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title: "Suraj Ambekar - Acting Assistant Category Manager in Mumbai | Tal"
description: "Meet Suraj Ambekar, Category Analytics Professional | Assistant Category Manager–Level Ownership | Retail & E-commerce Strategy, Inventory, Promotions | Revenue & Stockout Optimization | MBA in AI & ML | Data-Driven Category Projects based in Mumbai."
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# Suraj Ambekar on Tal

## Headline

Category Analytics Professional \| Assistant Category Manager–Level Ownership \| Retail & E\-commerce Strategy, Inventory, Promotions \| Revenue & Stockout Optimization \| MBA in AI & ML \| Data\-Driven Category Projects

## About

Data\-driven Assistant Category Manager with 6\.5\+ years in retail operations, category strategy, and business analytics, now blending domain expertise with an MBA in AI & Machine Learning to scale revenue through intelligent insights\. Passionate about turning complex data into actionable growth strategies—from reclaiming ₹20L in rate gaps to optimizing promo ROI\. Targeting roles in category leadership and tech product management where ops meets AI\. Key Achievements Led category performance tracking, assortment planning, and vendor negotiations, generating additional revenue via display fees, sponsorships, and margin claims\. Achieved zero rate difference gaps and reclaimed ₹20 lakhs annually through process improvements and SLA enforcement\. Drove 8\-12% promo ROI uplift and reduced stockouts by 15\-20% via analytics and cross\-functional coordination\. Core Expertise Business analytics with SQL, Excel, and MIS; transitioning to Python/Pandas for AI\-driven forecasting\. Category management: pricing, promotions, inventory health, and revenue optimization in retail/EdTech\. AI/ML applications: Building projects like Promo ROI simulators and demand trackers on GitHub\. Current Focus Pursuing MBA in AI/ML to fuse operations experience with machine learning for scalable business solutions\. Actively developing GitHub portfolio with retail\-tech projects and networking for Category Manager roles emphasizing data\-powered growth \. Let's connect on blending domain knowledge with AI innovation\!

## Location

Mumbai

## Work experience

Acting Assistant Category Manager at Zeno Health, Jan 2024 \- Present · 2 yrs 5 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Owned weekly category performance tracking \(sales, margin, inventory health\) and presented insights to senior stakeholders for pricing and promo decisions\. Supported assortment planning and promotion strategy across key SKUs; analysis contributed to \~8–12% improvement in promo ROI \(use your actual number if available\)\. Coordinated with supply chain and vendors to resolve stock gaps; initiatives reduced promo\-period stockouts by \~15–20%\. Negotiated vendor promotional terms and operational SLAs, contributing to cost savings and improved fill rates\. Took Assistant Category Manager–level ownership during manager bandwidth gaps, independently driving reviews and execution\. Generated additional income for the general category segment through display fees, brand launch fees, additional margin claims, event sponsorships, and other monetization initiatives\. Successfully reclaimed rate difference amounts of approximately ₹20 lakhs in a year and achieved zero gaps in rate differences as a key process improvement milestone\.

Business Analyst/MIS Executive at Zeno Health, Jan 2023 \- Dec 2023 · 1 yr, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Designed and automated MIS dashboards using SQL & Excel, reducing manual reporting effort by 6–8 hours/week\. Built weekly and monthly business review reports for leadership covering revenue, campaign ROI, and operational KPIs\. Delivered ad\-hoc analytics that enabled better campaign targeting and budget allocation, improving ROI by \~10%\. Partnered with operations and product teams to define KPIs and data requirements\.

Project Lead — Diagnostic Centre \(Healthcare\) at Zeno Health, May 2021 \- Dec 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Led end\-to\-end setup of a diagnostic center including vendor onboarding, SOP creation, operational workflows and performance tracking\. Reduced turnaround time \(TAT\) by \~25% through process redesign and vendor SLA enforcement\. Increased center utilization to \~70–80% within first quarter post\-launch\. Owned monthly performance MIS and operational reviews, directly impacting service quality and revenue stability\.

Business Development Executive at Extramarks Education India Pvt\. Ltd\., Oct 2020 \- Feb 2021 · 5 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Drove institutional partnerships and B2B onboarding initiatives across two EdTech organizations\. Contributed to user acquisition and revenue growth through channel partnerships and lead conversions\. Built strong negotiation, presentation and client\-handling skills\.

Business Development Manager at Genius Array Education, Aug 2018 \- Mar 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, EdTech Manager driving digital learning and scholarship exam platforms for classes 1–12\. Lead end\-to\-end online test lifecycle, from registration to results and analytics\. Digitize test content and question banks in collaboration with academic teams\. Optimize app/web exam workflows and coordinate with technical and school partners\. Train stakeholders on platforms and processes, improving participation and large\-scale exam operations

Quality Engineer at Accurate Engineering Company Pvt\. Ltd\., Feb 2017 \- Jul 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, Precision Measurement: Used micrometers, calipers, and gauges for dimensional verification\. Visual Inspection: Conducted microscope analysis to detect surface and material defects\. Blueprint Reading: Interpreted technical drawings and GD&T specifications\. Defect Management: Identified, documented, and segregated non\-conforming parts\. CMM Operation: Utilized Coordinate Measuring Machines for high\-accuracy inspections\. Quality Compliance: Maintained logs and traceability per ISO 9001/AS9100 standards\. Tool Calibration: Verified and calibrated precision measuring instruments daily\.

## Education

Master of Business Administration \- MBA, Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning, Dr\. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth \- Centre for Online Learning

Bachelor of Engineering \- BE, Mechanical Engineering, Indira collage of engineering and management

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