Anirudh Tiwari

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India1 yr 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in vendor management and P&L optimization.
Successfully scaled brands from 5 to 40+ in Zepto.
Data-driven decision maker in high-growth retail environments.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a specialist in FMCG and e-commerce operations with a focus on vendor management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Vendor ManagementCategory ManagementP&l OwnershipBusiness Growth Strategies

Other Skills

Data-Driven Decision MakingOperational ExcellenceProduct Assortment PlanningNegotiationMarket ResearchData VisualizationProcurementE-CommerceVendor NegotiationMicrosoft Office

About

Vendor Manager at RK World (Amazon seller) with a focus on the Home & Personal Care (HPC) category. Currently managing a portfolio of Tier-1 global and national FMCG brands, including HUL, HUL International, Wipro, Mankind, and Jyothy Labs. With a background in high-growth environments like Zepto, I specialize in vendor relationship management, P&L optimization, and supply chain efficiency. I thrive at the intersection of data-driven decision-making and large-scale retail operations. At Zepto - Category Manager with 1.9 years of experience driving high-growth outcomes for the Kitchen & Dining category at Zepto. I manage ₹6 Cr+ monthly GSV, scale brands from 5 to 40+, and have successfully onboarded 2,000+ SKUs across India. My expertise spans category management, vendor development, P&L ownership, procurement, sourcing, negotiation, inventory planning, and ad monetization. I work end-to-end—identifying high-potential brands, improving margins, building strong supplier relationships, and executing with speed and accuracy. I thrive in fast-paced environments where ownership, analytical decision-making, and execution excellence are essential. Looking to leverage my Q-commerce and e-commerce experience to build and scale performance-driven categories in a dynamic, growth-focused organisation. Key Skills: Category Management • Vendor Management • Procurement & Sourcing • Negotiation • P&L Ownership • Category Strategy • Brand Onboarding • Supplier Development • Inventory Planning • Growth Execution • Ad Monetization

Experience

1 yr 5 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 2 mos

Average Tenure

5 mos

Current Experience

Rk world infocom private limited

Vendor Manager (HPC Category)

Dec 2025 – Present · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Managing a high-impact portfolio of Tier-1 FMCG vendors for the HPC (Home & Personal Care) category, including HUL, HUL International, Wipro, Mankind, and Jyothy Labs.
Strategic Account Management: Driving growth for global and national brands through Joint Business Plans (JBP) and marketplace-specific promotional strategies.
Operational Excellence: Optimizing end-to-end supply chain metrics, including fill rates, inventory aging, and margin improvements to enhance category profitability.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilizing Power BI and advanced analytics to monitor performance KPIs and identify market expansion opportunities.

Vendor ManagementP&L OwnershipCategory ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingOperational Excellence

Zepto

3 roles

Category Manager II

Jun 2025 – Feb 2026 · 8 mos · On-site

Manage ₹6 Cr+ monthly GSV with complete P&L ownership, pricing strategy, and margin optimisation across the Kitchen & Dining category
Scaled brand portfolio from 5 to 40+ brands, and onboarded 2,000+ SKUs across India, improving assortment depth and selection
Lead vendor management & supplier development, including negotiation, performance tracking, conflict resolution, and long-term relationship building
Execute strategic sourcing to secure best pricing, improve margins, and ensure consistent availability across fulfilment centres
Drive category growth through data-backed decision making, demand forecasting, and inventory planning to maintain optimal stock levels
Implemented ad monetization strategies (visibility, platform ads, sponsored placements) to improve brand revenue and category profitability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and Marketing — to streamline processes and reduce operational gaps
Conduct daily & weekly business reviews to analyse sales, margins, stock cover, fill rates, and initiate corrective action for underperforming SKUs
Identify emerging trends and new brand opportunities to enhance customer experience and accelerate category performance
Deliver execution excellence through strong ownership, fast decision-making, and structured problem-solving

Product Assortment PlanningBusiness Growth StrategiesVendor ManagementP&L OwnershipData-Driven Decision MakingCategory Management

Category Manager

Dec 2024 – Jun 2025 · 6 mos · On-site

Product Assortment PlanningBusiness Growth StrategiesCategory Management

Management Trainee

May 2024 – Dec 2024 · 7 mos · On-site

Joined Zepto as a Management trainee - Category Manager (Buying)14 may

Bata india limited

Retail Operations Intern

May 2023 – Jul 2023 · 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · On-site

Role - Retail Operations Intern
Project - Business expansion by opening new retail stores (FOFO stores) in tier 3 & 4 cities in Karnataka state of India.
Collected, researched, and identified 34 cities new emerging markets in tier 3 and tier 4 cities.
Assessed & prioritized clients and locations for new retail stores, performed competitor
analysis.
Created dashboard for General manager using data visualization tool Power BI for Lead
generation and prioritization and business development of stores.
Negotiated with 6+ business clients, while analysing requirements and documenting them,
generated leads worth of 2.5 Cores.
Executed opening of 7 new retail stores in tier 3 & 4 cities in Karnataka India, under the
Franchise Owned and Franchise Operated (FOFO) model.
Collaborated with a team of store managers, to update the inventory level, designing visual
merchandising in new stores.

Kiocl limited

Operations Intern

May 2022 – Jun 2022 · 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

A Flagship Company under the Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India was formed on 2 April 1976 for mining and beneficiation of low grade iron ore at Kudremukh, Karnataka, India.
My responsibilities-
● Analysis of business activities in various departments commercial, finance, human resources, information technology, etc
● understanding of the logistics and distribution activities from various means of transportation such as rigs, vessels, etc
● Providing necessary recommendations according to needs of the organization.
● understanding the financial situation of the organization.