Nitin Dhatavkar
Experienced professional in Footwear Production, Quality Assurance, and Marketing
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Experienced and results-oriented professional with 27+ years of expertise in footwear production, quality control, retail buying, and sourcing. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, optimizing operations, and enhancing product standards. Seeking a senior role in a dynamic organization where my experience and dedication can drive operational excellence.
Experience
Head – Quality Assurance (Footwear) - Seething Shoe Company - Vietnam
(2019-10 - 2024-12)
- Led QA and testing team across production units.
- Ensured international compliance and audit readiness.
Production & Quality Manager - Instep - India
(2010-09 - 2019-09)
- Managed full-cycle production for exports.
- Controlled quality benchmarks and delivery schedules.
Category Manager – Footwear - Aditya Birla Retail Ltd. - India
(2007-03 - 2010-07)
- Oversaw product planning, pricing, trend analysis, and supplier coordination.
Category Manager – Buying & Merchandising - Reliance Retail Ltd. - India
(2006-03 - 2007-02)
- Developed vendor network and implemented pricing strategies for footwear division.
Asst. Manager – Footwear Sourcing & Quality - TATA Retail – WESTSIDE (Trent Ltd) - Mumbai
(2004-03 - 2006-02)
- Handled sourcing and quality assurance for multiple brands.
Buyer – Kids Footwear - The Loft, Lakewood Malls Pvt. Ltd. - Mumbai
(2002-10 - 2004-02)
- Managed vendor selection, buying, and range planning.
Footwear Store Manager - Giant Group - Dubai
(1996-01 - 2002-12)
- Oversaw store operations, inventory, and customer service.
Footwear Sample Coordinator - Tejoomals Exports - India
(1993-01 - 1996-12)
- Developed and coordinated export samples and specifications.
Education
Diploma - Leather Goods and Footwear Manufacturing Technology - Government Institute of Leather Technology (1992)
H.S.C. - Gurunanak Khalsa College (1990)
S.S.C. - S.K. Pant Walawalkar High School (1988)
