Nikunj Parekh

Current

Business Development Manager at Kunjal Synergies Private Limited

Past

Logistics Operations Analyst at Electrolux S.E.A. Pte Ltd
International Business Development Manager at Kunjal Synergies Private Limited
Vice President - People Development at AIESEC Kolkata

Trainee - Market Research at Erudite Education Center Private Limited
Vice President - Outgoing Exchange at AIESEC Kolkata

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Education

St. Xavier's College
La Martiniere for Boys, Kolkata

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Nikunj Parekh’s Experience

Business Development Manager

Kunjal Synergies Private Limited

(Chemicals industry)

September 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)

- Managing International Trade of Chemicals (Petrochemicals, Aromatic Solvents, Inorganic Chemicals) with Focus on Imports from China, Far East, S.E Asia and Eastern Europe.

- Evaluating Opportunities to Enter New Businesses and Products in Trade / Production and drafting Business Plans.

- Streamline Processes of Imports, Logistics, and Partnerships.
Logistics Operations Analyst

Electrolux S.E.A. Pte Ltd

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ELUX; Consumer Goods industry)

September 2007 — September 2008 (1 year 1 month)

- Managed flow and daily operations of more than 300 Containers per month, for DM sourcing outbound China to North America

- Managed a Cost Saving Project with Suppliers from China for NA Factories to change Incoterms and delivered annual savings of more than $ 1 Million

- Communication with 7 Major Appliance Factories in NA, 6 Origin offices of 3PL providers, and more than 40 Suppliers for problem solving of issues in Supply Chain and Logistics

- Business Case Preparation for Cost Saving opportunities and Change Projects Involved in Implementation of New Booking Agent for DM flows to North America across all Asian origins
International Business Development Manager

Kunjal Synergies Private Limited

(Chemicals industry)

January 2004 — June 2007 (3 years 6 months)

- Carried out research on Import and Export Potential for various Petrochemicals, Inorganic Chemicals and Solvents

- Developed Supplier base for key products from SE Asia, China, Australia, Turkey, and Romania

- Negotiated Prices, Quality, Incoterms, Logistics Setup with overseas suppliers and executed several orders

- Created Web Presence of the company by creation of website and listings on B2B Websites
Vice President - People Development

AIESEC Kolkata

(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; AIESEC; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

January 2006 — March 2007 (1 year 3 months)

- Managing the entire HR of the Local Office with a minimum member base of 36 and maximum of 69 members during the year

- Formulation of HR Systems and Policies for the Membership, including performance tracking ,Rewards and Recognition System, Recruitment – Selection – Induction of New Members, Formulation of Agendas for Conferences, Retention etc

- Partnered with companies like Ernst and Young for talent development seminars

- Represented Kolkata and India at various forums and Conferences
Trainee - Market Research

Erudite Education Center Private Limited

(Education Management industry)

December 2006 — February 2007 (3 months)

- Conducted a Market Research Survey among students in Kolkata for competitive analysis of services offered by the company

- Provided Inputs for service improvement and New Marketing Strategies were suggested to the company

- Contributed to the growth in Intake of students via network marketing and presentations
Vice President - Outgoing Exchange

AIESEC Kolkata

(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; AIESEC; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

January 2005 — December 2005 (1 year )

- Led a Team of 12 people and was Overall Responsible for marketing AIESEC’s International Traineeship Programme in the city

- Initiated partnerships with National / International Organisations/ Institutes and AIESEC Chapters Worldwide for the program

- Part of the Local Leadership Body of the Local Office and made key organizational decisions such as policy formation on membership, partnerships, finance etc

Nikunj Parekh’s Education

St. Xavier's College

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) , Specialisation - Marketing , 2005 — 2007

- Modules: International Business, Market Research, Advertising, Sales Management,
Consumer Behavior, Materials Management, Production Management, Cost Accountancy, Management Accountancy, Business Communication, Taxation

- Project: Marketing Research and Competitor Anaylsis of MBA Education Training Centers

- Was in the Top 5 Students of the College in final year, Secured 62% Overall – 1st Division

Activities and Societies:

Editorial Board of Department Magazine, Debating, Sports, Management Festivals.
La Martiniere for Boys, Kolkata

ISC , English, Commerce, Accountancy, Economics, , 2002 — 2004

Activities and Societies:

Cricket, Elocution, Cultural Festivals, Dancing