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Saurav Mittal

Regional Category Manager
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic Category Manager with a proven track record at Hyperpure By Zomato, driving 11x growth in packaging sales. Expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor relations, coupled with strong analytical skills, has enabled successful category expansion and optimized supply chain operations. A collaborative leader dedicated to mentoring teams and achieving exceptional results. Category Manager with more than 1.8 years of supply chain and production planning experience. Demonstrated leadership capabilities with direct and indirect employee groups. Employs tact, sound judgment and maintains professional demeanor in communication and relationships with others while striving to deliver best quality in daily work.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Category Manager

Hyperpure By Zomato
Bengaluru
06.2023 - Current

• Co-led Packaging Category for Hyperpure, achieving 11x growth in1.9 years.
• Managed end-to-end packaging material operations, including product selection, supplier sourcing, and order fulfillment.
• Collaborated with restaurants to develop differentiated brand outlooks and curated packaging solutions.

  • Managed a diverse portfolio of products, ensuring optimal mix between high-margin items and cost-effective options for customers.
  • Analyzed sales performance and adjusted marketing strategies to optimize revenue generation.
  • Developed detailed sales forecasts based on historical data, allowing for proactive inventory management decisions.
  • Mentored junior team members in category management best practices, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
  • Benchmarked category performance against industry standards, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted initiatives.
  • Reduced inventory costs through effective vendor negotiations and optimizing product assortments.
  • Increased overall category sales by developing and executing strategic merchandising plans.

Founder

Mittal Polypet
Dhanbad
03.2020 - 04.2023

• Founded and managed a packaging unit for manufacturing pet bottles and jars at Mittal Polypet.
• Oversaw end-to-end manufacturing processes and sales operations, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Established partnerships with various B2B clients, contributing to the successful operation of the plant.

  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
  • Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation.

Founder

BMW Hospitality
Bengaluru
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • • Founded and managed Bhook Mitaane Wala (BMW), a cloud kitchen in Bengaluru, achieving profitability within 1 month.
  • • Successfully scaled the business to handle nearly 150 orders per day within 2 months of operation.
  • • Expanded the brand portfolio to include Eatsomnia and Paratha Stories, opening 3 outlets in just 2 years.

Assistant Manager

Mahindra & Mahindra
Chennai
12.2015 - 12.2017
  • ELV Expert, RRR calculation, Dismantling Manual creation.

Design Engineer

Allegis Group - TEKsystems
03.2013 - 12.2015
  • IMDS validation, Reach, ROHS, MDS creation.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Siddaganga Institute Of Technology
Tumkur
01.2008 - 01.2012

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier contracts

Vendor relations

Sales tracking

Supply chain optimization

Category growth

Timeline

Category Manager

Hyperpure By Zomato
06.2023 - Current

Founder

Mittal Polypet
03.2020 - 04.2023

Founder

BMW Hospitality
03.2017 - 03.2020

Assistant Manager

Mahindra & Mahindra
12.2015 - 12.2017

Design Engineer

Allegis Group - TEKsystems
03.2013 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

Siddaganga Institute Of Technology
01.2008 - 01.2012
Saurav MittalRegional Category Manager