Nitin Kumar

Leading production management activities for Gymshark Ltd , Working across global supply chain ensuring the range is delivered on time and as per specification on quality and design.

• Managing vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, keeping production on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and contributing to a positive work environment.
• Increased production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative strategies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product design, ensuring manufacturability without sacrificing quality.
• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in measurable enhancements to productivity and overall performance metrics.
• Analyzed production data, identifying trends and areas for improvement which led to more informed decision-making processes.

• Responsible for sourcing strategy, Supplier communication, supplier performance, issue resolution & product execution
• Owner of budgeting process including that of shipments, operational expenses maintaining self-sustainable operations
• Improving the performance of the supply chain, On time Delivery, Quality, price, social & environmental compliance
• Lead the local office by communicating the vision, strategy and company objectives
• Develop Human Resource capabilities including talent development, succession planning, developing Key Players
• Ensuring compliance to local laws and regulation
• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement efforts.

• Led a team of forty people across Asia managing USD300Million at FOB
• Key responsibilities include Strategic sourcing, Global supplier matrix, Sales budget, cost budget, KPI setting and supplier performance management
• Led Cost team for C&A Europe, developed "Should be cost" model for C&A, Delivering cost saving of $63M over past 18 months– Target saving of $100M for next 3 years
• Led and executed the Global strategic sourcing activities of the Trims & Packaging team, managing portfolio size of USD150Million to deliver exceptional quality, cost & sustainability results

• Leading the Flats & Denims sourcing team for C&A Bangladesh & Pakistan office for USD370M
• Key responsibilities - Vendor development, Product development, Cost & negotiation, Order placement, OMU delivery and order execution
• Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent cost control measures were in place.
• Developed comprehensive go-to-market strategies, ensuring successful product launches and brand positioning.
• Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure developmental progress.
• Drove revenue growth by establishing strong relationships with key industry partners.

• Responsible for complete operations of TESCO international sourcing Dhaka hub (Including Pakistan), leading a team of 49 people, FOB spend of USD200Million across different clothing, home & hard goods categories
• Sourcing and maintaining robust and compliant supplier base, On time delivery, Right quality at right price, People management & development
• Key Achievements include Globally best cost to shipment ratio of 0.9%, delivered factory compliance up-gradation Project for Tesco
• Boosted operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Managed cross-functional teams for optimal productivity and performance, promoting a positive work environment.