1. RAMESH B NANAVARE
A/5, Habib Cottage, Borivali-East, Mumbai-400066 l M:-+91 84510 76279 l rameshnanavare@ymail.com
2. Summary
• Total 7.8 Years of Retail Management Experience demonstrating a consistent track record of Outstanding Sales,
Merchandising and Customer Service results.
• 5+ years of experience into all areas of General Merchandise Category. Such as (Plastics Container, Crockery,
Linen, Leisure, & DIY, Toys, Cleaning Aids & Disposable.)
• Well managed with Other Operational activities: - Logistic and Warehouse activities, Inventory Control.
• Effective Communicator, Result oriented Leader and Problem solver who builds teamwork and possesses the
initiative to exceed goals.
4. • Constantly monitored and improved TAT up to 92% in Rewards programmes across Global & Pan India Based
Clients ( Clients are AIMIA, SAB Miller, Syngenta, ACC,IDEA, & Other Banking /Employees Loyalty programmes,
So on.)(Accor Service)
• New Categories /Vendor Developed through Exhibition activities like Books& Toys(Imported), and Home ware
(Portronics), Lifestyle (Giordano) & Handmade Gifts (Malhar) .(Accor Service)
• Analyzed consumer buyer behavior – Increased savings by 30%. (Tambulya Retail store)
• Awarded Highest Achiever of GM KIRANA SALES 2015.(Reliance Retail)
Experience
5. Manager
Reliance Retail Limited-Ghansoli Dec /2014 to Present
HOUSEWARE CATEGORY
• Handling Houseware category for Value format (Including Sahakari Bhandar, Fresh, and Mart & Super) and Cash
n Carry Format Store.
• Have Developed Private Label Brand into Non Food Category like Aluminum Foil, Tissue Paper, Plastic Garbage
Bags, Other range and Cleaning –Plastic Toilet /Mop brushes, Grass Brooms.
6. • Rationalized Vendor/National Assortment for across the Format. New Product Range develops for
Horeca/Kirana Customer base.
• Responsible on HORECA & Kirana /Bulk Business as well as POS sales.
• Engage with supplier on key initiatives ( Promotions, product development , new categories, terms of trades)
• Understanding market dynamics and do market research, Market Mapping, Trend Analysis, Competitors
Analysis, for each segments based Client programmes.
• To consider suppliers as partners in growth and ensure their growth and development along with our growth.
• To monitor inventory and ensuring sufficient stock holdings for each product / category / group / department.
• Effectively deal with fast / slow moving items / ranges and end of ranges and take corrective action on timely
basis.
7. Asst. Buyer
Tambulya Return Gifts Store (From Bharat Matrimony Group)
NON - FOOD CATEGORY- From Dec/2012 till Nov/2014
8. • Handled Gifting Format Retail Categories Such as Eco – based Products (Like disposable, Paper Mache), Pooja
Articles, and Steels, Home décor, Toys & Gifts.
• Responsible for conceptualizing and rolling out brick & mortar return gift retail stores by brand name Tambulya
and ecommerce portal www.tambulya.com.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and
terms of sales.
• Sourcing and Procurement of New Unique range of Products in terms of have sense of Sold for Gifts Concept.
• Managing product categories as business units and customizing them to meet the customer needs.
9. • Analyzing consumer insights and trends to offer right mix of assortment along with the range & shoppers
centric planogram.
• Developing and implementing events to engage shoppers to increase penetration of the category.
Skills:-
• Knowledge and experience in research, web and catalog analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to make recommendations.
• Strong ability in maintain standards, accuracy, multi-task and attention to detail.
10. • Possess integrity and a dedication to results.
• Computer skills including advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and advanced Access.
• To effective time management and work prioritization.
• Understanding of materials, procurement systems and related tools.
11. Buyer-Executive
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE- From Aug/2010 till Nov/2012
• Assortment Planning for General Merchandise, small appliances and Apparels & Footwear category.
• Vendor Management and Development for business needs.
• Analysis for SKU management, forecast sales, gross profit & inventory.
• Planned inventory and product assortment for new store openings, ensuring seamless workflow and successful
openings.
• Inventory Management by maintaining in stocks, ordering merchandise & monitoring overstocks.
• Build relationship with existing merchandise vendors & introduce new vendors into the system.
12. • Maintain, report & forecast merchandise sales, margins & receipts.
• Develop monthly, yearly & seasonal sales plan, ticket size & conversions.
• Category Product suggestion on Marketing Seasonal activities/Templates to increase the category sales.
• Constant research on new products and develop the same with our existing suppliers.
• Competition Survey.
14. • Manage 60 Store in Maharashtra & Goa Circle & Enhance customer experience across all retail outlets.
• Manage retail channels and grow customer and revenue market share.
• Monitoring of Vendor’s staff at outsourced location/In-house and ensuring Completion of task within given
time frame. Resolving their queries and briefing them about the new product & services.
• Ensuring 100% accuracy at form check as per guidelines given by TRAI and DOT.
• Co-coordinating for monthly CAF audit process formulated by VTM (Vigilance & Telecom Monitoring) &
ensuring that the required documents are furnished.
• Handling critical process like VTM & TRAI –audit documentation & audit requirement independently.
• Co-ordination & rapport building with VTM officials.
16. Contact Number:-+91 8451 076 279 / +91 810 810 5227
I hereby declare that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
RAMESH NANAVARE