Amit Kumar
Strategic Sourcing and Operational Excellence Leader ; Flipkart | Reliance | TATA | General Mills | McAfee | Nielsen
- Role
- Sourcing & Operations Lead - own Brands at Flipkart
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amit Kumar
Strategic business leader with 15+ years of diverse experience across Organised Retail, E-commerce, Quick Commerce, and FMCG sectors, driving large-scale growth, profitability, and operational excellence. Proven expertise in P&L management, sourcing, private label development, category and merchandising strategy and end-to-end supply chain optimization. Adept at setting up and scaling new businesses, leading high performing teams, and implementing data-driven processes that deliver sustained margin improvements and cost efficiencies. Currently spearheading sourcing andoperations for Flipkart Own Brands and Grocery, driving 5X GMV growth, 200 bps margin enhancement, and the successful launch of multiple private label product lines that strengthen market leadership and customer value.Companies: AC Nielsen UK, Tata Consultancy Services, McAfee (Intel), General Mills, Trent- A TATA & Tesco JV, Reliance Retail, FlipkartChannels: B2C, B2B, Ecommerce, Quick commerceGeographies Exposure: India (Managed regional teams across multiple states); UK, Ireland, Nordics, U.S.A
Experience
Sourcing & Operations Lead - own Brands
Oct 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Managed P&L for Flipkart Grocery, achieving 5X GMV growth through effectivecategory management.Enhanced margins by 200 basis points via strategic sourcing and negotiation;reduced staple product packing costs by 10%.Managed full P&L ownership for Flipkart Grocery, achieving 5X GMV growththrough strategic category management and operational excellence.Delivered 200 bps margin improvement via strategic sourcing, cost negotiations,and process optimization; reduced staple packing costs by 10%.Launched 15+ private label SKUs, leading end-to-end packaging, branding, andgo-to-market execution to strengthen Own Brands’ portfolio.Established strategic partnerships with Farmer Producer Organizations,recognized in 2023 for sustainable sourcing and community impact.Oversaw 28 national grocery repacking centers, ensuring quality, compliance, andcost efficiency in handling over MT annually.Designed and implemented an integrated MIS and analytics dashboardconsolidating sales, margins, vendor performance, and assortment insights forfaster decision-making.Conceptualized and executed annual trade marketing calendars and 30–60–90rolling plans aligned with business strategy; developed customized tradepromotion programs with leading FMCG partners to enhance in-storeengagement and customer loyalty.Led team growth and collaboration, enhancing execution, discipline, andstakeholder alignment.
Education
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
2007 — 2009
MICA | The School of Ideas
Post Graduate Certification in Digital Marketing & Communication
2018 — 2019
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