Eeshwar K
Assistant Manger - Fabric Sourcing ( VH)
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced professional with 9 years in fabric sourcing and merchandising for both woven and knits. Strong track record in fabric analysis, costing, capacity planning, quality control, negotiations, and operational management. Seeking new opportunity. Passionate about fabric sourcing, marketing merchandising, garment manufacturing, fabric and yarn manufacturing. Proficient in interpersonal communication, team building, customer relationship management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager
Aditya Birla Fashion And Retail
04.2022 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Sourcing & Developing Bottom weight fabric for Van Heusen ( Trouser & SNB )
- Raise enquiry to vendors and negotiate price & delivery based on demand and if requirement being met PO's to be released to the respective vendor
- Sourcing 10-15 Lac meters per season of cotton, polyester, nylon, viscose blends fabric from domestic & overseas
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues and has helped to achieve an OTIF of 95%
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing fabric cost by 4-6%.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
- Identify & solve issue within production, workforce to deliver the fabric as per requirement
Team Lead - Fabric Sourcing
Shahi Exports Private
06.2016 - 03.2022
- Started as fresher and left as Team Lead
- Sourced fabrics for Izod, Tommy Hilfiger, Eddie Baure, Sanmar, DKNY.
- Sourced around 600-900 Tons per season
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Education
B.Tech ( Textile Technology ) -
GSKSJTI
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Operations management
Team leadership
Cost reduction
Decision-making
Adaptability and flexibility
Negotiation
Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Aditya Birla Fashion And Retail
04.2022 - Current
Team Lead - Fabric Sourcing
Shahi Exports Private
06.2016 - 03.2022
B.Tech ( Textile Technology ) -
GSKSJTI
04.2001 -