SHRIKANT CHIDREWAR
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced Senior Manager in Business devlopment at NCDEX E Markets Ltd with 12 years of industry experience. Excels in strategic planning, team management, and driving business growth in trading, and procurement of agri commodities, Agri-commodity e-markets, Product & Business Development, Farmers and FPO market linkage. Proven track record of delivering successful projects and achieving organizational objectives. Seeking new opportunities to leverage expertise in business management and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager- Business
NCDEX E Markets Ltd
Mumbai
12.2022 - Current
- Led and directed a team to successfully onboard new accounts in Maharashtra for e-platform services, resulting in a 20% increase in transaction volume within 6 months
- Oversaw and managed business operations for Maharashtra generating more than Rs
- 6.5 Cr revenue annually
- Implemented e-auctions and e-trading strategies to enhance marketing efforts for agricultural produce sourced from farmers and FPOs, contributing to a 15% growth in sales revenue
- Developed and executed online markets for various state government institutes for procurement of commodities resulting in great cost efficiency
- Led marketing efforts for agricultural produce of farmers and FPOs, enhancing revenue by implementing e-procurement strategies and expanding the agri value chain
- Cultivated relationships with key government officers and strategic partners to facilitate strategic bidding for complex deals
- Vastly experienced in trading of various commodities like Pulses, Sugar, Cereals, Oil Seeds with vast client based across entire India
- Led a team to digitally transform procurement system of agriculture commodity for a client, resulting in 30% reduction in processing time and to boost overall operational efficiency
- Led strategic business planning and budgeting processes for the region, resulting in a 15% increase in cost efficiency across all departments.
Manager
NCDEX E Markets Ltd
Pune
10.2015 - 11.2022
- Oversaw electronic forward auctions and reverse auctions for agro-commodities such as Pulses, oil-seeds, sugar, and other commodities
- Implemented technical solutions to streamline the end-to-end handling of government procurement processes on the E Samridhi portal, driving operational excellence and enhancing user experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in business development, networking to drive growth and expansion
- Oversaw on-boarding processes, drafted auction terms and conditions, coordinated transactions, and facilitated payment and settlement procedures for efficient contract management
- Collaborated with team members to streamline trade processes and enhance efficiency in trade operations for the private market sector
- Facilitated communication and collaboration with Government departments and private institutions for business development and partnership tie ups
- Successfully coordinated FPO Market Linkage program, identifying and onboarding 15 FPOs onto the portal and resulting in improved collaborations and increased sales opportunities.
Relationship Manager
Indusind Bank
Aurangabad
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Drove a 15% increase in business growth and profitability for Warehouse Receipt Financing and financial products through strategic client relationship management
- Managed a portfolio of 50+ clients, increasing business development revenue through effective client communication and retention strategies in commodity finance sector
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of financial assessments
- Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements and financial processes in audit compliance.
Area Manager
Star Agriwarehousing and Collateral Management Ltd
Latur
04.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed Warehouse Receipt Based Financing, Agro-warehousing, and procured agro commodities to optimize supply chain operations
- Oversaw warehouse operations for dry warehouses and cold storages, ensuring efficient inventory management and optimizing storage capacity
- Managed and oversaw collateral management business with multiple banks, ensuring smooth operations and timely execution
- Demonstrated expertise in collateral management and financial risk analysis to drive business growth and strengthen client relationships
- Oversaw Contracting, resource planning, rate negotiation, Ensuring space utilization, payment collection, budgeting and planning and timely liquidation of stocks
- Worked on warehousing and financing of commodities like pulses, oil seeds, Cottol bales, raisins, sugar, and jaggery.
Education
Post Graduate diploma in Agriculture Business Management -
National Academy Of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), HYDERABAD
01.2012
B. Tech (Food Sciences And Technology) -
College Of Food Technology
01.2009
Skills
- People and client management
- Business planning, execution, review and continuous improvement
- E trading and e-auction
- Operations Management
- Negotiation
- Supply chain management
- Warehousing management
- Business performance management
Projects
Study of the feasibility of Vegetable markets (Rythu bazaars) in AP, NAARM, Hyderabad, Conducted a comprehensive analysis on the feasibility of Vegetable markets (Rythu bazaars) versus other marketing channels for farmers, resulting in a detailed report highlighting cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Utilized data analysis tools such as Excel and statistical software to quantify market performance and potential benefits. Summer internship project: "Mapping the logistical supply chain of ITC-ABD, Bhopal", ITC, 03/01/11, 05/01/11, Conducted benchmark analysis of transportation rates in the market to identify cost-saving opportunities for existing contracts. Designed comprehensive rate guides and seasonal charts that streamlined the analysis of transportation costs for ITC-ABD's Bhopal supply chain, enhancing logistical efficiency by identifying cost-saving opportunities across seasonal shifts.
Languages
English
First Language
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Playing chess and badminton
I love playing chess in my leisure time. Also whenever i get time, I play badminton with my friends.
Timeline
Sr. Manager- Business
NCDEX E Markets Ltd
12.2022 - Current
Manager
NCDEX E Markets Ltd
10.2015 - 11.2022
Relationship Manager
Indusind Bank
06.2014 - 09.2015
Area Manager
Star Agriwarehousing and Collateral Management Ltd
04.2012 - 06.2014
Post Graduate diploma in Agriculture Business Management -
National Academy Of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), HYDERABAD
B. Tech (Food Sciences And Technology) -
College Of Food Technology
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