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Sestivel Vyas

Global Sourcing Specialist and Buyer
Sharjah
Sestivel Vyas

Summary

Accomplished global sourcing specialist and buyer with a robust background in steering product development and nurturing vendor alliances. Proven track record in harmonizing design aesthetics with rigorous quality standards and exceeding cost objectives.


Previous experience working with top retailers across the UK, Europe, Nordic regions, Russia, UAE, and KSA. Specializes in handling diverse age groups including infants, kids (junior-senior), men, and women.


Expertise in apparel (knits/woven & denim), baby care, activewear, innerwear, swimwear, modest wear, bedding and comforter sets, pillow covers, towels, ponchos, bottleware, fashion accessories, caps, socks, bags, and footwear.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages

Work History

Confidential

Global Sourcing Specialist and Buyer
4 2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Handled clients Babies and More, Redtag, Twenty4, Al Furat Rose, Nautica (BFL)
  • Directed and managed global procurement initiatives, optimizing cost-efficiency and quality through strategic sourcing and vendor management.
  • Managed end-to-end fabric selection, ensuring adherence to sizing, testing and packaging standards for premium product quality
  • Conducted consistent supplier monitoring to guarantee compliance with product specifications and packaging requirements.
  • Demonstrated sharp analytical skills in evaluating market trends to inform purchasing decisions and product development.
  • Pioneered sourcing strategies for both apparel and non-apparel categories, ensuring diversity and innovation in product offerings.
  • Fostered robust international relations, navigating cross-cultural business environments to secure advantageous partnerships.
  • Crafted and executed go-to-market strategies, accelerating product launches and achieving competitive market positioning.
  • Sourced And Developed multiple Product categories on Infant, Kids, Mens and Women categories from China, India, Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt.

Fanmania General Trading LLC

Sourcing Buyer and Merchandising Lead
11.2022 - 3 2024

Job overview

  • Handled clients R&B Kids, R&B, Brand Bazaar, Aeropostale, Babyshop, Max, Fine Fair, Redtag, Twenty4, Brands For Less, Babies & More, Al Furat Rose, Blueage, Brands For Less
  • Headed global sourcing initiatives, optimizing procurement strategies for competitive advantage.
  • Managed comprehensive buying operations, ensuring seamless fabric selection and purchase order execution
  • Cultivated robust international relations, enhancing vendor management and supply chain efficiency
  • Developed and executed go-to-market strategies, driving product development and business growth.
  • Pioneered vendors on right apparel sourcing, streamlining order management for manufacturing operations and maintaining prompt delivery.
  • Visiting factories on seasonal trips for monitoring compliance, production activities and bringing in new product developments on fabric and applciations.

Fashion UK

Key Account Manager
02.2019 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Managed liaison office locations in UK, India, Turkey, Bangladesh, China, Germany, Poland, and France.
  • Handled client accounts including Kappahl, Lindex, Takko, Elcorte Ingles, Hipercor, JBC, Maxima, My Toys, Zeeman, Vanilla Underground, Character.Com, Pop Gear, F & F, and Reporter.
  • Managed client accounts from order placement, sampling to shipment, interacting with buyers to close all approvals (fabric, lab dips, artworks, wash, samples, print techniques, PP samples, production samples, and shipment).
  • Coordinated with design, quality, and compliance teams to conduct proper surveys on factories and select appropriate products for each factory.
  • Handled a business volume of 20 Million GBP for the UK, Europe, and Poland in the last season, contributing to a company turnover of 90 Million GBP.
  • Extensive experience handling Nordic, Europe, and UK buyers.
  • Spearheaded company vision through strong leadership and management skills, with assertive involvement in cultivating new opportunities and growing existing business.
  • Partnered with the compliance team to ensure all registered factories were evaluated as per buyer standards.
  • Trained junior level entries with experience gained from sample stage to shipment, conducting factory visits, and introducing them to print houses and innovative production techniques.

Beconnected World

Senior Merchandiser
02.2016 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Partnered with the liaison buying office in India, reporting directly to headquarters in Belgium
  • Forged and nurtured strategic vendor relationships, ensuring a diverse product selection
  • Conducted in-depth market analysis and leveraged consumer insights to drive informed product selection
  • Managed a portfolio of high-profile European buyers and Russian clients

Balu SOC

Merchandiser
06.2012 - 01.2016

Lilliput Kidswear Pvt Limited

Assistant Merchandiser
05.2010 - 05.2012

Education

PSG College of Technology
India

Bachelor of Arts from Fashion Design
04.2007 - 01.2010

Skills

Global Sourcing on Apparel and Non-Apparel

Timeline

Sourcing Buyer and Merchandising Lead

Fanmania General Trading LLC
11.2022 - 3 2024

Key Account Manager

Fashion UK
02.2019 - 10.2022

Senior Merchandiser

Beconnected World
02.2016 - 01.2019

Merchandiser

Balu SOC
06.2012 - 01.2016

Assistant Merchandiser

Lilliput Kidswear Pvt Limited
05.2010 - 05.2012

PSG College of Technology

Bachelor of Arts from Fashion Design
04.2007 - 01.2010

Global Sourcing Specialist and Buyer

Confidential
4 2024 - Current

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