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Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLESUMMARYSkilled sourcing professional with substantial experience at the managerial level and in the supply chain management field including global procurement and material planning with a specialty in strategic sourcing opportunities, direct and non-direct materials, analyzing supply sources, discovering new sourcing opportunities, and successful global negotiation. Background in providing excellent service for firms with fluctuating purchasing needs and a unique ability to forge strong relationships with vendors worldwide through excellent communication and interpersonal skills. EDUCATIONMaharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Gujarat, India Degree: Master of Science in Statistics May 1989Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Gujarat, India Degree: Bachelor of Science in Statistics; Minor: Mathematics and Economics May 1987 WORK EXPERIENCETailored Brands, Inc. New York, NYSenior Manager of Procurement and Sourcing May 2015 July 2024 Established strategic alliances with global suppliers through cost control and evaluation of trade policy Led material planning, cost contract negotiations, monthly budgets, and raw material inventory control Managed raw material, including fabric and trims, as well as packaging material, including paper boxes, cardboard supporters and plastic products, for the development of over 5 million units Ensured on-time delivery to provide optimized service to internal customers to achieve key organizational goals Researched international trade policy extensively to expand the global vendor base and improve supplier efficiency Issued and analyzed work orders and contracts through the SAP system Managed the performance of more than 15 global vendors through KPI reports for effective relationship management Coordinated internal stakeholders such as the merchandising team, design team, product development team, quality improvement team, and logistics team to identify and resolve issues to ensure smooth workflow JoS A Bank Clothiers Hampstead, MDDirector of Sourcing April 2011 April 2015 Developed a new sourcing strategy based on existing and new trade policy announcements Coordinated daily production issues with factories through daily vendor meetings Managed production comprising more than 3.5 million units per year Exceeded the IMU% goals through cost analysis and negotiation with the mill, factory, and trim suppliers o Saved 28% on freight cost by employing an alternative freight strategy o Sourced a variety of suppliers to save 14% on landed costs Attended industry-specific trade shows to keep abreast of new ideas, products, and industry trends Wearwolf Group Ltd. New York, NYSenior Production Coordinator June 2007 December 2010 Enforced business calendar for garment development, pre-production sampling, photo sampling, and bulk production to ensure optimized delivery per the clients desired schedule as part of client relationship management initiatives Conducted a thorough cost analysis for mens wear products and negotiated pricing to improve margins Serviced private label accounts such as Macys Inc, JoS A Bank, Casual Male, Burlington, Nordstrom, Kohls, etc. Assessed and maintained product integrity by reviewing testing reports for garments Attended training sessions to develop working proficiency in the MacysNet Vendor Management Portal Raymond Apparel Ltd. Mumbai, IndiaSourcing and Planning Manager August 2003 June 2006 SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS & VOLUNTEERINGTechnical Skills: Proficiency in SAP Enterprise Resource Planning, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications Specialties: Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Global Negotiations, Project Management, Process Improvement Languages: Fluent in English; Fluent in Hindi; Fluent in Gujarati Interests: International Trade Policy |
