Saurabh Agarwal

• Spearheaded group procurement initiatives for diverse categories including Packaging, Freight, and IT, managing a budget of US$ 1.2 billion. • Drove CAPEX procurement for the region's largest greenfield fulfillment center projects, covering 140K and 100K sq. meters. • Led a high-performing team of 20 members across the region, fostering collaboration and efficiency in procurement processes.

• Spearheaded strategic initiatives in Debt & Special Situations, focusing on business turnaround and restructuring. • Implemented process and cost improvement strategies to enhance operational efficiency. • Monitored and improved cash flow, contributing to overall EBITDA enhancement.

Headed the hard-line categories under Private Label brands. Established and spearheaded the development of the Home Appliances & Audio Video Category for Noon's Private Label brands, starting from inception. Accomplishments: • Collaborated closely with the business team to successfully launch and nurture the Private Label brands. • Directed the management of a top-line GMV totalling 400 M AED (110 M US$), while maintaining a commendable 35% Gross Profit margin. • Owned the critical aspects including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), P&L, Product Line-up/ Assortment Selection, Planning (Forecasting, OTB & In-stock), Pricing, Sales & Merchandising, and Cataloguing. • Effective OTB management of ~400M AED influencing retail investment decisions in the form of Selection/ Inventory acquisition, Product type/ Brand purchase mitigating capital risk. • Reduced opportunity loss annually by 15% by setting up replenishment cycles across the assortment. • Improved sell thru by 20% of non-moving SKUs via inventory balancing across regions. • Improved absolute PC2 level profitability by 5% quarterly across all categories by anticipating provisions on SM/NM inventory and adding markdowns. • Pioneered the introduction of high-end, feature-rich products, adhering to a strategic brand laddering approach. • Supervised and directed a multinational team of seven members, overseeing operations based in UAE, India, and China.

Building Home Appliances Category for Private Label

Owning the Sourcing and Assortment planning of Large Home Appliances for Flipkart’s Private Brands (Private label and Licensed brands) Accomplishments: • Developed product lineup and business of Large Home Appliances (Air Conditioners, Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Water Purifiers, Fans, etc) • Owned brand management and planning (Forecasting, Replenishment/ Instock, Assortment, Pricing) of GMV worth 5 Billion INR (67 M US$) • Developed and introduced IoT enabled product lineup with mobile application - “EZ Smart Home by Flipkart” and “SmartHome+”. • Launched India’s most cost-efficient Air Conditioner. • Launched large home appliances products for Flipkart’s Private label brands like MarQ & Flipkart SmartBuy and Licensed brands like Nokia, Motorola, Sansui, etc.

Owning the ODM produced Air Conditioner, water dispenser & small home appliances Sourcing and Sales under Panasonic brand in South Asia, Middle East & Africa.

Global Strategic Sourcing of the Electronics, Motors and other commodities used in the inhouse manufacturing at Whirlpool factories. Delivered avg annual saving of 3% by VE & 2% by Negotiation. Developed Aluminium motors for washing machines, globally used 1st time in industry

Sourcing of Electronics, Motors, Heater, Pumps and Glass for the manufacturing of Home Appliances

Owned the replenishment of bought out parts for Inhouse manufacturing of Chillers, VRV & Air Conditioners. Developed a multiple electrical, electronic, machining and plastic parts.

B Tech in Electrical engineering

KV A.F.S, Avadi, Chennai