Ankur Sharma

Operations Associate

Gurgaon, Haryana, India11 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in procurement and supply chain management.
Proven track record in vendor management and category strategy.
Strong analytical skills driving business growth.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist in the E-commerce sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementCategory ManagementBusiness DevelopmentMarket Research

Other Skills

Cross-functional CoordinationSupply Chain OperationsTotal Cost of OwnershipStakeholder ManagementOperationsSupply Chain OptimizationSupplier EvaluationProblem SolvingBudget ManagementInventory ManagementBusiness ServicesModern TradeResponsible SourcingMicrosoft OfficeStock Management

About

Experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in E-commerce Industry. Skilled in category management, vendor management, procurement and sales & business development. Currently working as Senior procurement manager at Tata 1mg and contributing towards enhancing business volumes and growth.

Experience

11 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

3 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

7 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Tata 1mg

4 roles

Senior Procurement Manager

Promoted

Apr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs

Leading the procurement & planning division for Non-Pharma (OTC) category
Responsible for end to end supply planning & sourcing of all OTC products including FMCG, Ayurveda, Personal care, Devices, VHMS and Homeopathy categories
Engagement with key accounts like HUL, P&G, Dabur, Himalaya, etc and maintain relationships to ensure smooth supply chain
Inventory management and optimization of supply chain using different analytics
Demand forecast and ensuring availability for end users by holding optimal inventory
Developing sourcing strategies, selection of vendors and engaging into strategic negotiation
Management of different KPIs in order to achieve business success
Implement and maintain the policies to reduce cost and streamline the procurement process

Cross-functional CoordinationSupply Chain OperationsTotal Cost of OwnershipStakeholder ManagementOperationsSupply Chain Optimization+19

Category Manager

Promoted

Oct 2020 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

Cross-functional CoordinationStakeholder ManagementSupply Chain OptimizationMarket ResearchProblem SolvingBudget Management+9

Deputy Manager - Category

Apr 2020 – Sep 2020 · 5 mos

Cross-functional CoordinationStakeholder ManagementSupply Chain OptimizationMarket ResearchProblem SolvingBusiness Services+7

Assistant Category Manager

Mar 2018 – Mar 2020 · 2 yrs

Cross-functional CoordinationStakeholder ManagementSupply Chain OptimizationMarket ResearchProblem SolvingBusiness Services+7

Makemytrip

Assistant Manager Business Development

Dec 2017 – Mar 2018 · 3 mos · Gurgaon

Hotel Supply

Cross-functional CoordinationStakeholder ManagementMarket ResearchProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical Skills+4

Paytm mall

Senior Associate- Category management

Apr 2016 – Nov 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos · Noida Area, India

Cross-functional CoordinationStakeholder ManagementMarket ResearchProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical Skills+4

Paytm

Associate Category Manager

Jul 2014 – Mar 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos · Noida Area, India

P&L Responsibility for various IT Product Categories
Building Relations with Leading Brands and Manufacturers
Manage key accounts/vendors
Handling assigned brands and to develop brand strategies with in the category
Ensure the profitability and revenue target of respective Brand is achieved
To understand the category trends and consumer insights so as to ensure the leadership of the product category of BRAND in terms of its positioning, merchandise offering and consumer experience.
To have overall view of the competition and market conditions to understand the differentiating factor of brand over other competitors within the same product category
Merchandise planning inclusive of replenishment planning, re-order planning, planning on the basis of sales data
Liquidation & removal of non – moving/ slow – moving stocks with merchants.
Sales and stock plans for the promotional periods
Planning of discount strategies
Top and bottom line business analysis to ensure and maximize target achievement
Competition mapping in terms of product/promotion
Negotiate buying terms with vendors (price, quantity, delivery terms, and markdowns)
Monitor vendor mix, to ensure that complete product range can be developed, Select vendors & finalize contracts with vendors
To coordinate marketing activities for promotion of business and driving the desired results