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Ankur Kaushik

Ankur Kaushik

Gurgaon

Summary

Accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience in quality assurance and operations management. Proven track record in managing costing, sample development, and compliance audits for major brands such as Walmart, Michael Kors, and Adidas. Demonstrated expertise in cross-functional teamwork, performance management, and cost control. Adept at leading teams to ensure product quality and compliance across multiple factories. Proficient in SAP and advanced Excel, with a strong focus on delivering technical support and maintaining high standards of quality. Career goal: to leverage extensive experience in a senior leadership role to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Calson Investment Ltd
10.2024 - Current
  • Established vendors in India for Hong Kong-based agency serving Walmart.
  • Executed cost analysis, prototype development, and compliance audits for footwear accounts.
  • Delivered technical support and conducted inspections to uphold quality standards.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration to address project challenges and mitigate risks.
  • Managed commercialization process including sample development, cost negotiations, and production planning to meet aesthetic and quality standards.
  • Promoted collaborative efforts between Calson and major brands like Walmart and Target to enhance customer engagement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and external partners to develop standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for factory operations.

Deputy Manager Quality

Titan Company Ltd
04.2022 - 10.2024
  • Established factories in India to facilitate new brand launch.
  • Conducted comprehensive factory technical evaluations across all categories.
  • Ensured product quality for Fastrack and IRTH handbags through rigorous inspections.
  • Led quality control team inspections in all Chinese factories to uphold standards.
  • Maintained compliance with quality, reliability, and performance standards for manufactured products.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues.
  • Trained factory quality teams across all locations to enhance capabilities.
  • Executed meticulous follow-ups on TNA with domestic and Chinese vendors.

Senior Executive

Tangerine Design Pvt Ltd
02.2019 - 04.2022
  • Maintain product quality for international brands including Michael Kors, Ahlens, Timberland, Frye, and Cole Haan.
  • To conduct Internal Final AQL audit and generate the report
  • Communicated regularly with buying office regarding inspection schedules.
  • To conduct Internal Quality meetings
  • To provide quality training to the quality team
  • To review the Initial/Pilot pieces and generate the Report & brief to the concerned Production and Quality team
  • Worked on projects like: establishment of testing lab in the organization Sharing technical / product integrity related points with the PD/sampling

Executive

Alpine Shoes Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 02.2019
  • Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality and compliance targets under brands like Adidas, Reebok, Decathlon, Jack & Jones, Bata and Hugo Boss
  • Monitoring and auditing of products to ensure high standards of quality
  • Ensuring products comply with legislation and quality assurance standards
  • Ensuring that all QA Tests are carried out on time and in full
  • Provide weekly and monthly reports to senior management on performance
  • Identify training needs and recommendations to improve customer experience

Education

FOOTWEAR DESIGN AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT -

Footwear Design & Development Institute
Rohtak
01.2016

Skills

  • SAP expertise
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Performance optimization
  • Cost control
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Vendor management

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 10/14/91
  • Nationality: Indian

Linked In Profile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankur-kaushik

Hobbies and Interests

  • Watching Cricket
  • Movies

Timeline

Project Manager

Calson Investment Ltd
10.2024 - Current

Deputy Manager Quality

Titan Company Ltd
04.2022 - 10.2024

Senior Executive

Tangerine Design Pvt Ltd
02.2019 - 04.2022

Executive

Alpine Shoes Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 02.2019

FOOTWEAR DESIGN AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT -

Footwear Design & Development Institute

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