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Kumar Ankesh

Kumar Ankesh

Gurgaon

Summary

Dynamic Product Development Manager with 13 + experience & proven track record at BATA INDIA Ltd.& Ex Tata int ltd , specializing in innovative footwear technology and material development. Excelled in cross-functional collaboration and leadership, driving team success and mastering supply chain efficiencies. Achieved significant milestones in product launches and vendor management, showcasing a blend of strategic sourcing and team-building expertise.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: COLLECTION

BATA INDIA Ltd.
Gurgaon
06.2022 - Current
  • Design and development as per the seasonal line plan
  • Selection of material for season shoeline development
  • Development process – Setting the operation as per the product dynamic
  • Range building with paper collection for upcoming season
  • Streamlining the B & M Process and ordering in line with requirement
  • Opening New Moulds for premium collection for all bata brands
  • Developing T1 and 2 suppliers in developing product in right quality, fit, technical risk assessment
  • To ensure develop the best product aligned with our business idea
  • Product development with innovation of new technology for all bata brands
  • Coordination and product development from all region stakeholders (local & global)

ASSISTANT MANAGER: SOURCING

BATA INDIA Ltd.
Kolkata
01.2018 - 05.2022
  • Handling development & Commercialization of the product coordinating with Kolkata vendors
  • Vendor visit to understand manufacturing capability
  • Continuously develop new vendors to reduce the dependency on few sources
  • Team building exercise to motivate team on business
  • Handle complete development and Commercialization of the region along with Project Thrive
  • New Product launch on time as per the Calendar
  • Conduct Pre-Production trial before starting bulk Production on New launch Product
  • Evaluate all prototypes for compliance fit approval accessories and material
  • Communicate necessary information to Supplier to ensure effective and efficient creation of outstanding Product
  • Standardize the process as per Product Specification
  • Implementation of Best Practices & 5s
  • Vendor development & Up-gradation
  • Ensure that all materials & accessories are tested as per Safety and Standards
  • Production monitoring to Ensure right material as per approved samples
  • Weekly update on development / comm to Production team to meet bulk production timeline
  • Weekly review with factories on order status and on time delivery

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

TATA INTERNATIONAL
Chennai
04.2016 - 12.2017
  • Develop from Prototype to Pre-Production
  • Tooling
  • Customer Coordination for development
  • Implementation of technical strategy in Production
  • Work closely with customer as per their requirements
  • Sole Cad-Cam designing through Ma – Mecc Machines
  • Random inspection on product floor to check quality of Bulk production
  • On table discussion with the customers and production team for the new development for better quality product
  • Specification sheet and last measurements cart for Production
  • Achieved sample delivery dates for customer as per the timeline
  • Regular follow up of development with brands in order to achieve the delivery timeline
  • To make technical files for customers – Clarks, M&S, Massimo Dutti, John Lewis, Bugatti, Florisheim etc

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT JUNIOR EXECUTIVE

TATA INTERNATIONAL
Chennai
01.2012 - 03.2016

JUNIOR EXECUTIVE TRAINEE

TATA INTERNATIONAL
DEWAS
07.2011 - 12.2011

Education

PG - Operation Management

Symbiosis Distance learning
01.2018

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Annamalai university distance learning
01.2014

Diploma - footwear Technology

Dayalbagh Educational Institute
Agra
01.2011

Skills

  • Product Development
  • Category management
  • Supply chain management
  • Sourcing
  • Team Building
  • Leadership management
  • Upgradation
  • Best Practices
  • New Product Launch
  • Vendor management
  • Leading Team
  • Material development-PU,Leather,PVC,Flynit,Sole – PU,TPR,EVA Development
  • Product issue resolution
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Knowledgepurview

  • Product Development with Commercialization.
  • Shortlisting of factories as per the capability.
  • Sourcing of all kinds of footwear.
  • Production Lead-Time Analysis.

Locationpreference

Gurgaon, Haryana

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Umesh Prasad Singh
  • Date of Birth: 01/08/90

Accomplishments

  • Best Performer award in the year 2022.

Affiliations

star of quarter award

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: COLLECTION

BATA INDIA Ltd.
06.2022 - Current

ASSISTANT MANAGER: SOURCING

BATA INDIA Ltd.
01.2018 - 05.2022

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

TATA INTERNATIONAL
04.2016 - 12.2017

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT JUNIOR EXECUTIVE

TATA INTERNATIONAL
01.2012 - 03.2016

JUNIOR EXECUTIVE TRAINEE

TATA INTERNATIONAL
07.2011 - 12.2011

PG - Operation Management

Symbiosis Distance learning

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Annamalai university distance learning

Diploma - footwear Technology

Dayalbagh Educational Institute

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