ASHU MALIK
Gurgaon
Summary
Resourceful Costing Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic cost analysis, budget management, and financial forecasting. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and leadership to drive successful outcomes. Use analytical skills to optimize cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Entrepreneur
Vapa fashion
02.2025 - Current
- Developed innovative fashion collections to meet current market trends.
- Managed supply chain logistics for timely product delivery and inventory control.
- Collaborated with designers to create unique footwear lines and promotional materials.
Group Costing Manager
Bata India Ltd
Gurgaon
09.2013 - 01.2025
- Effectively oversee and deliver results for the Bata Footin brand and Bata Non-footwear product lines.
- Responsible for overseeing the highest-selling and most profitable categories, including Bata Ladies, Men's, Marie Claire, and Comfit. Successfully led initiatives such as the 'Thrive' and 'Import Substitute' projects, resulting in savings of 250 million in a single project.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by effectively managing premium categories such as Hush Puppies and Scholl brand, resulting in significant margin improvement.
- Successfully navigated volatile market conditions by efficiently mitigating raw material price fluctuations of 15% to 18%, resulting in a cost savings of approximately 7%. This enabled the timely fulfilment of business requirements and earned me the prestigious Bata BE-Bold Award.
Manager Costing & Planning
YEPME
Gurgaon
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: (E-commerce)
- Managed and facilitated supply chain growth from 3,000 pairs to 18,000 pairs in daily sales.
- (E-commerce)
Manager Costing
IPCC
Gurgaon
02.2010 - 07.2012
- Company Overview: (R&D Centre for Reebok)
- Successfully managed and delivered results, ensuring timely costing for three Reebok roadshows.
- Responsible for overall costing and tech. transfer with various sourcing factories such as SSIPL, MOCHIKO, ALPINE, SAROUP, and GOODWILL.
- Collaborated closely with the Reebok team, particularly with Mr. Hardeep Singh.
- (R&D Centre for Reebok)
Assistant Costing Manager for Reebok
SSIPL
Kundli
06.2007 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: (formerly Moja Shoes Pvt, Ltd)
- Collaborated closely with Reebok's development department, overseeing material specifications and norms through graph tracing.
- Managed shoe cost analysis using Crispin software and handled production material grievances and queries.
- (formerly Moja Shoes Pvt, Ltd)
Education
M.B.A. - Finance
M.D. University
Rohtak, HaryanaB.com -
M.D.U
Rohtak12th -
C.B.S.E
Delhi10th -
C.B.S.E
DelhiSkills
- Cost Analysis
- Pricing Strategy
- Cost Estimation
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cost/Factory Allocation
- Process Improvement
- Cost Reporting
- Compliance
- Supplier Negotiation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Software Proficiency
- Risk Assessment
- Continuous Learning
Language Fluency
- English
- Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
- Music appreciation
- Running
- Gardening
- Computer technology
Achievements And Awards
- Be bold Employee Award Bata India for 2022-23.
- Spearheaded the training and initiated work on the implementation of Crispin Shoe Cost Software for Reebok, becoming the first team member to lead this transformative project.
- Contributed to the development and implementation of an online procurement software system (BPS) at Bata India Limited.
- In the process of developing an online vendor management system and material library to facilitate material standardization.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: J 5426946
- Father's Name: Sh. Anjan Malik
- Date of Birth: 03/14/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Entrepreneur
Vapa fashion
02.2025 - Current
Group Costing Manager
Bata India Ltd
09.2013 - 01.2025
Manager Costing & Planning
YEPME
08.2012 - 09.2013
Manager Costing
IPCC
02.2010 - 07.2012
Assistant Costing Manager for Reebok
SSIPL
06.2007 - 01.2010
M.B.A. - Finance
M.D. University
B.com -
M.D.U
12th -
C.B.S.E
10th -
C.B.S.E