Mahesh Shinde
Mumbai
Summary
Assistant Buyer with 10 years of experience in Capex procurement and vendor management. Proficient in SAP MM and vendor payment reconciliation, enhancing vendor relationships and procurement strategies. Demonstrated success in executing retail projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely store and warehouse rollouts. Expertise in inventory control and ERP systems, contributing to operational excellence in retail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd
Mumbai
01.2020 - Current
- Streamlined Procurement processes to source quality materials at competitive prices.
- Executed purchase orders and negotiated contracts, maintaining strong Vendor relationships.
- Conducted T6NY onboarding and performance evaluations to enhance supply chain operations.
- Achieved Project deadlines and budgets while adhering to purchasing policies.
- Analyzed procurement data, identified cost-saving opportunities, and process enhancements.
- Utilized SAP MM to optimize procurement operations and improve inventory management.
- Ensured transparency and accuracy of data throughout procurement activities.
- Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills in capital expenditure procurement management.
Assistant Buyer
Reliance Retail Ltd
Mumbai
05.2015 - 12.2019
- Oversaw inward and outward stock movement of critical materials, ensuring traceability and loss prevention.
- Collaborated with Procurement, logistics teams, and 3PL vendors to ensure timely tracking and stock availability.
- Conducted regular Inventory checks and implemented stock optimization strategies, enhancing space utilization and accuracy.
- Managed a team of over 10 members in Warehouse operations, ensuring compliance and accurate stock control.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Swayam Siddhi College of Management
Mumbai06-2019
Electronics Engineering
Bharathi Vidyapeeth College of Engineering
Kolhapur05-2013
Skills
- Project procurement and vendor compliance
- Procurement processes
- Vendor management
- Contract negotiation
- MS office
- Inventory management
- Supply chain optimization
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Retail operations
Certification
- SAP MM (Associate Level)
- Supply chain Logistics
- Retail Leadership Program
- Advanced Excel & Power BI
Accomplishments
- Successfully led the launch of 5,000+ Jio Point stores across pan India within a year, showcasing strong project execution, supply chain coordination, and cross-functional leadership
- Oversaw outbound logistics from multiple warehouses to retail outlets nationwide, ensuring on-time delivery, reducing transit losses, and improving distribution efficiency
- Led end-to-end procurement efforts for the successful launch of 5,000+ retail stores (Smart Point, Trends, Fresh, Digital, Jio) across India over three years, handling projects ranging from 5,000 to 100,000 sq ft.
- As an assistant buyer for bought-out items, I ensured timely sourcing, vendor alignment, and cost-effective procurement to support large-scale retail expansions
- Managed the complete P2P lifecycle — from raising Purchase requisitions (PR) to issuing Purchase orders (PO) — across multiple Project sites, ensuring on-time procurement in line with project timelines
- Facilitated strong cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to ensure material availability and supply continuity
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Native
Native
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Buyer
Reliance Retail Ltd
05.2015 - 12.2019
MBA - Operations Management
Swayam Siddhi College of Management
Electronics Engineering
Bharathi Vidyapeeth College of Engineering
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