Supply Chain Global Sourcing

Shiven Dutta

**** ***** **** ****, **** Chester, PA 19382 310-***-**** ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Multi-faceted professional with 30 years of leading industry experience in global sourcing, purchasing strategies, quality control management, manufacturing operations, merchandising, product development, planning, and supply chain management.

Proven ability to develop and manage successful sourcing objectives and product plans.

Strong ability to build dynamic and positive relationships with vendors.

Respected team-oriented leadership style who can deliver successful results.

Passion for developing sourcing and supply chain strategies while meeting product expectations and protecting brand integrity.

Dedication for minimizing costs and optimizing profit margins, all while protecting brand equity.

Progressive ability to oversee process improvement initiatives to drive business success.

CORE COMPETENCIES

oStrategic Procurement

oSupply Chain Management

oNegotiation

oReporting with skillsets of Microsoft Power BI

oBudget & Forecasting

oVendor Compliance

oOrder Facilitation

oNew Product Launch

oAble to travel international & domestic

oResearch & Development

oProcess Analysis

oLeadership & Team Building

oOrganize & manage trade shows

oProduction & QA Management

oRead & negotiate contracts.

oStudy & understand international laws

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE

TESTEQUITY LLC Moorpark, CA Jan 2020 - Current

A DSG Group Company

Director of Supply Chain & Procurement - Operate from the Philadelphia region location.

Responsible for supply chain and procurement for all the 4 companies & brands – TestEquity, Techni-Tool, Jensen Tools, TEquipment with approximate annual spend of $350M. The company has recently acquired another company in the same Industry – Hisco Inc a $450M company and I responsible for the inventory optimization for the entire group now.

Heading a team of 25 including Buyers, Demand Planners, Product Mangers, Inventory Managers located in offices in MA, CA, TX, PA, Mexico, India & Philippines.

My team handles over 2700 vendors, 200k sku’s between Electronic Production Supply as well as Test & Measurements products.

Responsible for inventory planning, P&D, forecasting & sourcing for company’s private label brand TECHNI-PRO. Have introduced over 600 new skus since 2021 with average gm of 50%. Have been successful in generating over $1.5M in dollar margins for the company by sourcing products in high demand as well as with supply chain constraints direct from overseas.

RIVERHEAD APPAREL LLC New York, NY 2008 – Dec 2019

Director of Global Sourcing

Comprehensive sourcing and procurement activities including supplier selection, price negotiation, cost reporting, and estimating.

Forecast product needs through close communication with cross-functional department managers

Establish and execute quality assurance procedures

Maintain and develop regional and international supply opportunities

Analyze business benefits and maintain low levels of manufacturing risks

Manage daily operations for strategic purchasing and new product sourcing

Collaborate with technical, marketing, and sales departments

Utilize best practice tools and techniques to improve and measure processes

Interview, train, and coach employees to peak performance levels

Demonstrate analytical, problem solving, research, and communication abilities

Engage in domestic and international travel to maintain relationships with factories

Responsible for negotiating, executing, and managing an exclusive license agreement with Jack Nicklaus and Alexander Julian through affiliate group 5 Crown International. Successfully managed over $22 million in business during the contract period.

http://www.nicklaus.com/2012/news/jack-nicklaus-apparel-selects-5-crown-international/

Developed and executed multi-product collection for Jack Nicklaus brand

https://jacknicklausapparel.wordpress.com/tag/golden-bear/

Recent achievements:

https://tailorbyrd.com

https://margaritavillestore.com

RIVERHEAD IMPEX LIMITED New Delhi, India 2002 - 2007

Operations Manager – South East Region

Managed the South Asian office for its entire sourcing and supply chain operations throughout 8 countries

Created partnership with AGOA favored African countries and spent over two years traveling in the region to train employees, negotiate prices, and execute projects

Implemented high quality product development with designated sales pipelines

Reduced the purchasing budget for most customers by over 25%

Lead production and logistics teams to achieve shorter production times

Monitored and optimized product flow from factory to customer’s distribution center

Developed and executed a $12 million business in a record two year span with new accounts and customers

Worked with cross functional teams to improve sourcing network, find new factories, and establish new relationships

Determined profit impact of existing products and advised on the creations of higher quality products

Managed accounts such as Stein Mart, Bon Ton, Orvis, Reebok Golf, IZOD Collegiate, Calvin Klein Golf, Jeffrey Beans, F.A. MacCluer, Alexander Julian, Talbots, Cabela’s, The Limited, and Express

BTC Forest Hills, NY and New Delhi, India 1991 - 2002

Regional Manager – Production & Sourcing

Managed production and sourcing in India, UAE, China, Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal

Executed product development and production management for brands such as Orvis, Phillip Van Heusen, G.H Bass, Arrow, L.L. Bean, Cabela’s, JoS. A. Banks, and Talbots

Increased the production capacity from 20,000 to 3 million garments a year within a short span of 3 years

Developed relationships with state of the art fabric mills and factories covering 6 countries

Reduced the procurement costs for the company by over 35% resulting in higher gross margins

Played an instrumental role in growing the company from a startup to a multi-million dollar enterprise

Built and managed a highly enthusiastic and performance oriented team

Created a Quality Assurance department by coordinating with local inspection agencies

Established mandates for product quality and performance

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and Business Management

Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

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