Nidheesh Kumar
Mekkunnu PO
Summary
Seeking a Senior level position in a company which can utilize my creativity and analytical skills to ultimately drive sales and profit and provide seamless services through volume increase, people development and product placement.
Motivated Specialist with 20 years of experience in Apparel Product Sourcing and Merchandising. Recognized for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues, and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well organized with excellent leadership and team building record.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager –Sourcing and Merchandising
Popees Baby care Products Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet procurement goals
- Lead Product development and Samples as per seasonal requirements
- Ensure with team, Proto, Pre-production samples are approved as per the TNA
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities- Domestic & International
- Negotiate contracts and agreements to achieve cost savings and favorable terms
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing activities with business objectives
- Track and analyze key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of sourcing strategies
- Lead initiatives to optimize the supply chain and reduce costs
- Lead a team of 15 Members including Merchandising, planning and Supply chain
- Management of concrete CPM – Critical path management – with both local suppliers & Customers / head offices
- Manage and direct all supplier communications and ensure on time resolutions, leading to better delivery performances.
Assistant General Manager-Sourcing ,Merchandising ,Production, Planning , Supply Chain
Popees Baby care Products Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Profile is to handle total activities of Sourcing, Merchandising and delivery for both Outsourced and in-house production
- Overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring smooth workflow
- Provide leadership and guidance to various departments within the factory
- Collaborate with department heads to achieve organizational goals
- Contribute to the development of production plans and schedules
- Monitor and analyze production processes to ensure timely delivery of high-quality garment
- Implement strategies to optimize production efficiency and reduce cost
- Work with the quality control team to maintain and enhance product quality standards
- Optimize inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing excess stock
- Assist in the development and management of budgets for various departments
- Oversee the performance of departmental staff and provide guidance as needed
- Contribute to employee training and development initiatives
- Foster a positive and productive work environment
- Ensure that the factory complies with health and safety regulations
- Implement and enforce safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries
- Communicate effectively with other members of the management team and staff
- Prepare and present regular reports on production, quality, and other relevant metrics
- Address and resolve issues that may arise during production or in day-to-day operations
- Implement corrective actions to improve processes and prevent future problems
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
- Implement best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Division Manager – Export Merchandising
Popees Babycare Products Pvt Ltd
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Setting up of Export business – Direct manufacturing and own brands- long-term perspective
- Business Development and sustaining existing clients (own brand)
- Product Management
- Relationship Management
- Sampling, Costing, Sourcing & Merchandising
- End-to-End solutions, Responsible for Growth and maintaining the account
- Managing Production merchandising, to actively handle communication, submissions, approvals, timely updates etc
- For product and brands
- Meeting KPI through effective capacity management and monitoring the production status
- Deliver KPI management reports as needed with highlights on performance and areas of improved sourcing strategies
- Lead and Coach team(to be structured) to empower decision making and facilitate process improvements
- Manage efficient running of the division by working on business leads, lead conversions and bulk shipments to meets the financial budget set for the division- long-term strategy.
Business Operations & Merchandising Manager
Kitex Garments Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2020
- Led a business division, having major US based export customers with a business volume of USD45 M
- Customers - Gerber, Walmart, Target, Carters, Family Dollar, TJ Maxx, Meijer, Ross stores etc
- Meeting KPI through effective capacity management and monitoring the production status
- Communicate with Global Customers on monthly and seasonal buys, any potential production issues and coordinate all cross-functional follow up
- Build the strength of the Merchandising, planning and production team to ensure all process are continuously improved and non-value added activities are eliminated for better team efficiency
- Effective product pricing and cost negotiations
- Deliver KPI management reports as needed with highlights on performance and areas of improved sourcing strategies
- Collaborate with project team to implement SAP systems and any other system update
- Lead and Coach team to empower decision-making and facilitate process improvements
- Manage efficient running of the division by ensuring the on time sample submissions and bulk shipments to meets the financial budget set for the division
- Challenge the status quo, timely trouble shooting and adopt creative ideas to develop better business outcomes and customer experiences.
Merchandising & Sourcing Manager
Li & Fung Bangladesh
04.2008 - 12.2011
- Led a business division, having major European based export customers with a business volume of USD30 M
- Customers - Next, Tesco, and New look, Sainsbury, BHS, Dunnes, Carrefour, George, Debenhams, Republic, Officer Club, Blue Inc, Kiabi, Top Shop, and Piazza Italia
- Liaise with offshore for all kind requirements –from product concept to point of delivery
- Materialize the query into samples as per customer requirements
- Price negotiation with different suppliers
- Get order contracts based on negotiated / confirmed prices
- Sourcing reliable / compliance suppliers to execute the confirmed orders
- Attend customer meetings for updating recent product /pack / shipping changes
- Management of concrete CPM – Critical path management – with both local suppliers & Customers / head offices
- Coordination with all other departments- production, quality, washing and shipping- to ensure everything has done properly in accordance with customer requirements
- Manage & direct subordinate merchandisers& related department towards accomplishment of daily & long-term goals
- Prepare quarterly budgets for the division & ensure activities restricted within the budget & achieved the set business targets
- Establish a healthy supplier /vendor relationship through periodical review with the factory management.
Merchandiser & Senior Merchandiser
Epic DesignerLtd (HK)
04.2003 - 03.2008
- Handled Production Merchandising for Customer VF for Lee and Wrangler Labels
- Liaise with Hong Kong office for execution of orders place with Bangladesh Suppliers
- Fabric / trims – cross check n make sure the trim booking done by head office based on style are correct & after export, the same been checked in-house in correct quantity booked after a joined practical inventory with suppliers
- NGC: - Execute online WIP
- Arrange all kind of approval samples
- Attend all kind of supplier level problems & provide them timely decisions & make sure uninterrupted production
- Manage & direct assistant merchandisers towards accomplishment of daily & long-term goals.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration(MBA)
Mahatma Gandhi University
01.2003
Skills
- General Management
- Office Administration
- Product & Supplier Sourcing
- Product Selling & Marketing
- Apparel Product Merchandising
- Effective Communication
- Business Development
- Team building & motivation
- Supplier Evaluation
- Production Planning
- Market Intelligence
- Customer Service & Delivery
- Customer Relationship Management(CRM)
- Microsoft Office tool proficient
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that the above particulars of facts and information stated are true, correct and complete to the best of my belief and knowledge.
Timeline
General Manager –Sourcing and Merchandising
Popees Baby care Products Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - Current
Assistant General Manager-Sourcing ,Merchandising ,Production, Planning , Supply Chain
Popees Baby care Products Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 09.2022
Division Manager – Export Merchandising
Popees Babycare Products Pvt Ltd
03.2020 - 03.2022
Business Operations & Merchandising Manager
Kitex Garments Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2020
Merchandising & Sourcing Manager
Li & Fung Bangladesh
04.2008 - 12.2011
Merchandiser & Senior Merchandiser
Epic DesignerLtd (HK)
04.2003 - 03.2008
MBA - Master of Business Administration(MBA)
Mahatma Gandhi University
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