Manager, Vendor Management | PVH Services India Private Limited | Bengaluru
- Led digital transformation from six legacy PO systems to a unified SAP platform, overseeing seamless decommissioning, optimizing the end-to-end procurement process, and reducing vendor onboarding cycle time by 35%.
- Drove cross-functional alignment across sourcing teams of North America, Europe and China across two brands, reaching a unanimous agreement on a uniform procurement procedure.
- Led a team of 10, managing the vendor lifecycle for over 2,000 supply partners (250+ L1 and 1800+ L2 partners) across 49 countries with a FOB value of USD 3 billions; worked on streamlining workflows and establishing standardized procedures, thereby reducing onboarding and offboarding timelines to improve business agility.
- Executed vendor tiering strategies based on performance metrics, financial compatibility, and product alignment, optimizing supplier segmentation to ensure the right vendor fit for the right product.
- Spearheaded the evaluation of business requirements and initial assessments of solution providers for the replacement of PVH's Vendor Management System.
Senior Merchandiser, Calvin Klein NA Sourcing | PVH Services India Private Limited | Bengaluru
- Managed concept creation, commercialization, and order execution for a business of 2.5 millions units/year worth USD 12.5 millions per year by conducting vendor assessments and performance analysis; collaborated with design, merchandising, and vendor teams to achieve target margins.
- Implemented optimized supply chain strategies that improved efficiency and reliability, resulting in a 95% on-time (vs previous rate of 85%) vendor performance rate.
- Streamlined operations by strategically reducing the vendor base from 20+ to 5 vendors in India, optimizing efficiency, and enhancing collaboration with key suppliers.
Merchandiser, Tommy Hilfiger EU Sourcing | Li & Fung India Pvt. Ltd | Bangalore
- Executed USD 6 million USD per year business achieving a 90% on-time delivery rate (vs previous rate of 76%) with vendors across the Indian subcontinent..
Merchandiser | Columbia Sportswear Company | Bangalore
- Managed sourcing for sportswear and outerwear from the Indian subcontinent and Egypt, overseeing product development and costing with vendors to ensure successful seasonal line execution.
- Contributed to the PLM implementation team by training vendors and ensuring successful system adoption within one season, with no disruption to business deliverables.
Merchandiser | Celebrity Fashions Limited | Chennai
- Managed development and production for The North Face by collaborating with internal stakeholders, monitoring progress, and proactively mitigating risks to ensure on-time deliveries.