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Strategy & Business Excellence Manager at Nelco | Ex-Trafigura | Ex-Reckitt Benckiser

About

I am a Lead Associate - Business Strategy at Nelco Limited, a leading provider of innovative solutions for various industries. At Nelco, I work with the senior management to develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive business growth, optimize supply planning, and enhance operational efficiency. I also leverage my Lean Six Sigma certification and skills to identify and execute process improvement and cost reduction projects across the organization. Prior to Nelco, I was a Strategy Consultant at UC Life Science Consulting, where I advised clients in the life science sector on market entry, product launch, and competitive analysis. I also have a strong background in the manufacturing and distribution sector, having worked as a Business Manager at GM for 1.5 years. There, I was responsible for managing the sales and distribution planning, channel optimization, and reverse logistics functions for a portfolio of products. I hold an MBA in Marketing from K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, and a Bachelor's Degree in Production Engineering from the University of Mumbai. I am fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali. My passion is to apply my analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver value-added solutions that create positive impact for businesses and customers. I am always eager to learn new skills, explore new opportunities, and collaborate with diverse teams. My goal is to become a trusted and respected leader in the field of supply chain optimization and business transformation.

Location

Mumbai

AI stack

antigravity

codex

Work experience

Manager - Strategy and Business Excellence at Nelco Limited, Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Lead Associate - Business Strategy at Nelco Limited, Feb 2022 - May 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Strategy Consultant at UC Life Science Consulting, Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 · 5 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Business Manager at GM, Dec 2019 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, • Business Transformation • Sales and Distribution Planning • Supply Chain Operations • Channel Optimization

Operations Analyst at Trafigura, Oct 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, • Contract and Account Management for Europe, Africa and APAC market specializing in non-ferrous metals and concentrates • Logistics Management – Arranging container shipments, truck shipments, cargo-packing, loading & discharge. Commercial analysis and negotiation of quotes from shipping liners against optimum transit time • Supply Planning – Maintaining stocks at optimum level across warehouses to minimize storage costs for ageing cargoes • P & L Management - Maintaining P&L for each trade through accurate cost projections followed by cost optimization solutions • Risk Management – Organize due diligence for warehousing and trucking standards, insurance on shipments for physical risk; managing overall price risk and exposure by hedging, holding of timely and accurate positions in London Metal Exchange • Commercials Management - Prepare and submit commercial cargo invoices to receivers / suppliers, organize settlement of invoices in co-ordination with Trade Finance & manage cash exposures with counterparties

Management Sales Trainee at RB, Jun 2017 - Sep 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, • Sales Management - Handled entire health and hygiene portfolio for power brands like Dettol, Durex, Harpic, Lizol amongst many across north Mumbai, portfolio of 20Mn/month. Design, recommend and implement innovative Trade Marketing activities • Leadership - Led 27 sales executives for channel partners. Monitor weekly and monthly; primary & secondary sales targets vs achievement • Channel Management - Analysis and optimization of distributors ROI, Efficient stock management at distribution stock points, supervise business operations of the assigned territory • Market Development- Accountable for achieving coverage, distribution, display and range selling objectives; improved the sales pipeline by 20% on outlet addition • Demand Planning: Product /brand/ market /seasonal analysis to forecast correct demand and stock fulfillment at distribution centers. Involved in data crunching, huge excel analysis and market intelligence

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing, K J Somaiya Institute of Management

Bachelor’s Degree, Production Engineering, University of Mumbai