Kishor Kumar
Associate Sourcing Manager
Ludhiana,Punjab
Summary
Accomplished sourcing manager with expertise in apparel sourcing, product costing, and vendor development. Drives results and achieves the highest percentage of on-time deliveries. Skilled in enhancing profitability and vendor satisfaction through effective vendor management strategies. Analyzes in-stock inventory and demand mapping using day-to-day sales trends to make data-driven decisions for business growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Associate Sourcing Manager (Amazon Private Labels)
Cocoblu Retail Limited
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Vendor Sourcing & Management - Onboarded valuable vendor across multiple regions like Bangalore, Tirupur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Ludhiana ensuring cost-effective and high-quality products
- Oversaw 30+ vendors in India building strong relationships and conducting price negotiations with low MOQ
- Product Cost Reduction - Reduced product costs by 7-8% by exploring vendors across regions, developing cost effective trim suppliers, design change in trims and negotiating with all parties
- Brand Launch (Symbol Premium) - Led the end-to-end sourcing of premium products of recently launched brand of Amazon (Symbol Premium), collaborating with stakeholders across various departments like Designer, Vendor Managers, Quality Managers & Factory to ensure successful product launches and achieve strategic business objectives
- Supply Chain Management & Inward Planning - In e-commerce ecosystem inward planning plays a crucial role
- Orchestrated the entire product lifecycle, from fabric sourcing to garment delivery, by aligning strategies with market trends and customer demand, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations for vendors
Senior Merchandiser
Chinmay Enterprises
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Fabric & Trim Sourcing - Successfully handled fabric and trim sourcing for Men's & Women’s (Knitted products) for Myntra Private Labels such as HRX, Sztori, Chemistry,Roadster.
- Costing and Negotiation - Handled product costing and negotiated with Buyer to bring profitable business for the company
- Product Development - Managed product development for Men's & Women’s (Knitted products) keeping the buyer requirement in consideration like low cost and low MOQ
- T&A - Managed buyer and their orders by taking care of commitments on delivery and high quality
- Reporting on the progress of orders to buyers as well as top management
Merchandiser
Mytia Exports
11.2018 - 10.2020
Quality Assistant
Aegan Spinning Mills Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 08.2018
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Akshaya College of Engineering And Technology
Kinathukadavu,Pollachi. 01.2009 - 1 2013
Skills
Product Costing and Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Cocoblu Retail Limited, Received words of appreciation from the Category Leaders for making the Brand - 'Symbol Premium' launch successful with 100% target achievement across all product range. Also appreciated for high 'Bias for Action' and 'Ownership'.
Hobbiesandextracurricularactivities
- Playing Cricket, Volley ball
Timeline
Associate Sourcing Manager (Amazon Private Labels)
Cocoblu Retail Limited
06.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Merchandiser
Chinmay Enterprises
11.2020 - 05.2023
Merchandiser
Mytia Exports
11.2018 - 10.2020
Quality Assistant
Aegan Spinning Mills Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 08.2018
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Akshaya College of Engineering And Technology
01.2009 - 1 2013
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