Nitin Dhatavkar

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.

Head – Quality Assurance (Footwear) at Seething Shoe Company (2019-10 – 2024-12)

• Led QA and testing team across production units.
• Ensured international compliance and audit readiness.

Production & Quality Manager at Instep (2010-09 – 2019-09)

• Managed full-cycle production for exports.
• Controlled quality benchmarks and delivery schedules.

Category Manager – Footwear at Aditya Birla Retail Ltd. (2007-03 – 2010-07)

• Oversaw product planning, pricing, trend analysis, and supplier coordination.

Category Manager – Buying & Merchandising at Reliance Retail Ltd. (2006-03 – 2007-02)

• Developed vendor network and implemented pricing strategies for footwear division.

Asst. Manager – Footwear Sourcing & Quality at TATA Retail – WESTSIDE (Trent Ltd) (2004-03 – 2006-02)

• Handled sourcing and quality assurance for multiple brands.

Buyer – Kids Footwear at The Loft, Lakewood Malls Pvt. Ltd. (2002-10 – 2004-02)

• Managed vendor selection, buying, and range planning.

Footwear Store Manager at Giant Group (1996 – 2002)

• Oversaw store operations, inventory, and customer service.

Footwear Sample Coordinator at Tejoomals Exports (1993 – 1996)

• Developed and coordinated export samples and specifications.

Diploma in Footwear and Leather Goods Manufacturing Technology