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HealthCare Retail - Project_Product_Operation

About

Experienced in Healthcare Retails and E-commerce domain. Specialized in Private Label development, strategic purchasing, Retail Project Expansion, New Store Opening and Retails Operation Support. Recognized for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams in fast-paced, multi-country environments to generate sustainable growth and long-term value. Core Functions :- • New Product Development • Market Research & Analysis - For category development. • Retail Project expansion. • New Store Opening. • Project Management • BOQ and Cost saving CapEx. • PnL Management.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

gemini

openai

ChatGPT

Chroma

Microsoft Copilot

Work experience

Asst General Manager at Davaindia Generic Pharmacy, Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos, On-site, Orchestrating the eco-system of New Store Expansion and Product Portfolio.

Manager - Private Label at Aster Pharmacy (India), Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Handling- * Market Research to analyze market trends and product opportunities. * NPD - New Product Development from ideation to execution. * Formulation Development, Lab scale Sampling, Sample sensory, and mass production. * Negotiation, Margin analysis, and MRP finalization. * Identifying trusted and quality 3rd party (Contract) manufacturing facilities. * Cross functional coordination - Sales & Marketing, Finance, Logistics, and Warehouse. * PnL Management. * Taking complete ownership of P&L for Private Label Category. * Visualizing and developing packaging and designing aligned with the Brand Guidelines. * Driving cost saving Initiative by process optimization and appointing alternate vendors. * Drive sales growth of the Private Label category by effective sales strategies, promotions, and placement. * Inventory forecasting and replenishment strategies to maintain optimal stock levels. * NPD sourcing from global and domestic market. * Setting Project timelines, monitoring project activities and growth, ensuring timely and successful product launch.

Manager - Procurement + New Product Development at Roncuvita, Oct 2020 - Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India,  New Product Development and Launch.  Private Label category growth.  R&D on market opportunities, consumer requirements, and the latest trends.  Responsible for sales goals of PL Category.  Packaging, Designing, and Branding.  Formulation Benchmarking through market studies.  Lead and monitor the growth of Private Label Brands.  Sales and Marketing through offline and online channels.  Development, implementation, and control of merchandising plan.  Product Registration on E-commerce platforms.  Third-Party Manufacturing (Contract Manufacturing)  Quality Control – RM /PM and FG.  FSSAI Compliances- Product & warehouse.  Inventory Management- Forecasting and Re-ordering.

Asst Manager - NPD + Supply Chain +Contract Manufacturing. at GNC, Sep 2019 - Feb 2020 · 6 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India,  Development of supply chain strategies for business objectives.  Monitoring inventory levels to cope with demand and forecast.  Reducing carrying costs by implementing inventory control measures.  Negotiating contracts, terms, and conditions to ensure favorable agreements.  Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.  Creating contingency plans for unexpected disruptions in the supply chain  Managing Contract Manufacturing under P2P Model.  Production scheduling with the manufacturer as per the stock planning.

Assistant Manager at HealthKart, Mar 2012 - Aug 2019 · 7 yrs 6 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, * Category Management & Growth- Health & Sports Supplement. * Procurement - Private Label, FMCG / RM & PM / FG / Devices / Gym Equipment. * Supply Chain - Global and domestic. * New Product Development under Private Label. * Formulation / Ingredients / Regulatory Guidelines. * NPD Costing - Pricing, MRP , Margin. * Contract Manufacturing. * Vendor Management. * Open Cost Negotiation on RM / PM, Conversion, Margin, Labor Cost, and Logistics. * Contract Negotiation. * Branding and Packaging: * Inventory control, Sales Forecast.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Pune university