Nidhi Puri
Vice President Technical Services- Supply Chain · PVH CORP
Scarsdale, NYIn My Own Words
Global Supply Chain Leader focused on elevating product ( end to end) from concept to consumer. Recently led teams ;Technical Design, Digital Product Creation (3D) & Production teams at PVH ( Calvin Klein/ Tommy Hilfiger)/ Macys & Gap Inc. In Depth Experience: 1. AI / ML driven Inclusive Data Fit /Sizing 2. Digital Product Creation ( 3D create/ assort /sell) 3. Made to Measure Customized & Personalized Fit 4 Product Development & Production 5. Raw Material Planning & Procurement 6. Sustainable & Traceable Supply Chain Strategy
Work Experience
Vice President Technical Services- Supply Chain
PVH CORP2020 – 2022
Strategically led the digital product development, technical design strategy, raw material supply chain, production, and fit process for the $740 million omni channel division. ? Inspired and developed high performing team of technical designers, fabric, sourcing, and product experts, across the US, Africa, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, and India. ? Orchestrated Digital Transformation through change management across Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein businesses to achieve KPI of 81% reduction in physical samples. ? Develop in collaboration with brand president, first of its kind apparel concept to consumer sustainable supply chain pipeline in East Africa to accelerate business growth resulting in additional 20% LDP savings. Digitizing raw material management process to unlock procurement and speed. ? Set strategic direction to right sizing and optimize teams across the globe to balance the right talent doing the right work in the right place. Reduced turnover, increased talent efficiency by 40% and achieved 87% in Employee engagement survey. ? Launched Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning driven fit sizing strategy based on US consumer body data study, driving 40% higher SKU efficiency, and optimizing inventory. ? Built a robust raw material and vendor sourcing strategy across division to meet and exceed brand's digital goals, whilst optimizing supply & demand, procuring capacity, and driving sustainable/ traceable supply base transition.
Director Technical Services
MACYS INC2013 – 2015
Managed US and global team of technical designers, product developers and pattern makers to drive growth for Womenswear brands worth $2.6 billion; INC, Alfani, Charter Club and Millennial brands. ? Supervised teams on key fit projects to share consumer insights & data analysis to educate district stores and Macys.com business partners. Successfully launch e-comm product elevation training. ? Ensured raw material developments were supporting seasonal and long-term strategic opportunities across all brands to maximize innovation, flexibility, and quality, drive over $90M in fabric savings. ? Guided teams through the development and launch of new Millennial brand- 'Maison Jules' and Latina brand 'Thalia.'
Manager Technical Design
GAP INC2005 – 2011
Managed global team for underwear, activewear, and swimwear categories. ? Rolled out the fit forms' development project for Gap Inc.; forms creating consistent fit. ? Collaborated with Store leads; created an innovative solution reducing out-of-package returns by 15%.
