S.Nithish Kumar

• Sourced F & V from CCs , Markets and Vendors ensuring bulk purchasing across multiple networks.
• Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
• Price forecasting and analyzing market trends based on arrivals,seasonal trends and weather patterns.
• Daily Intending of stock levels and ensure stock availability at all stores ,Distribution Centres and slot deliveries.
• Ensure on time stacking ,Dispatch and receiving of Fruits and Vegetables.
• Verify all F&V products are met as per the quality parameters.
• Monitor metrics like Out of Stock , Write Off , Sales , Margin and Report Making.
• RCA of daily activities related to F & V.

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• Negotiated contracts with suppliers for optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
• Coordinated logistics activities related to transportation, shipping, and warehousing of purchased goods.
• Maintained a comprehensive understanding of market trends, utilizing this knowledge in strategic decision-making processes.
• Worked on price updating in Shopify App.

• Prepare RFQ and Create Purchase Orders for supplies.
• Negotiated pricing structures,delivery schedules and contract parameters.
• Sourced goods from the origin of the raw materials and developed new vendors to meet purchasing needs.
• Analyzed inventory to adjust purchasing habits in accord with apparent trends.
• Tracked orders and shipments to inform Warehouse Team of incoming loads.
• Maintained database of POs,GRNs, LR Copy , debit notes and samples.
• Evaluated quality and quantity of the the incoming goods ,supplier performance.
• Resolved invoice discrepancies,damaged/returned goods issues and account disbursements.
• Developed cost cutting strategies and increased savings to the company.
• Maintained effective vendor management.

• Troubleshot supply chain issues of Crates with ERP custom dashboard and escalated serious problems to City Head and Divisional Managers.
• Trained the supply chain team and supervised the logistics team for better crate management.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
• Maintained MIS systems to track and analyze operational,inventory data.
• Handled Logistic Operations of Crates and Leafy Vegetables for Pune and Bengaluru cities from the Collection Centres till Darkstores delivery.