Jai M. — Director of Engineering
Global sourcing and supply chain executive with 15+ years of experience leading global sourcing strategy, strategic procurement, and supply chain transformation across apparel, CPG, manufacturing, and industrial product platforms. Known for building high performing global vendor networks and implementing sourcing governance models that drive cost reduction, margin expansion, and operational excellence in PE backed and high growth environments. I lead end to end global sourcing and production operations across Asia, Central America, and North America, overseeing vendor management, supplier diversification, contract negotiation, cost engineering, capacity planning, demand planning, and S&OP alignment. My expertise includes direct import programs, tariff mitigation, trade compliance, inventory optimization, quality assurance, logistics and distribution oversight, and working capital improvement initiatives. I have successfully restructured global supply bases, executed nearshoring and offshoring strategies, strengthened ESG and compliance frameworks, and implemented KPI driven supplier performance management systems that improve on time delivery and speed to market. With leadership experience across a wide gamut of softlines and hard goods including apparel, plush, toys, electronics, card games, and industrial traffic safety solutions, I bring a cross industry sourcing perspective that strengthens product development, global procurement strategy, and supply chain resilience. My ability to translate operational best practices across consumer and industrial sectors has consistently delivered sustainable cost savings, improved gross margins, and scalable global supply chain infrastructure aligned to P and L performance objectives and enterprise value creation. I bring a decisive, hands on leadership style and thrive in transformation environments where disciplined execution, financial accountability, and cross functional leadership are critical to growth and exit readiness.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and Sourcing Expert with extensive experience in Consumer Goods and Apparel industries.
Location: New York, New York, United States
Experience: 13 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Quality Control
Career Highlights
- 15+ years in global sourcing and supply chain leadership
- Expert in cost reduction and margin expansion strategies
- Proven track record in supply chain transformation
Work Experience
Brimar Industries
Director of Strategic Sourcing (7 mos)
Relatable (Previously What Do You Meme?)
Associate Director Sourcing & Production (1 yr)
Sr. Manager- Global Sourcing & Production (1 yr 10 mos)
Global Threads Apparel- Nautica Competition
Head of Global Sourcing, Production & Logistics (2 yrs 9 mos)
You and Me Legwear Llc
Sourcing and Production Manager (4 yrs)
Basic Resources, Inc.
Sr. Production Coordinator (3 yrs 3 mos)
Books to Bed
Production Associate (1 yr 10 mos)
Education
Associate's degree at Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Amity University
