Headline

Product Merchandiser at Stovekraft Limited

About

I am a passionate and detail-oriented Product Merchandiser in the Kitchen & Home Appliances industry, with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering. Graduated with a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from PDA Engineering College, Gulbarga, I began my career as an intern at KNOX Innovation, where I gained hands-on experience in engineering solutions.. After completing a 1-year Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) program at Stovekraft Limited, I transitioned into a Product Merchandiser role. I specialize in overseeing production plans, ensuring quality and efficiency, coordinating new product development, and managing raw material procurement. Proficient in SAP and Excel, I also collaborate with branding teams to bring products to life through professional photo-video shoots and finalized design artworks. I am driven by innovation and efficiency, committed to delivering high-quality products that meet market demands.

Location

Kalaburagi

Work experience

Senior Exctive PPC at Stovekraft Limited, May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

Product Merchandiser at Stovekraft Limited, Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Production Oversight: Monitored daily plant production plans, ensuring quality, functionality, efficiency, and testing of newly developed products. New Product Development: Oversaw design and tool development for innovative product launches. Material Coordination: Ensured timely availability of raw materials by collaborating with the purchase team and tracking requirements. Process Optimization: Utilized SAP for daily production tracking and Bill of Materials (BOM) management. Maintained detailed Excel reports for production planning and actual performance. Brand Collaboration: Coordinated with the Brand & Marketing team for professional photo-video shoots of newly developed products. Artwork Finalization: Directed the design and approval process for IC, MC, Warranty, and KLD for final production. Team Collaboration: Maintained daily follow-ups with the Product Head to streamline processes and meet deadlines.

Graduate Engineering Trainee at Stovekraft Limited, Jun 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Merchandiser at Stove Kraft Ltd (Pigeon Brand), Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo, Manage end-to-end operations from product development to dispatch across 150+ SKUs, ensuring seamless execution and maintaining 95% order fulfillment rate. Plan and monitor monthly production schedules based on sales forecasts and market demand analysis. Optimize inventory levels across warehouses, reducing stock holding costs by 18% through strategic replenishment. Coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, Production, R&D, Quality, Logistics, and Warehouse teams. Lead import planning and procurement aligned with lead times, managing imports worth INR 5+ Crores annually. Negotiate with vendors to optimize costs while maintaining quality standards. Implement value engineering initiatives achieving 12% cost savings on key product lines. Conduct process gap analysis to identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks. Drive NPD process from concept to market launch, successfully launching 8+ new cooktop products. Collaborate with design teams for packaging artwork, content creation, legal claims, and regulatory approvals. Coordinate product customization for Corporate and Institutional B2B clients based on specific requirements. Partner with marketing teams to ensure product positioning aligns with brand strategy. Work with E-commerce team for real-time stock updates and catalog management across Amazon, Flipkart. Ensure timely supply to e-commerce fulfillment hubs, maintaining 98% on-time delivery. Analyze digital sales data to forecast demand and adjust inventory allocation. Maintain accurate SAP records for procurement, production, and inventory transactions. Generate reports and dashboards using Advanced Excel for management decision-making. Present category performance insights and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.

Intern at Knownx innovations, May 2022 - Jul 2022 · 3 mos, Vijaynagar Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Education

BE Mechanical, Poojya Doddappa Appa college of Engineering

High School Diploma, CHETAN MOTORS PVT LTD