Ashwini Shelar
@ashwinishelar
Experienced agri commodity trader specializing in sugar sourcing, market analysis, and profitable trade execution.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced agri commodity trader with a decade-plus career sourcing, executing and managing trades in sugar and other agricultural commodities. I have built and maintained relationships with sugar mills, agents and buyers across India, expanded supplier networks, and driven measurable revenue growth.
My strengths include comprehensive market research, price forecasting using fundamental and technical analysis, risk management and coordinating cross-functional teams for smooth trade execution. I have managed large monthly trading volumes and consistently delivered margins through supplier negotiations and operational improvements.
I hold an Executive MBA (Marketing Management) and am proficient with Microsoft Office, SAP (MM) and trading/financial software like Odin. I seek roles where I can leverage my sourcing expertise, market intelligence and supplier relationships to scale commodity trading operations and drive profitable growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager I – National Sourcing
Kiranakart Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Dec 2024 - Present (10 months)
Sourcing and managing national private-label Sugar, Salt & Jaggery categories, expanding supplier base and coordinating with quality, planning and growth teams to ensure availability and pricing; drove category business from ₹1.5 Cr to ₹5 Cr in three months with ~11.5% margin.
Commodity Trader
Ntex Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd.
Nov 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 1 month)
Managed B2B sugar trading desk for North region, executing primary and secondary trades, developing supplier network and trading strategies; handled average monthly volumes ~₹26 Cr (7,000 mt) and contributed to ₹50 Cr revenue in FY23-24 Q4.
Jr. Commodity Trader
Baramati Agro Ltd.
Apr 2015 - Oct 2020 (5 years 6 months)
Supported trade execution for sugar, maize and rice export shipments, assisted senior traders with market analysis, pricing, contract negotiation and record-keeping for physical and futures transactions.
Officer - Commodity Trading
Baramati Agro Ltd.
Apr 2010 - Mar 2015 (4 years 11 months)
Executed commodity trades and coordinated post-deal supplier/customer agreements, managed lifting plans, purchase/sales records and logistics to ensure timely deliveries and compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MIT University Shillong
Executive MBA, Marketing Management
2023 - 2024
Grade: 7.68 CGPA
Completed an Executive MBA in Marketing Management with a 7.68 CGPA during 2023–24.
T.C. College, Baramati
Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing Management
2008 - 2009
Grade: 2nd
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management at T.C. College, Baramati in 2008–09.
T.C. College, Baramati
Higher Secondary Certificate, Commerce
2004 - 2005
Grade: 2nd
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate (Commerce) at T.C. College, Baramati in 2004–05.
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Location
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