Nikita Kurganov

Private Label Director

About

Brand Management & Private Label expert with over 6 years of experience in pharmacy retail. Built and launched 250+ private label SKUs in leading Russian pharmacy chains including "36.6" and "Monastirev". Proven track record in brand strategy, category growth, supply chain optimization, and leading cross-functional teams. Key achievements: • Grew PL portfolio to 100+ products and boosted monthly profit 3x • Launched health brands on marketplaces with >$100K/month turnover • Increased PL share of sales by 10% via branding and assortment strategy 💳 Green Card holder ✍ Feel free to contact me via direct message on LinkedIn or by e-mail (kurganov.n.b@gmail.com)

Country

United States

City

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

Pharmaceutical Sales, Strategic Communications, Team Leadership, People Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, Project Management, Tableau, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Troubleshooting, Contract Negotiation, QlikView, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Microsoft Power BI, Supply Chain Management, Product Launch, Product Marketing, Product Design, Visual Merchandising

Experience

Private Label Director

Monastirev pharmacy chain

2024-4 - 2024-11 · 8 mos

Moscow, Russia

The "Monastirev" pharmacy chain is a market leader in the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia, with over 200 pharmacies. - Managed the full cycle of private label development: market analysis, product and price matrix creation, supplier search, logistics, and sales analytics - Led a cross-functional team responsible for product launches - Developed and implemented the PL strategy and roadmap for 2024–2025 - Increased the PL share in revenue to 10% - Tripled monthly gross profit through category and logistics optimization - Expanded the PL assortment to over 100 SKUs

Private Label Project Manager

Monastirev pharmacy chain

2022-12 - 2024-4 · 1 yr 5 mos

Moscow, Russia

- Developed over 40 new private label products - Built long-term partnerships with contractors and manufacturers - Increased profitability in key categories by 30% - Boosted gross profit by 1.2 million rubles per month through cost and assortment optimization - Led a cross-functional team of 5+ people (designers, procurement, category managers)

Private Label Brand Manager

36.6 pharmacy chain

2020-8 - 2022-12 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Moscow, Russia

The pharmacy chain 36.6 is among the top 5 pharmacy chains in Russia, with 2,300+ pharmacies. - Managed more than 10 product categories and 50+ suppliers - Created and launched over 120 private label products - Improved private label margins by 20% - Developed visual packaging, brand books, marketing materials - Launched 3 loyalty programs to support sales - Achieved a 2% increase in private label share in the pharmacy chain's turnover

Visual Merchandiser

36.6 pharmacy chain

2018-10 - 2020-8 · 1 yr 11 mos

Moscow, Russia

- Developed more than 350 planograms in JDA Space planning program for 9 categories - Increased LFL sales in stores by 13% - Created POS materials and mockups for display equipment - Launched automated planogram system with a remote editing feature - Introduced a merchandising matrix and presentation standards - Conducted training for regional managers

Pharmacist

36.6 pharmacy chain

2017-9 - 2018-10 · 1 yr 2 mos

Moscow, Russia

- Provided pharmaceutical consultation and customer service - Processed sales of prescription and over-the-counter drugs - Conducting inventory of pharmaceutical stock in the pharmacy - Receiving medication deliveries from suppliers at the pharmacy