MITALI GOSWAMI
Mumbai
Summary
Seasoned Purchase Manager with 16 years of reliable experience sourcing goods, materials and services to meet operating goals. Manages cost-effective supply chain strategies and vendor negotiations , customer requirements and continuity expectations. Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for optimal performance attainment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchase Manager
Saphire Foods
05.2023 - Current
- Increased procurement efficiency by implementing effective strategies and streamlining processes.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to improve communication and collaboration.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
- Reduced order lead times by working closely with suppliers to expedite shipments when necessary.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular reviews, addressing any issues or concerns promptly.
- Analyzed spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities across various categories and suppliers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on new product launches, coordinating purchasing activities accordingly.
- Optimized supply chain operations by identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate solutions which resulted in cost saving of 20 Lacs.
- Reviewed and negotiated existing agreements to optimize commercial terms.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout all purchasing activities.
- Streamlined vendor payment process by collaborating with finance department on invoice reconciliation efforts.
Deputy Manager
Reliance Retail
09.2016 - 03.2022
- (Reliance Retail) (Home fashion, Hardlines, Plastics,
- Finalizing product assortment for Reliance Smart points, Smart net, Jio mart, Smart, fresh
- Chalking out the product mix at stores and researching for new product introductions
- Replenishing by issuing purchase orders to vendors based on intake planned along with maintaining availability as per base stock planned across the chain of stores
- Conducting training for store personnel from time to time
- Promotion planning, ensuring all the products reach to dc and stores on time for smooth execution of promotions
- Reduced operational costs through effective negotiation with suppliers and vendors.
Deputy Manager
Reliance Digital
09.2012 - 03.2016
- Replenishment/Merchandising Product Categories: Mobile Phones, FLP
- Brands handled- Apple, HTC, Lenovo, Nokia KRA
- Negotiate support from brands, Vendor management, Tracking sales, Managing new launches, and Taking care of vendor payment
- Plan and execute promotions, Achieve budgeted margin for the category, Coordinating with brands for ATL and BTL activity
- Ensuring availability as per base stock planned across DC and our chain of stores
- Finalizing product assortment for Reliance DX mini and Digital
- Chalking out the product mix at stores and researching for new product introductions
- Replenishing inventory planners, issuing purchase orders to vendors based on intake planned along with maintaining availability as per base stock planned across the chain of stores
- Conducting training for store personnel from time to time
- Ensuring Inventory Planners arrange stocks in time from brands, resolving any logistical issues along with analyzing ROS, and NWC and maintaining healthy category performance
- On time for smooth execution of promotions.
Inventory Controller (Re-Buyer
Woolworths India Pvt. Ltd
02.2010 - 09.2012
- Product Category: Mobile Phones, Landline Phones, Mobile Accessories Brands handled -Apple, Micromax, Nokia, Blackberry, HTC, Samsung
- KRA
- Finalized the options with brands and decided upon the range for new options at stores based on product and store profile
- Assist in finalizing options with brands
- Article code creation, DC listing, Store listing, pricing, EAN Codes, and maintaining price in the system
- Track the Top-line achievement of the stores and help them to achieve it
- Plan promotion, New launches, and Competitive analysis
- Froze upon the base stock for new options and made necessary revisions from time to time
- Planned purchase orders based on daily intake
- Ensured availability as per base stock planned across DC and chain of stores
- Chalked out the product mix at stores and planned markdowns and promotions to liquidate existing stocks
- Ensured stock situation and transferred stocks from DC to stores on a regular basis
- Achieved the least NWC for the Mobiles Category at Woolworths and retain the standards constantly.
Process Trainer
Accenture, KRA
06.2006 - 01.2010
- Developed and maintained a curriculum of training material and provided feedback/ coaching on the progress of associates to set a positive example through performance leadership
- Developed and delivered process overview classroom training along with conducting online training sessions for Supply Chain Executives
- Ensured knowledge transfer, material development, and training delivery for new hires
- Analyzed and froze upon the planogram and continuously made necessary changes as required to initiate buying
- Planned weekly intakes for new options and replenishment
- Provided Purchase Orders to the vendors as per the weekly intake planned and ensured timely delivery of stocks from brands to resolve any logistical issues
- Froze upon base stock and maintained availability across our chain of stores.
Customer Service Executive
Spanco Respondez
01.2005 - 06.2006
Education
PG Diploma - Digital Marketing
2020
PGDBM -
Welingkar Institute of Management
2015
B.Sc. -
Siliguri College, Bengal University
2004
Skills
- EXTRAMURAL ENGAGEMENTS
- Elected as the Class Representative at Siliguri College Students Union
- Attended workshop on Train the Trainer Program, Time Management, Leadership Training, and Soft Skills Training
- IT SKILLS
- Well-versed with
- MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel (Advanced Excel – V Lookup, Pivot Table, etc) & Internet Applications
Certification
Replenishment Management Demand Planning Supply Chain Management Purchase Inventory Management Vendor Management Stakeholder Management Event Management Marketing Operations Brand Visibility PR Activities
Timeline
Purchase Manager
Saphire Foods
05.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager
Reliance Retail
09.2016 - 03.2022
Deputy Manager
Reliance Digital
09.2012 - 03.2016
Inventory Controller (Re-Buyer
Woolworths India Pvt. Ltd
02.2010 - 09.2012
Process Trainer
Accenture, KRA
06.2006 - 01.2010
Customer Service Executive
Spanco Respondez
01.2005 - 06.2006
PG Diploma - Digital Marketing
PGDBM -
Welingkar Institute of Management
B.Sc. -
Siliguri College, Bengal University
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