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S.Shibhu SREEDHARAN Door# 52/2, 1st Floor, Mullai Nagar 1st Street Karumarampalayam, Mannarai (PO) Tirupur - 641607, TN, INDIA Mobile: +91 9363199800 E-mail: [email protected] Skype: smart_shibhu

A quest to attain a challenging assignment in a dynamic, articulate, team spirited, perceptive practiced and result driven professional enabling “Process through Enterprise” for over 20 years with extensive international experiences in

Management, Operations, Sourcing, Procurement, Merchandising, Product Development, Costing, Negotiation, Manufacturing, QA/QC, Supply Chain, Marketing, International Trade Development, Communication, HR, Academics

and allied functions from Buying as well Manufacturing side.

Currently managing multi location vertical integrated manufacturing plants (marketing till execution) with a work force of 2000 + employees in and around Tirupur, South India with an additional portfolio of spear-heading a POOMER Brand

with a PAN-India presence. ]

Areas of Expertise STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Strategic Planning Organising Leading Controlling Monitoring Corporate Communication Profit Centre Management Business Analysis Corporate Policy Configuration Business Process Management Foreign Business Alliances Dissemination OPERATION MANAGEMENT

Sourcing Merchandising Product Development Costing & Negotiation Cost Reduction & Analyze Supply Chain & Logistics QA/QC Management Warehouse Management System & Process Development Vendor Development Low cost country source Cost Reduction & Analyze Garment Technical & Engineering Global Sourcing & Production Global duty-free Country Source BRAND MANGEMENT Brand Management Brand Promotion New Product Launch Media-Design-Advertising Distribution & Channel Market Research Digital Media Marketing CRM HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Training and Development Work force planning Recruitment Corporate/Factory Strategies Appraisal Administration Chief Mentor Professional Development Benefits & Compensation Ensuring Legal Compliance

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

CSR Even Management Interpersonal Infrastructure Management Informational Decisional

Executive Synopsis

A competent top line professional, with near about two decades of seamless international experience and accomplished career to deliver growth and achieve Management Business Plan and Objectives.

An able Administrator, Good Negotiator, Team Leader, Mentor and an Effective Communicator with exceptional Relationship Management skills and ability to relate to people at all level of Business and Management.

Has hands-on experience is streamlining workflow and creating a teamwork environment to enhance profitability innovatively and augment productive use of resources.

Natural instinct to identify and develop potential people, tap and explore new avenues of business.

Ability for setting up operations from scratch and streamlining by way of constructive use of resources.

Pivotal and extensive knowledge in yarns, fabrics and apparels sourcing, buying, product development, merchandising, manufacturing, technical & quality and supply chain for Knits & Woven segments for Kids, Women and Men categories.

Product handled and well knowledge in Outerwear, Casual wear, Sportswear, Nightwear, Innerwear & Intimate apparels.

Excellent ability to manage infrastructure, Events and Projects.

Core Competencies Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:- To maximize organization sales and profit through an effective direction and management of all aspects. To effectively lead, drive and manage the Sourcing & Buying, Merchandising & QA/QC Liaison office team, Manufacturing & Supply Chain team to achieve maximum results and Organizational growth and goal. Manage department staffing costs in line with budgets. Communication and relationship management with marketing team to ensure we have the most competitive offers in the market place. Working closely with marketing department heads to decide how goods should be displayed to maximize customer interest and sales. Ensure the buying, Merchandising teams are effectively resources, directed, motivated and developed enabling them to reach their full potential for both individual and Company benefit. Ensure team members are kept abreast of current issues both at departmental and Company level through effective communication forums.

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Drive and develop the performance of the team with a view to optimizing output and achievement of objectives whilst effectively managing performance issues. Adopt a senior leadership role within the business and in conjunction with other members of the Operating Board take ownership for setting and leading Company direction and strategy. Develop, communicate and execute supply chain strategies, including Supplier Management; creating commodity strategy to create synergy with strategic & preferred suppliers. Supplier contracts, supplier database management and global supply base consolidation. Sourcing decisions, Cost analysis, regular negotiations, identifying and controlling prices as per cost drivers in commodities. Cost monitoring and cost reduction by effective methods like regular negotiations and value engineering proposals. Supplier and commodity data analysis and preventive activities based on market trends. General supervision and direction of team. Review and approve decisions on pricing, lead times, MOQ and other purchasing trends. Organize work and monitor spends with correct and strategic purchasing decisions. Responsible for activities like costing, project management, organizing, leading people, and 'physics of cost' for effective sourcing. Decisions and supplier performance monitoring with good quality, best possible costs, lead-times, MOQ and purchase terms. Continually and systematically reduce material costs and inventory levels. Identify, qualify and transition low cost region suppliers for both in Asia and Globally. Apply lean supply chain practices with the internal supply chain with key suppliers. Partner with purchasing teams throughout to indentify and transition parts and commodities to low cost region suppliers. Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance; escalate issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective action when improvement is required. Work across the organization to ensure solid inventory management strategies and tools are applied to meet company objectives for material and customer service levels. Ensure cost effective and efficient logistics between Asia and North America/Europe. Reporting directly to the top managements.

Strategic Management: Conceptualising and implementing long term strategic business plans in tune with market trend, competitive scenario, macro business opportunities in order to achieve the desired objectives from time to time. Conducting Business Analysis, Exploring potential business avenues and managing operations for achieving increased business growth. Analysing latest business trends and tracking competitors’ activities and providing valuable inputs for fine tuning of the strategies. Effectively developing and communicating objectives in tune with corporate policies. Managing given profit centre by optimising man, machine and material resources and ensuring top and bottom line profitability.

Operation Management: Overseeing, Supporting and controlling all activities directly related to making and distribution of products or providing services. Designing and implementing systems, process and procedures of facilities, making recommendations and implementing changes. Focussing on optimisation of parameters and initiating process improvements for achieving objectives and productivity targets. Reviewing existing processes and re-designing the same for enhancing operational efficiency and achieving maximum cost savings. Supporting the purchase functions at a strategic level to help achieve objectives required to aid production of existing and new product development. Fully conversant with modern procurement and purchasing techniques and supporting all members of the purchasing and operation tem. Conversant with modern supply chain, Logistics and Warehouse Management.

Brand Management: Brand custodian responsible for brand strategy, vision, brand positioning, brand architecture, visibility and overall deliverable that support the brand promise. Engaging, Inspiring and galvanizing the organization around the brand vision developing plans, Conducting periodical, reviews of the brand, category, competition and consumer trends to enhance the brand’s equity and marketplace performance. Talking lead in creating engaging brand experience by using consumer and marketplace data and trends. Creating the annual Media/Advertisement/Brand Communication Plan including recommended touch point plan. Analysing consumer trends and information to help identify product categories to enter as future sources of growth. Hands on experience in new product launches and digital marketing strategy, Retail and Customer Relationship Management. Working in collaboration with channel and trade partners to generate incremental sales and profitability.

HR Management: Act as the face of HR for the company and responsible for all people based activity within the organization from both operational and strategic perspective. Develops and implements annual agenda for HR strategy in line with the business plan. Involving in resource planning, recruitment, training and managing a variety of ER issues. Managing Industrial Relations and ensuring smooth functioning of operations and ensuring high levels of health and safety at work place. Mentoring new starters, providing “on the job” training to existing team members and ensuring that the teams are satisfactorily supported in their day to day work activities. Conducting training need analysis and designing and implementing a Training plan with input from business heads and maintaining a succession plan for all departments. Strong working knowledge of employment law issues and the ability to apply these to a variety of situations using a pragmatic and common sense approach.

Supply Chain: Ensure effective control and management of inbound stock, agreeing forecasts and work jointly with suppliers to resolve supply chain issues. Ensure commitment levels placed on stock lines are consistent with the range and promotional objectives. Work closely with the Logistics teams to ensure that there is a joined up process between inbound and outbound stock movement. Analyzing every aspect of bestsellers i.e. price points, colors and styles and ensuring that best sellers reach their full potential. Monitoring slow sellers, and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary.

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General Management: Ability to plan and successfully handle events for the company including Road Shows, Corporate events and new launches. Responsible for the Infra Structure management for the group of companies. Has passion for interior designing and heads the design implementation team. Heads the CSR activities in the company and personally involved in rural and community development projects. To participate as an effective and willing team member in order to achieve individual and team goals. To ensure the Health and Safety of self, customers and colleagues is not at risk, taking all reasonable steps to ensure safety in the workplace. To adhere to all Company policies and procedures and To undertake the required training and development. Visiting an international exhibition especially in India, Bangladesh, Middle East, Far-East for review and analyzing the forthcoming seasonal trends, new yarns/fabrics/trims/accessories collecting and reporting to HQ buying & designers teams.

Significant Achievements and Accomplishments

Established and coordinated office in my led in India and to reduced high level buying cost over 20% of their total buying a season when the buyers will buying directly from the suppliers and increased their sales up to 10-15% in their own and franchisees retail outlets. Global sources with different categories in different countries to reduced buying cost and over head for different customers. Improved on time delivery through sustainable process system over 95% Implemented ERP for Procurement, Production, Process, Quality Control, Warehousing and Logistics. Annual employee retention over 90% Successfully implemented HRMS for people management. Successfully launched the brand in the premium segment and gained trade and consumer acceptance. Successfully implemented by group buying through cost reduction, customer and vendor satisfaction. Executed cost reduction methods and controlled production cost with best quality achievements. Worked on Competitive Pricing, Timely delivery, Best Quality, Proper Communication with customers to increase the customer satisfaction. Achieved brand presentation across the length and breadth of the country, Available in over 8000 MBOs, 15 EBOs, all main online e-portals within a short spa. The EBO designs have won accolades and awards first in the category. To successfully implement short term delivery from supplier’s for fast moving products and well advance in the store to increase sales more than other competitive labels. Successfully implement payment terms from sight LC, TT Sight payment after delivery of goods and slowly implemented from TT sight payment to LC at sight 60 & 90 days accordingly and this will much help to the organization’s financial critical. Successfully implemented 5% buying cost reduction from supplier who strictly works on LC terms. If need immediate payment against 60 & 90 days LC, TT 30, 60, 90 days to reduced discount rebate 0.5-1% for sight payment; so that the result ultimately going to financial gain.

Strengths

Innovative, detail-oriented, adaptable and responsible. Result orientated and confident. Can quickly establish credibility and respect and build strong working relationships. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Dedication, team spirit and leadership ability. Integrity towards the management and team members. Passion to take challenges head on. Confidence to deliver, even under daunting conditions. Ability to take a proactive approach to overcome challenges and achieve result. Versatile, tenacious and people orientated. Works with others in a collaborative and solutions-focused manner to achieve win-win outcomes. Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions. Ability to generate effective and pragmatic solutions to new situations and problems. Able to work under pressure. An avid global traveller for Business enrichments, Joint Ventures, Procurements into Europe, America, Middle East, Far East and South East Asian countries.

Present Employment Recital

Current Position : General Manager Job Role : Apparel Marketing – Merchandising - Manufacturing Organization : M/s.Bhuvaneswari Tex (Vertical integrated start garment export house) Location : Tirupur, South India Industry : Wholesale Manufacturer, Supplier and Exporter Market Area : UK, USA, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific Buyers/Brands : Next, Kiabi, La Redoute, Carrefour, Jed Textile, Obermeyar, Desigual, Mayarol, Live’s, VF Corp, Andre-Vivarte MonoPrix, Galaries Lafayette, Jakadi, Peacock Stores, Inditex-Zara, Cortefiel, Kaufland, Lidl, OVS, Diesel, Disney, Max Retail, Target, Antonelly, Sud Express, USPA, IZOD, Arrow, Pepe Jeans, Mufti, GAS, Ralph Lauren Job Period : November 2014 – Present Reporting to : Managing Director

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Previous Employment Recital

Position Handled : Senior Manager Job Role : Sourcing & Procurement Organization : M/s.Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd. (Killer Jeans), Mumbai Location : Tirupur Liaison Office Industry : Manufacturer and Retailer/Wholesaler Market Area : India, Malaysia, Singapore, Middle East, Africa, Scandinavia, UK Brands : Killer Jeans, LawmanPg3, Integrity, Easies (Men) Job Period : October 2013 – October 2014 Reported to : Group Directors & CEO

Position Handled : Business Head Organization : M/s.Dansk Supermarked A/s, Denmark Location : An Indian Liaison Office, Tirupur Industry : Retailer / Importer Market Area : Scandinavian, Germany, Poland, UK, CIS and Russia Job Role : Head of Operation (Sourcing & Supply Chain) Brand : Mads, Mette, Budget, Princip, Ludvig, Master Hakket, Levevis, Antonius Job Period : January 2010 – September 2013 (3.9 Years) Reported to : Group CEO and VP Global Sourcing (Board Members)

Position Handled : Country Manager Job Role : Head of Operation (Sourcing & Supply Chain) Organization : M/s.Comapagnie De Californie SA, France Location : An Indian Liaison Office, Tirupur Industry : Retailer / Importer Market Area : France and USA Brand : CDC (Kids & Women), Licensee Labels: Juicy Courte & Christian Audigier for Women Job Period : January 2006 – December 2009 (4.0 Years) Reported to : President Director and Director of Merchandising (Board Members)

Position Handled : General Manager Job Role : Sourcing - Procurement – Production - Quality – Technical - Supply Chain Organization : M/s.Quiksilver Inc/Roxy, Australia & US Location : An Indian Liaison Office, Mumbai Industry : Retailer / Importer Market Area : Global Brand : QUIKSILVER, QS SURF, SILVER SURF, ROXY, DG, MOSKOVA, HAWK, GNU & LIBTech Job Period : January 2001 – December 2005 (4.7 Years) Reported to : Director of International Sourcing & Director of Merchandising for Asian Responsible

Position Handled : DMM (Sourcing, Buying, Product Development) Job Role : Buying & Merchandising Organization : M/s.Sundax Far East Ltd a division of M/s.Sundax International A/s, Denmark Location : Hong Kong Liaison Office, Kowloon Bay, HK Industry : Sourcing & Buying Office, Retailers / Importers Market Area : Scandinavians and Western European Brand Handled : SUNDAX, SD, SDX, Kurant, Malu for Kids & Women Job Period : April 1997 – May 2001 (4.2 Years) Reported to : VP of International Sourcing and Director of Merchandising for Asian Responsible

Position Handled : Merchandiser cum QA Job Role : Production Merchandising and Quality Assurance Organization : M/s.Eastman Exports Global Clothing Pvt. Ltd. (a vertical integrated Star Trading Garment Export House) Location : Tirupur, South India Industry : Manufacturer, Supplier and Exporter Market Area : American, European and Asia Pacific Buyers Handle : Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, Old Navy, Capital Mercury, BHS and Carrefour Job Period : August 1995 – March 1997 (1.8 Years) Reported to : Merchandising Manager and GM

Academia Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Specialised Area of Studies: International Business & Marketing Studying Institute/University: Institute of Management Studies affiliated to University of Kerala, Trivandrum (Kerala), India Grade: 86%. Studying Period: 1993 to 1995 Completed: June 1995

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Specialised Area of Studies: Management, Labour Law, Entrepreneurship, Advertisement & Publicity Management, E-Commerce Studying Institute/University: Marian School of Business Studies under Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (Kerala), India Grade: 66.24% Studying Period: 1990 to 1993 Completed: June 1993

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Specialized Area of Studies: Business Administration and Management, General Management Studying Institute/University: External Distance Studies under Anna University, Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India Studying Period: 2014 to 2016 Expected to Completed: July 2016

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Technical/Professional Qualification

Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) Specialised Area of Studies: Designing, Programming, Accounting & DTP Studying Institute: NIFT) under Indian Computer Education Society (ICES), New Delhi, India Grade: B Studying Period: 1994 to 1995 Completed: July 1995

Fabric Engineering cum Knitting Calculation (FEKC)

Specialised Area of Studies: Fabric Engineering, Structure, Processing, Knitting Calculation, Knitting Technology and Construction Studying Institute: National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), India Studying Period: 18.09-2002 to 04.10.2002

Knits and Woven Costing cum Pricing Technique (KWCPT)

Specialised Area of Studies: Knits and Woven Costing, Pricing Technique, Cost Analyze & Reduction, Negotiate & Cost Demanding Studying Institute: National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), India Studying Period: 18.09-2002 to 04.10.2002

Bilingual in IT Skills Operating Systems : Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista and Fedora 9 Messaging : Internet, Email and other online flat forms Packages : MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) Resources : ERP, Web PDM, SAP Program : C, C++, JAVA (Core), J2EE, ASP Web Technologies : HTML, Front Page, Dreamweaver, JavaScript Database Servers : Ms Access, Oracle, SQL CAD : Lectra, Gerber, Modaris, AUTO CAD 2010 Designing/Others : Corel Draw & Adobe Photoshop / Tally Accounting, DTP Personal Dossier Date of Birth, Age : 15-May-1976, 39 Years Nationality : Indian Marital Status : Married No. of Dependents : 2 Passport No & Date : F-9499513 / 27.09.2006 | Expiry 26.09.2016 Driving License : TN/039/20100011425 / 01.10.2010 | Expiry: 14.05.2026 Election ID : WDZ0050971 / 18.12.2008 Linguistic Abilities : English, Tamil, Hindi & Malayalam - Read/Write/Speak | Spanish Learning Permanent Address: “Kizhakkeparambil House”, Door# 157, Pasumala Estate Puthuval, Vandiperiyar PO, Kerala 685533, INDIA

I would look forward to an opportunity to meet, discuss and explore the possibility of entering in to a mutual beneficial relationship and kindly consider my candidature to give me an opportunity to work together with your esteemed organization and where I can utilize my skills, knowledge and experiences to the organizational growth and goal. I declare that the above said information’s are true and correct to my best knowledge and belief. Thanking you in advance. Yours Faithfully, (S.Shibhu SREEDHARAN)


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