SUNIL K. SINGH
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Executive Management professional with extensive experience in the apparel industry. Specializing in manufacturing operations, supply chain optimization, strategic leadership, business development, and project management. Passionate about transforming businesses through lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and digital innovation. Proven track record of driving cost efficiencies, streamlining internal and external supply chain, value stream mapping, and enhancing productivity. Leading with a growth-oriented mindset, balancing operational performance with sustainability and market adaptability. Skilled in building high-performance teams, optimizing processes, and scaling businesses for long-term strategic goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Head of Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Lee Yin Group
06.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Majalengka, CA, Indonesia (Company engaged in exporting fleece garments to H&M globally, the material sourcing are locals and import together, 2600 machines, 30 million units annually)
- Increased service levels by 7% by optimizing value stream mapping, reducing waiting times, and managing flow.
- Improved operations efficiency by 15% by restructuring data management and implementing Lean methodologies.
- Developed Business Intelligence through PowerBI, ODBC with striking visual display tools for real time intelligence and tracking for stricter T&A implementation.
- Integrated cross-functional team to achieve common goals by implementing stricter quality controls, re-modulated audit systems, synchronized Master Production Plan and Material Requisition Plan, customers approval on time.
- Mapped all milestones and tied it with KPI calendar for effective monitoring.
- Fasttrack based short term planning, midterm sludge and long term liquid planning to ensure factory optimum capacity booking, materials and approval mapping, defining CRITICAL PATH and EXECUTIVE DIARY to ship OTIF and reduction of OT.
- Compacting Man Machine Ratio by strict adherence to Value Stream Mapping(VSM),Optimising CUT to SHIP, Schedule and Predictive Machine Maintenance.
Function Head (Supply Chain and Centralized Operations-Denims/Woven)
Eratex Djaja Tbk (Busana Apparel Group)
11.2017 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Probolinggo, Indonesia (One of the biggest group, 3800 m² factory running in two shifts)
- Achieved successful certification for ISO 9001.
- Developed and maintained modernized and automated production module department by using Lean methodology and six sigma error proofing.
- Implemented an AI-driven fabric management system, enhancing production efficiency by 10% in Warehouse and Production departments by automating, including hanger systems.
- Generated raw material savings of 1.35 million USD annually by implementation of technologies and reduction of wastage.
- Brought supply chain performance yield to 99% for internal and external customers by bringing OTIF (On Time In Full) culture with null waiting time and maintaining optimum inventory level.
- Improved ROI target achieved within 3.3 years from projected 4 years, hence saving on investment due to improved TOT.
- Implementation of efficiency linked incentive system to motivate non performers and enhance topline.
Business & Supply Chain Head (S&Op)
Saitex International (VN) Limited
07.2010 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Bien Hoa, Dong Nai, Vietnam (High End Denims, 1800 machine with inhouse green laundry)
- Managed verticals in global supply chain, sourcing raw materials from Asia and Europe for products distributed to US and Europe, Production controls and T&A implementation.
- Completed P&L for 2 production facilities from order bookings, production, laundry and customer relationship.
- Customer relationship management with weekly in detailed dashboard and joint monitoring of measurable milestones. Setup of communication channels between different departments.Creation of FTP sites for weekly discussion with Buyers.
- Implemented Fast React planning board, Executive diary and critical path discipline, amplifying business development opportunities.
- Achieved a 99% on time delivery and customer satisfaction relayed through vendor performance matrix.
- Reduced lead time in production timelines and sample developments and approval life cycles.
- Implemented re-engineering and developed in-house tracking software programs with scanners for realtime location tracking of inventories.
Manager- Profit Center/Factory
Integra Apparels Pvt Limited
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Company Overview: Bangalore, India
- Managed one complete factory with 120K units of shirts as monthly capacity from order booking till shipment
- Enhanced P&L by $100000 by implementing training, quality modules, and lean line layouts.
- Improved On time shipments in full for key client relationship and performance matrix.
- Developed Sourcing Strategy.
Order Coordinator (Shipments)- Shirt Division
PT Sai Apparel Industries, Indonesia
03.2005 - 05.2007
Officer-Manufacturing
Arvind Limited
10.2003 - 02.2005
- Pre-production
- Product development
- Sampling
- Costings
Junior Executive (CAD/Product Development)
Shahi Exports Pvt. Limited
02.2000 - 10.2003
- Company Overview: Bangalore, India
- Supervised design and Product Development
Education
Credentials in Supply Chain Management (Micro Masters) - Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Fundamentals, Supply Chain Design, Supply Chain Dynamics, Supply Chain Technology and Systems
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations Management
Indian School of Management & Studies
Skills
- Process optimization
- On Time Delivery Achievement
- Cost Savings Achievement
- Technology-Driven Strategies
- Project execution management
- Service Level Improvement
- Globally Timely Delivery
- Customer service focus
- Organizational skills
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Multi-plant experience
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Procurement expertise
Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Data Science and Machine Learning- Making Data driven Decisions
- Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore(IIMB) - Certificate in Corporate Finance
- Aveta Business Institute - Pennsylvania - Certified Lean Six Sigma Black belt(LSSSBB)
- Project Management Profession(PMP) - PMI institute- USA
LANGUAGES
Hindi - Native
English - Proficient
Bahasa Indonesia - Proficient
Kannada - Advanced
Timeline
Head of Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Lee Yin Group
06.2023 - Current
Function Head (Supply Chain and Centralized Operations-Denims/Woven)
Eratex Djaja Tbk (Busana Apparel Group)
11.2017 - 05.2023
Business & Supply Chain Head (S&Op)
Saitex International (VN) Limited
07.2010 - 03.2017
Manager- Profit Center/Factory
Integra Apparels Pvt Limited
08.2007 - 07.2010
Order Coordinator (Shipments)- Shirt Division
PT Sai Apparel Industries, Indonesia
03.2005 - 05.2007
Officer-Manufacturing
Arvind Limited
10.2003 - 02.2005
Junior Executive (CAD/Product Development)
Shahi Exports Pvt. Limited
02.2000 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations Management
Indian School of Management & Studies
Credentials in Supply Chain Management (Micro Masters) - Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Fundamentals, Supply Chain Design, Supply Chain Dynamics, Supply Chain Technology and Systems
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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