Mahendran Ayyasamy

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing plans aligned with organizational goals, financial targets, and market trends
• Drive business growth through strategic sourcing, product development, and production process integration
• Ensure quality, optimal cost structures, and reliable delivery across India, Bangladesh, the Middle east
• Manage Pepe global export orders, ensuring timely & efficient deliveries
• Spearhead social compliance and sustainability initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless product development, sourcing, and delivery
• Negotiate vendor partnerships / New vendor Onboarding for optimal supply chain performance
• Analyze and optimize product mapping and sourcing decisions

Strategic Initiatives

• Identify new sourcing opportunities for strategic growth, cost reduction, and supply chain resilience
• Initiate vendor training programs for quality, cost, and delivery improvements
• Initiated vendor empowerment program, in collaboration with the quality team, based on the vendor's consistent past performance
• Develop fabric strategies with mills for quality, cost, and lead time optimization
• Develop and train next-level team members to assume additional responsibilities, fostering their growth and development

Key Achievements

• Achieved approximately 10% cost reduction through strategic sourcing initiatives
• Improved supply chain efficiency by around 15% through vendor rationalization
• Consistently delivered 90%+ of shipments on time, demonstrating exceptional reliability
• Successfully managed Pepe Global Export orders, achieved 100% on time delivery

Sourcing & Manufacturing Expertise

• Sourcing Strategy Development: Identify optimal manufacturing units by product type, segment, cost, and lead time constraints.
• Capacity Alignment & Cost Management: Negotiate capacity bookings, cost closures, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Vendor Management & Relationship Building: Foster strategic partnerships with vendors for long-term collaboration.
• Product Development & Innovation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and improve products.

Product Category Expertise

Denim bottoms / Jackets

Woven shirts
Knits -Ladies Treggings
Athleisure wear
Outerwear
Accessories

Geographical Sourcing

• Sri Lanka: Sourced WWW/athleisure wear, leveraging local expertise and cost advantages

Operational Excellence

• Supply Chain Agility: Delivered Quick Response and Core orders in 35-40 days, with 95% On-Time
• Successfully managed and executed around 4 million units per year
• Cost Savings Initiatives: Core program optimization through:
  Vendor consolidation
  Operational efficiency improvements

Key Responsibilities:

• Served as primary point of contact for buyers, managing relationships from sample development to delivery.
• Ensured timely execution of orders, cost closure, and seamless deliveries
• Manage to execute approx. 1.5 Lakh Units/ Month

Brand Portfolio:

• International: Landmark Dubai (Lee Cooper, DNM, Splash)
• Domestic: Lifestyle International, Mufti, Myntra, Reliance Trends

Product Category Expertise:

• Woven Shirts for Men, Ladies, and Boys

Achievements:

• Successfully managed end-to-end merchandising operations for prominent brands.
• Consistently met or exceeded ontime delivery and cost targets.

• Led a high-performing merchandising team of 3 members, driving collaborative success.
• Managed end-to-end business operations from sample development to delivery.
• Ensured timely execution, cost closures, and on-time delivery

Brand Portfolio:

• Levi's: Red Tab, Red Loop, 501
• Madura Lifestyle: Allen Solly, PE, V-dot, LP

Key Responsibilities

• Improved operational efficiency and quality, driving process excellence
• Escalated unresolved issues to top management for prompt resolution
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams for timely execution
• Managed to improve 10% overall efficiency through operator training

GPA: 84

GPA: 90.3