SIDDHARTH GANDHI
Pune
Summary
Results-oriented professional known for unparalleled productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, process optimization, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and organizational excellence. Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. Ambitious Category Manager experienced in driving profitability and margin expansion with vision and ecommerce strategies. Systematic approach in building strong vendor relationships and driving negotiations. Attentive to dynamics of different markets and trends affecting clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Wellness Forever Medicare Ltd
Pune
04.2020 - 05.2025
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery in healthcare.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, and cash handling.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Collaborated with management team members to create effective plans for achieving business goals.
- Ensured compliance with all retail policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Set sales targets and implemented action plans for achieving set objectives.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss goals and objectives, as well as any potential problems or concerns.
- Taught employees how to optimize space for special events such as discount sales.
- Oversaw the training of new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base about industry trends and best practices in order to stay ahead of competition.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
Category Manager - Nutraceuticals,Beverages,Dairy
Wellness Forever Medicare Ltd
Mumbai
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed and implemented category strategies to increase market share for assigned categories.
- Identified new products, vendors, and services that could benefit the organization.
- Negotiated pricing and contracts with suppliers to maximize profits.
- Created promotional campaigns to boost sales of top-performing items within assigned categories.
- Evaluated vendor performance on a quarterly basis to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Maintained relationships with key suppliers while managing supplier portfolios effectively.
- Utilized analytics software such as Excel and Power BI to track KPIs related to category performance.
- Organized cross-functional meetings with stakeholders from different departments in order to discuss category initiatives.
- Leveraged trends in customer industries/marketplaces through effective research.
ASSISTANT CATEGORY MANAGER - BEAUTY ,PERSONAL CARE
Wellness Forever Medicare Ltd
Mumbai
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Monitored competitors' activities, including pricing, promotions, new products., in order to stay ahead of the competition.
- Created detailed reports regarding inventory levels, forecasts, budgets and other key metrics.
- Participated in trade shows and industry events in order to build relationships with suppliers.
- Worked closely with logistics team during peak seasons such as holiday shopping period in order to ensure smooth delivery of goods on time.
- Developed exit strategies to quickly remove non-moving products.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Swami Vivekanand College
Mumbai12.2016
Skills
- Business operations knowledge
- Training and development skill
- Inventory Control
- Process Improvement
- Budgeting and cost control
- Data Analytics
- Performance Optimization
- Risk Mitigation
- Data Analysis
- Merchandising Strategies
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Data review
Accomplishments
- Best Store Manager Award
- Break even of newly opened store within 3 months
Timeline
Operations Manager
Wellness Forever Medicare Ltd
04.2020 - 05.2025
Category Manager - Nutraceuticals,Beverages,Dairy
Wellness Forever Medicare Ltd
04.2018 - 03.2020
ASSISTANT CATEGORY MANAGER - BEAUTY ,PERSONAL CARE
Wellness Forever Medicare Ltd
07.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
Swami Vivekanand College
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