FADIL MUHAMMED N J
KOZHIKODE
Summary
Experienced jewellery professional with over 5 years in manufacturing, procurement, and product development. Expertise in gold jewellery production, diamond and gemstone sourcing, and vendor negotiations. GIA Graduate Gemologist skilled in category development, production planning, and inventory management, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to optimise processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Head Gemstone-Assistant Factory Head
MALABAR GOLD JAIPUR FACTORY
jaipur
03.2025 - Current
- Lead centralized gemstone procurement and sourcing for Indian manufacturing units through the Jaipur Gemstone Hub.
- Developed a single-point procurement hub for centralized sourcing and management of gemstone requirements.
- Oversaw pricing and procurement for diamonds, Polki, uncut, precious, semi-precious, and synthetic stones to optimise sourcing strategy.
- Coordinated vendor management, negotiations, order placement, lot selection, and quality checks, aligning requirements with merchandising, manufacturing, and production teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Led development of Gemstone Order Management System with external vendor, streamlining order placement, approvals, tracking, and inventory management.s.
Procurement Head Gemstone-Assistant Factory Head
Malabar Gold Mumbai Gold Factory
mumbai
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Managed procurement of 750,000+ carats of gemstones annually for 9+ manufacturing units across India.
- Sourced diamonds from Surat and coloured stones from Jaipur; managed vendor relationships, negotiated terms, placed orders, followed up on deliveries, selected lots, and evaluated quality for compliance.
- Coordinated with vendors and internal teams to ensure adherence to quality standards, specifications, and timely delivery of products.
- Collaborated with merchandising team to develop new gemstone categories; selected stones, sourced materials, and defined product requirements to enhance portfolio.
- Worked on the initial planning and scope of the Malabar Gems Lab Mumbai project, including testing and presenting the proposal to top management for approval; supported implementation, certification activities and ERP integration.
Assitant Factory Head
MALABAR GOLD MUMBAI GOLD FACTORY
mumbai
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Oversaw gold jewellery manufacturing operations in casting, CNC, and handmade production to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Resolved workflow and operational issues while gaining comprehensive experience in jewellery manufacturing from product development through to production and quality control.
- Collaborated with merchandising, CAD/design, production, and QC teams to align product requirements with production planning and execution.
Management Trainee
MBMG MUMBAI DIAMOND FACTORY
MUMBAI
01.2021 - 07.2021
- • Gained hands-on experience in diamond ornament manufacturing and production processes.
• Supported day-to-day factory operations, developing practical understanding of manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Worked with production teams to understand workflow, process requirements and quality standards in diamond jewellery manufacturing.
Academic Coordinator
Eduport PVT LTD
KERALA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Coordinated resource allocation and supervised the team during the startup phase to establish operational framework.
- Conducted performance reviews and integrated online learning platforms to enhance staff development.
Education
Diploma - GEMOLOGY
GIA
MUMBAI01-2022
Bachelor of technology - Electrical and Electronics engineering
CUSAT University
Kochi, KL01-2018
Skills
- Gemstone & Diamond Sourcing
- Vendor management
- Supplier negotiation
- Gemstone & Diamond Appraisal
- Operational Strategy
- Inventory & ERP Management
- Production quality
- Process development
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Jewellery Manufacturing & Operations
- Product merchandising
Timeline
Procurement Head Gemstone-Assistant Factory Head
MALABAR GOLD JAIPUR FACTORY
03.2025 - Current
Procurement Head Gemstone-Assistant Factory Head
Malabar Gold Mumbai Gold Factory
03.2023 - 03.2025
Assitant Factory Head
MALABAR GOLD MUMBAI GOLD FACTORY
07.2021 - 03.2023
Management Trainee
MBMG MUMBAI DIAMOND FACTORY
01.2021 - 07.2021
Academic Coordinator
Eduport PVT LTD
01.2018 - 01.2021
Diploma - GEMOLOGY
GIA
Bachelor of technology - Electrical and Electronics engineering
CUSAT University