Pranav Thakker
About Pranav Thakker
Pranav Thakker is an Assistant Manager at General Mills in Mumbai, with over nine years of experience in business operations and solutions.
Assistant Manager at General Mills
Pranav Thakker currently serves as an Assistant Manager at General Mills, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He leads a team of Business & Data Analysts, partnering with category management teams in the US to develop business solutions and enhance advanced capabilities. His responsibilities include Business Diagnostics, identifying volume growth opportunities, optimizing distribution, and implementing effective merchandising strategies. Pranav also plays a key role in the recruitment process, conducting technical interviews and designing internship programs.
Education and Expertise in Commerce and Finance
Pranav Thakker achieved a Masters of Commerce from the University of Mumbai, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Finance at The South Indian Education Societys College of Commerce and Economics, studying from 2010 to 2013. His academic journey has equipped him with extensive knowledge and expertise in commerce and finance, which he applies in his professional role at General Mills.
Experience in Business Operations and Solutions
With over nine years of experience, Pranav Thakker specializes in reporting, analyzing business operations, and providing business solutions. He engages in building strong working relationships with stakeholders to understand and articulate strategic objectives. His expertise spans various areas including Business Diagnostics, Volume growth opportunities, Distribution, and Effective Merchandising.
Cloud-Based Reporting and Advanced Analytics
Pranav has played a pivotal role in transitioning offline reporting to cloud-based dashboards, utilizing Hadoop Impala and GCP servers, as well as SQL queries in Tableau. This shift has enhanced the analytical capabilities of his team, allowing for more dynamic and scalable business solutions. Additionally, he supports the development of tools to identify grassroots-level regional trends for retailers and brands, contributing significantly to the Go-To Market strategy.
Collaboration with US CatMan and Brand Teams
In his role, Pranav collaborates closely with both National and Region CatMan, as well as brand teams in the US. He leads initiatives to deliver strategies around distribution, promotion, shelf placement, and space analytics. By working jointly with these teams, he aims to build brands across both the physical and digital domains, improving the overall consumer shopping experience. He also provides valuable analytics and identifies opportunities in areas like Search, Content, Assortment & Availability, and Ratings & Reviews to excel in the digital space for General Mills.