sumit das
@sumitdas1
Experienced strategy professional with 9+ years of expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned strategy professional with over 9 years of experience in growth strategy, business transformation, and operational excellence. My career has been marked by a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives that enhance market share and operational efficiency. At Tata Nelco Limited, I led comprehensive market assessments and developed strategic plans that resulted in a 20% improvement in service costs through targeted operational interventions.
My previous role as a Strategy Consultant at UCLife Science Consulting involved determining market potential and recommending growth strategies for a US-based medical technology firm. I excel in competitive analysis, risk management, and process governance, ensuring that my strategies align with organizational goals while mitigating potential risks. I have also successfully transformed business operations at Guru Marketing, significantly increasing retail channel revenue through innovative marketing activations.
Throughout my career, I have cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders across various sectors, leveraging my analytical skills to deliver insights that drive decision-making. I am passionate about utilizing my expertise to contribute to an organization's strategic vision and operational success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager – Strategy & Business Excellence
Tata Nelco Limited
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Conducted comprehensive market sizing and developed strategic plans to drive industry growth and enhance market share. Led process improvement initiatives, resulting in a 20% improvement in total service cost, and oversaw organizational risk across functional areas.
Strategy Consultant
UCLifescience Consulting
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 (3 months)
Determined market potential and recommended growth strategies to double market share for a US-based medical technology firm in India. Developed Go-To-Market, positioning, and pricing strategies to increase revenue for the Indian market.
Business Manager
Guru Marketing
Dec 2019 - Oct 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Transformed daily operations by introducing efficient billing, stock, distribution, and order management systems. Increased retail channel revenue by three times through effective BTL marketing activations and convenient ordering solutions.
Operations Analyst
Trafigura
Oct 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Managed client relationships for a $20mn/month portfolio and led contract amendment initiatives to achieve 30% savings on testing costs. Conducted extensive demand-supply analysis, developing a robust supply planning model that minimized storage costs for aging cargoes by 70%.
Management Sales Trainee
Reckitt Benckiser
Jun 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Headed the health and hygiene portfolio with a sales turnover of INR 20 Mn/month and drove a team of 27 sales executives to achieve regional targets. Achieved healthy ROI from a pilot project by formulating a new Inventory Model and optimizing transport routes, saving 33% on transportation costs.
Program Management - Executive
Supreme Treves
Sep 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 3 months)
Managed projects end-to-end, ensuring compliance with time plans and cost optimization, and standardized new progress reporting structures for over 100 tools' development. Handled commercial activities including preparing part quotes, annual price revisions, and monthly outstanding payment summaries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research
Masters in Management Studies, Management Studies
Grade: 6.96 CGPA
Activities and societies: Key projects included 'Aditya Birla Retail Limited Assortment planning and correction for Dairy category, Brand share optimization Analysis and reporting of primary research Benchmarking competition' and 'Siemens Ltd. Analysed the production line for flaws and shortcomings Implemented concepts of Lean manufacturing Line optimization / Line Balancing'.
Undertook a comprehensive Masters in Management Studies program. Achieved a GPA of 6.96 CGPA, demonstrating strong academic performance in management principles and practices.
Shivajirao S. Jondhale College of Engineering
Bachelor in Production, Production
Grade: 68.38%
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Production, focusing on core engineering principles. Achieved a GPA of 68.38%, indicating a solid understanding of the field.
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