Dynamic and results-focused senior executive/business development professional
offering extensive experience in product development, business management,
customer service, material sourcing, product merchandising, project planning, sales & marketing, general administration, etc. A goal-oriented individual who excels as a
team leader and exceeds performance goals prepared to add immediate value to
organizations. Possess excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal
skills, establishing and maintaining loyal customer relationships; Very flexible and able
to adapt quickly to the high pressured environment, build key relationships and
collaborate with high-performance cross-functional teams to meet/exceed
corporate objectives.

Maintain a constant relationship with the sales, marketing, finance, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to understand the demand forecasting drivers.
Challenge the forecasts from the sales teams and the usual runs (historical data, seasonality, market trends, special offers, budgets) with relevant data analysis.
Develop operating budget to exceed corporate earnings projections and managed distribution center to operate effectively within the operating budget.

Manage the supply chain operations across Sri Lanka, India, China, Hong Kong,

Vietnam, Indonesia, and Mexico.
Use strategic sourcing best practices to maximize value in terms of cost

savings/avoidance, demand management, risk reduction, and supplier

performance.

Provide leadership support to buyers, giving guidance on strategic approach,

vendor negotiations, and corrective actions upon under-performing suppliers.

Associate Vice President

Managed the cost analysis based on product capabilities, technology, the manufacturing cost of the country.
Formulated sourcing strategy for panty category.

Supervised the vendor capacity planning and management.
Contributed to the profitability of the company through the analysis of the business and merchandise moves.
Built effective relationships with the store team to maximize merchandise presentation.
Promoted and modeled outstanding customer service by addressing all guest
concerns with urgency and care.

National Institute of Business
Management

Regional Merchandising Director

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University of Leicester