Nitin Markan

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement:

• Successfully led global strategic sourcing initiatives, effectively negotiating with vendors to secure competitive and fair procurement terms. This resulted in significant cost savings and strengthened supplier relationships.
• Implemented effective sourcing strategies aligned with business goals to maintain a competitive edge in the market.

Vendor and Supplier Relationship Management:

• Nurtured relationships with global business partners and suppliers, while managing sourcing strategies to meet the demands of diverse markets.
• Collaborated effectively with suppliers to streamline processes, enhance service levels and foster mutual growth.

Project Leadership:

• Directed cross-functional teams through the entire project lifecycle, effectively delivering projects on time.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Informed sourcing decisions through comprehensive analysis of performance, sales trends, and market data resulting in significant category savings.

Inventory Management:

• Ensured supply chain efficiency by optimizing inventory levels for SKUs using forecasting techniques to minimize stockouts.
• Optimized sourcing processes to meet inventory requirements, leading to enhanced lead times and inventory turnover.

Pricing and P&L Management:

• Drove category profitability through the development and management of successful pricing strategies, ensuring a strong competitive position.