Umang Gajjar

• Accomplished professional with consistent record of championing organization values and vision and overcoming challenges; targeting mid-level assignments in Category Management with an esteemed organization PROFILE SUMMARY
• Competent and result-oriented professional with nearly 8 years of rich work experience in executing the entire gamut of activities related to Business Management along with key skills in handling Sales Team, On-boarding and Training, Key Account Management, and Business Development in multiple segments including Paints, Adhesives, Home and Kitchen Products
• Rich exposure in P&L Management, Devising Growth Strategy, Go-to-Market Strategy, Stake-holder Management, New Product/Category launch, Vendor Onboarding, Auditing and Management, Channel Sales Management, Price Negotiation, Demand Planning and Forecasting, Inventory Management, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management.
• Skilled at accomplishing multi-fold revenue increase by exceeding targeted goals, developing profitable and productive business relationships, and building an extensive client base
• Cultivated and leveraged product management skills by conducting an in-depth evaluation of customer feedback and suggesting modifications in the product
• Effective communicator with excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills; strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational capabilities with a flexible and detail-oriented attitude

Category Manager develops and executes spend category strategy as part of company sourcing plan. Develops and executes category and commodity strategies, negotiates and awards supplier contracts and conducts commodity and supplier business reviews. Improves company profitability, asset management performance and supports improved customer delivery through thoughtful supply base network design. Category Manager with more than 8 years of supply chain and production planning experience. Demonstrated leadership capabilities with direct and indirect employee groups. Employs tact, sound judgment and maintains professional demeanor in communication and relationships with others while striving to deliver best quality in daily work.