AMIT BHARGAVA
Gurgaon
Summary
18-year detail-oriented sourcing professional with a proven track record of enhancing customer and vendor relationships, optimizing supply chain efficiency, and reducing materials budget. Strong leader adept at motivating teams, implementing policies, and boosting performance and morale. Expertise in economics and procurement methods, including successful supplier negotiation to minimize expenses while maintaining production.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing & Quality Lead
Turtle Ltd
Kolkata
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Implemented sourcing strategies for diverse regions
- Cultivate strong and strategic partnerships with key vendors to drive company success.
- Revamped sourcing strategy, resulting in reduced lead times and increased speed to market.
- Projected vendor volumes and placements on a bi-annual basis.
- Facilitated effective collaboration among diverse teams to optimize outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with the business process calendar.
- Implemented successful product development strategies.
- Maintained adherence to defined timelines for Range presentation and salesman sampling by teams/vendors.
- Consistently delivered on-time and closed out each season within deadlines.
- Implemented the shift from CM format to FOB, facilitating improved product excellence, timely deliveries and enhanced financial stability.
- Assessed vendor performance for quality and delivery every quarter.
- Spearheaded frequent team trips to key garment centers, fostering strong connections and introducing enhanced product lines through strategic supply chain management for increased brand profitability and streamlined operations.
- Ensured swift and reliable support for the sales team.
- Revamped the Quality department to prioritize better quality and more thorough inline, midline, and platform inspections.
- Implemented effective timeline management and SOP protocols to enhance sourcing and quality team performance, resulting in consistent on-time delivery with superior product quality.
Co- Founder/ Self employed
Brandwidth Apparel
- 12.2022
- Self employed in my own Apparel Buying & Sourcing enterprise- Brandwidth Apparel, catering to Domestic/International clients providing end to end solutions
- Exported Mens & Womens to Canada/France/Us Buyers.
Sr.Manager Sourcing
Mohan Clothing Co. Pvt. Ltd., (Blackberry’s)
Gurgaon
04.2014 - 12.2017
- International and Domestic Sourcing, Vendor Development and management, Effective capacity planning and allocation, consistent and competitive product costing, Product Development, OTIF adherence, quality assurance, Inventory management
- Successfully developed 3 Green fields having dedicated capacities
- Established long term relationship with the vendors and was able to successfully source the desired quality of work within the stipulated deadlines
- Ensured correct process flow to achieve various specifications of quality & delivery
- Lead and coach a highly functional team of 6 people
- Guided by a strong “Client First” attitude for both internal and external clients
- Maintaining records and data regarding the performance of different vendors and their grading and accordingly selecting the best vendors for commercial production.
Manager (Sourcing)
Blackberrys
Gurgaon
04.2011 - 03.2014
- Managed the deptt from Design development to shipping goods while meeting company financial growth
- Developed strategic relationships with key vendor partners to support company initiatives
- Trained and developed three team members on all processes in the product development cycle
- Negotiate and close delivery/costing contracts with vendor
- Vendor evaluation- based on capacities / last six month performance / cost and delivery performance
- New vendor development based on capacities/ capabilities / cost / quality and ethics and long term vision.
Asst. Manager ( Sourcing)
Blackberrys
Gurgaon
04.2008 - 03.2011
- Vendor sourcing strategy and product development
- To work to build a strong vendor base to meet needs of the company
- Manage daily communication of team in production, costing and timing for entire category
- Establish seasonal product development calendars and manage cross-functional priorities to achieve the key deadlines established by the corporate calendar
- TNA chase,frequent vendor visits,PO issuance,delivery follow-ups & sharing with internal deptt
- Through daily MIS.
Sr. Executive ( Product Development/sourcing)
Blackberrys
Gurgaon
02.2006 - 03.2008
- Manage daily correspondence with vendors
- Work on sampling and production along with to ensure smooth flow of info
- Work with Cross functional teams like Tech/ QA and fabric to ensure there are no potential issues
- Negotiating cost with Vendor
- Closing TNA with vendor as per brand requirement and ensure all steps are followed as per the set timing.
Sourcing merchant
Cheersagar Exports
Jaipur
07.2003 - 01.2006
- Performed periodic quality audits in fabrics and accessories departments and ensured strict adherence towards the norms and standards in accordance with ISO regulations
- Ensured continual improvement in the processes through effective process tracking and regular coordination with the fabricators and team members for achieving the production targets
- Maintained regular follow-ups with the merchandising & production unit for ensuring proper communication and dissemination of information for preventing any loopholes in the operations.
Education
Executive Certificate Program in SENIOR LEADERSHIP - Senior Management
IIM-Visakhapatnam
12-2024
Graduate diploma in Garment Manufacturing Technology (G.M.T) -
Northern Indian Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT)
Mohali, Punjab01.2003
Diploma in Export Management -
Indian Institute of International Trade (IIIT)
Bangalore, Karnataka01.2000
Bachelor of Commerce -
Pt. L.M.S. College, Garhwal University
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand01.2000
Skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- In-depth understanding of supply chain procedures
- Ability to develop sourcing strategies
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Ramco, PLM
- Expert-level knowledge of production processes
- Planning & Allocation
- Raw material sourcing
- Quality control
- Budget management
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/20/79
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Cooking
- Music
- Numerology
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sourcing & Quality Lead
Turtle Ltd
01.2023 - 03.2024
Sr.Manager Sourcing
Mohan Clothing Co. Pvt. Ltd., (Blackberry’s)
04.2014 - 12.2017
Manager (Sourcing)
Blackberrys
04.2011 - 03.2014
Asst. Manager ( Sourcing)
Blackberrys
04.2008 - 03.2011
Sr. Executive ( Product Development/sourcing)
Blackberrys
02.2006 - 03.2008
Sourcing merchant
Cheersagar Exports
07.2003 - 01.2006
Co- Founder/ Self employed
Brandwidth Apparel
- 12.2022
Executive Certificate Program in SENIOR LEADERSHIP - Senior Management
IIM-Visakhapatnam
Graduate diploma in Garment Manufacturing Technology (G.M.T) -
Northern Indian Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT)
Diploma in Export Management -
Indian Institute of International Trade (IIIT)
Bachelor of Commerce -
Pt. L.M.S. College, Garhwal University
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