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Mohan Sundaram

Summary

  • Experienced Director / Country Manager / Sourcing & Merchandising Director, with a demonstrated history of working in the Fashion industry.
  • Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.
  • Skilled in Apparel Sourcing, Supply chain Management, Fashion Merchandising & Product Development, Team Building and Developing Cross-Functional Teams, Developing Growth strategies, Leadership skills, Efficient Planning & Control and Digitalizing the processes.
  • Strong operations professional with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from Bharathiar University.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Managing Director , DIrector Sourcing & Business Development

COMPASS TEX
05.2013 - Current
  • Budget & Profit/Loss Control and Management
  • Sourcing and Building up Supplier base
  • Team Building, Development of Team members aligned with Company's strategy
  • Business Expansion in Multiple locations
  • Developed Company's Vision & Leadership Principles.
  • Developed Growth Mindset. Implementing the Vision and Principles into the mindset of peoples from Different cultures.
  • Implementing the strategy & Goals into the Organization
  • Digitalizing the process flow, Developing ERP / Online tools to monitor and control the Supply Chain process
  • Conducting Performance review meetings, Preparing CAP (Corrective Action Plan) for continuous improvements.
  • Guaranteeing Business growth , Increasing the service quality on continuous basis.
  • Conducting Innovation meetings , brainstorming sessions to develop the Company inline with Market trends & Future growth perspective
  • Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
  • Developed comprehensive business plans, outlining long-term goals and actionable steps toward success.
  • Cultivated a strong organizational culture built on integrity accountability teamwork which resulted in higher retention rates among staff.
  • Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding service offerings.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning by investing in employee development programs and resources.
  • Drove company revenue growth, orchestrating effective sales and marketing strategy that targeted untapped markets.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships, providing regular updates and managing expectations through effective communication strategies.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Cultivated high-performance executive team, selecting and mentoring candidates for key leadership roles.

Divisional Merchandising Manager

White House
08.2004 - 04.2013
  • Business Development
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Team Building, Relationship Building with Customers and Supply Chain Partners
  • Sourcing & Market Research
  • Day to Day Merchandising Control
  • Time & Action Plan monitoring & Control

Factory Manager

Resil Garments
03.2003 - 07.2004
  • Planning & Efficiency monitoring
  • Skill Training to the employees
  • Implementing Automation in the production process
  • Maintaining Ontime Delivery & Quality Performance

Quality Head

Raima Buying Services
02.2001 - 03.2003
  • Factory Audits
  • Shortlist & Selecting right factories based on product requirement
  • Supply Chain Quality Control & Monitoring

Merchandising, Production Planning & Control

SARG Exports
05.1999 - 02.2001
  • Planning for Sampling & Production
  • Day to Day Merchandising activities & Control

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Mathematics and Computer Applications

Bharathiar University

Skills

    • Apparel Sourcing
    • General Management
    • Cross-functional Team Leadership
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Strategic Planning
      • Team Building
      • Digital Strategy
      • Growth Strategies
      • International Expansion
      • Analytical Skills

Timeline

Country Managing Director , DIrector Sourcing & Business Development

COMPASS TEX
05.2013 - Current

Divisional Merchandising Manager

White House
08.2004 - 04.2013

Factory Manager

Resil Garments
03.2003 - 07.2004

Quality Head

Raima Buying Services
02.2001 - 03.2003

Merchandising, Production Planning & Control

SARG Exports
05.1999 - 02.2001

Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Mathematics and Computer Applications

Bharathiar University
Mohan Sundaram