Abhi Patel
Te Atatu South
Summary
Dynamic Group Produce Manager at Chantal Organics Ltd, skilled in product development and supply chain management. Proven track record in building strong grower relationships and implementing effective pricing strategies. Committed to organic certification and health and safety, ensuring quality control while driving business growth and operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Produce Manager
Chantal Organics Ltd
Mt Wellington
01.2017 - Current
- Lead the scoping of strategic product development for the business.
- Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Build a long-term produce supply plan in conjunction with internal stakeholders and partner businesses.
- Led the development of cost management and RRP pricing methodology.
- Build a 12-24 month growing plan with key growers, and lead the development of an efficient supply process.
- Implement long-term supply agreements with key growers, and support the group's position to develop a leading produce supply business nationally.
- Ensure the focus is on purchasing organic produce practices, and manage any business risk with growers and certification bodies to ensure business compliance with organic standards and rules.
- Lead Health and Safety for produce teams.
- Develop internal produce team skills and capabilities.
- Grower practices.
- Key category operational process.
- Organic certification process/methodology.
- Supply chain channels.
- Pricing methodology.
- Category Trading Capability.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to build strong long term business relationships
Owner Operator
Fruit World Kumeu
Kumeu
08.2015 - 12.2016
Produce Manager
New world Remuera
Remuera
04.2004 - 08.2015
- Ensuring fresh fruits and vegetables reach customers daily. They have a hand in procurement, inventory management, presentation, and staff supervision.
- Health & Safety
- Quality control.
Education
Diploma - Diploma in Computer
NCBT
Auckland08-2004
BBA - Sales & Finance
SLIMS
India05-2001
Skills
- Product development
- Supply chain management
- Fiji Import
- Organic certification
- Pricing strategy
- Health and Safety
- Inventory management
- Grower relationships
- Customer service
- Quality and Inventory Control
Affiliations
- Reading
- Playing Cricket
- Travelling
- Learning new skill
Timeline
Group Produce Manager
Chantal Organics Ltd
01.2017 - Current
Owner Operator
Fruit World Kumeu
08.2015 - 12.2016
Produce Manager
New world Remuera
04.2004 - 08.2015
Diploma - Diploma in Computer
NCBT
BBA - Sales & Finance
SLIMS
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