Meenal Saluja
MBA Graduate In Luxury and Design Management
Milan,MI
Summary
Recent MBA graduate with honors (cum laude) from Politecnico di Milano with a specialization in Design and Luxury Management, complemented by further international exposure through an exchange program at EDHEC Business School. Possess a rich work history spanning procurement, luxury blockchain consultancy, internal audit, and social media content design and writing. Demonstrated ability to manage teams, negotiate effectively, and drive operational efficiency. Fluent in English with strong IT skills including Office Suite and Power BI. Passionate about Fashion Procurement and Purpose-Driven Business Administration engendered with the values of sustainability, data-driven business acumen and creativity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
102
102
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Luxury Blockchain Consultant
Advison- Tech Consulting Atelier
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed strategies for implementing blockchain and emerging technologies in luxury fashion, focusing on streamlining procurement, vendor selection and enhancing customer experience.
- Created cross-departmental and functional Key Performance Indicators for cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment.
- Participated in vision workshops and created minimum viable products to get business buy-in and demonstrate ROI.
Purchase Manager
Sheetalam Exclusif
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Kept keen eye on upcoming trends and proactively sourced finished goods from ideal vendors.
- Negotiated complex purchase agreements by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Ensured effective post-shipment handling and timely outward returns
- Analyzed spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities across various categories and suppliers.
- Generated season-wise, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
Social Media Manager and Content Marketing Intern
The Social Therapist
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach
- Presented team with unique copy options based on overall mental health awareness objectives
- Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs
- Supervised 2 junior associates and on-boarded 6 newcomers.
Articled Assistant
SBA & Company
12.2015 - 04.2018
- Suggested operational procedures to obtain optimum efficiency and reduced costs
- Reconciled vendor statements and sought resolutions for discrepancies
- Collaborated with management to identify account delinquency issues and propose solutions
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Articled Assistant
Suresh Surana & Associates LLP
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developed risk assessment frameworks and conducted process walkthrough for checking compliance with documented processes.
- Financially quantified loss due to deficiencies and deviations and made recommendations to improve internal controls and operational efficiency
- Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls, and tested compliance
- Prepared working papers and reviewed conformity of store and warehouse operations with corporate regulations and applicable Standards on Auditing
- Supported the Audit Manager and Head of Department in preparing presentations for Audit Committee Meetings.
Education
MBA - Design And Luxury Management
POLIMI Graduate School of Management
Milan, Italy 04.2001 - 04.2023
MBA - Exchange Program in Entrepreneurship
EDHEC Business School
Nice, France 04.2001 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Finance And Management
Devi Ahilya University
Indore, India 04.2001 - 04.2015
Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC) - Finance And Audit
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Skills
Analytics and Reporting
Store operations
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Analysis
Budgeting and Expenditures
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Power BI
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Self-motivated
Empathetic
Timeline
Junior Luxury Blockchain Consultant
Advison- Tech Consulting Atelier
12.2022 - 03.2023
The Designer's Class Fashion Design Programme
04-2022
Social Media Manager and Content Marketing Intern
The Social Therapist
10.2021 - 06.2023
Purchase Manager
Sheetalam Exclusif
06.2018 - 07.2022
Articled Assistant
SBA & Company
12.2015 - 04.2018
Articled Assistant
Suresh Surana & Associates LLP
04.2014 - 12.2015
ICAI Information Technology Training Course
06-2013
MBA - Design And Luxury Management
POLIMI Graduate School of Management
04.2001 - 04.2023
MBA - Exchange Program in Entrepreneurship
EDHEC Business School
04.2001 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Finance And Management
Devi Ahilya University
04.2001 - 04.2015
Integrated Professional Competence Course (IPCC) - Finance And Audit
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Additional Information
- Secured Second Position in Italy in L’Oréal Brandstorm 2023.
- Merit Certificates from the Central Board of Secondary Education in Twelfth Standard for outstanding academic performance for being among the top 0.1% of successful candidates in Business Studies. (Score: 100/100)
- Volunteer at RSSB (Radha Soami Satsang Beas), an organization in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/04/1995
- Nationality: Indian