Vijay Kulkarni

• Purchasing and PO processing activities for Kritika Blossoms, Vendor Management, Contracts Management for General Expenses.
• Exploring new business opportunities in tissue culture field.
• Marketing of new products across India and abroad.
• Responsible for entire export operations (Billing/Quality/Logistics/Packing)
• Preparing all kinds of documents for exports.
• Co-ordinate with freight forward agent and responsible for swift & smooth delivery.
• Field visit along with technical expert and resolving farmer queries.
• Building rapport with Client and internal customers.
• Responsible for hiring new talent for the organization.
• Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
• Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
• Handled a team of 15 members

• Managing overall day today activities of flower auction center viz., Receiving of flowers, Cold storage management, Flower Distribution Management, Packing & dispatch etc
• Increasing buyers and growers base every month and increase the revenue of IFAB.
• Facilitating the direct sales process for flower supply across India.
• Timely response to Electronic Auction System queries.
• Cash Management on daily basis.
• Conducting interactive sessions with flower growers & buyers.
• Timely payment to the flower growers.
• Monitoring the daily flower auction process and ensuring a smooth operation.
• Responsible to build a cordial relationship between flower buyers & growers.
• Conducting seminars, training programs, workshops for the flower growers and buyers.
• Representing IFAB in all government meetings and seminars.
• Preparation of Tender Documents in adherence with The Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act (KTPP Act). Also responsible for scheduling tender dates along with Technical Bid/Financial Bid in e-procurement portal of Government of Karnataka.
• Monitoring the development work undergoing at IFAB – Floral Studio, Training Centre, Roof Top Solar Panel, Rain Water Harvesting etc.
• Handled a team of 20 members.

• Purchasing and PO processing activities for Kritika Blossoms, Vendor Management, Contracts Management for General Expenses.
• Exploring new business opportunities in tissue culture field.
• Marketing of new products across India and abroad.
• Responsible for entire export operations (Billing/Quality/Logistics/Packing)
• Preparing all kinds of documents for exports.
• Co-ordinate with freight forward agent and responsible for swift & smooth delivery.
• Field visit along with technical expert and resolving farmer queries.
• Building rapport with Client and internal customers.
• Responsible for hiring new talent for the organization.
• Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
• Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
• Handled a team of 10 members

Trading Law & Technical Team

• Make sure all the Emergency Product Withdrawals are issued within the agreed timeline
• All the New Store are registered with the local governing bodies well in advance.
• Recording all the Food Complaints and reporting it to the Regional Trading Law Manager.
• Recording all the Accident/Injury data pertaining to Tesco employees & customers.
• Generating invoices for all the Emergency Product Withdrawals (EPW’s)
• Scheduling the Ethical Audit for all New Suppliers.
• Responsible for handling swift resolution of escalations and resolving them.
• Preparing the weekly book which is reported to Director of Commercial Services
• Responsible for conducting 1-2-1 for the team member and providing adequate support for their training and progression
• Coaching and supporting the team members in day today activities. Providing on-gong support to team members.
• Generating daily/weekly/periodic reports in a timely manner. These reports were accessed by the entire Tesco business.
• Setting Objectives for the team members. Conducting yearly and mid-year appraisal reviews.
• Traveled to UK to attend Trading Law -Yearly Strategic Meet in Jan 2012.
• Handled a team of 8 members

Loan Resolution Processing & Underwriting Team

• Reviewing the submissions for HAMP (Home Affordable Modification Program) Loans.
• Review the loans submitted by the HRC’s for the in house modification plan.
• Manage task deadlines to ensure timely delivery of review and distribution. Proactively identify opportunity areas for process improvement and propose initiatives to add value to the business
• Conducting weekly 1-2-1 with team members and providing constructive feedback.
• Responsible for achievement of productivity and quality goals as well as deadlines for team and department.
• Coaching and guiding the team members. Provide floor support and feedback to team members
• Assisting team in developing and maintaining team morale.
• Trained entry-level team members on company protocols, best practices and procedures.
• Conducting yearly and mid-year appraisal reviews.
• Handled a team of 15 under writers.

NBNZ - Loan Maintenance Team

• Checking and sign off of all designated Lending Processing Officer activities.
• Work allocation to team and providing floor support and resolving escalated queries.
• Manage task deadlines to ensure timely delivery of review and distribution.
• Conducting audits and providing coaching and feedback to the team members.
• Preparing Dashboard Report, which includes productivity, quality and TAT of the team.
• Conducting team huddles and training sessions. Conducting Client calls to discuss the performance of the team.
• Conducting one-on-one with the team members and providing feedback.
• Increase the team performance through training, coaching and mentoring.
• Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
• Handled a team of 18 members.

• Worked in Yahoo Search Marketing & Sales team as Search Analyst
• Reviewing the websites before they go Live on internet. Make sure these websites adhere to the guidelines.
• Selected for the IOT (Initial Onsite Training) to Barcelona (Spain) in September 2008.
• Successfully completed the knowledge transfer with training in Gurgaon (including recruitment)
• Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.
• Worked in Bangalore, Pune and Gurgaon locations.
• Led team of 08 content writers to oversee results of job performance.