SOMA SHEKAR.
Summary
A challenging role in a competitive firm where I can utilize my skills to the best interest of the organization while ensuring my personal growth and career advancement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement & Production Manager
Nandus Foods Pvt Ltd
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Assistant Production Manager
Delightful Gourmet Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 05.2019
- On Company
- An India’s best online meat store ,best tender & juicy meat shop
- Job Description & Responsibilities
- Production & operation control
- Responsible for Entire category & yield analyse
- Man power management
- Planning & execution
- NPD & Photo shoot
- Control over dump and Shrink and maintain the SOP
CSM(Customer supportive manager)
ABRL, More
12.2015 - 05.2016
- It is a part of Aditya Birla Retail ltd
- ABRL is the fourth largest supermarket chain in the country after Future Group
- Job Description & Responsibilities
- Responsible for entire sea food and meat operations
- Responsible for planning and implementing new concepts in this category
- Forecasting and indenting fish and meat
- Actively involved with top management for new business plans
- Successfully achieve the corporate budget
- Customer support & reduce the customer complaints on daily basis
Area Manager
ACE Sea Food Bazar Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, Mumbai
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Brief on Company
- It is a Mumbai based sea food retail started in the year 2004
- Pesca fresh has become SIS vendor for More Mega stores in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Delhi
- It also took over Godrej Nature’s Basket and Tata (West side) in, Job Description & Responsibilities
- Responsible for entire day to day fishery activities
- Planning and engineering for new project
- Repairing SOP and other organizational processes
- Hiring and training fish cutters
- Responsible for payments on time to its vendor
- Responsible for staff salary
Supervisor
SPAR Hyper Market
08.2007 - 09.2012
- Company
- It is a part of Land Mark Group of Companies, Dubai
- SPAR is a Dutch based retails giant store with over 15200 in around 35 countries
- Job Description & Responsibilities
- Responsible for entire sea food and meat operations
- Responsible for planning and implementing new concepts in this category
- Forecasting and indenting fish and meat
- Actively involved with top management for new business plans
- Successfully achieve the corporate budget.
Depot Manager B2B
MY Chicken And More
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Ensured compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
- Tracked and reported both individual and department productivity, quality and staffing levels and reported progress and concerns.
- Coached, developed and trained current team members to reach business metrics.
- Analyzed operational data to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic resource allocation and budget control measures.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with other departments to address operational challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas and implementing effective stock rotation practices.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable pricing and delivery terms for the depot.
Assistant Category Manager Buying and merchandize
Max Hypermarkets india pvt ltd(SPAR)
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional development and enhancing overall team performance.
- Conducted regular competitor analysis to stay ahead of industry trends and maintain market share.
- Implemented space allocation changes based on sales data analysis, resulting in improved shelf presence for high-performing products within the category.
Education
ITI - Electrician
Industrial Training Institute
Mysore 08.2004 - 07.2006
PUC - undefined
Govt. PU College, University Mysore
SSLC - undefined
Govt. High School
K.M.Hally
Mr - undefined
D.M - undefined
07-07-1986
Skills
- Phone : 918095252695
Operational efficiency
Staff training and development
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Team collaboration
Team leadership
Customer relations
Positive attitude
Hiring and training
Goal setting
Interests
Hobbies : , Listening to Music, Plying Cricket
Languages Known : Kannada, English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu
foodie
i like South indian Spicy foods like Biriyani, Fish & Sea food dishes and also Mutton items....
Timeline
Depot Manager B2B
MY Chicken And More
06.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Category Manager Buying and merchandize
Max Hypermarkets india pvt ltd(SPAR)
03.2023 - 12.2023
Procurement & Production Manager
Nandus Foods Pvt Ltd
12.2019 - 03.2022
Assistant Production Manager
Delightful Gourmet Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 05.2019
CSM(Customer supportive manager)
ABRL, More
12.2015 - 05.2016
Area Manager
ACE Sea Food Bazar Pvt Ltd
09.2012 - 12.2015
Supervisor
SPAR Hyper Market
08.2007 - 09.2012
ITI - Electrician
Industrial Training Institute
08.2004 - 07.2006
PUC - undefined
Govt. PU College, University Mysore
SSLC - undefined
Govt. High School
K.M.Hally
Mr - undefined
D.M - undefined
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