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Amit Sharma

Bangalore,KA

Summary

With 17 years of experience in marketing, sales, merchandising, product development, supply chain management, margin analysis, and man management, as well as apparel cost and product development, I have developed a strong skill set as a general manager. My expertise lies in effectively managing the entire sales and marketing function with a key focus on customer satisfaction and service by optimizing resource utilization. I am resourceful in market forecasting and quick to identify and formulate strategies to exploit business opportunities. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven track record in executing global purchasing strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely and cost-effective production. Additionally, my strong leadership skills have enabled me to effectively manage remote teams and establish strategic partnerships with suppliers to drive sustainable and profitable business growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager Marketing

Ranger Apparel
07.2021 - Current
  • Played a significant role in attaining new clients on Board in Ranger Apparel
  • Closely work with Top team in setting up the company’s future 5 years target and budget
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • In FY 2023-FY-2024 increased business through self, Product development, Design from the last prospect database of 5 clients
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Generate effective leads for the business by 10% Achieved business target at defined gross margin of 14%
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Played a major role in analyzing the market trends, developing design strategies and building range mix focusing on Market separately.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Senior Manager

Laguna Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 07.2021
  • Setting up marketing, business development, customer relationship management, product development, sourcing, vendor development, production planning, control, and financial management aspects of a profit center
  • Working on new business development, directing and leading the team to accomplish
  • Creating a roadmap for the design and product team for proceeding for the order without any Supervising the entire product development lifecycle right from the design to dispatch of the product
  • Synchronizing with the vendors and conducting discussions on new development requirement with the team Planning for new season sampling and production orders; providing approval on samples; informing the buyers regarding the order status at all stages
  • Spearheading costing and negotiation with trim and accessory suppliers; maintaining the quality issues for sampling and production
  • Interfacing with the buyers to identify specifications for garments, sampling, getting approval from buyers and managing timely supplies of consignment
  • Developing the long-term partnerships with suppliers; managing the day-to-day supplier performance to ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery and quality norms
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.

Manager-Merchandiser

United Creations LLC
10.2015 - 06.2016
  • Spearheaded and grew business of all the prevailing customers in all category
  • Played a key role in ensuring ‘Accountability Culture’ for attainment of customer satisfaction (internal & external)
  • Pivotal in performing various tasks including recruitment, induction & training of the new employees
  • Developed suitable tool for determining Merchandising work load as well as efficiency
  • Coordinated and maintained relationship with customers for business expansion
  • Established and implemented ‘Right First Time Culture’ for ensuring ZERO leakage
  • Successful in administering ERP YPN, costing, approvals and closed orders; prepared MIS reports and submitted the same to the upper management for review
  • Created initiatives, designed events, planned for merchandising and execution of these marketing events for Business Growth

Head-Production Planning & Outsourcing

Laguna Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
06.2010 - 10.2015
  • Head the planning for own and various Job working factory for achieving greater efficiency and quality of the product along with ensuring a planned output per day; established outsourcing factories for the purpose of forecasting
  • Directed the development and implementation of key procurement strategies / contingency plans and ensured that plans are aligned with production requirements
  • Ensured compliance with various quality and safety maintenance guidelines at all stages of various plant processes, to achieve cost reduction, waste reduction, curb pollution levels and better environment management within the plant
  • Streamlined the system and procedures for effective inventory control for ensuring ready availability of materials to meet the production targets; coordinated with production for the same
  • Identified scope for: Planning, implementing & monitoring of technological changes to enhance productivity
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Executive in Production Planning & Control

Alok Industries Ltd.
06.2007 - 07.2008
  • Directed the entire gamut of technical, production and operational functions during the shift; safeguarded smooth running of operations
  • Managed a team of 15 members including technicians and workers
  • Delivered training to the new joinees in terms of technical and the production related phase; administered independently the learning curve
  • Supervised the pending orders; ensured that the same got accomplished in pre-set time frame

Education

Masters in Fashion Technology - Apparel Manufacturing

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Bengaluru, India
06-2010

B.Tech. - Textile Chemistry

Govt. Central Textile Institute (UPTTI)
Kanpur, UP
06-2007

Skills

  • Global Sourcing & Procurement
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Cost & Price Negotiation
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Sustainable Production Practices
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Professional Experience
  • Product Development
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Product Design
  • Costing Plan
  • Apparel Sourcing
  • Fabric Sourcing
  • Process Improvement
  • Resource Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Management
  • Communicator
  • Analytical

Languages

English
Hindi

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/24/83

Notable Accomplishments

  • Played a significant role in attaining new clients on Board in Ranger Apparel.
  • Closely worked with promoters in setting up the company’s future 5 years target and budget.
  • In FY 2023-FY-2024 increased business through self, Product development, Design from the last prospect database of 5 clients.
  • Generated effective leads for the business by 10%. Achieved business target at defined gross margin of 14%.
  • Played a major role in analyzing the market trends, developing design strategies and building range mix focusing on Market separately.
  • Currently in development of the new design house for Ranger Apparel.

Timeline

General Manager Marketing

Ranger Apparel
07.2021 - Current

Senior Manager

Laguna Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - 07.2021

Manager-Merchandiser

United Creations LLC
10.2015 - 06.2016

Head-Production Planning & Outsourcing

Laguna Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
06.2010 - 10.2015

Executive in Production Planning & Control

Alok Industries Ltd.
06.2007 - 07.2008

Masters in Fashion Technology - Apparel Manufacturing

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)

B.Tech. - Textile Chemistry

Govt. Central Textile Institute (UPTTI)
Amit Sharma