Dheeraj Lande
About Dheeraj Lande
Dheeraj Lande is a Category Manager currently employed at Zepto in Mumbai, India. He holds a PGDM in Rural Management from Welingkar Institute of Management and has a background in mechanical engineering.
Current Role at Zepto
Dheeraj Lande serves as a Category Manager at Zepto, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for managing product categories, optimizing inventory, and enhancing the overall customer experience. His work focuses on strategic planning and execution to drive sales and improve category performance. Zepto operates in the fast-paced e-commerce sector, and Lande's contributions are integral to the company's growth in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Previous Experience at Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd.
Before joining Zepto, Dheeraj Lande worked at Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. as an Assistant Manager in Demand and Supply Chain Planning. His tenure lasted for one year, from 2022 to 2023, in Hyderabad, Telangana. In this role, he was involved in forecasting demand, managing supply chain operations, and ensuring efficient product distribution. His experience in this capacity equipped him with valuable insights into operational efficiency and supply chain management.
Educational Background
Dheeraj Lande completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with a focus on Rural Management at Welingkar Institute of Management from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Modern Education Society's College of Engineering, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both management principles and engineering concepts.
Career Development and Internships
Dheeraj Lande has gained diverse experience through various internships early in his career. He worked as a Digital Marketing Intern at Cleveta Technologies Private Limited for one month in 2019, where he developed skills in digital marketing strategies. Additionally, he served as a Marketing Intern at Organica Biotech Pvt. Ltd. for two months in 2020, contributing to marketing initiatives. These roles helped him build a solid understanding of marketing and operational processes.
Experience at Fraazo and VeePhoenix Compliance Pvt Ltd.
Lande held the position of Assistant Manager in Category & Planning at Fraazo from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on category management and planning strategies. He also worked as a Regional Development Representative at VeePhoenix Compliance Pvt Ltd. for four months in 2021, where he was involved in business development activities. These roles enhanced his expertise in category management and regional market dynamics.