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AYUSH PATEL

AYUSH PATEL

MUMBAI

Summary

Results-driven Category Manager with over 1.5 years of experience in the retail sector, specializing in the Entertainment category. Currently serving as a Category Buyer at Reliance Digital Retail, optimizing online and offline sales channels while demonstrating expertise in category planning, sales forecasting, and P&L management. Proven track record of successful new product introductions and effective merchandising strategies. Seeking to apply strong analytical skills and retail knowledge to drive growth in future opportunities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Buyer

Reliance Retail
Mumbai
07.2023 - Current
  • Successfully managed the Entertainment category (TV and Audio) for leading brands like BPL, Samsung, LG, and Sony across diverse retail channels.
  • Spearheaded the planning and execution of store product displays (planogram), enhancing visual appeal and driving customer engagement.
  • Expanded product assortments by introducing exclusive offerings, increasing product variety, customer satisfaction, and revenue generation.
  • Boosted seasonal category sales by 1.5X in both value and volume.
  • Achieved a 35% revenue growth in TV categories through strategic initiatives and effective execution.
  • Successfully introduced six new brands within 1.5 years, enriching category diversity.

• Implemented advanced demand forecasting strategies, ensuring consistent product supply, and reducing Days of Holding (DOH) from 60 days to under 45 days.

  • Proactively mitigated end-of-life (EOL) and aging inventory issues, maintaining optimal stock levels.
  • Led monthly margin closure processes and supported back-end operations, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

Marketing Intern

Bajaj Auto Finance
PUNE
05.2022 - 07.2024
  • Executed product marketing strategies for the Bajaj Mobile App and website using Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC).
  • Oversaw digital marketing campaigns for two-wheeler and commercial vehicle products, leveraging email, SMS, content, and push notifications across multiple channels.
  • Conducted comprehensive data validation, cleaning, and statistical analysis to enhance data accuracy and optimize validation processes.
  • Coordinated with digital marketing agencies and call centers to streamline operations and drive campaign effectiveness.
  • Managed social media platforms using tools such as SFMC and Social Pilot to boost engagement and brand presence.

Education

PGDM - Marketing

Indira School of Business Studies PGDM
PUNE
04-2023

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Institute of Engineering & Science, IPS Academy
INDORE
04-2021

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Demand forecasting
  • Category management
  • Visual merchandising
  • SAP/ Tableau
  • Microsoft Office
  • Product assortment
  • Market analysis

Certification

  • CSBM - I have completed the CSBM Certificate Program in Sourcing, Buying & Merchandising, gaining expertise in inventory management, promotion planning, pricing strategy, assortment planning, margin management, and demand forecasting, equipping me with essential skills for optimizing retail operations and decision-making.
  • Six Sigma Workshop - Certified in 6-sigma workshop conducted by KPMG in which I learnt optimization techniques for customer satisfaction and the process of delivering near perfect goods & services for business transformation.
  • Advanced Excel Workshop - Certified in Microsoft Excel from Innoserve Solutions and learnt techniques of Look-up functions, advanced Charts, protect worksheets and perform advanced data operations using Pivot Table.

Timeline

Assistant Buyer

Reliance Retail
07.2023 - Current

Marketing Intern

Bajaj Auto Finance
05.2022 - 07.2024
  • CSBM - I have completed the CSBM Certificate Program in Sourcing, Buying & Merchandising, gaining expertise in inventory management, promotion planning, pricing strategy, assortment planning, margin management, and demand forecasting, equipping me with essential skills for optimizing retail operations and decision-making.
  • Six Sigma Workshop - Certified in 6-sigma workshop conducted by KPMG in which I learnt optimization techniques for customer satisfaction and the process of delivering near perfect goods & services for business transformation.
  • Advanced Excel Workshop - Certified in Microsoft Excel from Innoserve Solutions and learnt techniques of Look-up functions, advanced Charts, protect worksheets and perform advanced data operations using Pivot Table.

PGDM - Marketing

Indira School of Business Studies PGDM

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Institute of Engineering & Science, IPS Academy
AYUSH PATEL