GOKULAKRISHNAN Dorairaju
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Dynamic Senior Sourcing Executive with a robust background in managing end-to-end sourcing, production, product development, vendor management, and capacity planning. Expertise in negotiating contracts, optimizing supply chains, and building strong supplier relationships within the fashion retail industry. Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities, develop and execute strategies that maximize sales and profits, and streamline operations to ensure timely delivery of quality goods. Known for an engaging, collaborative approach to vendor management, ensuring smooth operations and fostering long-term partnerships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Executive Sourcing
Landmark group (MAX Fashion)
Dubai
09.2023 - Current
- Analyze vendors capabilities and capacity to allocate orders strategically.
- Roll out and drive seasonal forecasts with vendors at the start of each season, assessing mid-season forecast accuracy with placed order quantities.
- Build production Time and Action Calendar (T&A) per season – ensure cross functional partners are aligned with key dates and are updating T&A regularly.
- Independently solve issues with collaboration with cross functional partners and work on improvement plans when issues arise and ensure that the plans are executed to successful completion
- Manage relationships with global and local suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of quality goods while negotiating favorable terms and pricing.
- Monitor and report on supplier performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and taking proactive measures to mitigate risk by aligning scorecard results with stakeholders, publishing mid-year and end-year results to drive vendor accountability and collaboration for enhanced outcomes.
- Share NOOS forecasts with vendors, providing clear expectations on production timelines and stock replenishment to maintain optimal inventory levels.
Production Merchandiser
Gymshark Ltd
Mauritius
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store and website while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Attended garment fit sessions with Vendors and development team providing follow up support to vendors.
- Evaluated pre-production samples and trim cards to ensure vendor is aligned with required standard and quality.
- Arrange Pre-production meeting with vendors to ensure smooth production.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business along with consistent and reliable supply of products
- Liaising with vendors to discuss production issues and look for ways to improvement.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Generated weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports to highlight milestones and activities.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Planned and Maintained Capacity planning chart for the whole region.
Production Merchandiser
Classic Fashion Apparel Industry LTD, UA & ADIDAS
JORDAN
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Plan & execute bulk orders that balances Customers expectations & Company’s Objective
- Managing production Time and Action Calendar once order is received.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Capacity Planning according to forecast received from Buyer.
- Coordinating with sourcing for material delivery improvement.
- Preparing Shipment schedule to factory according to Buyer’s delivery requirement.
- Close review of production plan & working with factory team for line feeding on time.
- Monitoring Factory WIP for on time delivery
Product Development Merchandiser
Euro Leder Fashion Ltd
Chennai, INDIA
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Bridged gap between Buyer and manufacturer with major communications in offering most presentable garments for bringing more business.
- Effective Garment costing to quote according to buyer needs.
- Fabric and Trim sourcing from various Local and International suppliers.
- Follow up on sampling department to ensure smooth working.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Review meetings with buyer to thoroughly convince and sell developed designs
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Education
BACHELOR OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY (B.F Tech) - Textile And Apparel
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Kerala, India08.2018
High School Diploma -
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Kerala, India03.2012
Skills
- Global Sourcing
- Operations Management
- Vendor Management
- Supplier Evaluation
- Pricing Controls
- Capacity Planning and Control
- Data Analysis
- Critical Path Creation and Maintenance
- Production Oversight and Management
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- Developed detachable leather garments- 2 in 1 leather jacket for Italian male customers and detachable garment for female customer.
- Solely managed multiple Job work factories from material in-house till shipping for the esteemed active wear brand Under Armour.
- Created a successful Capacity managing business model that was implemented company-wide.
- Achieved 98% On-time Shipment by coordinating with vendors with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Vendor Performance tracker for a whole region.
- Have been awarded Best debutant by the current management.
Certification
- Best commercially viable project award for graduation project.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Executive Sourcing
Landmark group (MAX Fashion)
09.2023 - Current
Production Merchandiser
Gymshark Ltd
08.2021 - 05.2023
Production Merchandiser
Classic Fashion Apparel Industry LTD, UA & ADIDAS
08.2019 - 07.2021
Product Development Merchandiser
Euro Leder Fashion Ltd
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Best commercially viable project award for graduation project.
BACHELOR OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY (B.F Tech) - Textile And Apparel
National Institute of Fashion Technology
High School Diploma -
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
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