Strategic and results-driven MBA professional with 10+ years of experience in Net Revenue Management, Pricing Architecture, Trade Promotion Optimization, and Customer Mix Strategy
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr Manager, Net Revenue Management
PEPSICO GBS
04.2022 - Current
Co-piloted portfolio growth strategies across PFNA, PBNA, and Australia markets, aligning with global RGM priorities and delivering on market-specific revenue and profit objectives.
Spearheaded the development and deployment of Brand Ladder and Pack Price Architecture playbooks across major portfolios (Quaker, Mexico Salty, PBNA Coffee), directly enhancing price-pack mix strategy.
Led the pilot of the 'Max the Mix' playbook for Quaker US, pinpointing 5 high-impact initiatives across Planogram, Marketing, DX, and Sales Finance teams, resulting in a $55M increase in Net Revenue and $36M growth in Gross Profit.
Developed an Occasion-based Pack Price Architecture playbook for Australia CSD, enabling Pepsi Max to capture 2% incremental market share through disruptive PPA, incentive curve adjustments, and optimized promotions.
Recognized with the HBS Award for Business Impact for RGM execution excellence in the Mexico Salty portfolio & Egypt Max the Mix initiatives.
Mentored and onboarded global RGM team members through the 'RGM Rise Up!' L&D initiative, fostering RGM capability development as a Centre of Excellence.
Designed an Effort Estimation Calculator with refined nuances to enhance project planning and resource allocation.
Manager, Pricing
PHILIPS HEALTHSYSTEMS
11.2021 - 03.2022
Pricing manager for Ultrasound & Monitoring Analytics & Therapeutic Care portfolio for Philips India.
Worked closely with sales to ensure deals are closed in timely manner while achieving IGM AOP targets.
Worked on price indexation exercise to update pricelist to reflect increasing supply chain costs for next FY.
Manager, Pricing & Strategy
BENNETT COLEMAN & CO
12.2018 - 10.2021
Served as the Pricing SPOC for the FMCG and Education verticals, which collectively contribute 500 Cr to the topline.
Conducted portfolio analysis to identify growth opportunities and revenue strategies by market segment.
Evaluated business proposals and pricing for advertising campaigns, deals, schemes, and product features.
Achieved 30% revenue growth YoY for the FMCG business and a 10% increase in market share through effective pricing negotiations and strategic business planning, with the FMCG sector surpassing its AOP by 110%.
Conducted in-depth sub-category analysis for milk and milk products, launching market-specific schemes to acquire new clients and encourage larger ad formats, such as full-page and jacket ads.
Incentivized clients to upgrade page positions from inside pages to premium placements like FP and P3, improving overall yield.
Increased market share for the skin cream sub-category by 5% compared to the previous year through bundle offers in TOI+ Language publications.
Rolled out targeted schemes for Education clients during the admission season to drive higher volumes of business for inside page full-page ads.
Business Planning Analyst
ALCON-DIVISION OF NOVARTIS
11.2016 - 11.2018
Prepared P&L budget and outlook for various budgeting cycles for warranty service business.
Weekly sales projection for surgical business base of INR 700 Cr.
Monthly variance analysis of budget v/s actuals with recommendations to the stakeholders.
Prepared monthly dashboard and MIS reporting for the stakeholders along with management commentary for review with the leadership team.
Proposed and implemented cost savings of INR 1.3 Cr by negotiating with the vendor for the agreed price of Arf cylinder.
Increase in average compliance rate by 15% and total overdue collection of USD 0.26 Mio by continuous follow-up with zonal sales managers for central region.
Monthly contract expiry report circulation which improved the timely renewal of service contract from 61% in Jan to 94% in July.
Designed standard operating procedures(SOP) for inventory management, revenue cycle and pricing.
Sr Financial Analyst
DELL INTERNATIONAL
06.2015 - 08.2016
Opex controller for channel/distributor business of Dell responsible for budgeting, forecasting & variance analysis.
Responsible for accrual of sales commission for sales representatives during quarter end based on the business attainment and payout percentages.
Responsible for setting of sales quota for the ISRs and calculating the sales quota depending on the business attainment for the quarter.
Complex Services Pricing: Handled small and less complicated BFSI deals ranging from $1 million to $17 million (RFP driven and sole source).
Worked on operating lease and Build Operate Transfer (BOT) BFSI financial pricing models.
Supported Master Service Agreements (MSA) negotiations related to financials and commercials issues such as billing; SLA Credits; price banding; and variable pricing, termination provisions, etc.
Handled the credit payment terms, legal, tax and accounting treatment for each deal.
Technical Associate
TECH MAHINDRA LTD
01.2012 - 06.2013
Mainframe developer, worked at client site for production and maintenance.
Took the responsibility for the delivery of the change requests with quality and within time which resulted in Defect free production.