Lalitkumar Khadayate

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About Lalitkumar Khadayate

Experienced Senior Category Manager with 6 years of expertise in category management and a Master's degree in Project Management. Proven track record in category management and building and leading diverse teams to achieve organizational goals. Gas Stove Category Build and Large Appliance Business - Launched gas stove category Pan India, achieving 10K deliveries in 4 months- Increased conversion rates from 5% to 22%, and raised RPD from ₹80 to ₹180- Built and trained a team, managing 150 partners across 80 hubs. AC Service & Repair Business (Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata)- Led AC Mumbai vertical, achieving 148% growth with bookings and an RPD of ₹280- Managed operations in containment zones, achieving a 98% delivery rate- Onboarded and trained 800+ new suppliers, enhancing quality and fulfillment metrics. Team Leadership and Development - Led a diverse team of Category Managers, Associates, Trainers, and Agents- Successfully managed COVID-19 vaccination program for supply partners. Skilled in strategic vendor management, supply chain optimization, and data-driven decision-making to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Passionate about leveraging advanced analytics to drive continuous improvement and innovation in supply chain operations. Feel free to reach out to me.