Vipin Pilania

Chief Operating Officer

Delhi, India11 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led fresh food procurement for major retail chains.
Developed new healthy product ranges in fresh produce.
Managed strategic buying operations for key accounts.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in FMCG with expertise in operations and strategic procurement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Operations ManagementStrategic PlanningBusiness Development

Other Skills

Budget AllocationBusiness StrategyBusiness lead GenerationCoordinating with departmentsCustomer Level P&L monitoringCustomer SatisfactionDeveloping new product rangeFood SafetyFood Safety Management SystemFresh (F&V) procurementFresh Food TradingHospitality IndustryHospitality ManagementIdentifying business opportunitiesKey Accounts Management

About

• Worked as Modern Trade Business consultant with VKC Nuts for launch of Dry Fruits articles in pan India Retail Stores of all Chains (Walmart, Metro, Future Group and More). • Handled Godrej Natures Basket F&V buying and merchandising operations for Delhi region. • Started cut vegetables business with Jubilant Fresh and modern retail supply in Delhi NCR • Launch of Go gourmet –A jubilant Fresh initiative for healthy living and better living. • Completed management training Program – Neev from Metro cash and carry.

Experience

Vkc nuts pvt ltd

3 roles

Chief Operating Officer

Promoted

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Chief Operating Officer-In Training

Promoted

Nov 2023 – Oct 2024 · 11 mos

Business Head- Sales and Operations

Apr 2021 – Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Metro cash & carry india private limited

Assistant Manager

May 2017 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos · Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India

As a strategic buyer, I manage the end-to-end block chain for fresh foods right from the source identification, procurement, cost management, client mapping and contracting, delivery of the final product to the client site. Some of the key responsibilities are as follows:
Taking care of Fresh (F&V) procurement for Punjab Stores. Meeting Targets defined by management and managing Key Accounts.
Supply chain Management and MIS Review for Punjab Region.
Minimum Margin Drive for F&V Category.
Vendor management and commercial operations.
Budget Allocation for Store Level Dump and Promotion purpose.
Monitoring Customer Level P&L, Product level Presence.
Learning and development for In-store Staff & promoters (Merchandisers) and Business School Interns.
Business lead Generation.
Strategic purchase of Fruits and vegetables for North region for pan India Supply.
Take care of Global Articles procurements, Contract and TOT (Terms of trade).
Developing new product range in Fresh Produce category and healthy eating concept.
Wholesale dealer sales for Onion, Pomegranates, mango and Grapes.
Participates in Gov. and private tenders for contact (Monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annually)
Pricing and product mapping for different region in competition with Retailors, Price Benchmarking from competitor.
Company representative for corporate visits (B2B concept).
Identifying business opportunities according to season and Market trends, Design Special Offers for Delhi NCR Stores (Modern Retail) and maintaining high class business relations.
Coordinating with concern departments of stores (Business clients) for seamless operations.
Attithi mitra for all big Corporate clients and HORECA clients