May 2022 – Dec 2022 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• SLP Fellow in the Cohort of 2022 from Bengaluru

Aug 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Mar 2020 – Nov 2020 · 8 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

Jan 2019 – Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Miele design and apparels is a buying house for emerging and emerged apparel companies, providing support to on-boarding of brands.
• Launched St. Germain Kids Shirts for India Retail and Dubai.
• Denims design & support for Raymond`s Export Apparel Division. Brands - Lee, Wrangler, Nautica, US Polo, Amazon -India market. Scotch and Soda, Marc o Polo -Europe Europe Market
• Design and Sourcing Consultant for Vitamin Z.
• Marketing Partner for Garden City Fashions, on boarded Nautica, Ducati, Zara, Sacoor Brothers, Quebramar, Amazon, Reliance, Colorplus- 1.2Mn Units(Apr-19 to Dec-19). Category-Shirts
• Marketing Partner for SRV International, on boarded US Polo, Indian terrain, Sweaters.

Oct 2009 – Nov 2018 · 9 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

• Responsible for Apparel Vendor Operations(Denims, Woven`s, Outerwear and Accessories), based in India, Bangladesh and SriLanka.
• Aligned and simplified the business allocation process across Vendors based on the Brand needs. Managed allocation closed to 8 Mn Units across Denims, Woven`s and Outerwear.
• Ensure delivery on all company KPI- Development, Costings, Delivery,Quality,etc. OTP-96%.
• Build and communicate and implement sourcing strategy for Lee,Wrangler,Nautica and Vans.
• Worked across a global source base-covering 4 liaison offices/4 countries.
• Managed all initiatives for VF sourcing including alignment across brands.
• Strategically consolidated the supplier base from 30 suppliers to 16 suppliers.
• Led and supported the region on new supplier appraisal and on boarding including supplier assessments, initial costings, training, technical, legal and financial co-ordination.
• Led and supported operational initiatives for Vf shorter calendar, consolidation of buys, reduction in lead time, implementation of Global procurement system, fast & lean creation,etc.
• Successfully hired, trained and developed world -class team that was recognized for good customer service and high performance. Led a team of 12 people for $60 Mn buying.

Apr 2005 – Oct 2009 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Responsible for all Operations and Development of Arvind brands & Exports.
• Co-responsible for 300 machines Production Unit, 100 machines Development Unit.
• Successfully hired,trained and developed world-class team that was recognized for good customer service and high performance.
• Led operations to support brands of Arvind Exports and Domestic verticals.
• Additional support of Outsourcing for Nautica India Launch.

Jun 2004 – Mar 2005 · 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• After Tommy Hilfiger integrated with Arvind Murjani Group, this role supported
• Aligning with Buying, Development and production for all Tommy Hilfiger Men`s Apparel business-India.
• Sourced products from Indian subcontinent region for Tommy Hilfiger.
• Developed and executed new fit strategy for Indian Men`s market,Category-Shirts and Denim Bottoms.

Oct 2002 – May 2004 · 1 yr 7 mos · Faridabad Area, India-India Corporate office

• Responsible for Entire Capacity planning for India manufacturing of all 20 Units for a Turnover of $140 Mn. Project and block capacities by Unit.
• Led one of the Men`s and Boy`s division Vertical for Target, Mervyn`s and Gap.
• Volume of 2 Mn Shirts per Annum.

Aug 1999 – Nov 2002 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore

Dec 1998 – Jul 1999 · 7 mos · Bangalore