Profile
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Skill : International Business, Marketing and procurement of FFV/ FMCG products Experience : 15+ years
Core competencies include:
Export of Fresh produce , Spices Frozen, & Grain International Business development.
Strategic Business Planning Distribution network FMCG
Sales Training and Development Product Management/ Trading
Operation, logistics & Supply chain Managing DEPB & Gov. Subsidy matters
Strong convincing power, knowledge of product Procurement/Buying & Sourcing
Cool Chain management system Team building & Leadership
Strong International Distribution network Import of Food Products
Strong Computer skills New business development.
My Strengths:-
a) Extrovert by nature, highly experienced , hard working and detailed oriented.
b) International Marketing of Brands, Franchisees, Distribution & client handling.
c) Strong Internet researching, foreign visit & R&D, procurement, market related skills.
d) Readymade references of buyers and clients, continuous follow up from dawn to dust.
- Good knowledge of Import Export policies.
- Ability to deal with different kinds of people.
- Leadership skills.
- Activities: International Business Development, Operation and Logistics, warehousing SCM.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
In depth Food and FFV retail and Export Industry exposure to the entire field of planning, design, market research, management and operation including business development, strategies , farmer and vendor communication program in FFV and Food Retail, wholesale , supply chain and cold chain sphere.
Core strength in Retailing, strategic sourcing, Distribution International and domestic, Warehouse management, Logistic control, and Export Import.
Thorough understanding of Frozen, Chilled & Freezer environment.
Thorough understanding of many Asian, GCC, European, perishable markets beside Indian market dynamics.
Handled 250 acres of land for organic cultivation all over India, Sikkim, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
Promotion of organic products.
Brand promotion of organic spice, tea and coffee and marketing of products.
Supply chain
Extensive knowledge of coordinating all of the entities involved in a supply chain.
Knowledge of managing returns and rejections professionally & promptly with suppliers.
Extensive experience in the strategic planning and transportation of products.
Experience of liaising with forwarders and overseas companies to arrange collections.
Able to negotiating rates with local contractors and also international companies.
Planning of procurement, production, inventory control, logistics and distribution.
Management
Possessing creative problem-solving P/L analysis skills.
Proven ability to ensure that products are delivered in a good state and on time.
Willingness to work unusual hours. Huge client database and connection.
Highly effective motivator with strong written and spoken communication skills.
An ability to handle the pressures arising from having to meet deadlines and targets.
Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them.