Prashant H. Pawar

Highly competent MBA professional with over 25 years of experience in well-known organizations. Successfully managed a wide range of tasks including fit technology,Patten making, merchandising, sourcing, product development, and quality assurance throughout my career. Proficient in garment fit technology and skilled in guiding and mentoring teams to improve capabilities and adhere to quality attributes. Proven track record of building strong relationships with vendors and service providers, resolving critical problem areas, and delivering on customer commitments. Experienced in coordinating projects for facility setup, strategically utilizing available resources to achieve organizational objectives. Possess strong business acumen, driving new business through conceptualizing strategies and streamlining networks. Effective communicator, keen learner, and team leader with a flexible and detail-oriented attitude. Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills. Talented manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills developed throughout a successful career. Equipped employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs seamlessly. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and a results-driven approach.

• Six sigma yellow belt,
• Leading people and teams
• High performance collaboration; Leadership,Teamwork and negotiation.
• GERBER CAD professional,
• Gemini CAD (pattern making & grading software),

• NYKAA FASHIONS PVT LTD, MANAGER FIT TECHNICAL/SAMPLING, 08/01/21, Present, Looking after technical division and sampling activities (ladies western wear)., Handling Quality team for Improvement quality and workmanship., Responsible for fits and technical mentoring for overall garment mfg process., Setting and implementation of SOPs for production friendly methods., Develop spec chart with grading as per styling and market trends., Making product production friendly, cost saving and sellable., Evaluate fit, pps and sealing with comments., Trouble shoot issues if any in construction of garment., Call n meet factories and explaining and guiding for technical aspects of patterns/ garment., Handling brands like 20 Dresses, RSVP and MIXT.
• FUTURE GROUP, FIT TECHNICAL DESIGNER (D.MGR), 10/01/16, 08/01/21, Develop spec chart with grading as per styling and market trends., Working on PLM software., Making product production friendly, cost saving and sellable., Evaluate fit, pps and sealing with comments., Trouble shoot issues if any in construction of garment., Handling brands like lee cooper, LCO, Bare denim/knits, hey, spunk, Dj&c, Santa Barbara.
• PEPE JEANS LTD., SR PRODUCTION CORDINATOR, 10/01/14, 09/30/16, Handling of total denim division all categories for Mumbai (men's, ladies and kids)., Plan and execute orders as per priority and deadlines., Managing Co-ordination of product from fabric to final execution of order like Vendor selection, rate negotiation, Procurement, Production and Dispatch of final product., Managing co-ordination between vendors and office., Call PP meeting and explain QA team about styles & areas where they have to concentrate for smooth and easy production flow., Act as trouble shooter when & wherever required by the organization., Prepare and maintain daily /weekly / monthly reports and reporting to VP and denim head.
• CLOTHING CULTURE LTD. (sin), OUTSOURCING MANAGER, 01/01/14, 09/30/14, Handling of varies categories like local (t-shirts, shirts, trousers and denims) exports (ladies tops, kids shirts, shorts) and institutions (uniforms, coverall, vests etc.)., Managing Co-ordination of product from fabric to final execution of order like Vendor selection, rate negotiation, Procurement, Production and Dispatch of final product., Managing co-ordination between job work Factories and office and factory., Handling team of Qa's and deputing them at vendor locations as per requirements., Give surprise visits to check status and quality of product mfd., Call pp meeting and explain QA team about styles & areas where they have to concentrate for smooth and easy production flow., Act as trouble shooter when & wherever required by the organization., Prepare and maintain weekly / monthly reports and reporting to directors.
• RICHI LADER, Head - Sampling & Quality, 05/01/09, 12/31/13, Plan sampling program as per priority and deadlines., Managing Co-ordination from initiation of product to final execution of order entailing Product Development, Vendor selection, Procurement, Production and Dispatch of final product., Managing co-ordination between Factories and Sample Dept., Facilitating Range development and Presentations., Handling & coordinating with vendors., Coordinating with Factory, Inspection Agencies., Co-ordinates with the QA team for PP meeting and production related matters., Previews of TOP samples with QA technician and check the garment properly in accordance with Buyers standard norms to give approval., Call meeting and explain production dept. & QA team about styles & areas where they have to concentrate for smooth and easy production flow., Act as trouble shooter when & wherever required by the organization., Visit factories to check & guide production team about Quality & productivity., Train & educate pattern masters for CAD.
• ZEUS INTERNATIONAL, MUMBAI, Manager- Production planning & control, 08/01/05, 04/30/09, Production planning and controlling from sampling to final dispatch., Monitoring and controlling planning, staff training and development, organization and time management Execution of all merchandise in regards to production., Involvement in all inspections and buyers visit to get the favorable response., Maximizing every sales opportunity by promoting the highest standards of customer care and recognizing potential development and training opportunities., Manpower management to smoothening of work at various levels., Through follow-up with various departments to ensure smoothing of Workflow and process., Managing outdoor production with Q.A. team fixing prices trying to minimize cost and timely delivery without compromising quality., Provide all information and data to the management to get the best support And proactive approach for any order execution., Managing client Accounts and Buyers, co-ordination between Factory and Sample Dept.
• USHA GARMENTS, MUMBAI, Sampling in charge, 04/01/03, 07/31/05, Initially handling Umergao (Gujarat) factory as unit in charge., Got promoted and deputed to Mumbai head office., Handling sampling unit., Factory co-ordination for style detailing & fast production methods., Giving approvals for production., Checking size set / fit for buyer's approval., Checking patterns & instruct for rectification if necessary.
• JOBWORKING UNIT, Proprietor, 11/01/99, 12/31/11, Job work carried on 30 machines., Job work of various co.'s like I.C.I. clothing Pvt. Ltd., Syndicate overseas, Banish exports, Sneha international, Krishna collection etc. from cut to pack., Sampling work up to size-set approval., Manage funds for smooth process.

• Passport Number: K9280673
• Date of Birth: 07/23/74
• Nationality: Indian

• Merchandising
• Sourcing / Vendor Management
• Quality Assurance
• Liaison / Coordination
• Resource Deployment
• Product Development & Sampling
• Garment grading Cad training
• Fit technologist
• Cost Reduction

• Attended Nykaa manager program for better work / manpower management.
• Attended various seminars on quality improvement & fit issues and remedies.
• Attended seminar on selection of thread & needle for the better Quality conducted by OTTO.
• Awarded certificates for sessions on Goal setting, Creativity and Analytical Skills, Problem Solving Techniques, Crisis Management, work life balance, Negotiation skills, Personal branding, Interpersonal skills, held at Welingkars.