Vinod Gupta has over 30 years of experience in commercial, procurement, logistics, subscriptions, distribution, and administration. He has expertise sourcing supplies for a leading publication house and managing their purchase. As Assistant General Manager of Procurement and Logistics at India Today Group, he handles operations including sourcing, vendor management, logistics, promotions, e-commerce procurement, and distribution of over 5 lacs subscribers per month. He has also worked in secretarial and administrative roles prior to his current position.

1. VINOD GUPTA
A-18, Manavsthali Apartments, Vasundhra Enclave, Delhi 96
Tel: 9811330349, vinodbino1964@gmail.com
Job Objective
Senior Managerial assignments in Commercial, Purchase, Logistics, Sales Administration &
Marketing.
Summary of Skills & Experience
- Over 30 years of experience in Commercial, Purchase, Logistics, Subscriptions, distribution and
Administration functions.
- Expertise in developing vendor base for sourcing supplies with track record of handling purchases
for a leading publication house in the Print & Electronic Media.
- Have efficiently handled the entire gamut of commercial operations, negotiations on purchase,
logistics of supply chain management.
- Handling a Subscription base of over 5 lacs subscriber per month for more then 30 magazines
- Handling complete distribution of magazines & Premium gifts for whole group
- Handling complete warehouse and logistics for the whole group
Organisational Experience
From 1990 with the India Today Group.
Working as Assistant General Manager- Procurement and Logistics
Chief Tasks Handled;
- Managed overall activities pertaining to sourcing, logistics and purchase.
- Co-ordinated with the Marketing people for managing promotions and launch of new brands
- Sourcing all big brands items in bulk for our Retail online E-commerce portal. Contacted all big
brands i.e. Addidas, Reebok, Puma, Lotto, Carlton, Lee Cooper, Numero Uno and have
sourced good range of products.
- Handled big brands negotiations, procurement, logistics, communications to subscribers.
- Working out handsome deals with all big brands for our E-commerce portal i.e. bagitoday.
- Sourcing of vendors and negotiation for supply of promotional items, packaging materials and
stationary goods.
- Developing a vendor base through Vendor identification and assessment of capacity
- Handling operations of Warehouse
- Handling courier actitives for smooth and efficient delivery of Premium, gift items pan-India
- Conducted inspections and Quality control checks at vendor premises
- Conduct relationship Management with the vendors for ensuring seamless deliverables at
competitive rates

2. - Handled the import of premium gift items at extremely competitive prices from China
- Developed and sourced out gifts with a very high perceived value like Strollies, Travel Bags etc.
to be given to subscribers of Publications. Also designed packaging for gift items
- Provided backup support and assistance to the sales personnel in News-stand promotions like
Display racks, Dispensers, Posters, Danglers, T-shirts, Caps etc..
- Handled IT procurement also for the whole group for six months.
Handling complete subscription and distribution base for all magazines
As Commercial Assistant/Commercial Officer/Sr. Commercial Officer
- Assisting the Commercial Manager in identifying suppliers.
- Negotiate with vendor to on price, quality of product and JIT Deliveries
- Monitoring inbound and outbound logistics & supply chain management of requisitioned items/
finished goods.
- Handled purchases worth over 5 crores p.a.
- Involved in development and procurement of new promotional products at different premiums and
new point of sale items
As Assistant (Personnel & Administration)
- Supervision of all administrative functions encompassing task allocation, monitoring staffing
requirements, and housekeeping and related activities.
From 1985 to 1990
Worked as Secretarial Assistant with:
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Ranbaxy
DLF Universal Ltd
Nirula’s Hotel
Educational Qualifications: B.A. from Delhi University
Date of Birth: 5
th
July 1964.