SYED MANJUR ELAHI
Product Development And Sourcing
Mumbai
Summary
Manager (Product Development and Sourcing) leading strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and product development across apparel programs. Delivers cost savings, improved working capital, and stronger supplier performance through contract negotiation, audits, and cross-functional coordination. Partners with design and sustainability teams to support market-ready products with lower carbon footprint and better supply chain efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER (PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND SOURCING)
PEPE JEANS INDIA LTD
05.2022 - Current
- Facilitated logistics activities, guaranteeing on-time delivery of products from suppliers to distribution centers or customers through effective management of cross-functional teams for successful product launches and timely goods delivery.
- Conducted evaluations of supplier proposals to select partners emphasizing quality and cost-effectiveness. Formulated and implemented sourcing strategies focused on achieving significant cost savings. Streamlined supply chain operations through enhanced supplier management and performance monitoring.
- Fostered trust and collaboration by establishing long-term relationships with suppliers. Negotiated favorable payment terms with key suppliers, strengthening working capital while maintaining service levels.
- Spearheaded contract negotiations resulting in favorable terms and conditions, lowering overall expenses.
- Performed comprehensive supplier audits to analyze capabilities, identify risks, and recognize opportunities for improvement.
- Lowered procurement costs by leveraging strategic sourcing and enhancing supplier negotiations.
- strong teamwork with design team and continual product line improvement based on market research and innovation.
- Enhance efforts towards product sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANEGER
ARVIND LTD FASHIONING POSSIBILITIES
06.2016 - 05.2022
- overseeing EU market development (such as Zara, H&M, M&S, C&A, etc.)
- Creat product RM costing module in SAP ERP system alongside team and update close to 3000 products.
- Managed full product lifecycle from ideation to post-launch support, ensuring quality control measures. Coordinated project planning and execution alongside team members and leads. Communicated project milestones and deadlines effectively to all team members.
- Facilitated cross-departmental design meetings to support effective decision-making processes. Utilized data-driven analysis for optimization of product performance and implementation of improvements. Analyzed customer feedback and explored new business opportunities during weekly reviews. Drove increased sales conversions by enhancing product functionality with creative design solutions.
- Developed strategic go-to-market initiatives that facilitated impactful product launches and solid brand positioning. Launched products successfully by performing comprehensive market research to uncover customer needs. Refined pricing strategies to drive revenue growth while ensuring competitiveness in the market.
- Examined and presented KPIs to verify and highlight success of marketing campaigns.
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE OFFICER
RAYMOND UCO DENIM PVT LTD
06.2011 - 03.2015
- Trained junior team members in industry best practices related to product development executive functions.
- Generated detailed technical specifications, resulting in streamlined execution of complex projects by engineering teams. Built a reputation for successful product launches through meticulous project planning and resource oversight.
- Established effective quality assurance protocols that minimized defects and elevated end-user satisfaction. Directed multiple simultaneous projects, guaranteeing prompt delivery of superior results while adhering to budget constraints.
- Developed innovative products through collaboration with cross-functional teams and comprehensive market analysis. Formed strategic partnerships that improved brand recognition and demonstrated company strengths.
Education
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - Fibre Science and Textile Technology
WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
West Bengal06-2011
Skills
Strategic sourcing
Supplier management
Contract negotiation
Cost analysis
Vendor audits
Product development
Market research
Product lifecycle management
Cross-functional coordination
SAP ERP
Timeline
MANAGER (PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND SOURCING)
PEPE JEANS INDIA LTD
05.2022 - Current
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANEGER
ARVIND LTD FASHIONING POSSIBILITIES
06.2016 - 05.2022
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE OFFICER
RAYMOND UCO DENIM PVT LTD
06.2011 - 03.2015
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - Fibre Science and Textile Technology
WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY