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MANDAR DIWAKAR
Pune
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at bp, excelling in promotional planning and cross-functional coordination. Proven track record in optimizing retail operations and enhancing customer service through effective staff training and data analysis. Adept at managing supplier relationships and executing strategies that drive sales and improve efficiency across multiple locations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Advisor - Promotions
bp
Pune
07.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end execution of 12 annual promotional cycles, initiating planning ~90 days in advance to ensure timely delivery across 700+ stores.
- Coordinated efforts between suppliers, category leads, pricing, design, and distribution teams to streamline promotional execution.
- Collaborated with category teams to finalize in-store and external marketing assets such as posters, shelf strips, pump crowner's, and display materials.
- Created and updated the 'Green Guide' in advanced Excel, ensuring precise pricing, margins, and promotional discounts for effective decision-making.
- Coordinated with design teams to ensure 100% accuracy in print-ready content, minimizing errors and reprinting costs.
- Managed supplier submission portal, including onboarding new suppliers, resolving issues, and driving timely approvals through regular follow-ups.
- Executed print and distribution planning, optimizing quantities and allocation across company-owned and partner stores.
- Collaborated with distributors to align costs and safeguard promotional margins during execution.
- Supported promotional execution across 700+ stores (COCO + Buying Group) under strict timelines and high accuracy standards.
- Ensured accurate data submission to pricing systems for seamless store-level execution
Store Manager
Miniso
Kolhapur
11.2020 - 06.2025
- Led daily retail operations, ensuring efficiency in inventory management, customer service, and sales strategies.
- Optimized POS system, enhancing checkout efficiency and reducing customer wait times.
- Conducted staff training sessions on new products to enhance product knowledge and customer assistance.
- Report Preparation & Analysis - Generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports on sales, stock levels, and store performance for the Area Manager and Franchise Owner.
- Communicated store performance, challenges, and improvement opportunities to Area Manager and Franchise Owner.
- Stock Analysis & Inventory Planning - Conducted visual stock assessments and used Excel-based tracking to identify fast-moving and slow-moving products for optimized purchasing decisions.
- Financial Record-Keeping - Maintained accurate sales and tax data in reports, ensuring compliance with GST and other tax regulations.
- Negotiated with suppliers for best pricing while maintaining procurement within budget.
Junior Technician
Honda
KOLHAPUR
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Hands-on experience in vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and servicing procedures.
- Assisted in vehicle repairs, routine maintenance, and diagnostics.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile Engineering
D.Y.Patil School of Engineering and Technology
PUNE04-2020
Diploma - Automotive Engineering
Rajendra Mane Polytechnic
RATNAGIRI04-2015
High School -
Sacred Heart Convent High School
RATNAGIRI04-2012
Skills
- Promotional Planning
- Promotion Execution
- Data Analysis
- Report Generation
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Decision Making
- Communication Skills
- Excel proficiency
- POS Optimization
- Store Operations
- Campaign Management
- Promotional Analysis
- Supply Chain coordination
- Supplier Management
- Retail Sales
Certification
- Inter-college Paper Presentation - Participation Certificate.
- Communication Skills & Personality Development Course - Certificate.
- State-Level Workshop on Automotive Plastic & Sheet Metal Product Design - Certificate.
Accomplishments
- Play to Win - Commitment
- Play to Win - Team Player
- Play to Win - P4 Smooth Launch
Projects
- Crankshaft Model Design - Fabricated wooden crankshaft model for educational purpose.
- Four-Bar Link suspension system - Led a team to develop an innovative heavy-duty vehicle suspension system.
- Planetary & Sun Gear Model - Designed a functional automatic gear system model for improved mechanical understanding.
- Carousel Toolbox - Developed an automated motorized toolbox for industrial application.
Activities
- Professional Cricket Representation – Played professional cricket for the Ratnagiri District Cricket Association in U-14, U-16, and U-19 categories as an opening batsman and wicketkeeper.
- Competitive Gaming & Team Strategy – Passionate about PC and mobile esports, actively participating in local gaming tournaments with a team.
Timeline
Senior Advisor - Promotions
bp
07.2025 - Current
Store Manager
Miniso
11.2020 - 06.2025
Junior Technician
Honda
01.2020 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Automobile Engineering
D.Y.Patil School of Engineering and Technology
Diploma - Automotive Engineering
Rajendra Mane Polytechnic
High School -
Sacred Heart Convent High School