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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Ace Turtle is a vertically integrated tech platform transforming retail through technology. Its Licensed brands portfolio includes long term licenses of Lee,Wrangler,Toys”R” Us ,Babies”R” Us & Dockers. It has complete vertical offering from design,local sourcing to D2C for western brands for the Indian market. Managing Denim Fabric, FG Sourcing and Trims (Jeans, Jackets and Non-Denim), as a “Senior Sourcing manager” for Iconic Lee and Wrangler.An omni-channel model and compliance centric business for the domestic market. Creative problem solver, comfortable in high unpredictable environments and track record of consistently delivering the best in achieving the targets and beyond. Capable self-starter with high level of project management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Bengaluru Area, India

Were Leading and managing dynamic FG Denim sourcing operations for “Allen Solly” and ABOF Denims in line with business requirements, ensuring delivery of high quality and versatile products and washes. Driving profitable growth with value creation financials and discount reduction Significant reduction in Product cost and cost negotiation skills.  Reduce inventory across all channels and meet budget in gross inventory return Significantly improved reliability supply chain – Code to code delivery and OTIF A “Close to Market”model of brand requirement well aligned in terms of Product development to FG delivery. Bringing in and coping up the market and fashion trend interms of fabric and washes  Sustainable business practices, Vendor development projects, VPQI improvements, Agile supply planning  Managing vendor base in India and Bangladesh.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Lead & manage dynamic FG sourcing operations for Shirt line with business requirements, ensuring delivery of high quality FG efficiently, adhering to the OTIF timeline.- To improve sourcing performance across delivery, reliability, cost & quality while maintaing optimal inventory.- To develop a culture of supply planning excellence within the team.- In addition, ensure cost controls are improved through negotiations, engineering & efficiencies.- Meet & exceed top line & bottom line of the business thereby making the business valuable.- Reduce inventory across channels & meet budget in gross inventory turns- Significantly improve reliability supply chain. (OTIF)- High Scores in BE assessment & build culture of continuous improvement.- Build sustainable business practices in sourcing- Vendor development, Vendor assessment with Increased OTIF & VPQI. - Strengthening vendor portal by optimizing's information sharing ,through portal.- Agile Supply Plan- Implementation of project basics across product categories to deliver improved margins.

Bengaluru Area, India

For the International Brands - Woven Garments, Woven Fabrics, Trims and Developments for Men's Shirt/Bottoms, Women's Tops/Bottoms, with a small portion of Blazers for both Men's and Women's.International Brands  Super Dry (Mens - Shirt & Jackets), Esprit and EDC (Mens – Shirt, Womens - Blouse), Bonita, Debenhams- Maien new England,St.Georgr By Duffer,Rocha, Mantaray (Mens - Shirt & Bottoms), Diesel (Mens – Shirt) and Fila (Mens – Shirt). H&M,George,Riopele for Womens.Identifying new customer, new product category and establish businessWorking with team on samples for development/customer meetings. Planning Monthly sampling calendar for Development, SMS and Productions Samples. Costing, Price Negotiation & lead time with the Customer and Suppliers. Framing the functional “Business process Calendar” (BPC) according to the customer requirement aligned with the cross functional teams and monitoring. Achieving the Financials in terms of NSV,EBITDA and AR (Accounts Receivables) Managing product integrity and ensuring compliance with product standards by way of quality control in different stages of production. Planning the production and vendors as per the order quantity, quality and delivery schedule in order to achieve the OTIF.  Identifying new customer, new product category and establish business Create Teams KRA aligned for business. Succession planning Define Specific training & development goals for reportees.Initiate training and monitoring self development objectives for self & Reportee.

Bengaluru Area, India

Dealt with: Woven Garments, Woven Fabrics, Trims and Developments for Mens Shirt/Bottoms,Womens Tops/Bottoms.And a small portion of Blazers for both Mens and Womens.International Brands  Super Dry (Mens - Shirt & Blazer), Esprit and EDC (Mens – Shirt, Womens - Blouse), Bonita, Debenhams- Maien new England,St.Georgr By Duffer,Rocha, Mantaray (Mens - Shirt & Bottoms), Diesel (Mens – Shirt) and Fila (Mens – Shirt). H&M,George,Riopele for Womens.

Bengaluru Area, India

Dealt with: Woven Garments, Woven Fabrics, Trims and Developments for Mens Shirt/Bottoms,Womens Tops/Bottoms.And a small portion of Blazers for both Mens and Womens.International Brands  Esprit and EDC (Mens – Shirt, Womens - Blouse), Bonita, Debenhams- Maien new England,St.Georgr By Duffer,Rocha, Mantaray (Mens - Shirt & Bottoms), Diesel (Mens – Shirt) and Fila (Mens – Shirt). H&M,George,Riopele for Womens.

Chennai, Bangalore

A buying agency catering to needs of brands Like Ann Taylor,Liz Claiborne,Ashworth, Brooks Brothers,Nautica,Sean John,American Eagle,Arrow,Chaps,PVH,Mothers Work. • Brooks Brothers for Retail Brand Alliance • Nautica for VF Corporation • Sean John,DKNY,Mother’s Work and CAG.- Increased self handled Business Volume from $3.75 Million to $5.10 Million.- Managed 5 factories between 2 regions and handled 7 lac pcs/year.- Educated and Implemented proper file management system with factories.

Tiruppur Area, India

• Ethnic Coast,Pacific Waves-KAZH for Vetir-France.• Studio Direct For COLBY.- Managed a Team of 8 members FG Sourcing 2.75-3.50 lac pcs/Quarter Between 5 locations and 9 factories.- Brought in new products and Expanded Business categories from Mens Casual (Bottom/Shirts) to Ladies, Jackets and kids that increased business volume by 18%

Chennai Area, India

• Classic Elements For Sears,Cabin Creek,Bill Blass JCPenny• Gloria Vanderbilt, Nautica,Billbong-Australia,Think Pink.- When factory execution faced a severe problem due to labour crisis, single handedly executed and successfully shipped 85,000 pcs in a span of three months from an other location where it had been out source and fulfilled the customer and management requirement.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Textile Technology, A

Activities and Societies: Athletic, Foot Ball

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Retail Management, B

Activities and Societies: Retail ManagementRetail Management

Engineer’S Degree, Bachelor Of Engineering In Textile Technology, First Class

Activities and Societies: Engineering in Textile Technologytextile technology and garment technology

Associate’S Degree, Diploma In Textile Technology, First Class

Activities and Societies: Diploma in Textile TechnologyDiploma in Textile Technology