Shashank jain
COO
Mumbai
Summary
An Entrepreneurial thinking with highly analytical and creative mindset. Thorough Chief Operating Officer with track record delivering superior results. Focused leader with 16 years of experience finding innovative ways to grow revenue and increase margins. Well-versed in managing multi-million dollar budgets with full P&L responsibility, negotiating high-level contracts and building lasting relationships with vendors, clients and partners.
In Depth Technical Knowledge of Embroideries, Printing and Construction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
COO
Milaaya Embroideries Pvt Ltd
mumbai
08.2016 - Current
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions.
- Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.
- Established Operational policies to promote company culture and vision.
- Overall Operations of the organization - Process formation for smooth flow within interdepartmental operations, Marketing till the dispatch to P& L .
- Oversaw operations and coordinated with managers to increase quarterly profits by 30-40%.
- Merchandising Functions - handling a team of 25 merchandisers working for various clients across the globe from luxury to contemporary .
- Sourcing - Handling the sourcing management of the company to get the best quality and best price
- Workforce Management - planning the manpower as per the seasonal forecast with international teams and various clients across the globe.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses , efficiency of manpower and maximize profits.
- Led team of 20 other leaders reporting to Board of Directors.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Implemented multi team plan, clarified roles of members and introduced new processes to boost quality across departments.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and Analyzing business bottlenecks and working on to broaden the flow.
- Product Compliance -Deep knowledge of content and testing of materials, frequently working on research of the products to be REACH complaint as per EU norms, solidifying suppliers to partner with the best in industry .
- Marketing – I have been instrumental in developing and onboarding new businesses from global brands .
- Profitability- Working in depth with the designers on the costing part to ensure correct costing has been taken into account to increase maximum profits.
- Spearheaded contract negotiations to obtain favorable pricing and scheduling parameters.
- Grew overall team by sourcing well-qualified employees using new recruitment strategy.
- Coordinated and implemented effective training for over 30 professionals to improve design , sampling and production processes.
Head of Operations
Hemant & Nandita
noida
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Spearheading complete operations of Merchandising, Production, and sourcing to ensure that garments appear in the right store at the right time and in the right quantities
- Evaluating sales report and stock report on monthly basis from each stores, internationally and domestic
- Planning product ranges and preparing sales & stock plans in conjunction with buyers
- Preparing buyer visit and ensuring to have the necessary requirements for their successful trip
- Liaising with buyers, analyst, stores, suppliers and distributors
- Handling buyers’ queries with regards to order fulfillment, cancellation, confirmation, etc
- Forecasting profit and sales, optimizing the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas
- Setting prices to maximize profits, manage the performance of the ranges & markdowns as necessary
- Monitoring stock movement, considering markdowns, inter-branch transfers, promotions or clear outs, etc
- Collaborating with Junior Merchandisers and production supervisors on budgeting and MRP of garment
- Analyzing market trend and challenges faced in the production, and providing feedback to the design team further to incorporate them in future collections
- Establishing healthy business relations with clients & external associates for securing repeat business & long term customer loyalty and worked towards solving their queries and complaints efficiently
- Handling the team and motivating team members to assure the completion of work in sync with the organization’s goals to achieve business & individual goals
- Working on overall cost reductions, implementing systems in the organization.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
Operations Manager
Hemant & Nandita
Noida
01.2009 - 07.2016
- US, Anthropologie US & UK, ASOS UK, Calypso US, Intermix US, Shopbop US, Salt Water Greece, Who`s Next-Paris-25 to 30 buyers, Coterie New York - 25 to 30 buyers, Domestic – 12 to 15 stores etc.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- In depth Involved in Merchandising and Production.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Senior Merchandiser
Hemant & Nandita
Noida
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Led a team of 4 Merchandiser and responsible for fixing prices, product performance management and business development
- Handled the other brand of the same company Rococo Sand existing in US & Europe, with around 80 multiple designer stores
- Liaised and coordinated with Merchandisers, raw material stores, production, finishing and dispatch
- Worked towards development of the Stores Networking for the distribution of garments in India & trying abroad
- Ensured quality and on time delivery of products as per schedules and coordinated with clients for all issues related to order delivery
- Handling all labour issues amicably and working to provide a conducive working environment and good team relations amongst the employees.
- Liaised between store personnel and reset teams for restocking and presentation of merchandise.
Production Merchandiser
Hemant & Nandita
Noida
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Worked on order fulfilment, planned and organized production schedules as per order requirement, adjusting schedules as needed
- Controlled the production schedule ensuring that production meets output and quality goals, while remaining within budget limitations
- Handled complete order cycle from fabrics and trims procurement till the dispatch
- Prepared BOM/trim cards and TNA
- Responsible for capacity/manpower planning for the season
- Coordinated and followed up with in-house and outsourced vendors to expedite production
- Handled and resolved day to day workman/labour issues.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Assistant Merchandiser
Vogue International/Velocity Apparel Egypt
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Managed Levi’s account and responsible for engaging clients, getting samples sample query from the buyertill handing over the production file
- Forwarded the samples to the buying houses / clients for approval and order
- Arranged and organized follow ups/ approval of prototype, PP and shade bands, pre-production and production samples
- Planned and monitored production to ensure timely delivery of products to the client
- Work in close coordination with the QA department for the implementation of all quality control measures as per order specification
- Attended to all buyer queries with regard to their order fulfillment, cancellation, confirmation, etc
- Ensured quality and on time delivery of products as per schedules and coordinated with clients for all issues related to order delivery.
Education
NIFT – Diploma - Fashion Designing
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Skills
Planning and execution
Interests
Spirituality
Reading
Photography
Nature
Timeline
COO
Milaaya Embroideries Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - Current
Head of Operations
Hemant & Nandita
01.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Merchandiser
Hemant & Nandita
01.2012 - 01.2014
Operations Manager
Hemant & Nandita
01.2009 - 07.2016
Production Merchandiser
Hemant & Nandita
01.2009 - 01.2011
Assistant Merchandiser
Vogue International/Velocity Apparel Egypt
11.2007 - 03.2008
NIFT – Diploma - Fashion Designing
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