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C.Palani Kumar Guna

Galvan apartment, Flat no 171, 1801 Chapman Ave, Rockville, Maryland, Zip-20852 Email id: ad46fr@r.postjobfree.com ;Mobile: +1-240-***-**** EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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Specialized in Denim sourcing for 9 years of Experience in Myntra Jabong India private Limited & Aditya Birla Fashion Retail Limited.

Handling High width options with lesser quantity in Denim Product and its very high challenged profile to meet the brand requirements.

In a single fabric sort I could create more than 80 washes to keep a wide range so that I could minimize no of fabric sort and increase the fabric depth in minimal sort. Due to this I have the power to negotiate the fabric mill to reduce the cost.

I could do the garments supplies in very sharp price point to compete the market. This is one of my bigger strengths to crack down the cost.

In online business demand more options to display in the portal, so I have developed more than 600 to 700 options in various fabric and styles for each season from Sample to Bulk execution.

Keeping the same warp sheet and make more variants in different color coating in the same warp sheet so that I could make more variants in same warp sheet.

In terms of OTIF, reduced the Lead time of specialized products and Competitive pricing with the allotted price.

Sound knowledge in Merchandising for 6 years of Experience in Madura Garments Exports

Handled high margin European Clients in a much appreciable manner.

Since I have a factory set up knowledge, I could give the proper information to the factory and execute the order without any hurdles.

I have good background on the Garment, and I could coordinate with buyer to meet their requirement to full fill the delivery with target cost.

Sound Technical Knowledge for 8 years of Experience in Wet Processing & Manufacturing

I have a factory experience in Denim dry and wet process to develop the design from the scratch to samples and same can be executed in Bulk production as well.

I have a factory experience in Garment Dyeing process from sample development to Bulk execution.

I have a good experience in Shirt manufacturing.

Capability of handling challenging roles/ tasks/ business. Page2of 2

Objective:

My career goal is to lead an organization into successful profit generating entity, with world class systems, thus, ensure personal as well as organizational growth. Career Profile:

Period: From April 2018 to Feb 2023

Organization:Myntra Jabong

Profile:Denim Sourcing

Title:Deputy Director

Key responsibilities:

Vendor Development:

Align vendors to Myntra Systems in terms of Integrity, Quality, Costing, Lead time & Payment terms.

Product Development:

In online business we need to have more options to display in the portal, so I have developed more than 600 to 700 options in various fabric and styles for each season from Sample to Bulk execution

Every season I would showcase the Product range from Entry level price point to High end

Converting the design & tech pack to samples as per the requirement of the designer.

Ensuring the garment conversion (Design/ Tech pack to Work order) is done with in the budgeted cost & meeting all the expectations of the designer.

Entry level price point – It is a main task in current scenario, and I am handling the product without affecting the quality.

Fabric Development:

Keeping the same warp sheet and make more variants with different color coating in the same warp sheet so that I could make more variants in same warp sheet.

Coordinating with the Trims Supplier to source the Trims as per the design requirement.

Coordinating with the fabric mill to source the fabric as per the design requirement.

Entry level price point – It is a tough task in current scenario, and I was handling the fabric without affecting the quality. Like changing the weave from 3/1 to 2/1 and changing the content

Cost Optimization:

For the same vendor, I could mix the orders for High depth order with low depth order qty to reduce the cost.

Optimizing the fabric width to increase the marker efficiency & utilization of fabric.

Reduce the manufacturing cost by allocating the garment production based on the core competency of the factories, thus increasing the factory efficiency.

Negotiating & reducing the wash cost without affecting the quality by using my expertise in washing process.

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Supply Chain Management:

Myntra Online Business need have more variants than the Show room business, so we need to keep more styles and wash with low depth to cover the allotted budget for the season.

I used to monitor the customer returns very closely and taken various steps of using Lycra fiber to keep the Elastane stable, fabric test, Garment test report etc.

Ensuring that the right product mix is available at the right time as per the sales forecast.

Achievements:

Based on the Sales I have replenished the goods with very short lead time and due to this the sales have improved much appreciable manner.

While I was working with Roadster Men’s Jeans Brand as a Sourcing category head it had turnaround from 0.6 million Pcs to 3 million pcs and I have reduced the cost from $ 6.5 to $5.3 within the span of 4 years.

Since I was handling major portfolio of Men’s Denim Business, I have consolidated the fabric quantity and got the better cost for my brand, and it has benefited the other brand as well and this has helped the company to save the garment cost and MOQ as well.

Garment lead time has been reduced from 120 days to 60 days in particular high sales orders.

Reduced Garments Lead time from 120 days to 95 days by process improvement.

Reduced second quality generation from 6 % to 2 %.

Enhanced sales growth by 50% for each year

Brands and Products Handled:

Brands : Roadster, Mast & Harbor, Harvard

Category: Men’s & Women’s Jeans, jeggings, Shorts, jackets Period: From January 2015 to 2018

Organization: Madura Fashion & Lifestyle (A Division of Aditya Birla Group) Profile: Denim Sourcing

Title: Manager

Key responsibilities:

Vendor Development:

Align vendors to Madura Systems in terms of Integrity, Quality, Costing, Lead time & Payment terms.

Product Development:

Converting the design & tech pack to samples as per the requirement of the designer.

Ensuring the garment conversion (Design/ Tech pack to Work order) is done with in the budgeted cost & meeting all the expectations of the designer. Fabric Development:

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Coordinating with the fabric mill to source the fabric as per the design requirement. Cost Optimization:

Optimizing the fabric width to increase the marker efficiency & utilization of fabric.

Reduce the manufacturing cost by allocating the garment production based on the core competency of the factories, thus increasing the factory efficiency.

Negotiating & reducing the wash cost without affecting the quality by using my expertise in washing process.

Supply Chain Management:

Ensuring that the right product mix is available at the right time as per the sales forecast.

Achievements:

Turnaround of denim sourcing by reducing the lead time of critical styles, ensuring OTIF as per the sales team requirement. OTIF from 70 %to 85%

Reduced seconds generation from 6 % to 2 %.

Reduced denim wash lead time from 55days to 35 days by process improvement.

Enhanced sales by 10% by ensuring the right product mix are available, moreover, created an additional shelf requirement by the marketing team, based on the On Time Delivery.

Key person in product development of an product launch “PETE”. Period: From January 2009 to 2015

Organization: Madura Garments Exports (A Division of Aditya Birla Group) Profile: Merchandiser

Title: Assistant Manager

Key responsibilities:

Sales & Business Development:

Maintaining and developing business relationship with existing and new customers.

To increase the turnover as per sales budget and increase the profit margin.

Final buying presentation to customers including sketch and swatch at international and domestic locations.

Generating MIS reports like Weekly order status report, Monthly sales report, Sales budget estimation.

Design & Product Development:

To get design briefing from customers and coordinate with designers to ensure that the Products are in line with fashion trend.

Work closely with fabric suppliers and buying houses for new product developments. Account & Supply chain Management:

Coordinating with sourcing executives and quality controllers.

Order scheduling & Production planning across all factories and monitoring the orders through lead time chart, to keep first track on order status report.

Proactive risk analysis of critical path as well as products to ensure that goods are getting dispatched

timely with required quality.

Liaising with buyers, technologists for quality approvals including Lab dip/handloom approvals, test reports,

pre production and contract seal approvals, feeler approvals etc.,

Negotiating and finalizing cost prices with customers & suppliers to ensure profitable sales. Page5of 5

Logistics

To follow up with documentation team to ensure on-time booking with forwarders and necessary documents, certificates are applied on time

Logistic follow up including vessel scheduling, transit methods, BL dispatch etc., Achievements:

Achieved OTIF of 90%, Thru proactive involvement in preproduction & production activities.

Dormancy reduced from 5% to less than 1%.

Achieved 80% more than sales budget for the past three years

Personal interaction & involvement in shop floor activities & ensuring that the production stops for no reason, due to my experience & knowledge in sewing & processing operations.

Ensuring that there is no delay, whatsoever, from to fit to Pre Production sample stage at any cost.

Sourced garments at lesser than market rate(Cost control on Cut & Make).

Managed a turnover of 32 Cr for 09-10

Rated Far Exceeding Expectation and Exceeding Expectations for Performance Appraisal throughout the career.

Export Brands Handled:

Eden park- France, Cutter & buck- USA,JLP- USA,Bhasin- Middle East,

(Brands handled till Development) Fiza- USA Chiristian Audigier- USA Products Handled:

Men’s, Ladies, Kids –Formal & Casual shirts (Including Garment Dyed). Period: From May 2008 till December 2008

Organization Madura Clothing-Harwood Garments Sewing Division ( A Division of Aditya Birla Group). Bangalore, India

Title: Production 0fficer

Key responsibilities:

Overall responsible for production & quality from cutting to warehouse.

Risk analysis & pre production review.

Production planning & Execution.

OTIF 95% & above.

Reduce rework below 5% & seconds generation below 0.5%.

Control OT within the budget.

Monthly review with the factory team & Identify the improvement opportunities.

Close coordination with Buyers, Merchandisers, Buyer Q.A’s & Factory team. Achievements:

Achieved a consistent efficiency of 60% in a unionized factory(Highest ever in that factory).

Built a dynamic & committed team.

Cost control, avoided outsourcing of finishing.

Reduced the OT by 10%, by multi skilling.

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Brands Handled:

Louis Philippe & Van Heusen.

Period: From April 1999 to April 2008

Organization: Madura Clothing, Harwood Garments Processing Division ( A Division of Aditya Birla Group). Bangalore, India

Title: Processing Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Denim:

Development- Ensure the designers requirements are met.

Denim Dry Process- Ensure the quality as per the approved sample

& to achieve the productivity as per the target set.

Product Development-Developing new laser design. Garment Dyeing:

Avoid shade variation between the Lots.

Reduce the wastage due to trial & error in matching the shade. Washing:

Production plan & delivery as per plan for In-house &Outsourcing factories ( 25 factories).

Washing seconds to be less than 0.5%.

Achievements:

Process Development: Set Recipe-Achieving the desired color, right first time, by adapting suitable process control.

Quality: Achieved high level of color fastness by doing color fastness test for every lot & fixing the same, in case of any problem.

Cost Control: Reduced steam consumption by 30% by using hot water instead of steam.

Cost Control: Reduced Liquid ratio by optimizing chemical & water ratio thru expertise.

Efficiency: Enhanced drying efficiency by 30%,

Process Innovation: To avoid seam slippage in corduroy fabric.

Poka Yoka: i) Avoiding usage of incorrect chemicals. ii) Avoiding bottom tear without bottom wash in wrinkle free treatment.

Cost Control: Minimized chemical wastage, Project Soft, Chemical Tracking Record, Chemical cost awareness.

Cost Control & Quality Control: Reduced the manpower by introducing process control boards.

Efficiency increase: Using SMED concept.

Resource saving: ETP water reused for toilets & Gardening.

System: Implemented 5S in a unionized factory.

Brands Handled:

Exports: Marks &Spencer, Tommy Hilfiger, S.Oliver, Quick Silver, Marco polo, Marlboro, Jack Pot Domestic: Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England, SF Period: From Nov 1998- March 1999

Exposure & Training:

From Blow room to Spinning- Spinning Mill (Bidadi/ Bangalore).

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Educational Qualification:

Diploma in Textile Technology.

IT Exposure: MS Excel,MS Office, SAP (ERP) & Fast React (Planning Software) Training & Certification:

KOTHARI- Garment Dyeing software.

ISO- Internal Auditor.

5S- Certified Trainer.

Other information’s:

Sex : Male

Nationality : Indian

D.O.B : 13/07/1978

Languages Known : English, Tamil, Hindi,Kannada & Telugu. Specialization : Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Extracurricular activities : Cricket, Shuttle.

Strengths : Analytical skills, Team building, Problem-solving, Pro-active approach.

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