Experienced and driven Sourcing and Buying professional with a strong passion for global fabric, product, and vendor development. With over 5 years of industry experience, I possess in-depth knowledge of the design, merchandising, and global sourcing landscape. My motivation and enthusiasm fuel my dedication to supporting brands in developing strategic initiatives in product development, buying, and sourcing.Throughout my career, I have honed my expertise in identifying and collaborating with global vendors to ensure the highest quality materials and products. By leveraging my comprehensive understanding of the market, I have successfully contributed to the development of diverse product portfolios for various brands.I thrive in fast-paced environments, utilizing my keen eye for detail and analytical mindset to identify emerging trends and opportunities. My ability to effectively negotiate contracts and build strong relationships with suppliers has consistently resulted in cost savings and optimized sourcing processes.A collaborative team player, I excel in cross-functional environments, working closely with design, merchandising, and production teams to align objectives and achieve shared goals. I pride myself on my excellent communication skills, enabling me to effectively convey complex concepts and build strong partnerships with stakeholders at all levels.Driven by a genuine passion for the industry, I constantly stay updated on the latest market trends, innovations, and sustainable sourcing practices. I am excited to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to the growth and success of forward-thinking brands.If you are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in global sourcing, product development, and buying, I would welcome the opportunity to connect and explore ways in which I can add value to your organization.Let's connect and collaborate on driving strategic initiatives that elevate brands and achieve remarkable results.
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Senior Sourcing MerchantGapDelhi, India -
Senior Sourcing MerchantGap Nov 2022 - PresentNew York, Ny, Us• Managed the end-to-end product development process, overseeing development sampling, initial cost negotiation, production, and capacity planning for Banana Republic Kids and Gap Kids divisions.• Cultivated and maximized key vendor relationships, effectively managing the Knits, Accessories, Woven, and Sweater business for BR Babies and Kids division.• Successfully met global expectations for Denim, Woven, and Knit material sourcing, ensuring the best wash options, qualities, prices, and responsive lead times for the complete Kidswear category in BR & GAP.• Oversaw a diverse vendor base of 15+ vendors across India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Korea, and China, both in the babies and adults categories.• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills, consistently achieving cost target goals for 86% of styles through comprehensive analysis of competitive styles, rate cards, and exploration of various cost-saving options.• Developed and implemented a Costing framework for basic Denim products, leveraging extensive knowledge of Denim fabrics, washes, and sustainable innovations. This framework led to a significant 17% reduction in sourcing costs.• Led initiatives such as supply chain mapping, Washwell implementation, and Centric PLM onboarding for new vendors, aligning with the organization's sourcing strategies.• Collaborated closely with quality teams to establish new protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for risk assessment, testing, and product integrity in all Kidswear categories for both BR and GAP brands. -
Sourcing And Buying MerchantGap Jun 2019 - Nov 2022New York, Ny, Us-Managed Product development process in terms of development sampling, initial costs, negotiation/ production & capacity planning to meet design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards for Kids & Baby category of Denim and Bottoms division.-Developed as well as streamlined Risk assessment and Development testing protocol in collaboration with Product Integrity teams to eliminate Bulk rejections to less than 3%-Participated in open-to-buy/ Dev Trip meetings with Merchandiser and provided feedback and analysis to ensure the department achieves financial targets-Developed and executed assortment plan for achieving financial and marketing objectives-Effectively negotiated and implemented costing frameworks for Items and Bottoms products to eventually minimize Average Unit costs.
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Sustainability And Consumer Waste Recycling ProjectGap Jan 2019 - May 2019New York, Ny, Us-Mapped and identified types of Pre Consumer waste generated at Vendor and Mill level across Asian Supplier base of Denim fabrics.-Partnered with Asia region mills to achieve cost neutrality for Recycled fabrics at 5% Recycled Material.-Conducted a study which demonstrated that with Recycled content at 5% in fabrics , 1.68 billion liter of Water could be saved.-Collaborated with Third party compliance agencies to guide vendors/mills regarding RCS /GRS certifications required for Sustainable Recycling Supply Chain.
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Value Addition Costing Framework ProjectGap Jun 2018 - Sep 2018New York, Ny, Us-Started Internship in Gap with a Project on Developing a costing framework for all kinds of Embroideries- Worked with all Gap ,Old navy and BR PD teams and developed standards for costing of all kinds of Embroideries- Achieved standardisation of costing parameters in Embroideries .- Developed tools for PD teams to benchmark Vendors and designs in perspective of cost and quality - Successfully also worked on Full implementation of Project and got approval to buy a Punching Software
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Research InternGrasim Industries Limited | Pulp & Fibre Jun 2017 - Jul 2017-Conducted department wise in depth study of complete Mill and identified opportunities to implement the concept of Lean manufacturing.-Worked with Spinning and Weaving sections to implement 5S and Kanban system.-Implemented Value stream mapping to streamline the flow of production and highlight opportunities of process improvement -
Team LeaderAiesec Lucknow Jan 2014 - 2015
Shashank Maurya Education Details
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Indian Institute Of Foreign TradeGeneral -
Ilsc Education GroupFrench Studies
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National Institute Of Fashion Technology DelhiApparel And Textiles
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Shashank Maurya works for Gap
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Shashank Maurya's current role is Senior Sourcing Merchant.
What schools did Shashank Maurya attend?
Shashank Maurya attended Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, Ilsc Education Group, National Institute Of Fashion Technology Delhi.
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