Vinayak Arande

Business Development Executive

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India10 yrs 4 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in category management driving sales growth.
Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making.
Proven track record in supplier negotiations and vendor management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Category Management expert in e-commerce with strong analytical and strategic skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

Category ManagementBusiness StrategyProject Management

Other Skills

Market researchSupplier negotiationProduct assortment optimizationPricing strategy developmentInventory managementCollaborative marketingSales data analysisPerformance metrics managementTeam leadershipCross-functional collaborationProblem-solvingOperational efficiency optimizationData-driven performance optimizationTeam managementRoot Cause Analysis

About

Leading Category Management at Amazon since May 2023, my role is pivotal in sculpting marketplace strategies that bolster sales and profitability. Adept at market research, supplier negotiations, and optimizing product assortments, my expertise in vendor management is a cornerstone of my approach to driving operational excellence and strategic growth. As a Civil Engineering graduate, my analytical acumen is leveraged to dissect sales data and industry trends, enabling me to deliver actionable insights to cross-functional teams. This blend of technical knowledge and e-commerce proficiency ensures that I am equipped to steer category performance to new heights, fostering collaborative marketing efforts and promotional planning.

Experience

10 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

10 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Myntra

Category Manager

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru

Market researchSupplier negotiationProduct assortment optimizationPricing strategy developmentInventory managementCollaborative marketing+3

Indian.amazon

Category Management

May 2023 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Develops and executes category strategies to drive sales and profitability. Key responsibilities include:
Market research and trend analysis
Supplier negotiation and contract management
Product assortment optimization
Pricing strategy development
Inventory management
Collaborative marketing and promotional planning
Sales data analysis and performance review
Industry trend monitoring and guidance to cross-functional teams

Business StrategyProject ManagementCategory Management

Meesho

Account Manager

Jul 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · India · Remote

Results-driven professional with expertise in:
Data-driven performance optimization (58 key metrics)
Team management and mentorship (8 Key Account Managers)
Cross-functional collaboration
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and issue resolution
Operational efficiency improvement
Revenue growth and customer satisfaction enhancement
Key Achievements:
Sustained improvements in category performance and scalability
Enhanced account performance and client relationships
Implemented growth strategies and corrective actions
Core Skills:
Performance metrics management
Team leadership and development
Cross-functional collaboration
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Operational efficiency optimization
Revenue growth and customer satisfaction

Data-driven performance optimizationTeam managementCross-functional collaborationRoot Cause AnalysisOperational efficiency improvementBusiness Strategy+1