Saurabh Desai
Assistant Manager - Buying at Tata Croma | Ex: D Mart
- Role
- Assistant Manager - Buying at Croma
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Saurabh Desai
Retail professional, experience in buying and merchandising. Skilled in assortment…
Experience
Assistant Manager - Buying
Sep 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Category – Kitchen Appliances1. Managed the Kitchen Appliances category, handling end-to-end purchase planning, vendor negotiations, and inventory management to ensure profitability and stock efficiency.2. Drove demand-based procurement and forecasting by analyzing sales trends, inventory metrics, and market data, ensuring optimal stock availability across seasons.3. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Sales, Logistics, Marketing, and Finance) to align inventory strategy with business objectives and streamline operations.4. Developed pricing and margin strategies for online and offline channels, while supporting supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and cost-effective deals.5. Oversaw the lifecycle of NPIs and EOL products, executing timely launches and effective liquidation strategies to optimize stock turnover and reduce carrying costs.Category
Education
Welingkar Institute of Management
PGDM
2022 — 2024
University of Mumbai
M.com
2019 — 2021
University of Mumbai
B.Com
2016 — 2019
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