Apr 2024 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

Jul 2023 – Apr 2024 · 9 mos

Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 · 11 mos

Oct 2021 – Apr 2022 · 6 mos

Oct 2019 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Leading a team comprised of 80+ Sales Executives, 8+ Team Leaders, and 5+ Purchase Managers, dedicated to addressing challenges within one of the most intricate categories in the B2B domain: Fruits and Vegetables.
• Overseeing the entire spectrum of responsibilities including overall Growth and P&L management, Demand Planning and Execution, Category Management, Inventory Planning, and Portfolio Management.

May 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos · Goa, India

• Spearheading operations for OYO Home, overseeing approximately 2000 rooms throughout Goa
• Accountable for enhancing customer experience, optimizing costs, and managing vendors effectively
• Directing a team of over 40 captains to ensure seamless day-to-day operations and continuous improvement initiatives
• City Launch - OYO HOME (Mumbai)
• Establishing city operations and developing processes from inception
• Establishing a robust vendor network to facilitate efficient and cost-effective operations at scale

Dec 2016 – Apr 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• SAIF Partners-backed FMCG Foods startup, specializing in ready-to-cook and snack categories, divested its brands to Weikfield Foods Pvt Ltd in 2019. The brands included:
• Chef's Basket: Offers ready-to-cook meal kits spanning pastas, noodles, Thai curries, etc.
• Colonel&co: Chip'nDip Snack in a tray pack you could buy off a supermarket e.g. Nachos'nSalsa
• Core team member, leading Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Supply Chain as BU Head
• Successfully launched FMCG brand, achieving $3M revenue within 12 months
• Recognized with India Star Award for Most Innovative Packaging in 2017 for Chip 'n Dip Tray
• Conceptualized 'on-the-go' Snack Segment under brand Colonel & Co
• Built and managed 10-member team including food-techs, chefs, and product managers
• Oversaw consumer launch and retail/institutional product placement execution
• Expanded product line with 30 SKUs to broaden consumer base
• Sourced commercial-scale solutions from global technology providers
• Managed day-to-day production, procurement, and operations across 3 teams and 2 plants, optimizing inventory, yields, wastages, and efficiency on a weekly basis

Aug 2016 – Dec 2016 · 4 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Implemented the rollout of painting, civil work, and pest control services throughout the Mumbai region, showcasing a strategic expansion initiative within the company's service portfolio.
• Crafted comprehensive end-to-end operational workflows, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and policies for grievance redressal, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to quality standards throughout the service delivery process.

May 2015 – Jul 2015 · 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• • Launched home deep cleaning and car spa services

Dec 2013 – Jan 2014 · 1 mo · Mumbai

Feb 2013 – Dec 2014 · 1 yr 10 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Spearheaded the participation of the first-ever Indian team in an international solar-powered building design competition endorsed by the US Department of Energy
• Engaged with teams from 16 countries, totaling 20 teams, with a budget allocation of INR 30 million
• Orchestrated the assembly of a 700 sq. ft. solar-powered portable house within a 10-day timeframe, followed by its dismantling and packaging within 5 days
• Oversaw a procurement team comprising 7 coordinators, ensuring timely fulfillment of both technical and non-technical requirements
• Coordinated the seamless logistics of overseas shipment, inland transport, container movement, crane operations, and storage of over 30 tonnes of goods between Mumbai and France

Apr 2012 – Jan 2013 · 9 mos · Mumbai

• Asia’s largest Science and Technical Festival |Budget: INR 18.5 million | Footfall: 92,000+ | Events: 180+
• Administered the accommodation of 2200+ guests inside and outside the campus
• Constructed deals with various FMCG companies for sponsorship and hospitality kit