Jigar Patel
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Dynamic produce professional with extensive experience in sourcing and maintaining high-quality inventory, consistently delivering exceptional results. Recognized for strong collaboration skills and a proven ability to perform reliably in fast-paced, changing environments. Expertise in vendor negotiations and cost management drives seamless operations while optimizing resources. Committed to enhancing productivity and quality standards within the supply chain.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Buyer
Pak n Save
02.2024 - Current
- Held full responsibility for a high-demand, fast-paced department, setting the tone for the entire shopping experience.
- Recognized as the most influential department in the supermarket, as it's the first one customers see upon entering.
- Transformed an unorganized backroom, department, and sales floor into an efficiently organized workspace.
- Reduced shrinkage in the department by optimizing ordering processes.
- Enhanced product quality and freshness, while motivating the team to achieve multiple goals.
- Managed various tasks, including order receiving, quality checks, data entry, scheduling, inventory, report writing, and sales oversight.
- Utilized sales data to predict future sales, and inform order decisions.
- Supervised and coordinated team efforts, delegating tasks, and ensuring efficient workflow.
- The produce manager must regularly interact with customers, suppliers, and personnel within the department. Effective communication enhances business relationships and boosts customer satisfaction.
- A thorough understanding of different types of produce, their seasonality, and quality knowledge is integral to ensuring that customers receive the best products.
- Analyzed market trends to forecast pricing and demand for fresh produce.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure quality produce at competitive prices.
Produce 2IC
Pak n Save
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Supervises and delegates tasks to produce team members.
- Works with the Produce Trainer to train team members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team, and minimizes turnover.
- Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs, and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.
- Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
- SAP ordering and using tools for pricing, putting in new products, and receiving dockets.
- Defining and documenting the positioning, messaging, competitive differentiation, and go-to-market strategy for SAP with Product Marketing, and ensuring that senior management is aligned with these.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Supervisor
North City Car Valet
09.2018 - 07.2021
- This was a part-time employment while I was studying in Auckland, and after completing my studies, I continued as a full-time employee.
- Providing a professional car grooming service and maintaining relationships with the customers.
- Maintain each and every car record of the customer.
- Shampoo and vacuum the vehicle, clean the vehicle's exterior, including wheels, mudflaps, and bumpers, and remove surface scratches on the bodywork.
- Allocate the task to the team member, and maintain the quality standards of the grooming.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for vehicle care and detailing.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
Staff Member
The Curry Master
07.2018 - 09.2018
- This was my first job when I was studying in Auckland.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Greet customers, present menus, and make suggestions based on their preferences.
- Take and serve food and drink orders.
- Arrange table settings, and keep tables clean and tidy at all times.
- Cooperate and communicate with all serving and kitchen staff.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Applied Management Level 7
Otago Polytechnic
Auckland, New Zealand01.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Gujarat Technological University
Ahmedabad, India01.2016
Diploma - Computer Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Ahmedabad, India01.2013
Skills
- Food safety regulations
- Supplier relations
- Pricing strategy
- Cost management
- Sales analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Road Trips
- Playing Sports
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Web Development and Design
Timeline
Produce Buyer
Pak n Save
02.2024 - Current
Produce 2IC
Pak n Save
08.2021 - 02.2024
Supervisor
North City Car Valet
09.2018 - 07.2021
Staff Member
The Curry Master
07.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Gujarat Technological University
Diploma - Computer Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Graduate Diploma - Applied Management Level 7
Otago Polytechnic
INTERESTS
Travelling, Photography, Playing Cricket, Listening to music