Deepika Mehra is the Senior Category Manager at Reliance Retail, where they lead impactful initiatives and drive strategic growth. With Seasoned agribusiness professional with a decade of experience across e-commerce, category management, procurement operations & agri supply chain domain. My diverse experience across retail, manufacturing, and service industries has equipped me with ability to navigate complex challenges and implement impactful initiatives. In my current role as Sr. Category Manager for Spices at JioMart - Reliance Retail, I've played a pivotal role in scaling the marketplace model, onboarding regional and top D2C brands and implement strategic initiatives that complement the category growth and conversion rates. Thriving in fast-paced environments, I bring strategic thinking with excellent interpersonal and people management skills to the table. I am passionate about leveraging my knowledge to drive growth, optimize business processes and create value for customers and stakeholders, they have consistently demonstrated their ability to excel in challenging environments.
Professional Journey:
Deepika Mehra built their career after graduating from MANAGE( National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management), taking on senior roles at More Retail Private Limited, where they honed their strategic leadership skills.
Professional Milestones:
- Led strategic initiatives at Reliance Retail, significantly boosting Senior Category Manager 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 Sales Planning, P&L Management, Merchandise Planning, Supplier Negotiation, Category Management, Creative Merchandising, P&L Ownership, Retail Category Management, Strategic Procurement, Inventory Management, Vendor Management, Pricing Strategy, Business Process Design, Continuous Process Improvement, Employee Training, P&L Analysis, Business Development, Operations Management, Warehouse Operations, Credit Risk Management, Business Process Improvement, Communication Skills, Team Management, Customer Service, Project Planning, Business Planning, Marketing, Market Research, Agribusiness, Teamwork, Banking, Program Management, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Analysis, People Skills, Analytical Skills, Strategic Planning, Research, Negotiation, particularly excelling in driving business results.
Experience
Senior Category Manager
Reliance Retail
Sep 2022 - Present
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site
Category Manager
More Retail Private Limited
Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Education
PGDM(ABM), Agribusiness Management
MANAGE( National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management)
2011 - 2013
B.V.Sc and A.H., Veterinary Sciences
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
2006 - 2011