Supply Chain Material Planning

Sukesh Shah

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SUMMARY

Skilled sourcing professional with substantial experience at the managerial level and in the supply chain management field including global procurement and material planning with a specialty in strategic sourcing opportunities, direct and non-direct materials, analyzing supply sources, discovering new sourcing opportunities, and successful global negotiation. Background in providing excellent service for firms with fluctuating purchasing needs and a unique ability to forge strong relationships with vendors worldwide through excellent communication and interpersonal skills. EDUCATION

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Gujarat, India Degree: Master of Science in Statistics May 1989

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Gujarat, India Degree: Bachelor of Science in Statistics; Minor: Mathematics and Economics May 1987 WORK EXPERIENCE

Tailored Brands, Inc. New York, NY

Senior Manager of Procurement and Sourcing May 2015 – July 2024

● Established strategic alliances with global suppliers through cost control and evaluation of trade policy

● Led material planning, cost contract negotiations, monthly budgets, and raw material inventory control

● Managed raw material, including fabric and trims, as well as packaging material, including paper boxes, cardboard supporters and plastic products, for the development of over 5 million units

● Ensured on-time delivery to provide optimized service to internal customers to achieve key organizational goals

● Researched international trade policy extensively to expand the global vendor base and improve supplier efficiency

● Issued and analyzed work orders and contracts through the SAP system

● Managed the performance of more than 15 global vendors through KPI reports for effective relationship management

● Coordinated internal stakeholders such as the merchandising team, design team, product development team, quality improvement team, and logistics team to identify and resolve issues to ensure smooth workflow JoS A Bank Clothiers Hampstead, MD

Director of Sourcing April 2011 – April 2015

● Developed a new sourcing strategy based on existing and new trade policy announcements

● Coordinated daily production issues with factories through daily vendor meetings

● Managed production comprising more than 3.5 million units per year

● Exceeded the IMU% goals through cost analysis and negotiation with the mill, factory, and trim suppliers o Saved 28% on freight cost by employing an alternative freight strategy o Sourced a variety of suppliers to save 14% on landed costs

● Attended industry-specific trade shows to keep abreast of new ideas, products, and industry trends Wearwolf Group Ltd. New York, NY

Senior Production Coordinator June 2007 – December 2010

● Enforced business calendar for garment development, pre-production sampling, photo sampling, and bulk production to ensure optimized delivery per the client’s desired schedule as part of client relationship management initiatives

● Conducted a thorough cost analysis for men’s wear products and negotiated pricing to improve margins

● Serviced private label accounts such as Macy’s Inc, JoS A Bank, Casual Male, Burlington, Nordstrom, Kohl’s, etc.

● Assessed and maintained product integrity by reviewing testing reports for garments

● Attended training sessions to develop working proficiency in the MacysNet Vendor Management Portal Raymond Apparel Ltd. Mumbai, India

Sourcing and Planning Manager August 2003 – June 2006 SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS & VOLUNTEERING

Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP Enterprise Resource Planning, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications Specialties: Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Global Negotiations, Project Management, Process Improvement Languages: Fluent in English; Fluent in Hindi; Fluent in Gujarati Interests: International Trade Policy

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