Anshuman Maheshwari

About Anshuman Maheshwari

Experienced business leader with 23+ years across FMCG, E-commerce, Retail, Management Consulting, Paints, Pharma and Consumer Durables. Expertise spans Sales & Distribution, Go-to-Market (GTM- rural and urban) strategies, P&L management, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement & Merchandising, and Strategic Partnerships. Proficient in Channel & Vendor Management, Pricing & Negotiations, and Trade & Digital Marketing.With Big 4 experience at KPMG and Deloitte, have driven strategic insights to ensure sustainable client success. A proven leader in B2B, B2C, B2B2C, and D2C retail, with deep expertise in consumer products.As Chief Operator at 72 Networks, I focus on expanding B2B and D2C reach across urban and rural markets through a robust in-house tech platform and a highly efficient last-mile delivery network, leveraging the power of quick commerce.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   72 Networks Private Limited

   Oct 2022 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   72 Networks is almost a decade old supply chain and logistics organisation engaged in extensive rural distribution and tech enabled last mile delivery in deep rural geographies across India. Our immediate focus is to build a strong quick commerce model for our customers across urban and rural geographies.As its COO, since Oct 2022, working extensively towards: • Building 72 Networks as nationwide preferred supply chain and logistics organisation for distribution in rural India• Build network presence across 14 states with +90 warehouses and a ground team of more than 1K+ associates. • Transformed 72 Networks supply chain and last mile delivery network, enhancing market presence through technology platform.• Led e-commerce model shift, improving operations and alliances.• Cultivated partnerships with 35+ brands for competitive pricing.• Collaborated on fundraising, secured investments.• Spearheaded launch at 72 Networks, targeting rural Indian consumers.• Leveraged alliances with renowned NBFCs and MFIs for risk mitigation and loan fulfilment.• Developed and monitor SOPs for directing daily operations as per compliance measures.

Education

• Maharaja's College, University of Rajasthan

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biochemistry

  1994 — 1997

• University of Rajasthan

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Finance

  1998 — 2000

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Senior Management Program - One year Management Program, Leadership focused Business Administration and Management

  2018 — 2019

• Shri Agrasen Public School, Jaipur

  Higher Secondary, Environmental Science - CBSE Board

  1993 — 1994

• Shri Agrasen Public School, Jaipur

  SSC - Xth Std., General - CBSE Board

  1991 — 1992

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Retail
• Pricing
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Marketing Strategy
• Operations Management
• Merchandising
• Management
• Forecasting
• Sales
• Fmcg
• Sales Management
• Inventory Management
• Marketing
• Retail Operations
• Competitive Analysis
• Business Operations
• Market Research
• Retail Management Consulting
• Business Strategy
• Training & Development
• Fmcg Management Consulting
• Team Management
• Ecommerce Management Consulting
• Retail Merchandising
• Sales Operations
• Institutional Sales
• Training
• P&L Management
• New Business Development
• Negotiation
• Retail Category Management
• Business Development
• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
• Key Account Management