> Advising new businesses (Apparel and Home Textiles) on formation of a company, and business structures, drafting policies and structuring commercial transactions.> Advising on Organisational Structure, Recruitment, Product Procurement, Vendor Selection, Vendor Compliance, Order Management, Quality Control and Logistics.> Strategic Consulting, including business plan, Sourcing, Operations, Vendor selection and management strategy.

Began the work from home in 2009.> Set up RL Sourcing office in Bangalore, India in 2010.> Managed a team of 71 people in 2016 (8 direct reports) from 5 people in 2010.> Achieved FOB business value of little over US $100 million in FY16 from $7 m in FY10; an average of 35% sourcing volume increase every year.> Established a raw material R&D team particularly for Cut & Sew knits and woven fabrics and successfully moved some larger replenishment programs from China… Show more Began the work from home in 2009.> Set up RL Sourcing office in Bangalore, India in 2010.> Managed a team of 71 people in 2016 (8 direct reports) from 5 people in 2010.> Achieved FOB business value of little over US $100 million in FY16 from $7 m in FY10; an average of 35% sourcing volume increase every year.> Established a raw material R&D team particularly for Cut & Sew knits and woven fabrics and successfully moved some larger replenishment programs from China to India.> Achieved an On Time Delivery Performance of 94% in FY16; a steady improvement in the delivery performance year after year since 2011.> Contributed significantly in achieving the Divisional GP targets, which in turn not only resulted in migration business from China to India but also mitigated the dependency on China.> Formed and managed several sourcing teams to source Cut & Sew and Woven Apparel (Men, Women, Children Wear including new born), Accessories, Shoes, Small Leather Goods and Leather Bags, Home Textiles and Carpets.> Responsible for Vendor Development and Vendor Compliance.> > Managed the Production and QA operations in Bangladesh.> Greatest challenge – Developing and working closely with the team to deliver the value you want to. That is something I continue to learn more about every day. Show less

> Integrated and built a strong 'Puma' team (knit and woven) by setting clear goals, performance assessment and following certain basic principles.> Built trust and established a strong business relationship with Puma India.> Managed the production plan of two large manufacturing facility within the group and achieved highest productivity by continuous order flow.

Established the Bangalore sourcing office, formed a team of 40 people and managed a $ 70m FOB business through 20+ vendors. Responsible to integrate Srilanka & Bangladesh operations into India.Formulated a sourcing strategy and established a strong vendor base for different product categories to support the strategy.By introducing the IE and bottom up costing principles, achieved a significant increase in GP realization.> Contributed 2% to the overall product GP >… Show more Established the Bangalore sourcing office, formed a team of 40 people and managed a $ 70m FOB business through 20+ vendors. Responsible to integrate Srilanka & Bangladesh operations into India.Formulated a sourcing strategy and established a strong vendor base for different product categories to support the strategy.By introducing the IE and bottom up costing principles, achieved a significant increase in GP realization.> Contributed 2% to the overall product GP > Expenses under 3% > Achieved an On Time Delivery performance of above 90%. Show less

Liz Claiborne Europe, Netherlands > Within the Mexx operation, established a Product Development and Sourcing Team in Amsterdam for Liz Claiborne brands. > Supported the Liz Claiborne product launches in department stores and standalone stores. > Established a sourcing strategy supporting the minimal customer needs while achieving divisional GP target.> Accomplished a 95% order fulfillment rate, a 7% increase in a two-year period.> Trained, developed a team… Show more Liz Claiborne Europe, Netherlands > Within the Mexx operation, established a Product Development and Sourcing Team in Amsterdam for Liz Claiborne brands. > Supported the Liz Claiborne product launches in department stores and standalone stores. > Established a sourcing strategy supporting the minimal customer needs while achieving divisional GP target.> Accomplished a 95% order fulfillment rate, a 7% increase in a two-year period.> Trained, developed a team in HKG and Turkey and transferred certain product approval and order placement processes close to the suppliers that considerably reduced the cycle-time and manpower cost without compromising quality.> Responsible for developing a strategy and implementing an ERP system (BPS, PLS, SEWN) in a multi brand environment (Liz Claiborne, Monet, Lucky, Enyce, Ellen Tracy). Show less

> Managed Lizsport, Lizwear replenishment (never out of stock) programs monitoring weekly sales, placing raw materials and finished goods orders, monitoring production process to achieve on time delivery, optimum inventory and Weeks of Supply.> Collaborated with overseas offices and suppliers and efficiently managed theoperations of quick response programs such as “Zoom and Liz Qwik”.> Received CEO’s “Special Recognition Award".> Transferred to… Show more > Managed Lizsport, Lizwear replenishment (never out of stock) programs monitoring weekly sales, placing raw materials and finished goods orders, monitoring production process to achieve on time delivery, optimum inventory and Weeks of Supply.> Collaborated with overseas offices and suppliers and efficiently managed theoperations of quick response programs such as “Zoom and Liz Qwik”.> Received CEO’s “Special Recognition Award".> Transferred to Amsterdam in 2003 to establish a product development and sourcing team for Liz brands. Show less

> Managed the product development, production operations and Quality of Liz Claiborne, Nautica and Polo Ralph Lauren account.> Managed a $25 m FOB business with a team of 10.> Supported office and business expansion.> Managed the general office administration.

> Entered into a partnership agreement and established a 100 machine garment manufacturing facility with about 150 employees.> Manufactured men's shirt and ladies tops for USA and Canada market.> After a two year struggle, broke even in the third year and achieved a reasonable profitability.

> Managed a larger washing, after treatment and packaging unit.> Innovated many different garment washes, after treatments.> Reduced and managed the garment rejections within 2% of the total production.> Managed the factory outlet store within the same premises.

> Managed a 400 machine facility with 650 employees.> Introduced night shift and managed day and night shift> Established a Time and Motion Study Department

> Headed a small audit team and managed the internal auditing of the textile division of Khadi & Village Industries Public Charitable Trust.> Managed external bank audits, new company formation formalities and annual tax audit and tax returns.