Vijay S T
Retail Manager - Sourcing & Quality support
Bangalore
Summary
Highly experienced Senior Manager with over 21 years in sourcing and quality support with India & International retail sector. Demonstrated success in optimizing supply chain processes, ensuring high-quality standards, and effectively managing vendor relationships. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing cost-effective solutions that uphold quality and compliance. Committed to continuous improvement and consistently delivering exceptional results in fast-paced retail environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager - Sourcing /Quality Support - Furniture & Household
Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd. (Home Centre)
Bangalore
1 2018 - Current
- Sourcing and quality assurance initiatives across multiple categories, ensuring alignment with company standards and objectives.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring favorable terms for the organization.
- Implement cost-saving strategies resulting in considerable reduction in procurement costs without compromising quality.
- Implemented damage bucketing system and root-cause analysis thereby decreasing customer complaints within 5%.
- Oversee the quality control processes, ensuring that all products meet the required specifications and industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain operations, improving efficiency and reducing lead times.
- Manage risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across all sourcing activities.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities and trends in the retail sector.
- Mentor and develop a team of 12 quality professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
Product Category Manager
J & J Buying services Pvt Ltd. (Delhi Based Buying house)
Coimbatore
7 2011 - 2017.12
- Spearheaded sourcing initiatives for [specific categories], achieving [specific achievements, e.g., cost savings, improved supplier relationships].
- Ensured the timely and cost-effective procurement of high-quality materials by managing a network of local and international suppliers.
- Collaborated with the quality control team to develop and implement quality assurance protocols, reducing product defects .
- Negotiated contracts and managed vendor performance, resulting in improved service levels and supplier reliability.
- Responsible for merchandising activities, including technical analysis of products, stock planning, sourcing vendors, monitoring sampling and product approval, preparing MIS reports, sales analysis, and reporting project status.
Senior Merchandiser
Asian Exports. (ISO 9001:2000)
Karur
2008.08 - 2011.06
- Responsible for Merchandising activities for IKEA ,H&M, including Sample/Packaging approvals, monitoring sampling and production approvals, ensuring compliance with quality standards, coordinating with team on sourcing activities, coordinating order generation, ensuring quality and on-time order execution.
- Collected data, monitored project progress and finalized reports before reporting to management.
- Planned and participated in conference calls and meetings with planning and management departments.
- Mentored junior merchandisers to develop their skills and enhance team performance overall.
Quality Assurance Executive
N.I. Teijin Shoji - US based Korean Importer
Coimbatore
2006.06 - 2008.07
- Managed the quality assurance process for [specific product lines], ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
- Conducted regular audits of suppliers and manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures that reduced product returns by [X]% over [time period].
- Worked closely with the sourcing team to select suppliers based on rigorous quality criteria, enhancing product quality and consistency.
Senior Merchandiser
Orient Fashions Exports Pvt Ltd (ISO 9001:2000 Export)
2003.02 - 2006.04
- Responsible for merchandising activities, including stock planning, sourcing vendors, monitoring sampling and product approval, ensuring compliance with quality standards, coordinating with team on sourcing activities, coordinating order generation, ensuring quality and on-time order execution.
Education
MBA - RETAIL MANAGEMENT
Anna University
Coimbatore, India 2007.03 - 2009.06
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Annamalai University
Chidambaram, India 2001.04 -
DIPLOMA IN TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY - Fiber, Textiles, And Weaving Arts
Alagappa University
Karaikudi, India 1997.06 - 1999.09
Skills
Strong People skills
Currentemployer
M/s. LIFESTYLE INTERNATIONAL pvt Ltd
Currentdesignation
Manager- Sourcing/Quality
Academia
- MBA - Retail Management (Anna University- CHENNAI)
- B.A. English Literature
- Diploma in Textile Technology
- Textile CAD - Computer Aided Textile Designing. - SITRA (Govt. of India, Ministry of textiles)
- Well-Conversant with Windows, MS-Office & Internet surfing
- Well versed working on ERP Software's like BUYEREASE, PLM, BLUE KAKTUS & SAP.
Retailershandled
- Lifestyle International - Home centre (Indian retail)
- Groupe ADEO: World No.3 Home Improvement (DIY) retailer with Headquarters in France.
- Canadian Tire Corp: No.1 Retailer in Canada.
- Other Retailer's : H & M (Sweden), Target (USA), J.C.Penny (USA), IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond, Linen 'N' Things, GAP Inc, Marmaxx, Ross stores, ELCORTE (Spain), JOJO MAMAN BABE (UK), Windham Trading Corp. (USA)
Contactaddress
No.3, Garden Street, Ramamurthy nagar, Near Vijayalakshmi jewellers, Bangalore, 560016, Karnataka, INDIA
Productshandled
- Home furnishings - Kitchen, Table linen, Bed & bath linens
- Soft flooring - Rugs, carpets & doormats
- Garden accessories - Hammock, patio textiles, potpourri.
- Households - Kitchen utensils, Decorative hardware, ceramics.
- Furniture - Living, dining & Bedding
- Hand Tools - Spanner, Hammer & stapler & Accessories - Bags.
Regionsexplored
- KARUR
- NEW DELHI
- PANIPAT
- ALLEPPEY
- BENGALORE
- MUMBAI
- CHENNAI
- COIMBATORE
- MYSORE
- JALANDHAR
- CALCUTTA
Countriestravelled
- FRANCE
- GERMANY
- MALAYSIA
Lastdrawnsalary
18 Lakh/annum
Personalvalues
Entrepreneurship at work, working with fairness & integrity, building relationship & exercising gratitude.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/31/79
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
References
Available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Sourcing & Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Market Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
Software
[ERP Systems, e.g., SAP, Oracle] Advanced MS Excel & Data Analysis Quality Management Tools Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) software
Timeline
Senior Merchandiser
Asian Exports. (ISO 9001:2000)
2008.08 - 2011.06
MBA - RETAIL MANAGEMENT
Anna University
2007.03 - 2009.06
Quality Assurance Executive
N.I. Teijin Shoji - US based Korean Importer
2006.06 - 2008.07
Senior Merchandiser
Orient Fashions Exports Pvt Ltd (ISO 9001:2000 Export)
2003.02 - 2006.04
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Annamalai University
2001.04 -
DIPLOMA IN TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY - Fiber, Textiles, And Weaving Arts
Alagappa University
1997.06 - 1999.09
Manager - Sourcing /Quality Support - Furniture & Household
Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd. (Home Centre)
1 2018 - Current
Product Category Manager
J & J Buying services Pvt Ltd. (Delhi Based Buying house)
7 2011 - 2017.12
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