Prabu R

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Sourcing Manager FOOD and FMCG
Prabu R's Location
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, India
About Prabu R

A retail professional who has 17+ years experience in various aspects of food and grocery retail and E-com retail like inventory management, replenishment, demand forecasting, supply chain storage design changes, change management, project management, converting business requirements into usable software to add business value, ERP and process implementation, data management, SOP formulation. Instock Management, Inventory Optimization, Automation of Processes, Demand Forecasting, Changes to Supply Chain storage design (FT/NFT), Appointment Scheduling Tool, Automation of Ways of Working. To seek a challenging position in an organization this utilizes my skills and ability to grow along with the Organization.• A Person with strong Positive Attitude believing in Team work, Pro activeness, openness and setting ( SOP ) Standard Operational Procedures in all aspects.• Held Leadership & Senior Management roles in Supply Chain, Buying & Merchandising, Category Management and retail operations.• Have vast experience in analyzing and understanding the needs of the customer and retail markets, as well have a commercial mindset and maintain good relationships with vendors, customers, and product range management; and have a thorough understanding of sales and marketing principles.• Managed P&L roles as well as cost center optimization.• Successful record of delivering in business roles, and project implementations, able to lead and manage large team.• Have vast experience in – sourcing and vendor management, have good understanding of market dynamics, sound business judgment skills, negotiation abilities, comfort in handling a large number of figures.• Holds the distinction of exploring new markets, standardizing retail operations, executing category strategies and initiating business activities for escalating turn over’s to maintaining P&L & achieve goals.• Hands of experience in handling operational functions, Sales planning, Marketing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Buying & Merchandising, Sourcing.• Experience in conducting practical and theoretical training programs to enhance skills and achieve origination goals.• Possesses in depth knowledge of designing entire product range including brand, category and product mix, skilled in conceptualizing visual merchandising displays for Food products.• Excellent interpersonal, analytical & negotiation skills with proven track record of spearheading numerous cost innovation projects during the career span.

Prabu R's Current Company Details

Sourcing Manager FOOD and FMCG
Prabu R Work Experience Details
  • Jumbotail
    Senior Sourcing Manager
    Jumbotail Oct 2021 - Feb 2023
    Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Jumbotail
    Sourcing Manager
    Jumbotail Oct 2021 - Feb 2023
    Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Adviser
    Senior Sourcing Manager
    Adviser Oct 2021 - Feb 2023
    Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
    • Responsible for managing a category or group of product so as to increase the product’s sales volume and profitability.• Analyzing data and customer’s demand in the market, devising long-term strategies, developing exit strategies for failed products, placing appropriate orders, determining product positioning, forecasting product demand to maintain inventory sustainability, and budgeting control activities.• Responsible for pricing, branding and promotion of that product group with… Show more • Responsible for managing a category or group of product so as to increase the product’s sales volume and profitability.• Analyzing data and customer’s demand in the market, devising long-term strategies, developing exit strategies for failed products, placing appropriate orders, determining product positioning, forecasting product demand to maintain inventory sustainability, and budgeting control activities.• Responsible for pricing, branding and promotion of that product group with the goal to optimize sales.• Researched and analyzed data and market insights for better operation.• Planned and implemented long-term development strategies for product categories.• Designed exit strategies for unsuccessful products.• Ensured product availability above 95% all time. Show less
  • Udaan.Com
    Sourcing Manager
    Udaan.Com May 2020 - Oct 2021
    Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Sree Annapoorna Sree Gowrishankar Hotels Private Limited
    Supply Chain Management
    Sree Annapoorna Sree Gowrishankar Hotels Private Limited Dec 2016 - May 2020
    Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Bee Info Tec
    Retail And E-Commerce Consultant
    Bee Info Tec Nov 2016 - Feb 2017
    Coimbatore
    Marketing ( ATL,BTL, SEM,SEO,SMM,PPO,Content Marketing,visual marketing) Projects ,operatation and sourcing.
  • Askme.Com
    Business Head
    Askme.Com Sep 2015 - Dec 2016
    Coimbatore Area, India
  • Getit Grocery Pvt Ltd ( Askmegrocery.Com)
    Head Of Business Operations,
    Getit Grocery Pvt Ltd ( Askmegrocery.Com) Aug 2015 - Oct 2016
    Coimbatore Area, India
    City Head Overall Heading ROTN & Kerala ( Team Management,Marketing ,Planning ,vendor Management ,Strategic Management, Budgeting,Key Accounts, Statuary Complainants,Admin & Responsible for Business Profitability.• Responsible for Multiple Sales, Marketing (SEO, SMM, Data Analysis, Visual Marketing) and E- COM Operations.Responsible for Sales, Strategic tie-up, Brand Tie-up, Admin activities & Training.Vendor negotiation & Finalization with better margins which can help in… Show more City Head Overall Heading ROTN & Kerala ( Team Management,Marketing ,Planning ,vendor Management ,Strategic Management, Budgeting,Key Accounts, Statuary Complainants,Admin & Responsible for Business Profitability.• Responsible for Multiple Sales, Marketing (SEO, SMM, Data Analysis, Visual Marketing) and E- COM Operations.Responsible for Sales, Strategic tie-up, Brand Tie-up, Admin activities & Training.Vendor negotiation & Finalization with better margins which can help in profits.Major Skus sourcing from direct vendors with high margins.Responsible for customer service handling of entire Supply Chain & Logistics.Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring activities, such as sales, expenditures, progress reports, etc., in order to inform management of current status of Hub activities.Set up and train the team of Strategic Alliance, Vendor Coordinators to meet Sellers, Distributors & Merchandisers to achieve the sales plan by Increasing Product availability & Margin.Recruits, hires, and trains heads to operate store according to corporate policies.Analyzes store budgets to identify needs and/or reductions, and may allocate operating budgets funds and responsible for P&L.Monitors cash flow, sales performance, inventory control, cash with sales receipts, and operating records.Responsible for the profitability of all Hub, new site Selections, Product Availability as per customer needs.Responsible for the welfare 400 staffs.Possessing skills on Man Management and effective utilization of manpower and deploymentTo be a good team player and lead by exampleKeep the antennas high and ascertain the views of customers through effective feedback system Show less
  • Aditya Birla Retail Limited
    Merchandise Planing & Replineshment Head Karnataka.
    Aditya Birla Retail Limited Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
    Bangalore
    Vendor negotiation & finalization for entire three districts.Responsible for product negotiation with better margins.Responsible for liaising with vendors, supply chain teams, Cluster Managers,Category/ Space Planning and Marketing managers for improvements/alignment and Zonal Heads to avoid overstocking/stock outs at stores and IT for developments to automate / process improvements.Developed a forecasting methodology and objective promotion, stock planning processes and… Show more Vendor negotiation & finalization for entire three districts.Responsible for product negotiation with better margins.Responsible for liaising with vendors, supply chain teams, Cluster Managers,Category/ Space Planning and Marketing managers for improvements/alignment and Zonal Heads to avoid overstocking/stock outs at stores and IT for developments to automate / process improvements.Developed a forecasting methodology and objective promotion, stock planning processes and customer centric sales promotions availability measurement with Category Team and track forecast accuracy.• Took adequate measures to monitor and analyze the performance of vendors and other units pertaining to cost, quality and delivery norms.Turn around Non-Performing stores and increases the Gross Margin Return on Footage.Organizing and conducting seasonal sales mela and provides visual merchandising at stores by setting category Plano gram.Executing vendor management, development at consolidation and collection centers and working on MIS/Budget audit part for the same.Stock availability in 116 supermarket stores for FMCG, Staples and General Merchandise (GM) (Line Fill 95% in both Staples and GM) with Own Label (RPC) Line fills above 98.5% & FMCH Line fill 93% ).Inventory optimization (Inventory – INR 25 crore/month; Days of Stock – FMCG 25, Staples (28) and GM (75).Responsible for Vendor Schedules for 3 Distribution centers & Fill rates of Super Markets & Distribution Centers Show less
  • Aditya Birla Retail Limited
    Warehouse Manager
    Aditya Birla Retail Limited Jul 2010 - Jun 2012
    Coimbatore Area, India
    Maintaining high standards of materials handling. Ensuring stock levels are managed and controlled effectively. Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety regulations. Making sure that all freight receipts and deliveries are carried out in time. Scheduling work roster to meet fluctuations in staffing levels & workloads. Leading, motivating, training and developing staff. Manage the operation efficiently in the distribution center. Maintain costs within budgets, optimize warehouse… Show more Maintaining high standards of materials handling. Ensuring stock levels are managed and controlled effectively. Ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety regulations. Making sure that all freight receipts and deliveries are carried out in time. Scheduling work roster to meet fluctuations in staffing levels & workloads. Leading, motivating, training and developing staff. Manage the operation efficiently in the distribution center. Maintain costs within budgets, optimize warehouse space utilization and meet supply chain KPIs on customer service levels on continuous basis.Manage functioning of warehouse and transportation and make plans for scalability according to requirements, Review and analyze the operating volumes and resource utilization. Ensure manpower and equipment capacities are optimized according to growing needs.Manage adherence to all statutory requirements, - Quality checks systems to meet corporate quality standards, adherence to safety, health and environmental policies, warehouse audits.Handling temperature sensitive Food products like dairy & frozen & follow as per FSSAI guidelines provided by ABRL Quality department & ensuring Zero error in shipment of temperature sensitive products from DC to Supermarkets/Hypermarkets.Ensured Food warranty certificate for every FMCG food supplies from Vendors.Handling an inventory of 8.2cr with a mix of 75:25 NFT-FT ratio.Responsible for DC fill rate, Timely dispatches, Manpower Management & shrinkage. Maintained DC cost @ 2.3% on sales.Maintained Transportation cost as per budget & DSL ( Delivery service Level ) @ 99 % Show less
  • Aditya Birla Retail Limited
    City Operatation Manager
    Aditya Birla Retail Limited Jan 2008 - Jul 2010
    Coimbatore Area, India
    Primary Responsibility – Sales, Top Line & Bottom Line, Team Training on SOP adherence.Had complete Tracking & records on NOB & ABV for better improvements on sales.Ensures no stock outs in stores by coordinating with buying Team & Supply chain team for on time delivery.Prepare complete sales data on Category & Sub category, explain & share with Store Managers which makes them to understand & improve sales.Ensures & sends daily sales data comparison to store manager on Promos… Show more Primary Responsibility – Sales, Top Line & Bottom Line, Team Training on SOP adherence.Had complete Tracking & records on NOB & ABV for better improvements on sales.Ensures no stock outs in stores by coordinating with buying Team & Supply chain team for on time delivery.Prepare complete sales data on Category & Sub category, explain & share with Store Managers which makes them to understand & improve sales.Ensures & sends daily sales data comparison to store manager on Promos skus, discount skus & on key skus which helps them to improve lacking areas.Used to prepare Daily MIS on sales,Stock outs, Promo & Offer Skus, Marketing status & sales comparsion MOM & shares to Management & concern department to Ensure every thing on time which helps store team to ensure sales & achieve targets. No of Stores Handled – 9 with Sales Volume 1.4cr.Complete responsible for P&L.Maintained DES (damage, shrinkage & expiry below 0.40%) Received 2 times best City operation manager award.Maintained store SOP scores above 9 consistently.Training store Manager on Floor Management, Cash Management, Inventory Management, Market analysis, Achieving Sales targets & make store profitability.Weekly review meeting with store Manager to achieve their store Profitability, DES % . Show less
  • Aditya Birla Retail Limited
    Asst Store Manager
    Aditya Birla Retail Limited Dec 2007 - Dec 2008
    Coimbatore Area, India
    I have complete retail expirence joined in ABRL as store manager & then promoted as City Operatation Manager handled 9 stores then moved as DC manager handled 30k Sqft warehouse & now promoted as Head MRPS SCM handling Karnataka

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