Harshal Modi
Senior Buying Lead (all Categroies Except Fresh) @Foodstuffs North Island Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Buying Lead (all Categroies Except Fresh) @Foodstuffs North Island Limited
NZ
EDUCATION
Auckland University of Technology
International Hospitality Management, Hotels, Finance, Recruitment, Public relations, Budgeting, Customer relationships
Podar college of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai
Vocational Sales & Marketing, Higher Secondary Education, Commerce and Economics, Higher Secondary Certification
SKILLS
ABOUT HARSHAL MODI
Commercial & category leader with 18+ years driving growth, margin, and customer value across high-velocity Food & Beverage portfolios.Experience across buying, category strategy, pricing, and growth in B2B and B2C environments — with a strong track record in supplier negotiation, supplier management, monetisation strategy, and commercial modelling.Led buying across Food, Beverage, and General Merchandise (including packaging and kitchenware), bringing a well-rounded view of retail and wholesale.Managed buying and regional sales teams, with hands-on experience in range management, including launching ranges for new store openings.Data and analytics-led approach, using insights and models to optimise range, pricing, and performance. Systems-savvy across SAP ERP, WMS, Salesforce, Dunnhumby, and Nielsen.Strong experience managing marketing programs and promotions, aligning commercial strategy with execution to drive growth.Proven in leading and coaching cross-functional teams, while negotiating outcomes that improve margin, unlock investment, and build long-term partnerships.Experience managing and scaling portfolios from $15M to $200M+, delivering private label programs and leading commercial transformation initiatives.Passionate about food and the FMCG industry, with strong customer understanding and commercial instinct.
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