VISHWAJIT VINAYAK GHADI
Mumbai
Summary
Product Manager & Buyer with 10+ years of experience in product lifecycle management, procurement, retail buying, and sales strategy across leading organizations in smartphones, consumer electronics, and retail. Currently driving product planning and go-to-market strategy at Vivo India. Skilled in vendor negotiations, category management, market research, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong record of optimizing product performance and delivering business growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Manager / Buyer - Smartphones
Vivo India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2025 - Current
- Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management (PLC) for smartphone portfolio, from market study to clearance planning.
- Develop and execute go-to-market (GTM) strategies for new product launches in alignment with national sales strategy.
- Conduct consumer insights & competitor analysis to define product positioning, pricing, and promotional strategies.
- Partner with supply chain & procurement teams to optimize vendor negotiations, inventory planning, and cost control.
- Collaborate with branding & sales teams for launch campaigns, retail programs, and market expansion.
- Monitor sales forecasts, business reports, and policies, ensuring achievement of volume, revenue, and profitability targets.
- Present strategic product and sales updates to senior leadership for decision-making.
Key Account Manager
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
Mumbai
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Built and nurtured relationships with key clients, ensuring customer loyalty and revenue growth.
- Identified client requirements and provided customized solutions, increasing business opportunities.
- Acted as liaison between clients, product, and operations teams, ensuring smooth communication.
- Prepared and presented sales performance reports, forecasts, and business reviews.
Retail Manager / Buyer
Metro Cash and Carry India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies for consumer electronics, achieving cost efficiency and quality standards.
- Managed vendor negotiations, stock levels, and product assortments to optimize category performance.
- Conducted trend analysis and sales forecasting for product planning and business decisions.
- Organized promotions and events to boost category sales and customer engagement.
- Led staff training and performance reviews to ensure team effectiveness.
Assistant Product Manager
Vijay Sales (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2014 - 02.2019
- Assisted in product development, pricing, and launch planning for consumer electronics.
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis to evaluate product viability.
- Coordinated with vendors for purchase orders, pricing negotiations, and payment follow-ups.
- Managed inventory and production planning, ensuring timely availability of products.
- Trained sales teams on product knowledge and marketing strategies.
Education
PGDM - Marketing Management
Welingkar Institute of Management (WeSchool)
B.Com -
Mumbai University
ITI -
Diploma in IT
HSC -
NS Pantwalawalkar College
SSC -
S.S.L.H. School
MumbaiSkills
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLC)
- Product Strategy & GTM Planning
- Procurement & Vendor Negotiation
- Retail Buying & Category Management
- Market Research & Consumer Insights
- Sales Forecasting & Trend Analysis
- Pricing Strategy & Promotions
- Team Leadership
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Certification
- Google Digital Unlocked - Digital Marketing Fundamentals
- Certificate 'A' - NCC, Maharashtra Air Squadron, Mumbai
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Marathi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Product Manager / Buyer - Smartphones
Vivo India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2025 - Current
Key Account Manager
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
06.2022 - 04.2025
Retail Manager / Buyer
Metro Cash and Carry India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2019 - 04.2022
Assistant Product Manager
Vijay Sales (India) Pvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 02.2019
PGDM - Marketing Management
Welingkar Institute of Management (WeSchool)
B.Com -
Mumbai University
ITI -
Diploma in IT
HSC -
NS Pantwalawalkar College
SSC -
S.S.L.H. School