SURAJ BALWANT KATKAR
Sangola
Summary
Intend to build a career with a leading corporate with committed and dedicated people, which will help me explore my potential and grow professionally in a challenging and creative environment while contributing to organizational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
Amazon
09.2024 - Current
- Managed end-to-end quality assurance for Meat, Eggs, Ice-Cream, and Fresh Produce categories ensuring compliance with Amazon quality standards and food safety guidelines.
- Conducted quality standards training for Fulfilment Center (FC) teams and CC teams covering receiving, storage, handling, and dispatch best practices.
- Performed regular store visits and provided on-ground training to Amazon associates on grading, hygiene, handling, and rejection criteria.
- Collaborated with Last Mile teams to implement bag-merging guidelines for Ice-Cream, Eggs, Meat, and Produce.
- Conducted egg-handling training for delivery partners focusing on packaging integrity and transit damage prevention.
- Introduced and led the Egg Armour project to reduce egg breakage and improve customer experience.
- Worked closely with FC Ops, Last Mile, CC, and Store Operations for continuous quality improvement.
Quality Executive
BigBasket (Tata Group)
11.2020 - 10.2024
- Supervised daily quality inspection from inbound receipt to final delivery.
- Conducted pre-dispatch quality checks and prepared AQR, DQR, Pan India QC, and write-off reports.
- Achieved monthly write-off of 1-1.5% against a 2% target.
- Analyzed customer complaints and returns and implemented corrective actions.
- Inspected incoming fruits, vegetables, and packaging materials ensuring FIFO compliance.
- Maintained accurate records and completed all quality documentation on time.
Team Leader Procurement
Super Daily
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed mandi buying, vendor sourcing, and pricing.
- Ensured fill rate targets and timely dispatch to DCs.
- Conducted SKU benchmarking with competitors.
- Explored new sourcing locations and vendors.
F&V Buyer
BigBasket (Tata Group)
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted daily APMC visits (Pune & Vashi) for rate tracking, availability, and quality checks.
- Finalized vendor billing and CC pricing based on mandi rates.
- Ensured 100% fill rate and on-time vehicle dispatch to DCs.
- Benchmarked price and quality against competitors.
- Coordinated with Procurement Managers and CC Buyers for availability and pricing.
Education
B.Sc. Agriculture -
C.S. College of Agriculture
Oros, Sindhudurg01.2017
Class XII -
Balwant College
Vita, Sangli01.2010
Class X -
Adarsh Madhyamik Vidyamandir
Vita, Sangli01.2007
Skills
- Perishable Quality Management
- Cold Chain Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Vendor Quality Management
- Fresh Produce
- Meat
- Eggs & Frozen Category Expertise
- SOPs & Quality Audits
- Training & Reporting
- MS word, excel,
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/29/91
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Timeline
Quality Manager
Amazon
09.2024 - Current
Quality Executive
BigBasket (Tata Group)
11.2020 - 10.2024
Team Leader Procurement
Super Daily
09.2019 - 04.2020
F&V Buyer
BigBasket (Tata Group)
11.2018 - 06.2019
B.Sc. Agriculture -
C.S. College of Agriculture
Class XII -
Balwant College
Class X -
Adarsh Madhyamik Vidyamandir