Senior Manager – Buying - Reliance Retail Limited
(2022-09)
- Evaluate potential vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage performance to ensure compliance with company quality standards.
- Develop data-driven sourcing strategies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery timelines by analyzing market trends.
- Conduct thorough cost analysis to achieve savings without sacrificing quality or service levels.
- Assess supply chain risks (market volatility, supplier reliability) and collaborate with inventory teams to optimize turnover and prevent stockouts.
- Ensure processes adhere to labor laws, environmental regulations, and corporate governance; partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and marketing.
Manager – Fabric Sourcing - Raymond Apparel Ltd – Thane - Thane
(2016-04 - 2022-08)
- Developed and implemented fabric sourcing strategies aligned with corporate cost and quality goals.
- Partnered with inventory management teams to optimize raw fabric stock levels, minimizing holding costs and production delays.
- Evaluated pricing trends, negotiated vendor contracts, and conducted quality inspections to maintain material integrity.
Manager – Fabric Sourcing - Texport Overseas Pvt. Ltd – Bangalore - Bangalore
(2011-01 - 2016-03)
- Identified and negotiated with suppliers to streamline lead times, reduce inventory costs, and enhance supply chain responsiveness.
- Partnered with product development and design teams to source viable fabrics, providing expertise on material costs and availability.
- Explored innovative textile technologies and tracked KPIs to generate strategic performance reports for management.
Manager – Fabric Quality & Sourcing - Gokaldas Image Pvt. Ltd
(2006-06 - 2010-12)
Promoted from Manager – Fabric Warehouse position within the company.
- Established robust quality assurance frameworks, testing protocols, and procedures for fabric inspection and analysis.
- Conducted supplier quality audits, investigated customer complaints, and implemented corrective actions to resolve recurring defects.
- Led training for QA personnel and collaborated with design, sales, and production teams to maintain quality parameters.
- Managed fabric batch inspections, testing parameters (strength, durability, shrinkage), and supplier quality performance.
- Monitored quality metrics and data trends to drive process improvements and ensure regulatory safety compliance.
Asst. Manager – Production - Himatsingka Seide Ltd
(2000-07 - 2006-05)
- Developed floor schedules, monitored resource utilization, and managed raw material inventory levels to ensure seamless production execution.
- Supervised production teams, tracked efficiency KPIs, enforced strict health and safety protocols, and executed cost-control initiatives.
