VAMSHI MADHAV.M
Leadership Management
New Delhi
Summary
VERSATILE LEADER WITH 22+ YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN REVENUE EXPANSION, MARKETING, AND GLOBAL SOURCING
Visionary business leader and sourcing strategist with over two decades of global experience in sourcing operations, supply chain management, technical excellence, and business transformation. Proven success as a Country Head and Regional Leader in driving organizational growth, strengthening global sourcing networks, and delivering sustainable profitability across international markets.
Expertise in leading large-scale sourcing operations, building high-performing cross-functional teams, and developing strategic partnerships that enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and brand value. Adept at formulating customer-centric business strategies, optimizing supply chain performance, and identifying new market opportunities to accelerate revenue growth and market expansion.
Recognized for strong commercial acumen, negotiation excellence, and the ability to lead complex global operations while maintaining compliance, quality standards, and cost optimization. A dynamic leader with a passion for innovation, operational excellence, and creating long-term business value in highly competitive global environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Regional Country Lead – Sourcing & Operations
CARREFOUR GLOBAL SOURCING - INDIA & SRI LANKA
Gurgaon, India
04.2021 - 05.2026
- Led sourcing strategies to optimize vendor relationships and reduce procurement costs.
- Formulated operational frameworks that strengthened supply chain efficiency and boosted product availability.
- Directed cross-functional teams to implement sourcing initiatives fostering collaboration and driving operational excellence.
- Enhanced sourcing processes to confirm compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.
- Developed operational frameworks that enhanced supply chain efficiency and improved product availability.
- Managed cross-functional teams to implement sourcing initiatives, driving collaboration and operational excellence.
- Streamlined sourcing processes to ensure compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.
- Conducted market analysis to identify and leverage emerging trends in sourcing and operations.
- Facilitated training programs for team members, enhancing skills in sourcing strategies and negotiation.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals and operational needs.
- Monitored key performance indicators to assess sourcing activities and drive continuous improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Spearheaded sourcing strategies to optimize supply chain efficiencies and reduce operational costs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier relationships and improve procurement processes.
- Implemented inventory management systems that streamlined operations and ensured product availability.
- Analyzed market trends to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals and enhance competitiveness.
- Managed a significant business portfolio of $84Mn in 2022, strategically overseeing categories including Baby, Kids, Women, Men, Home linen & Hardline
- Led a team of 32 direct reports, including all Cross functional Managers, revitalizing the team's motivation and fostering a vibrant work environment. Achieved a remarkable reduction in attrition from over 45% to less than 15% within one year.
- Spearheaded a supplier rationalization initiative, reducing the supplier base from 62 to 30 in a two years. Implemented massification strategies with key suppliers, resulting in a 1.5% FOB cost saving.
- Cultivated a participative culture, introducing tools such as Daily Operation Brief (DOB) and Weekly Operations Meetings (WOM). Successfully bridged the gap between Quality, Compliance, and Merchandise teams, enhancing collaboration and operational effectiveness.
- Expanded the sourcing destination to include Sri Lanka alongside India & Supply base expansion in Hardline resulted with winning 2 tenders, providing the buying team with a +1 option apart from China. This strategic move resulted in up to 12%savings in FOB for like-to-like prices
- Enhanced on-time performance from 38% to 80%, emphasizing anticipation of delays and ensuring monthly budget targets were achieved through timely deliveries.
Quality & Production Manager
CARREFOUR GLOBAL SOURCING - INDIA & SRI LANKA
New Delhi, India
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Lead the team towards operational excellence by achieving goals related to Production and Quality
- Capacity analysis and management
- Provide technical guidance during product development to ensure feasibility and quality
- Establish robust traceability systems for better transparency in the supply chain
- Lead KPI assessment & analysis of Suppliers and set action plans for improvement
- Develop/Update Quality SOP with value stream mapping. Monitor the Process
- Led multiple cross-country projects and troubleshooted bottlenecks in overseas offices. Trained team on different Modules related to crisis prevention and management
Manager Quality & Technical
ASMARA APPAREL INDIA PVT. LTD.
New Delhi, India
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Working closely with different Buyers Technical teams and created a Unique Quality & Technical Manuals &
- Developing new policies and practices those work as bench mark for all Asmara buyers & local supply base
- Set Performance objectives for teams and supply base, monitor & manage performance
- Drive innovation and development of new product & technologies
- Constantly evaluate and monitor the implementation of SOPs and suggest New innovations and beneficial improvements so that they can be implemented across all teams.
Senior Garment Manager
MARKS AND SPENCER – SOUTH ASIA
Bengaluru, India
07.2009 - 12.2015
- Evolve Build strategies for M&S Regional Office (RO) Sourcing & Technology teams
- Facilitate Supplier Product & Process audits
- Drive innovation and development of new product & technologies
- Build-Drive-Implement Sourcing policies, procedures and standards
- Collaborate with Headquarters in developing new policies and practices that develop the local supply base.
- Encourage Design Risk Assessment and effective pre-production to ensure Mass failures are averted
Senior Garment Technologist
IMPULSE - INDIA
New Delhi, India
03.2003 - 06.2009
- Led garment fitting sessions, ensuring precise measurements and high-quality standards were met.
- Collaborated with design teams to develop innovative garment structures, enhancing product aesthetics.
- Streamlined the garment development process by implementing new quality control protocols, improving efficiency.
- Mentored junior technologists in fabric selection and garment construction, fostering skill development and teamwork.
Education
XYZ
01.2002
ABC
01.1999
Skills
Key Category Management
Strategic Planning
Supplier Development & Optimisation
People Development
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Market trend analysis
Risk Management & Mitigation
Capacity management
Traceability system establishment
Innovation in product technologies
Performance indicator monitoring
Stakeholder collaboration
Accomplishments
- Recruited, trained, and motivated a new team, reducing attrition from 45% to less than 15%. Synchronized cross-functional teams.
- Managed diverse products: Apparel, footwear, Home linen & Hardline. Oversees USD 84Mn with 44 suppliers (India & Sri Lanka).
- Developed long-term strategies, enhancing relationships. Introduced LEAN manufacturing, achieving 1-2% FOB savings. Comprehensive capacity management.
- Ensured 100% Tier -2&3 Supply Chain mapping, auditing of all suppliers. Formulated and executed similar sustainable development strategies as implemented in the India office.
- Expanded sourcing from Sri Lanka at Carrefour, leveraging GSP benefits for cost savings.
- Provided direct savings of 12% in FOB for Tender Programs in Hardline – Notebook & Shopping Bag product Diversifying from China.
- Turned around on-time performance at Carrefour India (38% to 80%). Simplifying SOP through value stream mapping, process improvement & Risk management tool implementation.
- Successfully built an $8 million business in Hardline through Tender management and contributed in global sourcing diversification & De risking category dependency from China, Supply base development for DIY, Home, Luggage categories.
- Introduced a Velour range out of India, growing the Baby sleepwear and outerwear business to $1 million.
- Implemented a strategic shift to offer Organic cotton T-shirts & Nightwear in Carrefour, leading to the expansion into Menswear and other product lines, resulting in a $4.5 million value.
- Reduced suppliers from 62 to 30 at Carrefour. Optimized for 1.5% FOB savings. Introduced a Responsible Sourcing model.
- Acted as Deputy for Global Quality Director during transition, driving SOP drafting, Policy creation and effective governance
Timeline
Regional Country Lead – Sourcing & Operations
CARREFOUR GLOBAL SOURCING - INDIA & SRI LANKA
04.2021 - 05.2026
Quality & Production Manager
CARREFOUR GLOBAL SOURCING - INDIA & SRI LANKA
09.2017 - 03.2021
Manager Quality & Technical
ASMARA APPAREL INDIA PVT. LTD.
10.2016 - 08.2017
Senior Garment Manager
MARKS AND SPENCER – SOUTH ASIA
07.2009 - 12.2015
Senior Garment Technologist
IMPULSE - INDIA
03.2003 - 06.2009
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