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Develop and implement commercial strategies in alignment with company goals, analyze market trends, and identify growth opportunities to enhance profitability and market share.Oversee the budgeting process, manage financial performance, and ensure effective allocation of resources to maximize return on investment.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, negotiating contracts and ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.Lead sales and marketing efforts, coordinate with the marketing team to design effective campaigns, and ensure alignment with overall business strategies.Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, manage risks associated with commercial activities, and implement best practices to mitigate potential issues.

Material planning & production schedulingInternal coordination: Quality, Production, and Finance for smooth materials flowStrategies to enhance distribution and transportation efficiencyLogistics operations: route planning, fleet management, transport negotiationInventory management: no stock-outs, accurate production planning, variance controlManaging plant KPIs: productivity, unit cost, inventory turns, storage utilization3PL service provider liaison and performance reviewLabor contract and warehouse management agreementsService provider/vendor claim inspection and processingFreight spend assessment and cost reduction measuresDistribution center visits to ensure quality storage practicesRecruitment, training, team building, leadershipMIS reporting, documentation, audit & complianceERP implementation, cross-functional coordinationContract negotiation and agreementsDistribution policies and freight movement coordinationFreight planning: vehicle utilization, transit time, cost minimizationRoute optimization for outbound material movementGovernment regulations adherenceInventory control for timely material availabilitySOP and shipping standards implementationInventory monitoring based on sales planNew design layouts, equipment inspection, maintenance planningAchievements:1st rank in South Cluster Units for freight savings & breakage controlFreight savings: ₹1.2 Cr in 3 years using optimal truck models and SKU mixReduced in-transit breakages: 0.05% to 0.03% with Sales/Depot/Plant coordinationSIM-based vehicle tracking system implementation across TSBCL depotsTeam Award for NCQC Breakage Reduction Program (2021-22)

Efficiently managed the deposit operations for Karnataka Beverages Corporation, ensuring smooth and accurate financial transactions.Oversaw and coordinated market activities in Telangana, implementing strategies to enhance market presence and growth.Managed the market operations in Kochi, optimizing distribution channels and improving customer satisfaction.Directed market efforts in Chennai and Vizag, fostering strong relationships with local partners and stakeholders.Supervised the market activities in the Union Territories, ensuring compliance with regional regulations and achieving sales targets.

Managed and controlled 90% of budget | Budget Management | Cost Control | Financial OversightMaintained 90% material availability against requirements | Supply Chain Management | Inventory Control | Material AvailabilityInspected 85% of received material for quality & quantity | Quality Inspection | Material Inspection | Supply Chain Quality Control

Successfully reduced stock pilferage and damage at the branch levelStreamlined material handling processes for enhanced efficiencyImproved delivery schedules and minimized lead times through efficient order processingImplemented strategies to reduce stock pilferage and damageOptimized material handling procedures to improve operational efficiency