Mrinal Mrinal
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Categories strategies |Pricing and Promotion| Inventory |Sales Support and Enablement| Assortment Planning| Vendor Management | Marketing | Quality Assurance | 7+ Years (5 + Years in FMCG with Transferrable Skills)
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Graduate Engineer
Smith Crane and Construction
, New Zealand
01.2024 - Current
- Leading to a 45% improvement in traceability and compliance; meticulously tracked and documented supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and category performance metrics.
- Maintained records of all engineering activities performed during projects.
Category Assistant
Woolworths
, New Zealand
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Validated regular prices in SAP system, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all platforms, leading to a 10% reduction in pricing errors and a 25% improvement in customer satisfaction
- Incorporated data-driven analysis of daily stock levels to drive smart product allocation decisions across 184 stores, leading to a 15% decrease in excess inventory and optimized stock levels, aligning with customer demand
- Executed daily stock analysis, using trend forecasting to make data-driven decisions on product dating and allocation, achieving a 20% reduction in excess inventory and minimizing stock wastage
- Covered for Assistant Category Manager for one month: NPD | Category Review | Allocation of Christmas Products and New products
- Executed in-depth analysis of market trends and product data as Category Assistant; devised and enact data-driven strategies to optimize product assortment, leading to a 30% increase in profitability
- Poineer data-driven category strategy decisions by optimizing product assortment and allocation, resulting in a 20% boost in average transaction value through strategic pricing adjustments and embellished product positioning
- Initiated supplier collaboration initiatives to manage relationships, negotiate contracts, and uphold product quality standards
- Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration with 5 internal teams to align on strategic category objectives; led negotiations with 3+ suppliers resulting in 15% cost savings and 20% improved product quality.
Multiple Store Management Roles
WoolWorths
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Duty Manager/ Customer Service Manager | Health and Safety Adviser: Directed a comprehensive training program for the Customer Success team, enhancing their skills in upselling techniques and product knowledge
- Spearheaded the development and execution of innovative strategies for upselling the company's products and services, resulting in a 35% boost in revenue
- Set and surpassed performance goals and deadlines aligned with the company's strategic vision
- Completed 4 months of Secondment Roles as an Online Manager: Increased KPI's by 25% | Achieved 98% Customer Satisfaction Rate.
Office Administrator
Goods4U Marketing Ltd.
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Spearheaded sales coordination efforts, driving seamless operations and maximizing revenue opportunities through strategic collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers, resulting in a 30% increase in revenue and enhanced product assortment optimization
- Negotiate pricing terms, and maintain optimal stock levels, driving cost efficiencies and ensuring product availability
- Exercise customer service skills to foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and customers, facilitating communication and collaboration to meet category objectives.
Legal Receptionist - Contract
Legal Associates
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Contract Management: Proficient in managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and negotiating favorable terms
- Applied contract management expertise to oversee supplier agreements, pricing negotiations, and service level agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated a commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct in managing proprietary data, pricing information, and supplier contracts, fostering trust and credibility.
Sales Planner / Business Analyst
Shri Giriraj Global Enterprises
New Delhi, India
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Applied sales analysis skills to analyze category performance, identify growth opportunities, and optimize product assortment to maximize revenue and profitability
- Produced category performance reports, monitored KPIs, and communicated findings to stakeholders, resulting in a 30% revenue growth and improved decision-making across the organization
- Applied problem-solving abilities to resolve supply chain disruptions and implement process improvements, resulting in a 10% increase in category revenue
- Championed the resolution of category-related obstacles through innovative troubleshooting implemented process enhancements that streamlined operations, resulting in a 25% reduction in inventory holding costs and improved category performance.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Management - Level : 8 -
Eastern Institute of Technology
06.2019
M.Tech : Research Work In Supply Chain -
DCRUST - A Grade University
06.2016
Skills
- SAP
- Circana
- Promotional Portal
- Buildwell
- Quantium
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Google Docs
- CRM
- Power BI
- Concept to Launch
- Procurement
- Supplier relationship management
- Product Management
- Excellent Communication and collaboration abilities
- Business Development
- Forecasting
- Negotiation skills
- Data Analysis
- Market trend analysis
- Inventory management
- Extremely organized
- Impeccable Decision Making
- Operational Excellence
- Strong numerical
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Eye for details with high standards of accuracy
- Customer service
- Positive and can do attitude
- Pro-actice
References
On Request
Timeline
Quality Assurance Graduate Engineer
Smith Crane and Construction
01.2024 - Current
Category Assistant
Woolworths
04.2023 - 01.2024
Multiple Store Management Roles
WoolWorths
03.2020 - 05.2023
Office Administrator
Goods4U Marketing Ltd.
01.2019 - 03.2020
Legal Receptionist - Contract
Legal Associates
07.2018 - 12.2018
Sales Planner / Business Analyst
Shri Giriraj Global Enterprises
02.2016 - 04.2018
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Management - Level : 8 -
Eastern Institute of Technology
M.Tech : Research Work In Supply Chain -
DCRUST - A Grade University
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