Experience

Otipy

• India
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• DGM - Grocery/ Fmcg Business

  • Feb 2022 - Present

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Vishal Mega Mart (Airplaza Retail Holdings Private Limited)

• India
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Category Manager - Process Food and Beverages

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2021

  1. Process Food & Beverages Category Management . 2. 450+ store count . 3. Pan India Geography. 1. Process Food & Beverages Category Management . 2. 450+ store count . 3. Pan India Geography.



FUTURE CONSUMER LIMITED

• India
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Category Manager - private labels fmcg ( Future Consumer Ltd )

  • Jan 2015 - Apr 2018

  1. Rest Of North Region - ( UP ,MP ,J&K , Punjab ,Haryana, Himachal Pradesh , Uttarakhand . 2. 30 Big Bazaar Hyper stores. 3. Private Label Business . 4. Category Management 5. Sales Management. 6. Multi Categories - Beverages , Food , Ghee, Frozen ,Non food 1. Rest Of North Region - ( UP ,MP ,J&K , Punjab ,Haryana, Himachal Pradesh , Uttarakhand . 2. 30 Big Bazaar Hyper stores. 3. Private Label Business . 4. Category Management 5. Sales Management. 6. Multi Categories - Beverages , Food , Ghee, Frozen ,Non food



Dufry Group

• Switzerland
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Category Manager - Food,Bev,Health & Beauty ( HUDSON NEWS & CAFE STORES @ DMRC STATIONS)

  • Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

  New Category set up within organization,buying plans,sales forecast ,vendor managment,margin negotiations for 4 different categories,FRESH FOOD,CONFECTIONARY,BEVERAGES,PERSONAL CARE ,HEALTH & BEAUTY ..Dealing with a list of more than 35 Brands under my portfolio ..Responsible for Launch of 45 HUDSON NEWS & CAFE STORES. New Category set up within organization,buying plans,sales forecast ,vendor managment,margin negotiations for 4 different categories,FRESH FOOD,CONFECTIONARY,BEVERAGES,PERSONAL CARE ,HEALTH & BEAUTY ..Dealing with a list of more than 35 Brands under my portfolio ..Responsible for Launch of 45 HUDSON NEWS & CAFE STORES.



Spencer's Retail

• India
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Buying Manager - Ladybird (British Kidswear Brand)

  • Jul 2009 - Sep 2011

   Accountable for Ladybird Brand business with 17 SIS & 2 SAS stores.  Entire B&M activity starting from range designing, selection ,product sourcing ,seasonal buys & cancellations, pricing ,season launch on timely & on regular manner to stores.  Strong & Smooth Co-ordination with Supplychain, Commercial & Operation Teams.  Import Shipments – Management.  Vendor management – Domestic & International.  Key monitoring of sales trends & forecasts vs. GMROI & Sales per sq.feet.  Accountable for Ladybird Brand business with 17 SIS & 2 SAS stores.  Entire B&M activity starting from range designing, selection ,product sourcing ,seasonal buys & cancellations, pricing ,season launch on timely & on regular manner to stores.  Strong & Smooth Co-ordination with Supplychain, Commercial & Operation Teams.  Import Shipments – Management.  Vendor management – Domestic & International.  Key monitoring of sales trends & forecasts vs. GMROI & Sales per sq.feet.



Shoppers Stop

• India
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Asst.Merchandise planner - Mothercare ( British kidswear & maternity brand)

  • Sep 2007 - 2009

   Assortment planning & range buying by selecting the appropriate range for the country on the basis of an assortment plan and also responsible for Intake margin..  Review and report any discrepancies in inventory pertaining to overages and shortages .  Review, monitor and/or develop as required the pricing, production planning, style analysis, merchandise mix, inventory levels, quality parameters and markdown management.  Review and monitor all purchase orders to ensure that the business is maximizing values, merchandise mix, and correctly allocating orders as outlined within the system.  Efficiently maintain coordination with D&L, import authorities, Shipping company, London Head office for stock dispatch/delivery  Analyze and report on special promotions, events and periods like Diwali, New Year, etc. Analyze performance of new stores, brands and Assist in preparing and evaluating market share statistics. Show less



Just Lifestyle Pvt Ltd.

• India
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Asst.Manger-Merchandising (Timewear Brands)

  • Jan 2006 - Sep 2007

  Handled Mercahndise management for 12 JIV standlones and SIS within Central's across India. Approx 30 International & National timewear brands which includes TIMEX,SWATCH GROUP,EGANA,POLICE,GIORDANO etc. Strong Vendor co-ordination etc. Handled Mercahndise management for 12 JIV standlones and SIS within Central's across India. Approx 30 International & National timewear brands which includes TIMEX,SWATCH GROUP,EGANA,POLICE,GIORDANO etc. Strong Vendor co-ordination etc.