Sameer Tiwari
Bangalore
Summary
- Results-driven Deputy Manager with 1 year 9 months of experience in Indirect Procurement and supply chain management within the retail sector.
- Proven expertise in data analysis and operational strategies, successfully coordinating with stakeholders to optimize agreement negotiations and vendor management.
- Perform enhanced freight and warehousing operations through data-informed decision-making using advanced tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI, leading to improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Experienced Procurement buyer with in-depth knowledge of sales strategies, scheduling, recruitment, money handling and employee relations
- Have strong communication skills and a team-player mentality.
- I consistently maintain a high level of personal integrity, strongly committed to personal growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd.
Bengaluru
06.2023 - Current
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Strategic Procurement and Logistics Leadership –
- Spearheading initiatives to optimize indirect procurement, freight, and warehousing processes, aligning them with overarching organizational objectives.
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Contract Negotiation and Vendor Management –
- Collaborating with diverse stakeholders to negotiate and finalize contracts, securing favorable terms and conditions that benefit the organization.
- Implementing a robust vendor performance evaluation system, fostering increased vendor accountability, and enhancing service quality, thereby improving operational outcomes.
- Coordinating the rapid onboarding of multiple transport vendors in a single day, showcasing exceptional project management and organizational proficiency.
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Cost Optimization and Efficiency Improvements –
- Executing initiatives that yielded substantial annual freight savings on packaging material dispatches, achieving a significant reduction in logistical expenditures.
- Managing work orders for services, ensuring timely payment releases to vendors, and maintaining strict adherence to organizational policies.
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Key Accounts Management –
- Leading projects focused on improving fill rates for critical accounts, including Metro Cash & Carry and Reliance Smart Points, through strategic logistics enhancements.
MIS and reporting –
- Providing essential support for the importation of specialized beverage machinery, andoverseeing the logistical complexities of international procurement.
- Designing and implementing a Management Information System (MIS) for effective tracking and reporting of logistical data.
Marketing/Operations Intern
CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd.
Bhopal
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted an in-depth analysis of the company's internal processes to gain insights into railway tender participation, aligning strategies with organizational requirements
- Executed competitive market research initiatives to formulate effective marketing strategies aimed at maximizing tender wins and enhancing market positioning
- Assisted in the development of a market entry strategy for a new product line, conducting competitive analysis and identifying key market trends
Education
MBA -
Indian Institute of Management Rohtak
03-2023
B.Sc. (Hons.) - CS
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi12-2020
Class 12th - CBSE
Sunbeam English School Bhagwanpur
Varanasi03-2017
Class 10th - ICSE
St. John's DLW
Varanasi03-2015
Skills
- Indirect Procurement
- Transportation and Warehousing
- Price Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- RFQ Management
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Capex Buying
Date of Birth
03/09/1999
Certification
- 2023, Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making, Coursera
- 2023, Strategic Thinking, Coursera
- 2023, Learning Agility, LinkedIn
- 2023, Getting Things Done, LinkedIn
- 2021, Digital Analytics and Regression certification
- 2021, Supply Chain Management short course certification
- 2021, The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing certification
Accomplishments
- 2022, 1st prize in 'Unveil the Conspiracy' spoken event organized by the Voice Club
- 2022, Campus Finalists of the 'Infosys Ingenious' competition amongst 3049 teams
- 2016, Qualified UPSC NDA/NA Examination with 5 lakhs+ applicants
Projects
- Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak - Brain Stroke Causes Model Developed a model to identify causes of brain strokes using Logistic Regression, SVM, Random Forest, and ANN.
- Banaras Hindu University - Beauty Parlor Management System Designed a website-based DBMS for beauty parlor management using HTML/CSS, PHP, SQL, and Apache.
Positions Of Responsibility
- Coordinator, Election & Audit Committee, IIM Rohtak Audited financial statements for clubs and events, Ensured fair selection processes for student bodies, Supervised Student Council elections and managed the selection of 18 clubs with 350 students
- Head, InQuizire, The Quizzing Club, IIM Rohtak Led the club to win Non-Domain Club of the Year (2021-22), Directed a team to conduct quizzes on the Unstop platform, Organized 20+ quizzes, engaging over 3000 participants
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Reliance Retail Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
Marketing/Operations Intern
CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd.
04.2022 - 06.2022
MBA -
Indian Institute of Management Rohtak
B.Sc. (Hons.) - CS
Banaras Hindu University
Class 12th - CBSE
Sunbeam English School Bhagwanpur
Class 10th - ICSE
St. John's DLW
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