Pooja Gaikwad
Deputy Buyer @Reliance Retail
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WORK HISTORY
Deputy Buyer @Reliance Retail
Mumbai, IN
EDUCATION
Indira School of Business Studies PGDM
PGDM (MBA), International Business
Indian School of Business
Project Management Program
Prerna Commerce College, Reshimbagh Chowk
B.B.A, Business/Commerce, General
SKILLS
ABOUT POOJA GAIKWAD
Category Management professional with 9+ years of experience driving revenue growth, assortment strategy, and profitability across leading retail organizations including Reliance Retail and Aditya Birla Retail.Experienced in managing high-value Men\'s wear portfolios (₹27 Cr category) with proven delivery of 15% LTL growth through strategic assortment planning, demand forecasting, and margin optimization. Currently leading Men’s Denim & Accessories category at Reliance Retail (Yousta), owning KPIs, range architecture, vendor partnerships, and sell-through performance.Core strengths include:• Category P&L Ownership• Range & Option Planning• Pricing & Margin Strategy• Sales Forecasting & Budget Planning• Vendor Negotiation & Development• Inventory Optimization & Sell-through Analysis• Cross-functional Leadership (Design, Marketing, Production, VM)• New Category & Store Launches (4 Hypermarkets PAN India)Recognized with Best Merchant Award (Men’s Wear) and successfully launched Men’s Ethnic Wear range contributing to category expansion and brand positioning.PMP Certified (ISB) with structured expertise in strategic planning and execution.Focused on building scalable, consumer-centric assortments that drive sustainable growth and profitability.
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