Avneet Agarwal

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Head of Materials Management @ Dr. Martens plc
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Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
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About Avneet Agarwal

Profile summary- 25+ years of successful experience managing teams in multinational companies dealing in Apparel, Footwear, Sporting goods, and Luxury goods/retail. - Strategic roles with; Dr.MARTENS- 3 years, BLOCH – 8 years and DECATHLON – 9 years.- Good experience of working culture & managing teams in Asian subcontinent & Europe.- PGDGMT (aka Master in Fashion Technology) from NIFT. Graduate in Textiles & Clothing. From reputed universities.- Multilingual, sportive, result-oriented and person with strong integrity.Skills, Expertise and Specialties- Human Management as Team Leader, Country, and Zone Director level.- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills- Good knowledge of Procurement and Supply chain in international companies.- Building and Managing Optimum Supplier and Material portfolio – Ethical sourcing, compliance, know-how development and management.- Costing details, Competitive Pricing, and Negotiation.

Avneet Agarwal's Current Company Details
Dr. Martens plc

Dr. Martens Plc

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Avneet Agarwal Work Experience Details
  • Dr. Martens Plc
    Head Of Materials Management
    Dr. Martens Plc Jul 2021 - Present
    Hong Kong Sar
  • Bloch International
    Materials Director-Footwear & Apparel
    Bloch International Jan 2013 - Jan 2021
    Thailand
    Bloch is a leading brand catering to professional and amateur dancers worldwide with complete range of dance wear. Bloch has its own manufacturing plants in Thailand, Cambodia, and Sourcing worldwide.Key Responsibilities• Build supplier base strategies for all the Footwear raw-materials • Create approved vendor list based on performance, cost, and sustainability. • Pursue vendor consolidation programs and cost savings strategies.• Manage material development and supply chain that is consistent with corporate goals of delivery on-time, quality and cost.• Assure respect of timeline in all the development process.• Search for new and innovative materials by visiting different exhibitions.• Coach & train local materials staff.
  • Zalora Thailand (Rocket Internet Gmbh)
    Buying Manager, Sports Division
    Zalora Thailand (Rocket Internet Gmbh) Apr 2012 - Jan 2013
    Bangkok
  • Decathlon France
    Sea Zone Director
    Decathlon France Jan 2010 - Mar 2012
    Bangkok
    Key Responsibilities• Draw up strategies to develop supplier panel of components in Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam.• Set, implement, and assess project objectives with regards to quality, cost, lead times, and delivery.• Forecast and ensure legal, fiscal, financial aspects and economic ratios of the project.Achievements- Sourced, developed and started suppliers in Cambodia and Vietnam to help reach target business.- Developed and started 3 moisture management components suppliers in Vietnam.- Recruited, coached and management team in respective countries to support business growth.
  • Oxylane Group (Decathlon)
    Country Manager (Production Office)
    Oxylane Group (Decathlon) Aug 2006 - Dec 2009
    Bangkok
    Key Responsibilities• Manage production teams handling diverse products ranging from apparel, textiles, heavy stitching, plastic composites,shoes. • Assured procurement, product development, key account management, purchasing gains, quality, delivery & pricing.• Manage business support teams - Logistic, Lab, Finance, HR, Office admin.Achievements- Managed of 130 Million euro of sourcing business.- Worked on compliance and sustainability initiatives with suppliers ensuring business continuity.- Pulled in Asian business through consistent price negotiation and supplier management.
  • Oxylane Group (Decathlon)
    Production Manager - Textiles, Heavy Stitching, Plastics,Shoes
    Oxylane Group (Decathlon) Jun 2005 - Jul 2006
    Bangkok
    Key Responsibilities• Manage teams with regards to sourcing, supplier management, product development, production, quality, pricing, delivery.Achievements- Streamlined Key account suppliers for compliance, delivery on time, quality and supply.- Set up and processed validation of lab at the mill.- Standardised material quality and set parameters for colour consistency.
  • Oxylane Group (Decathlon)
    Production Leader Manager - Bangladesh
    Oxylane Group (Decathlon) Mar 2003 - May 2005
    Bangkok
    Key Responsibilities• Start Bangladesh Production operations for Decathlon• Develop the business volume by opening new suppliers. • Work closely on the technical competencies and compliance level of suppliers to reach level to be included in the panel.• Manage Bangladesh operations: supply chain, quality, product integrity & delivery with the help of local team from Thailand.Achievements- Worked from scratch to open 3 new suppliers in Bangladesh. - Set up and validated testing lab at vendor sites.- Aggressively brought the prices down for Sport Tee through judicious negotiation roping in full Asia business into Bangladesh reaching a 10 million unit business in 2nd year.
  • Thai Martin Group, Bangkok
    Export Manager
    Thai Martin Group, Bangkok Nov 2000 - Feb 2003
    Bangkok
    1/Source fabrics/Garments for customers in Europe & middle east2/Negotiate with buyers & suppliers3/Manage P&L for deals done
  • Texport Syndicate India Ltd
    Production Coordinator Manager
    Texport Syndicate India Ltd May 1998 - May 2000
    Mumbai, India
    1/Managed 7 garment factories' supply capacities spread over India2/Monitor productivity & advise on methods for achieving higher productivity3/Allocate appropriate styles to each factories4/Ensure Delivery & Quality is adhered with
  • Iiri International Inc., Dhaka
    Merchandiser
    Iiri International Inc., Dhaka May 1997 - Apr 1998
    Dhaka
    1/Manage sub-contract garment factories2/Manage order execution - from 1st prototype to Delivery3/Monitor Vendor & Social Compliance4/Negotiate orders with buyers in US & Europe
  • Ahila Exports - S.Oliver, Delhi
    Production Merchandiser
    Ahila Exports - S.Oliver, Delhi May 1994 - Jun 1995
    Delhi
    1/Quality Control 2/Follow up with product development3/Source new fabric mills & garment factories
  • Chaya Prints, Kolkata
    Trainee - Prints Design & Technical
    Chaya Prints, Kolkata May 1990 - May 1991
    Kolkata
    Learned techniques of printing & how to apply them in different types of garments

Avneet Agarwal Skills

Sourcing Apparel Product Development Supply Chain Textiles Global Sourcing Negotiation Team Management Merchandising Supply Chain Management Management Purchasing Supply Management Retail Quality Assurance Production Planning Procurement Fashion Trend Analysis Personnel Management Logistics Pricing Strategic Sourcing Leadership Product Sourcing Multicultural Team Management Competitive Analysis Supplier Evaluation Quality Management Wovens Supplier Negotiation Knitwear Footwear Sportswear Target Costing Supply Chain Optimization Inventory Management Demand Planning Production Supplier Management Textile Industry Denim Textile Human Resource Management

Avneet Agarwal Education Details

  • National Institute Of Fashion Technology, India
    National Institute Of Fashion Technology, India
    Apparel Production & Management
  • Jadavpur University
    Textiles & Clothings
  • D A V Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Ranchi
    D A V Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Ranchi
    Science

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Avneet Agarwal works for Dr. Martens Plc

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Avneet Agarwal's current role is Head of Materials Management.

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Avneet Agarwal attended National Institute Of Fashion Technology, India, Jadavpur University, D A V Jawahar Vidya Mandir, Ranchi.

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Avneet Agarwal has skills like Sourcing, Apparel, Product Development, Supply Chain, Textiles, Global Sourcing, Negotiation, Team Management, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Management, Purchasing.

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