Gajanan Patil
Buying and Merchandising- Fresh Category
Mumbai
Summary
Result-driven, customer cantered with 17 Years of experience in Procurement and Operations in different position. Verifiable talent for maintaining profitable operation with success in capitalizing growth opportunities. Articulate communicator and effective trainer skilled in achieving employee buy-in on organizational goals. Respected trusted manager who uphold highest ethical standards, core skilled area includes:
■ Fresh Category Market Linkage.
■ FPOs, Farmers Groups and Vendor Development.
■ Local market Distribution. ■ Staff training & Monitoring.
■ Export & Import- B2B ■ Strategic Buying and Planning.
■ Team leadership & Monitoring.
■ Inventory control.
■ Sell & Operations (Merchandising)
■ Warehousing And Supply Chain Management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Linkage Consultant- Fresh Category
Freelancers
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
- Handling * to 10 FPOs from Different location
- link with MT GT Exporters and processing industries
- End to End activity handing for supply chain and product deliver
- Major Crops- Onion, Grapes, Pomegranate, Banana , Oranges and All vegetables
- 100% accuracy in Fill rate and quality supply
- Handling Govt Project for all FPOs
Operations Manager - Fresh Produce
Metro Cash & Carry
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Handing Fresh category For 3 Stores and 1 CC
- Take care of National Sourcing from Maharashtra for Seasonal and Imported Articles
- Develop new Horeca client in catchment area
- Develop New Supplier and FPOs
- 100% fill rate and Target Orientation Performance at All Stores
- Introducing new articles as per seasonal and target to get big sell
- Manage the inventory at store level
- Takecare of all Display and Offers day to day and in offers days
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
Assistant Manager- Fresh Category
Trent Hypermarket Private
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Handling national Sourcing for Fresh category pan India.
- Developing New vendors and farmers Groups and onboarding
- Identify new cluster ares for better sourcing and price benefit
- Maintain good quality and fill rate
- Handing Contract farming from nashik Area
- Collaboration with input companies for better result
- Develop new FPOs for supply and contract farming
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
Category Manager- Fresh
Big Basket Innovative Retail Concepts Pvt.Ltd
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Handling Pune City As a category manager for Fresh FnV
- Handing Market Purchase and Collection center
- Day to day activity from Indenting to till Supply
- Responsible for Sell, Fill rate, Quality and Inventory
- Handing buying and Merchandising role with 100 % achievement
- Identify New Suppler and Farmers FPOs
- Conduct farm Visit with Staff
- Maintain All Reports regarding B&M
- Developed detailed sales forecasts based on historical data, allowing for proactive inventory management decisions.
- Analyzed sales performance and adjusted marketing strategies to optimize revenue generation.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of products, ensuring optimal mix between high-margin items and cost-effective options for customers.
- Mentored junior team members in category management best practices, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
Assistant Manager - Buying and Merchandising
Hyper CITY India Retail LTD
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Handing Fresh Buying and Merchandising Category for Ahmedabad and Baroda location
- Handling DSD and SIS store
- Responsibility for Sell-Fill rate-Dump-Margin-Inventory-vendor payment - Offer - Pricing - Display
- Coordinate with Store team and manage all activity for better sell
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
Category Manager- Produce
Walmart India
10.2011 - 06.2013
- Handling Nashik and Aurangabad Location for B&M for Fresh Category
- Responsible for All activity related B&M for Fresh category
- Handling national sourcing for seasonal articles
- Develop new vendor and farmers for better supply
- Developed detailed sales forecasts based on historical data, allowing for proactive inventory management decisions.
- Analyzed sales performance and adjusted marketing strategies to optimize revenue generation.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of products, ensuring optimal mix between high-margin items and cost-effective options for customers.
- Mentored junior team members in category management best practices, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
- Benchmarked category performance against industry standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted initiatives.
- Reduced inventory costs through effective vendor negotiations and optimizing product assortments.
- Increased overall category sales by developing and executing strategic merchandising plans.
- Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
- Maximized category turnover through proactive management strategies.
- Developed and executed spend category to support business objectives.
Assistant Manager- Buying and Merchandising
More Supermarket
05.2007 - 10.2011
- Handling Distribution Center , Collection center and Store
- Responsible for timely dispatch the vehicle from DC to Store for Pune,Mumbai and Nashik Stores
- Handling Sourcing from farmers and Nashik Market
- Handling national Sourcing in Onion and Grapes From Nashik
- Handing Store Operation for Nashik and Aurangabad Location for Fnv category
- Responsible for their Sell,margin,dump,display and supply
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
Education
PGDBM - AGRI WAREHOUSING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
INDO SWISS VOCATIONAL TRANING TRUST
PUNE 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Horticultural Science
COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE PUNE
Pune, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Problem-solving
Timeline
Market Linkage Consultant- Fresh Category
Freelancers
08.2022 - Current
Operations Manager - Fresh Produce
Metro Cash & Carry
11.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Manager- Fresh Category
Trent Hypermarket Private
11.2019 - 11.2021
Category Manager- Fresh
Big Basket Innovative Retail Concepts Pvt.Ltd
08.2015 - 09.2019
Assistant Manager - Buying and Merchandising
Hyper CITY India Retail LTD
07.2013 - 07.2015
Category Manager- Produce
Walmart India
10.2011 - 06.2013
Assistant Manager- Buying and Merchandising
More Supermarket
05.2007 - 10.2011
PGDBM - AGRI WAREHOUSING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
INDO SWISS VOCATIONAL TRANING TRUST
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Horticultural Science
COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE PUNE
04.2001 -
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