Nikhil Saggi — CEO
✅ Developed sourcing networks with multiple suppliers across India and SEA, driving 25% cost reduction for Home Textiles, Furniture, and Home Décor ✅ Led successful launch of private label brands at Flipkart, growing category margin by 3x through optimized vendor negotiations ✅ Introduced sustainable international brands with exclusive arrangements, boosting market share and margin at Shoppers Stop From Concept to shelf i help retailers launch products at ease.. ⏩Product Categories I handle? Product types (By Room) : ✔ Bedroom: Rugs, Carpets, Flooring, Sheets, Blankets, Throws, Curtains, Pillowcase, Duetcover Set, Candles, Glass Holders, Hooks, Hangers, Jewellery Box. ✔ Living Room: Cushion Cover, Vase, Basket, Trays, Cande holders, watering can, flower pot, Lantern, Doormat ✔ Kids Room: Soft & Hard Toys, Filled cushions, Buntings, Printed durries, Poufs, storage, Wall decoration, Canopy, Tents, Lamps, Lightings, Paper wall hangings, Garland ✔ Kitchen: Cutlery, Storage, Containers, Tableware, Kitchen Towels, Apron, Placemats, Tablemats, Napkins, Chopping Boards, Plate, Glass, Cookware, bakeware, Dinnerware, Coasters ✔ Bath Room: Bathmats, Shower Curtain, Bathrobe, Towels, Soap Pump, Dispenser, Jewellery Tree ✔ Outdoor: Plant Pots, Garden Tools, Garden Torch, Lanterns, Beach Towel, Ponche Towel ✔ Furniture & Lighting: Bedside table, Dinning table, Lounge chair, Cofee table, Table lamp, Floor Lamp, chandelier, Nursery Furniture, Kids Furniture, Upholstery, Poufs, Ascent Furniture, Pedestal ✔ Home Improvement - Wrenches Nails, Tiles , Tools, Vinyl flooring , Floor and wall tiles ⏩Trade exhibitions I have visited 1) Frankfurt & Ambiente fair – 𝑮𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒚 2) IHA - Chicago, 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 3) Homi Milano- 𝑰𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒚 4) Houseware show- 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒌𝒐𝒏𝒈 5) Canton Fair –𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒂 6) Yiwu Fair- 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒂 7) Jinhan Fair- 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒂 8) Lifestyle fair – 𝑽𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒏𝒂𝒎 9) CIFF-furniture fair 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒂 10) EPCH & HGH fairs - 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂 11) National Hardware Show As an individual, I am a self-starter with excellent prospecting, relationship building, and presentation skills across a diverse clientele. I am a results-driven professional with a globally immersive experience across multiple cultures and working environments and am comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Let's connect and collaborate to create meaningful opportunities together.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Retail Sourcing Expert with extensive experience in home decor and product development.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 14 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Global Sourcing
- Supplier Negotiation
Career Highlights
- Achieved 25% cost reduction through supplier networks.
- Grew category margin by 3x at Flipkart.
- Introduced sustainable brands, boosting market share.
Work Experience
Lowe's India
Global Sourcing Leader - Home Improvement (Decor & Building Products) (3 yrs 3 mos)
H&M
Head Sourcing & Merchandising Manager- India & South east Asia (1 yr)
Sourcing Head (H&M Home) Home Textiles | Decor | Furniture & Lights (2 yrs 2 mos)
Flipkart
Head Sourcing (Decor Private Brands) (Acquired by Walmart) (1 yr 1 mo)
Shoppers Stop
Senior Buyer Kitchen & Tableware-Homestop ( Exclusive & Private brands ) (3 yrs)
ZARA SA
Buyer- Zara Home (11 mos)
Target Australia
Senior Merchandiser (3 yrs)