Samarpan Singh

Experience

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  BASIX

  Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

  Live Project

  Project Title: “Study of Value Chain of Plastic Recycling and assessing feasibility of setting up network of plastic recycling units in District head Quarters"1) Performed PESTLE & financial feasibility analysis for Hub & Spoke Model for District Waste Management2) Analyzed the challenges faced by ragpickers at village level & proposed solutions for mainstreaming them in waste management3) Studied the value chain of Plastic reprocessing of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and developed mission & strategy for district headquarters level Plant Show less

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  International Flavors & Fragrances

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

  Summer Internship

  Title: Market Opportunity Understanding of a Plant Protein1. Studied F&B categories like protein powder, protein bars, plant based milk, plant based meat to identify categories having more launches & better traction2. Identified & surveyed 20+ customers and generated 10+ customer leads for collaboration on IFF protein3. Surveyed end consumers & Formulated Go to Market Plan for IFF protein 4. Performed Competition Analysis & Benchmarking of IFF Protein with top B2B targeted protein competitorsTitle: Colors Rejuvenation Strategy1) Conducted one-on-one interviews with dealers to identify unmet needs & customer challenges to adoption of IFF Food Color.2) Performed Market Sizing, SWOT, STP & 4P analysis to rejuvenate IFF Food Color product portfolio3) Prepared short term & long term strategy to make the brand relevant with the changing times. Show less

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  Invest India

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Project Intern

  One District One Product (ODOP) Project1) Worked on a B2B collaboration project for corporate sourcing & gifting of GI tagged products2) Studied the GLOBALGAP, Phytosanitary, Organic, Fairtrade certifications, etc. for export of Shahi Litchi3) Assisted in creation of a concept note document for B2B Corporate Sourcing of tea and coffee4) Identified possible B2B collaboration partners for Corporate Sourcing of Kullu Shawl, tea, coffee, and textiles

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  Precify Erut-Lucirga private limited

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Live Project

  Project Title: Understanding Agritech Landscape in India & Identifying Business Opportunities1) Received Letter of Recommendation from CEO & Developed Business Model for new product innovation in precision agriculture2) Identified institutional collaborators for development & testing of satellite-based remote-sensing business models3) Formulated crop advisory strategy for yield & stress estimation, pest identification for 5+ crops

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  PepsiCo

  Dec 2021 - May 2022

  Live Project
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  KPMG India

  May 2022 - Feb 2024

  Associate

  Project 1-GTM Strategy (Retail): Defined GTM strategy for setting up of retail cafes across 5 years for a major B2C retail Brand; Identifying & onboarding vendors for driving execution of 4 cafes in HyderabadProject 2-Business Plan Validation: Performed Commercial Due Diligence of a Hydroponics farming & retail player in Maharashtra for an investment of INR 100+ Cr by a major fund management companyProject 3-Business Feasibility Analysis: Market Assessment & Finanical Feasibility analysis for setting up of Irradiation & packhouse for a major Airport in South India Project 4-Value Chain Assessment: Surveyed 10+ millers to understand paddy procurement operations in Madhya Pradesh and Punjab & recommendeded R2R and Job work based unit for a rice exporter Project 5-Detailed Project Report & Financial Modelling:Assisted dairy & FMCG clients in availing grant in aid under MoFPI & AHIDF schemesProject 6-Strategy development:Formulation of a technical and strategic plan to ensure higher self-sufficiency and improve food security of a Middle East nationBusiness Development (Retail & CG&S): Worked on 10+ proposals – GTM (Coffee QSR retail), Growth Strategy, EBITDA Improvement & Cost Optimization, IPO Roadmap (Dairy, F&B Juices & Water), Hydroponics (Middle East) & Business Process Reengineering Show less

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  Country Delight

  Feb 2024 - now

  Associate Manager - New Product Development (Snacks)