Work experience covers more than 19 years within the apparel
& Fashion industry in the following areas within India & Other
International Locations.
Sourcing - Responsibilities included ensuring the Fabric, Trims
and Apparel compliances with buyer's quality standard & also
designed implemented, new developments and maintained
Quality Management system at vendors with product safety and
its performance. Have travelled extensively For sourcing products
to countries like UAE, Kenya, Egypt, Cambodia, China, Vietnam,
Bangladesh, Hong kong & also travelled for Marketing/Business
development to countries like USA, Canada, Italy, Hungary, Spain,
Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Scotland, UAE  Hong Kong.
I have also sourced Fabrics & Apparel within India & other
International locations with combined innovation with commerciality
to bring new fabrics to the market, source potential vendors, and
enhanced product innovation.

Tirupur, China, Taiwan, Vietnam & Bangladesh
*Facilitated vendor and mill performance score carding on regular basis.
*Execute demand planning with supply chain to ensure capacities meet
volume Production Plans
*Negotiate time / actions from vendors to reduce lead-times and support
newness and chase strategies
*Lead strategic capacity conversations with vendors on shorter lead time
*Mentor and lead other team members on day to day activities/
*A complete knowledge of garment construction and garment production, as well as a working  knowledge of vendor management for Apparels, Fabrics,
trim suppliers.
*Proven experience in developing long-term relationships, and negotiating
strategic agreements to ensure constant cost and quality improvements.
*Maximize value by reducing overall costs while improving the quality of goods
and service levels.
*Attention to detail, follow-through and organisation skills.

Growth Project - Experience of managing project related to growth of business
involving multiple geographies and product group
Global Business Acumen- Experience in building multiyear growth strategy in a global sourcing / supply chain function
Problem Solver- Can proactively solve problems and effectively manage
multiple challenges
Collaboration- Proven ability influencing and making decisions cross-
functionally in a matrix environment where speed and cultural sensitivity was
crucial.
Personal Leadership- Demonstrated executive presence, presentation, influencing, and collaboration across a leadership team.
Change Leadership- Experience leading with and without authority to influence
others and drive decision-making
Talent Builder- I have a Proven track record of assessing, attracting, developing best-in-industry teams.
Experimentation - Proven ability to gather and analyze data along with implementing learnings for future use
Management consulting/ Sourcing Strategy - Relevant Supply Chain
consulting and Sourcing Strategy experience in Fashion Apparel/ Retail
industry

Regional Head - Asia

PROMOTER & CEO

Tirupur
Deliver operational leadership and assume full P&L responsibility of the ZXY
International India Liason Offices for all Apparels supplied to our valued
customers, ensuring the company sustains market share in the Region, achieves set targets and delivers profitable growth.
Develop an annual sales plan for existing and future customers and ensure
excellent client relationships by building openness and trust. Act as a key focal
point for communications with clients on issues requiring the influence and authority of the Country Manager.
Direct the day to day operational management of the Indian region, applying
as required a hands-on approach to producing solutions to strategic, technical, commercial, operational and personnel related challenges which impact on
customer service and performance.
Lead the marketing teams in achieving their goals and objectives and ultimately ensure all customer requirements are delivered on time, within
budget, technically compliant and to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Ensure emphasis is placed on further developing a high-performing, innovative and influential operational support function capable of meeting customer
requirements.
Lead the constant drive and focus to improve operational efficiency via
process, people or practical measures. In effect raise the bar on business
performance delivery.
Deliver performance management objectives, agreed business plans, budget
and targets and report on both plus and minus factors impacting on the business.
To conduct extensive survey for identifying scope for business potential in International as well as local markets (exports & retail) and forward a proposal to HO.
To participate in the management at the helm in framing policies and business
strategy to boost sales and accomplish objectives set by the Management.

GM- Indian Operations

Vietnam & China
One of the largest Sourcing Company with Annual turnover of USD 90 million.
Recruited by Chairman to handle Entire Production Team in Asia.
Operations
• Accepted Challenge of starting a new department from scratch,recruiting
team members to sourcing new factories.
• Aggressive sourcing increased business from 3 million to 45 million in short span of time majorly with negotiation skills and obtaining new product
category of product which Bangladesh was refusing like stockings and Beaded
garments.
• Introduced performance based increment scheme aligned with department
KPI.
Merchandising
• Order Follow up with Team and ensuring smooth flow of orders and deliveries.
• Working Closely with factories planning and production team to ensure
scheduled delivery.
• Sourcing and evaluating new factories based on the product category and strength.
• Visiting factories to keep check on production.
• Reporting to Management with P&L statement.
• Meeting customers to discuss merchandising status and improvisation
required.
• Price negotiation with buying team and factories, with efficient skills
increased profit margin with 5%-7%
• Evaluating fit and size set samples together with Tech department.
• Evaluating cost sheet.
• Interviewing and recruiting team members.
• Working with compliance team to get the factory evaluation.
• Sourcing new fabrics and trims and prepare presentation for buying team.

Regional Head Production & Sourcing - Asia

India, Banladesh & China
I was Employed as Manager- Sourcing, Merchandising & Quality to overlook a strong team of 60.
Responsibilities included ensuring the complete operations of India, Bangladesh & China.
I was Responsible For complete operations from Marketing, Sourcing, Merchandising, Quality Assurance, Finance & accounts, Planning & Logistics.
Guiding the teams to source Fabric & Apparel at right price & quality with choosing right supplier.
Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive sourcing strategy, including opportunities for process and cost efficiencies
Establishing and maintaining measurable performance metrics for all levels
of procurement activities to include but not limited to supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, etc.
Negotiate and execute purchase orders or vendor contracts as needed to support the critical business needs.
Manage all activities that develop relationships with suppliers.
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, sourcing, costing, Export production
Analysing latest marketing trends and tracking competitors' activities and providing valuable inputs.
Implementing and monitoring effective procurement schedules along with ensuring the specifications of the materials and establishing the quality &
quantity limits for effective inventory control.
Following up on orders from the time they are placed by the buyers till their
final delivery to the buyers as per time and quality standards committed to them.
Developing time management and tracking tools to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
Building relationship with international buyers and dealing with Factories for merchandising.
Building and maintaining healthy business relations with major clientele, ensuring maximum customer satisfaction by achieving delivery & quality
norms.
Co-ordination between buyer, our US Office, our team and factories.

Manager- Sourcing, Merchandising & Quality

Responsibilities included ensuring the Fabric, Trims and Garment compliances with buyer's quality standard & also designed implemented, new developments
and maintained Quality Management system at vendors with product safety and its performance.
# Sourcing the Fabric based on Fashion, Indication and Buyer indication.
# Sourcing of the Fabric and Trims (Both Imported & Local Sources)
# Product development from proto sample to final fit sample.
# Developments of lab dip/ strike off for approval.
# Arranging of all the Trims and accessories.
# Maintaining the quality norms as per the buyer requirements with the vendors of fabric, trims and CM unit.
# Maintaining the safety measures of the end product.
# Co-ordination between buyer and factory.
# Follow up on the final shipment with the consolidator in turn with the buyers.
# Costing of the product.
# New developments as per the buyer requirement.
# Fixing up CM with the factory.

Senior Merchandiser

Prashanth leo Francis Joseph is a Regional Head - Asia at LINDSEY INTERNATIONAL SOURCING in Bangalore.

Prashanth leo Francis Joseph

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