Varun Kotwal
Founding member & Production Head
Bengaluru
Summary
Fashion professional with 16 years of experience in the industry, recognized for delivering exceptional performance, and strong management skills. Proven track record in developing and growing multiple concepts and formats within organizations. Expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Founding Member & Sourcing Head
Tradyl Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Tradyl is an B2B ecommerce/sourcing platform for business and individuals across the world to quickly and reliably source products directly from India.
- Brand and Buyer Management:-
- Coppel Mexico,Shasa Mexico,Lizzard S.A,Noosa brand Australia,Fabrique INC USA, Myntra,Clovia,Virgio- India,R&B Dubai,Al Furat Iraq +D2C Brands worlwide
- Spearheading initiatives that generated a turnover of 10 crore over two years.
- Identified new market segments, acquiring 15 customers globally within three years.
- Drove growth in startup environment by leading a team of six professionals.
- Mapped suppliers and acquired Indian exporters to enhance product sourcing.
- Managed relationships and accounts for key buyers to ensure satisfaction.
- Led merchandising, quality, and operations teams across India for consistent delivery.
Team Leader, Merchandising
Taffles Exports Pvt Ltd
04.2010 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: Taffles is one of India's top sourcing companies for Apparels, Accessories, Home Furnishing, Hard goods and leather products, catering majorly to European Market with main customers across France, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium etc.
- Brand and Buyer Management:-
La redoute, Galleries Lafayatte ,3Suisses, Armand Thiery, Movitex,Afibel, Damart,
R & B .Products Categories handled –(Babies,Kids,Women & Men)
▪ Supplier sourcing, allocation of trends, fabric sourcing, cross costing and new style development with suppliers based on their capability/strength and expertise.
▪ Business development –Started account sourcing for La redoute & reached 0-$3Million turnover in 2nd year. Currently working on Afibel,France & R&B (Domestic & Exports)
▪ Price negotiation with suppliers based on the targets / budget / quality approved/selected, as well as understanding of the style.
▪ Travel overseas for buying meetings for business enquires & to gain understanding of customer needs as per prevailing trends.
▪ Accountable for on time delivery, quality & ensuring reactivity towards buyer/supplier by the
team.
▪ Feeding the buyer with new fabric collections and PPT’s, based on the trends and mood boards
▪ Close monitoring of production / sampling status with strict adherence to TNA, and regular
factory visits, in order to ensure timely delivery of goods.
▪ Close coordination with the QC and QA team in case of any product quality / technical issues.
▪ Weekly TNA updates to the buyer and Internal online updates related to new developments and production styles.
▪ Regular Involvement in factory evaluation & assessment to keep a tab on the factory upgradation & give feedback about the corrective measures for further improvement.
Asst Production Manager
Cotton Blossoms India Pvt Ltd
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Company Overview: Cotton Blossoms India Pvt Ltd is a sustainable vertical manufacturer, also focussing on the renewable energy.
- Conducting pre-production meeting with merchandising, technical and production team, ensuring production feasibility with maximum output.
- Preparing cutting plan and monitoring destination cutting quantity for 12 lines involving 300 machines.
- Coordinating with merchandising team and technical team to have closure on Pre-Production samples and Top of Production samples to plan the production and handing over of the shipment respectively.
- Co-ordination with teams to ship best quality merchandise within the scheduled lead time.
- Evaluating the vendor's performance on monthly basis and giving feedback about the corrective measures for further improvement.
- Cotton Blossoms India Pvt Ltd is a sustainable vertical manufacturer, also focussing on the renewable energy.
On the job training
Silver Spark Apparel Ltd (Raymonds)
12.2008 - 04.2009
- Company Overview: Silver Spark Apparel Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymond Ltd, manufacturing suits and formal trousers.
- Increasing productivity through re-engineering of a trouser line.
- Development of manpower less fusing on continuous fusing machine.
- Planning of individual preparatory section for each line.
- Time study of all lines.
- Motion Study.
- Silver Spark Apparel Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymond Ltd, manufacturing suits and formal trousers.
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Marketing
Sikkim Manipal University
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor in Fashion Technology - Apparel Production
National Institute of Fashion Technology
01.2005 - 01.2009
Skills
- Supplier negotiation
- Product sourcing
- Supply chain management
- Business development
- Customer acquisition
- Problem solving
- Business management
- Operations management
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal skills
Personal Information
- Passport Number: L6998049
- Date of Birth: 01/29/87
Timeline
Founding Member & Sourcing Head
Tradyl Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - Current
Masters in Business Administration - Marketing
Sikkim Manipal University
01.2012 - 01.2013
Team Leader, Merchandising
Taffles Exports Pvt Ltd
04.2010 - 02.2022
Asst Production Manager
Cotton Blossoms India Pvt Ltd
06.2009 - 04.2010
On the job training
Silver Spark Apparel Ltd (Raymonds)
12.2008 - 04.2009
Bachelor in Fashion Technology - Apparel Production
National Institute of Fashion Technology
01.2005 - 01.2009