Over 8 years of expertise in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Category Management, driving efficiency in Supply, Logistics, and Inventory Management processes to enhance revenue growth. Proven ability in Strategic Pricing and Demand Forecasting, ensuring successful product launches through effective Sales Marketing,Merchandising and Promotions Techniques. Strong track record of optimizing procurement strategies to align with organizational goals and market demands. Part of Terms on Trade negotiations, successfully onboarded National & Regional Brands.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Category Manager National
ElasticRun
Pune
07.2022 - Current
Developed and executed category and HUL sales plans for B2B Rural.
SPOC for Private Label brand in Category for Biscuits, Diaper & San-Pads.
Discussed Terms on Trade (TOT) with National & Regional brands
Collaborated with internal teams such as marketing, finance, and operations to develop plans that meet the needs of all stakeholders.
Worked with internal teams like Marketing, Merchandising Excellence, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to ensure the successful execution of category plans and the procurement plan QoQ.
Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers to ensure the best possible value for the company with improved Margins & Promotions.
Team Leader - Central Procurement Operations
ElasticRun
Pune
04.2021 - 07.2022
Key Part & SPOC for Urban project in ElasticRun. Looking after existing procurement and expansion. Ensuring achieving monthly target of around 15-20 Crore.
Managing and monitoring a team of around 20 members and ensuring achieving monthly target of 15-20 Crore
To oversee daily order fulfillment activities, including order processing, shipping tracking, and delivery.
Manage continuous operational process improvement identification and plans to implement changes in coordination with other teams.
Coordinated logistics and distribution for timely product delivery. Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations.
Central Procurement Operations Executive
ElasticRun
Pune
01.2020 - 03.2021
Managing the purchases of FMCG items with tied up National brands.
Vendor management, client handling and managing the existing suppliers.
Key point of contact between more than 20 vendors, National sales & Accounts Team.
Warehouse inventory management and would forecast the inventory depending on the sales data.
Negotiate with vendors to ensure we buy at the best price. To make purchases to achieve a turnover of over 2 crore per month.
Sr. CSA
Amazon Development Centre
Pune
05.2017 - 01.2020
Managed customer inquiries through various communication channels.
Collaborated with teams to resolve complex customer issues effectively.
Trained new staff on company policies and customer service protocols.
CSA
Concentric
Pune
09.2015 - 07.2016
Worked as an associate for Amazon.in (Voice) and Amazon.com (Emails).
Solving customer's query as per Amazon's policy.
Education
PGDM - Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management
MIT School of Distance Education
Pune
02-2027
B. E. - Mechanical
Solapur University
Solapur
01.2015
Skills
Terms on Trade (TOT) negotiations
Customer relationship management
Inventory management
Strategic pricing and promotions
Supply chain & Procurement optimization
Private Label Product Launch
Sales Analysis & Merchandising
FMCG Demand Forecasting
FMCG Distribution & Sales Plan
FMCG Category Margin Optimization
Topline & Bottomline Revenue Optimization
Advance MS Excel
SAP MM
Power Bi
Certification
FMCG Sales & Distribution Management, Welingkar Institute Management Development and Research, 2023