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Toronto, Canada Area

• Efficiently processed purchase order contracts for various materials and responsibly negotiated material prices, minimums, and lead times•Ensured coordination within departments for alignment of orders and scheduling processes while tracking inbound shipments and maintaining internal procedures to execute backup coverage for team members• Purchasing materials well in advance and in bulk as per the trend in order to reduce the freight cost significantly and avoid the crisis of supply… Show more • Efficiently processed purchase order contracts for various materials and responsibly negotiated material prices, minimums, and lead times•Ensured coordination within departments for alignment of orders and scheduling processes while tracking inbound shipments and maintaining internal procedures to execute backup coverage for team members• Purchasing materials well in advance and in bulk as per the trend in order to reduce the freight cost significantly and avoid the crisis of supply chain issues• Continuously sourcing and developing supply alternatives to reduce cost and increase profit margins while maintaining quality• Bridging the gap between design and production team by developing production friendly items to increase efficiency and reducing inhouse workmanship costs Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Conducted final quality control inspections on all materials being imported and prepared reports that document and monitor the quality of bulk products received• Provided comments and feedback on products to contractors and reviewed the reports and prepared the vendor evaluation on a quarterly basis• Identified and resolved issues at initial stage with the technical team • Ensured all social compliance requirements are met as per industry standard• Actively involved in set up… Show more • Conducted final quality control inspections on all materials being imported and prepared reports that document and monitor the quality of bulk products received• Provided comments and feedback on products to contractors and reviewed the reports and prepared the vendor evaluation on a quarterly basis• Identified and resolved issues at initial stage with the technical team • Ensured all social compliance requirements are met as per industry standard• Actively involved in set up of Product Development module in apparel ERP-Momentis Show less

New Delhi, India

- Analysed local and international sources of supply- Co-ordinated with design, merchandising and production team to identify materials required- Negotiated supply contracts and ensured quality and delivery in line with budget parameters- Evaluated performance of vendors and resolved instances of contract non - performance- Supervised design and development of samples and fabrics- Developed and implement policies, and procedures, develop and document standard operating… Show more - Analysed local and international sources of supply- Co-ordinated with design, merchandising and production team to identify materials required- Negotiated supply contracts and ensured quality and delivery in line with budget parameters- Evaluated performance of vendors and resolved instances of contract non - performance- Supervised design and development of samples and fabrics- Developed and implement policies, and procedures, develop and document standard operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing and flow of products or materials. - Resolved vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers. - Supervised the receiving, testing and storing of materials. Show less

New Delhi, India

- Identified and sourced required materials for production and established costs with suppliers- Built relationships with vendors to facilitate co operation and exploit efficiencies- Implemented efficiency strategies such as introduction of sequin cutting machine to reduce cost and delivery time of sequin spangles- Introduced team review meetings to gather ideas and implement lessons learned; received recognition from motivational speaker Dr. Terry Paulson for this initiative-… Show more - Identified and sourced required materials for production and established costs with suppliers- Built relationships with vendors to facilitate co operation and exploit efficiencies- Implemented efficiency strategies such as introduction of sequin cutting machine to reduce cost and delivery time of sequin spangles- Introduced team review meetings to gather ideas and implement lessons learned; received recognition from motivational speaker Dr. Terry Paulson for this initiative- Directed creative process and fabrication of samples for clients- Controlled selection of materials, including testing and pre-manufacturing preparations- Located vendors of materials and scrutinize them to determine their capacity for product availability Show less

New Delhi Area, India

High fashion Ladies Wear -Handled accounts of European as well as American buyers- Co- ordinated smooth flow of orders from order receiving till shipment stage. - Technically checked garments with all teams - merchandising, technical, production and third party audits.- Evaluated all vendors and coordinated timely delivery with emphasis on product quality. - Made and monitored T & A, close co -ordination with all internal teams for smooth functioning and… Show more High fashion Ladies Wear -Handled accounts of European as well as American buyers- Co- ordinated smooth flow of orders from order receiving till shipment stage. - Technically checked garments with all teams - merchandising, technical, production and third party audits.- Evaluated all vendors and coordinated timely delivery with emphasis on product quality. - Made and monitored T & A, close co -ordination with all internal teams for smooth functioning and delivery of shipments Show less

New Delhi Area, India

- Developed samples as per the buyer's specifications and cost parameters.- Testing of size sets and fit samples at all stages and across multiple sizes and provided feedback if corrections required.- Developed measurement charts for garment sizes.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Apparel And Textiles

Delhi University

B.Sc Hons., Apparel And Textiles

Delhi University

Intermediate, Science

Lucknow

High School, Apparel And Textiles

Lucknow