B. SHIVA KUMAR
Hyderabad
Summary
. I am a detail-oriented footwear buyer with substantial experience of 3 years in the footwear industry. Demonstrated ability in managing procurement and purchasing activities for an organisation. Equipped with a strong knowledge of supply chain, vendor management, and contract negotiation, ensuring quality, cost effectiveness, and timely delivery of goods and services. Strong ability in analyzing market trends and optimizing purchase strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Artisan Trainer
SKILL INDIA
04.2025 - 07.2025
- . Trained students and youth from under privileged sections of the remote villages in footwear design and manufacturing techniques.
- . Delivered hands-on workshops to enhance artisan skills and bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern industry standards.
- Developed and delivered training programs for diverse groups, enhancing participant engagement and learning retention.
Sourcing and Distribution Associate
SUPERDINO LLP
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Buying and sourcing open footwear and closed footwear from small and medium-scale manufacturers across Ranipet and Ambur
- Distribution and customer management in Hyderabad and Chennai for bulk orders.
- involving in product development across the vendors for upper and bottom materials
Product Development Executive
R2 SPORTSWEAR PVT LTD
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Demonstrated ability in the product development by taking inputs from the product development team and having successive meetings with the merchandisers with the vendors
- Procuring the necessary materials to the companies with the help of warehouse team and making the production and delivery plans within the stipulated delivery dates possible
- Ensuring the promising output of goods by having negotiations with the vendors / manufacturing teams
- sharing the 2D cads for development and commencing commercialization/ tooling.
Quality and AQL Intern
Vista Shoes
06.2021 - 08.2021
- was responsible for quality for kickers brand, inspection according to the customer specifications
- making AQL charts for brands like kickers and hugo boss
Education
Bachelors in Design - Footwear Design & Production
Footwear Design & Development Institute(FDDI )
Hyderbad05-2022
Skills
- MS Office
- Understanding 2D CAD and patterns
- vendor management
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Tamil
Timeline
Artisan Trainer
SKILL INDIA
04.2025 - 07.2025
Sourcing and Distribution Associate
SUPERDINO LLP
06.2024 - 03.2025
Product Development Executive
R2 SPORTSWEAR PVT LTD
04.2023 - 05.2024
Quality and AQL Intern
Vista Shoes
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelors in Design - Footwear Design & Production
Footwear Design & Development Institute(FDDI )