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ADESH KUMAR - Masala Man

ADESH KUMAR - Masala Man

ADESH KUMAR - Masala Man

Category Head

Category Head

Category Head

Reliance Retail

Reliance Retail

Reliance Retail

Reliance Retail Limited

Reliance Retail Limited

Reliance Retail Limited

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₹ 5k / hr

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₹ 2k / 30 mins

₹ 750 / 15 mins

Key Competencies

Data Analysis

Market Research

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Team Management

Leadership

Customer Engagement

Digital Marketing

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Voice call

₹ 2k / 30 mins

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₹ 750 / 15 mins

Key Competencies

Category Management

Retail Operations

Product Development

E-Commerce

New Business Development

Sales

Marketing

Digital Marketing

About

About

About

ADESH

ADESH

ADESH

ADESH KUMAR - Masala Man is the Category Head at Reliance Retail, where they lead impactful initiatives and drive strategic growth. With - An MBA - Marketing with over 20 years of experience in Retail.- Having strong functional and backhand skills in Merchandising, Retail Operations, E-Commerce. Inventory Management & Supply Chain Management.- Currently managing merchandise for more than 4000 stores + E-Commerce.- Strong negotiation skills with the vendors which always helps in generating more margin and inventory optimization as per the business requirement.- Managed operations & merchandise for several retail formats - Supermarket, Hypermarket, Convenience & Flagship Stores and E-Commerce.- Having experience in new stores setup with more than 4000 stores successfully opened in last 20 years and E-Commerce.- Excellent time management skills, with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously !!, they have consistently demonstrated their ability to excel in challenging environments.

Professional Journey:

ADESH KUMAR - Masala Man built their career after graduating from National Institute Of Management, taking on senior roles at CARPLUS Retail - Lucas Indian Service Ltd. A venture of Lucas - TVS, where they honed their strategic leadership skills.

Professional Milestones:

- Led strategic initiatives at Reliance Retail, significantly boosting Category Head efforts.

- Played a critical role in driving the company’s growth and market expansion.

- Successfully managed high-impact projects that strengthened Reliance Retail's market position.

They are highly skilled in Category Management, Retail Operations, Product Development, E-Commerce, New Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Operations, Food, Retail, Merchandising, Distributed Team Management, Forecasting, Time Management, P&L Management, Inventory Management, FMCG, Vendor Management, particularly excelling in driving business results.

Experience

Category Head

Reliance Retail

Jun 2010 - Present

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Buying & Merchandising Manager

CARPLUS Retail - Lucas Indian Service Ltd. A venture of Lucas - TVS

Nov 2008 - Jun 2010

NCR

Education

M.B.A, Marketing

National Institute Of Management

2007 - 2009

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Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma

Manager

Manager

The networking strategies provided were outstanding. Their expertise and insights from their experience were instrumental in expanding our professional connections.

The networking strategies provided were outstanding. Their expertise and insights from their experience were instrumental in expanding our professional connections.

Manish Gandhi

Manish Gandhi

Manager

Manager

The career planning guidance provided was transformative. Their expertise gave me a clear roadmap for advancing my career. Their thoughtful advice on navigating the industry was instrumental in my professional development.

The career planning guidance provided was transformative. Their expertise gave me a clear roadmap for advancing my career. Their thoughtful advice on navigating the industry was instrumental in my professional development.

Neha Iyer

Neha Iyer

Manager

Manager

Their networking sessions were incredibly valuable. The insights for career growth were eye-opening. Theur advice helped me connect with key industry players, significantly advancing my career trajectory.

Their networking sessions were incredibly valuable. The insights for career growth were eye-opening. Theur advice helped me connect with key industry players, significantly advancing my career trajectory.