Khaja Sirajuddin

About Khaja Sirajuddin

Currently A goal-oriented professional with nearly 19 years of experience in Category…

Experience

1. Associate Director - Strategic Sourcing

   Captain Fresh

   Apr 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   With Sales Responsibilities:Handling sales for B2B, B2D, and HoReCa channels in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.Heading the Category assortment and product planning with implementation.Administering the complete HoReCa Sales & Business Development responsibility for frozen and processed fish in India and the entire animal protein range for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.Responsible for the P&L for respective categories and regions.With Sourcing Responsibilities:Developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans aligned with the company’s business goals and objectives.Analyzing market trends and conditions to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks.Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and service.Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and negotiating favorable terms and conditions.Monitoring supplier performance and addressing any issues or discrepancies.Driving cost reduction initiatives and strategies without compromising quality.Conducting spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and optimize procurement processes.Establishing and enforcing quality standards and specifications for sourced products.Collaborating with the quality assurance team to ensure suppliers meet the required standards.Working closely with the supply chain and logistics teams to manage inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of products.Implementing strategies to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.Partnering with various departments such as R&D, marketing, and operations to understand sourcing needs and align strategies.

Education

• Kakatiya University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2006 — 2008

• Osmania University

  Bachelor's degree

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Online Retail
• Merchandising
• Fmcg
• Sales
• Retail
• Pricing
• Forecasting
• Team Management
• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
• Sales Management
• Business Planning
• E-Commerce
• Management
• Project Planning
• New Business Development
•  Good Experience and Knowledge of the Buying, Stock Planning, Inventory Managem
• Supply Chain Management
• Negotiation
• Market Research
•  in-Depth Knowledge of Non Veg Related to the Retail and Purchasing
•  Working with Large Volume of Inventory
•  Working Knowledge on Sap
• Business Development
• Sourcing
• Grocery