retail Ltd
Delhi
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed and managed relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at competitive pricing.
- Analyzed supplier performance data to identify areas of improvement in sourcing processes.
- Ensured all purchasing activities are compliant with company policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.
- Drafted contracts, agreements for goods, services purchased from suppliers.
- Reduced customer claims by implementing strict quality parameters.
- Managed all e-commerce activity for marketplaces: Flipkart and Amazon.
- Helped in getting all physical stores live on the marketplace.
- Increased apparel business contribution from 35% to 42%.
Merchandising Manager
Matrix Clothing Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
12.2013 - 12.2017
- Sourcing of material from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
- Managing the entire supply chain and providing materials to production on time.
- Maintained a healthy relationship with vendors, and developed new vendors.
- Budgeting and managing P&L of key accounts.
- Meeting with customers and presenting products for business generation.
- 95% on-time deliveries against the factory average of 85%.
- Increased business from 12 crore to 35 crore.
- Assessed areas of service concern, and developed improvement plans.
Co-Founder
BNM Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Noida
05.2012 - 09.2013
- Created and maintained corporate website, marketing materials, and social media accounts.
- Oversaw accounting functions including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Organized events such as conferences, trade shows, seminars.
- Formed self-help group and partnered with UP State government for distribution.
- Researched competitors' products and services in order to identify gaps in the market.
Merchandising Manager
Scorpios Apparels Pvt Ltd
Faridabad
06.2009 - 05.2011
- Strictly monitored financial performance against budget projections.
- Sourced products from Taiwan and China.
- Achieved a significant rise in key account revenue from 12 Cr to 18 Cr.
- Proactively modified processes, thereby increasing the margins from 25% to 35%.
- Eliminated complexity by standardizing formats through WFX software.
Buying Manager
Rinku Group LLC (United Knigdom)
Noida
01.2008 - 06.2009
- Analyzed supplier performance, costs, delivery times, quality assurance and other key metrics.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for pricing and terms of purchase agreements.
- Reviewed inventory levels and managed stock replenishment accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures regarding procurement activities.
- Performed regular audits of vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payments.
Sr Merchandiser
Matrix Clothing Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
11.2005 - 12.2007
- Costing and Negotiation with Buyers.
- Managed cross-departmental order execution.
- Sourced raw materials from local suppliers and international vendors.
- Maintained consistent communication with suppliers.
- Organized efforts of a 5-member team during the shop floor's 'Kaizen Event' helped in reducing defects in finished goods by 22%.
- Attained unprecedented 28% profit margin in Boxer division.
Sourcing Merchandiser
GS Merchandising Company
Noida
07.2002 - 11.2005
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing, delivery dates, and other terms of sale.
- Maintained accurate records of all merchandise transactions including receipts, invoices, orders, discounts.
- Developed effective relationships with suppliers in order to secure competitive pricing for products purchased by the company.
Education
MBA -
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Lucknow12-2021
MBA -
School of Inspired Leadership
Gurgaon05-2012
Fashion Merchandising
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Delhi07-2002
Fashion Technology
Board of Technical Education
Lucknow07-2002
Bachelor of Science - Maths & Physics
Kanpur University
Kanpur06-1999
Skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Marketing expertise
- Strategic thinking
- Business networking
- Operations management
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Startup Founder
Prabhashini Retail
01.2022 - 11.2024
Category Head
Farida Gupta Retail Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 12.2022
Buying and Sourcing Manager
SSIPL Retail Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2021
Merchandising Manager
Matrix Clothing Pvt Ltd
12.2013 - 12.2017
Co-Founder
BNM Healthcare Pvt Ltd
05.2012 - 09.2013
Merchandising Manager
Scorpios Apparels Pvt Ltd
06.2009 - 05.2011
Buying Manager
Rinku Group LLC (United Knigdom)
01.2008 - 06.2009
Sr Merchandiser
Matrix Clothing Pvt Ltd
11.2005 - 12.2007
Sourcing Merchandiser
GS Merchandising Company
07.2002 - 11.2005
MBA -
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
MBA -
School of Inspired Leadership
Fashion Merchandising
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Fashion Technology
Board of Technical Education
Bachelor of Science - Maths & Physics
Kanpur University
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