Vivek Mintu Sinha
Thane,MH
Summary
Experienced fabric sourcing and product development professional with 12+ years at Raymond Ltd. Successfully increased sales and exceeded margin goals through effective negotiation and market trend analysis. Skilled in SAP and ERP systems, with a focus on communication and adaptability. Strong leadership capabilities, ensuring clear guidelines and consistent policies to meet organizational objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst. Manager - Product Sourcing
Raymond Ltd
Thane
04.2017 - Current
- Executes buying strategies of the respective brands in the category handled to achieve the sales (Budget Achievement & growth %) and margin (Intake & Rupee margin %) targets.
- Procuring the cost effective products as per customer / market requirement to full-fill the range & cover the market without affecting the quality.
- Capacity, Delivery negotiation and Price with fabric mill for bulk orders.
- Continues follow-up with fabric supplier in ordered to meet on time delivery, communicating and providing MIS report to Sales & Marketing, SPAC and Warehouse.
- Problem solving of any issue arise in fabric production with respect to color, design, quality issues with QA & Designers.
- Forecast management for In house and Outsourced Fabric with Sales and SPAC for Stock to Sale Products (NOOS and Perennial).
- SIM release and Co-ordination with planning team, PPD & brand wise requirement of flash (Gifting) & NOOS category.
- New vendors Development.
- Inventory Management of Fabric.
- Product Development as per the requirement of end Customer.
- Product Range: Shirting - Cotton, Poly Cotton, Poly Viscose and Polyester; Suiting - Cotton, Poly Cotton and Poly Viscose.
Sr. Officer - Export Marketing
Welspun Global Brands Limited
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Product development, coordination with Product Engineer and sampling of new products for IKEA as per the Tech pack.
- Costing and quotations for new programs.
- Implementation of IKEA projects (APL) for compliance, quality and supply.
- Forecast analysis and aligning the plant according also highlighting any certain decrease or increase in the quantities against allotted capacity to IKEA on Weekly basis.
- Management of orders from yarn planning, Weaving, processing, cut-sew and dispatch.
- Trims development.
- Sharing the TNA with IKEA on weekly basis and ensuring to meet the time lines.
- Payment follows.
- Product Range: Flat Sheets, Quilt Cover, Fitted Sheets, Pillow Covers and Sheet sets.
Product Leader Supply (PLS) - Sourcing, Buying, Supply Planner
Decathlon
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Management of 11 factories (5 factories - shahi exports, 3 factories - Gokuldas exports, 3 factories - First garments) of 3 vendors for capacity booking and allocation.
- Management of Orders based on forecast and sales trend throughout the season and existing stock at suppliers.
- Component (Fabric) supply management from 5 factories (cotton - JCT, Nahar and Alok, polyester - Haren).
- Responsible for managing all orders initially from Component (fabric) to order planning, production, Logistics till orders reach the store.
- Co-ordination with Quechua Brand in 7 customer zones (Europe, China, Brazil, Russia, Singapore, Morocco and India) for New models and costing.
- To pilot and analyze the Turnover & Expenses for the team & the future probable risks in supply(if any).
- Product Range: Shirts, Trousers, Shots, 3 Layer quilted jackets and raincoats (Man, Lady and Baby).
Executive - Sales & Marketing
Khosla Profile Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Developing Industrial fabric (product) for Khosla Profile as per market requirement.
- Developing Dealer network across India for Canvas fabric.
- Marketing, Creating awareness & generating sales for Air Slide fabric produced by Khosla Profile among Cement, Aluminum, Steel, Power Industries etc.
- Taking care of daily sales & market development of other industrial fabric products like Canvas (Grey & Dyed, W.R and RF), PU coated, Linear fabric etc made of Multi & Single filament yarn of Cotton(FR), Polycotton, Nylon, polyester, Kevlar & Polypropylene applicable in various form in industry.
- Represent Company in exhibitions (Textil/Rubber Expo).
- Correlate and achieve the targets of the distributors both state wise and segment wise according to Monthly & Yearly Sales Plan.
- To handle clients, direct institutional customers and attend customer complaints.
- Monthly Marketing performance reports to Management.
- Product Range: Air slide Fabric, Canvas Fabric, Cotton Liner, PP liner, Polyester Mesh, Kelvar Fabric and Polyester Fabric.
Education
B. TECH. - Textile Technology
D.K.T.E.S
Ichalkaranji01.2013
Skills
- Fabric sourcing and buying
- Product development
- Category presentation
- SAP and ERP systems
- Business Warehouse expertise
- Productioncom knowledge
- CAPE proficiency
- ECIS skills
- Market trend analysis
- Forecasting techniques
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Email communication
- Dyeing and finishing techniques
- Weave compatibility assessment
- Effective communication
- Adaptability to new environments
Accomplishments
- Merchanting OTOB - Increase from earlier 55% to 90%, Merchanting quality improvement.
- Effectively handled institutional, school uniform, and export sourcing.
- Successful completion of UP GOVT tender fabric in lockdown, APSRTC, TSRTC, Karnataka Police, Ashok Leyland, and MSIL plant.
- Cost reduction in merchanting of domestic.
- Awarded for excellent performance in sourcing for institutional business FY 17-18.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/17/86
- Gender: Male
Technical Skills Competence
- Well versed with market trends and future forecast
- Well versed with advance excel & email communication
- Sound knowledge of Dyeing and Finishing
- Having sound knowledge in weaves and compatibility of different weave structures
- Good communication skill
- Smart working
- Easily adaptive to new environment
Summary
Raymond Ltd., Asst. Manager - Sourcing, Buying and Product Development, Fabric Sourcing, Buying and Product Development, Textiles/Garments/Accessories, B. Tech/B.E. (Textile), D. K. T. E. Ichalkaranji
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Asst. Manager - Product Sourcing
Raymond Ltd
04.2017 - Current
Sr. Officer - Export Marketing
Welspun Global Brands Limited
03.2016 - 04.2017
Product Leader Supply (PLS) - Sourcing, Buying, Supply Planner
Decathlon
02.2015 - 02.2016
Executive - Sales & Marketing
Khosla Profile Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 01.2015
B. TECH. - Textile Technology
D.K.T.E.S