Strong professional with an MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and Bachelor of Engineering in Food Science and Technology from Panjab University, Chandigarh, I am an experienced Associate with a demonstrated history of working in the food and beverage industry at different strategy, operations and marketing positions in both Indian and international business. Skilled in MS Office, Team Mentoring, and Team Management.
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Category Manager (Sourcing)LiciousBengaluru, Ka, In -
Category ManagerLicious Nov 2024 - PresentBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSourcing -
Strategy ManagerCpf (India) - Agro Business Apr 2023 - Nov 2024Bengaluru, Karnataka, India• Coordination between suppliers, buyers, finance, shipping and port operations to ensure all matters are in order.• Responsible for coordination and documentation of import and export with the vendor, liner, CHA & CFAs.• Regular follow up with ground teams on activities like procurement, inventory, pricing, and debtors follow up• Added 6 new international clients for frozen poultry exports, P&L, CM handling and coordination them one to one.• Increased the export turnover by 15% from INR 183 million to 210 million and added import business too.• Coordination between plant processing team, CHA, govt. bodies and the customers to ensure smooth process.• Product handling and quality adherence of Herbal Feed Product and Frozen Poultry product for overseas. -
Live ProjectAgrocorp International Jun 2022 - Nov 2022Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India• Analyzed Global Market scenario of Vegan meat• Market overview, growth and segmentation of different types of proteins in India. Worked on categories like plant-based meat, protein powder, protein bars to capture $156 M potential market with a CAGR of 10.6%.• Profile reviewing of 35 companies, competitor analysis in the segment, their USP and value chain study, analyzing their investment and growth in the industry. Comparative analysis on the most popular posts to create Go To Market strategy.• Performed competitor analysis and benchmarking with B2B protein players to incorporate industry best practices.• In-person interviews and Focused Group Discussion to understand consumer perception about vegan food among 500+ IIM-A students. Market research with 500+ participants and 35+competitors; devised -
Business Development InternCpf Group Apr 2022 - Jun 2022Bengaluru, Karnataka, India- Awarded with Pre Placement Offer- Strategy• Formulated a product diversification plan • Benchmarked 7+ competitors & conducted financial analysis.• Conducted a detailed analysis to understand the end-to-end value chain of Indian poultry meat - Planning• Analysed historic sales data of outlets of 18 months and came up with a demand prediction technique.• Developed forecasting model to optimise production and distribution for 20+ COCO outlets - Market Analysis• Performed comp. benchmarking of poultry brands, compared their models, USP& marketing strategies• Conducted market analysis on 5 key parameters to deduce key consumer behaviours viz price, flavours, SKU -
Production ExecutiveLicious - Born To Meat Jun 2020 - Jun 2021Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaStar performer of the year• Helped in launching 50 plus new SKUs across different sections including Poultry, Seafood and Ready to Cook• Handled 180 manpower a day and improved efficiency by 20% of different sections• Implemented 5S, GHP and GMP training to the manpower and ensured proper implementation of practices• PRP/OPRP/CCP monitoring, Production Scheduling, Manpower handling, operations, and management • Oversaw the production of raw material and ensured good efficiency in all aspects of the production process• Supervised the procedures of production, maintaining floor attendance and ensuring discipline behaviour • Ensured the right quality of all incoming RM and PM as well as for semi-finished and finished goods.• RCA and CAPA implementation for customer complaints & proper distribution & dispatch of the product. -
Graduate Engineering TraineeLicious - Born To Meat Jun 2019 - May 2020Bangalore -
Summer InternMohan Meakins Jun 2018 - Aug 2018Kasauli• Analysed the Production and Quality System of Alcoholic Beverages (Old Monk (Rum) and Beer)• Studied the alcohol manufacturing processes, machineries, equipment operations & storage facilities
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Private TutorSelf-Employed Jan 2016 - Aug 2018Chandigarh Area, India
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Administrative AssistantSociety For Promotion Of Science And Technology In India (Spsti) Apr 2018 - Jun 2018Panchkula, Haryana, India• Led the team of 7 mentors in 2017 and 68 mentors in 11 schools during summer school 2018 • Shortlisted mentors, prepared guidelines, and action points for monitoring during the summer school• Summer School final data consolidation, mentor’s reimbursement, and official report publication
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Summer InternSociety For Promotion Of Science And Technology In India (Spsti) May 2017 - Jun 2017Panchkula, Haryana, IndiaWorked for a non profit NGO working with the aim to promote Science and Technology among people of all age groups
Avinash Kumar Education Details
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Food And Agri Business Management -
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Food Science And Technology -
Gmsss, Sec-16 ChandigarhNon Medical -
Dav Sr. Sec. School, Sec-8C ChandigarhSecondary School
Frequently Asked Questions about Avinash Kumar
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Avinash Kumar works for Licious
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Avinash Kumar's current role is Category Manager (Sourcing).
What schools did Avinash Kumar attend?
Avinash Kumar attended Indian Institute Of Management Ahmedabad, Dr. S.s. Bhatnagar Uicet, Panjab University, Panjab University, Gmsss, Sec-16 Chandigarh, Dav Sr. Sec. School, Sec-8c Chandigarh.
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