Prashant Joshi
Senior Assistant with 15+ years management and operations experience
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About
I have experience in food and fresh-produce supply chains, procurement, export support and customer service, along with more than 15 years of management and operations experience in India and the UK. In my current role as a Senior Assistant at Prime Fresh Limited, I support and coordinate procurement and export-related activities. I handle customer requirements, follow up on enquiries, prepare reports and business information, analyses data, and liaise with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
I also have strong experience in reporting, team management, Problem solving and working with different stakeholders. I enjoy building good working relationships and finding practical solutions for customers and the business.
Experience
Senior Assistant at PRIME FRESH LIMITED (2022 – Present)
- Support the procurement and day-to-day business activities of a fruits and vegetables supply-chain company.
- Support export work, including preparing export offers, handling customer requirements and helping with customer onboarding.
- Work with the procurement team on product availability, prices and supply information for customer and export enquiries.
- Coordinate with internal teams and customers to follow up on enquiries, requirements, documents and deliveries.
- Prepare and review reports and business information to help management understand performance and make decisions.
- Support efforts to find new customers and improve the company's export business.
Customer Operations Manager at ROYAL MAIL (2022 – 2022)
- Checked daily performance and set priorities for the team.
- Worked with delivery teams, unions and senior managers to solve operational issues.
- Planned staff requirements using expected workload and volume.
- Supported staff training and development and made sure safety and company rules were followed.
Delivery Office Manager at ROYAL MAIL (2017 – 2022)
- Managed a team of more than 50 employees in a busy delivery operation.
- Managed staff schedules, attendance, performance and customer issues.
- Worked to improve service quality, delivery accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Built a team culture based on responsibility, teamwork and good customer service.
Assistant – Operations & Administration at ROYAL MAIL (2013 – 2017)
- Prepared daily reports, MIS information and performance analysis.
- Managed staff schedules, attendance, leave and shift planning.
- Supported operational systems and dealt with customer issues.
- Maintained documents and followed company procedures.
Assistant Retail Store Manager at BRITISH PETROLEUM (BP) (2007 – 2013)
- Managed daily store operations, staff and customer service.
- Looked after cash handling, banking, stock and inventory.
- Made sure safety and operating procedures were followed.
- Supported staff training and improved the way the store operated.
Professional Cricket Player at Saurashtra / West Zone (1999 – 2007)
Played first-class domestic cricket for eight years. This experience developed discipline, teamwork, resilience and the ability to perform under pressure.
- Ranji Trophy – Saurashtra (1999–2007)
- Duleep Trophy – West Zone
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics & Mathematics
