Rituraj Sharma
Apparel Sourcing
Malleswaram ,Bangalore,India
Summary
Profile :Extensive experience in Product sourcing and Brand Management with a proven track record of delivering significant growth in Business, Strong communicator across all business areas and ability to develop dynamic and high performing teams. Dedicated garment professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant Apparel
IDOS WORKWEAR
Bangalore, KARNATAKA
07.2021 - Current
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Independent Sourcing Consultant
12.2019 - Current
G.M Merchandising
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Excel Global Fashions.
- Building strategic alliances with production facilities and improve factory base across South Asia.
- Collaborating with customers and creating proper resources to service demands through innovation design.
- Vendor management, Production and process control.
- Managing operations Budget planning and liaison to ensure timely achievement and price structure of the Organizational Targets, General Administration of the India office.
Independent Consultant
Tapasya, Wear
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Optimising Production floor resources.
- Alternate Fabric source routes for Shorter lead-time to store.
- To work with deisgn and product team to understand seasonal requirments for sourcing newness for the target market.
- Help set up online store.
- Mustave.com – Merino Apparels.
- ( Online Portal).
- Sourcing of Fabrics / accessories for the Exports and Domestic orders.
- Liaisoning with the Buyers for daily communication.
Director
Alicorn Sourcing
11.2014 - 12.2016
- Responsible for the day-to day running of the business with a particular emphasis on business development and maintaining service levels, Making sure that the business continues to grow by way of developing new buyers whilst maintaining its existing customer base.
- Sourcing partner for south Asia for some of the leading UK retailers.
- Set up the sourcing structure and process to bring on board ethical and complaint factories.
- Worked with the UK for optimizing a effective supply chain and sourcing right for increasing margins out of the south Asia factories.
- Leveraging local expertise to source from the right factories.
- Budget planning and administration.
Business Unit Manager
Kidswear / Women’s Loungewear, M/s, Marks and Spencer India
Bangalore
06.2007 - 11.2014
- Increased the business from GBP 6 Mill to the present GBP 35 Mil.
- Set clear performance objectives to support career progression and in house talent planning.
- Set supplier strategy to deliver improved margins, flexibility, product handwriting and to support new business opportunities.
- Worked extensively with the Home office ( UK) across strategies for sourcing the right product in the subcontinent.
- Played a key role and spear headed the implementation of SAP for M&S in India, and the sourcing of Home products from India with the Direct vendors.
Product Merchandiser
M/s Oilily
Bangalore, India
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Helped in setting up the office in India, with the SOPS after discussions with the Home office in Holland.
- Brought on new suppliers after due diligence taking into account the business needs of the Company on product.
- Sorting day to day issues on the product and the production for a smooth flow on the lines.
- Working on pricing of the product with the factories.
Production Analyst / Product Merchandiser
Nike Inc
Bangalore, India
11.2003 - 05.2005
- Stationed in Sri Lanka for all development and production planning and Execution.
- Ensuring the all the issues pre and post of the buy being placed are sorted out within the shortest span of time so as not to hamper the deliveries.
- Along with the role of the production analyst, worked fulltime on the commercialization with the performance category ( Europe / AsiaPacific) in the woven SILO, and with the Asia Pacific and Europe Women’s category, US and Europe Golf with the Knits SILO.
Manager
M/s. Sajawat Industries Ltd
Bangalore, India
01.1998 - 11.2003
- A garment accessories manufacturing unit).
- Ensuring timely information is provided to the customers.
- Coordinating with the production to ensure smoother and timely delivery schedules.
- Worked out incentive based programs for the sales representatives for better performance.
Merchandising Manager
M/s. Copyright Fashionwear Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
01.1993 - 01.1998
- An exporter and buying house for the clients in Germany).
- Contributed to the increase turnover from Rs.
- 64 lakhs to Rs.
- 5 crores during the tenure.
- Maintained database, reports and other internal documentation necessary for day to day activity.
Merchandiser
M/s. Gokaldas Exports
Bangalore, India
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Joined as a trainee in this company and began handling accounts independently in four months.
- Some of the major buyer accounts handled include Fredrick Atkins, Limited Too, K Mart, Eurofiel, Katag, Kaufhoff, Gotcha, Rifle, S.
- Oliver, Turgot of Europe, I.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing Management
University of Mysore
01.1990 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) - Marketing
University of Mysore
01.1987 - 01.1990
Skills
Apparel knowledge
undefinedTimeline
Senior Consultant Apparel
IDOS WORKWEAR
07.2021 - Current
Independent Sourcing Consultant
12.2019 - Current
G.M Merchandising
05.2018 - 11.2019
Independent Consultant
Tapasya, Wear
12.2016 - 04.2018
Director
Alicorn Sourcing
11.2014 - 12.2016
Business Unit Manager
Kidswear / Women’s Loungewear, M/s, Marks and Spencer India
06.2007 - 11.2014
Product Merchandiser
M/s Oilily
06.2005 - 06.2007
Production Analyst / Product Merchandiser
Nike Inc
11.2003 - 05.2005
Manager
M/s. Sajawat Industries Ltd
01.1998 - 11.2003
Merchandising Manager
M/s. Copyright Fashionwear Pvt Ltd
01.1993 - 01.1998
Merchandiser
M/s. Gokaldas Exports
01.1990 - 01.1993
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing Management
University of Mysore
01.1990 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) - Marketing
University of Mysore
01.1987 - 01.1990
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