Suman Samanta
About Suman Samanta
Suman Samanta is a Senior Analyst at General Mills in Mumbai with over a decade of experience in market research, focusing on the CPG, Retail, and FMCG sectors.
Title
Suman Samanta holds the position of Senior Analyst at General Mills, working in a hybrid capacity in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Company
Currently employed at General Mills, Suman Samanta applies his extensive analytical skills to generate insights beneficial for the company.
Work Experience at Ugam
Prior to his current role, Suman worked as a Lead Analyst at Ugam for 11 months from 2021 to 2022. This role was performed remotely, based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Career at Kantar
Suman spent a significant portion of his career at Kantar. He held multiple positions including Analyst (2011-2014), Senior Analyst (2014-2017), and Associate Manager (2017-2021) in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. During his tenure, he advanced in roles over four years, reflecting his growing responsibilities and expertise.
Education and Degrees
Suman has a strong academic background in statistics. He earned a Master of Science (MS) in Statistics from the University of Kalyani (2008-2010) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Statistics, Mathematics, and Economics from the University of Calcutta (2004-2008). He also completed his Higher Secondary education at Patha Bhavan, Kolkata, studying Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry from 1996 to 2004.
Experience at Indian Statistical Institute
In addition to his corporate roles, Suman gained valuable experience as a Statistical Trainee at the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, for two months in 2011.
Market Research Expertise
With over a decade of experience in market research, Suman specializes in providing insights for the CPG, Retail, and FMCG sectors. His work aims to drive business decisions through data-driven recommendations.
Professional Goals
Suman is committed to evolving as a conscientious and competent professional. He aims to add value to his organization through insightful analytics and informed decision-making.