Girish Kumar S.P

 GIRISH KUMAR S.P #28, 2nd Main Road, Saraswathinagar, Vijayanagar, Bangalore Pincode-560040 (India) Contact:- Email:-Date of Birth: May 2nd, 1971 FABRIC SOURCING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & MERCHANDISING Seeking senior level assignments across the industry OBJECTIVES : Seeking challenging career in an esteemed organization & to get a responsible position with authority, A self motivated, Proactive achiever with an ability to plan & execute using my skills & experience efficiently & to communicate my ideas and views with my seniors & co-workers and commit myself for achieving organizational objectives with the team effort. SKILLS: A competent & seasoned professional offering over 22 years of well-honed experience, with the excellent understanding of business dynamics with updated market knowledge. Experienced in all aspects of Fabric Sourcing, , Merchandising, Product development, Vendor development, Sourcing operations in the Domestic & International Market, having worked Successfully and consistently delivering the responsibility & adding to the organizational goals and Customer Satisfaction. Have handled different kind of Customers from US, EU & India Domestic Brands in my career span. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: M/s. Optus International Hk Ltd., China as Fabric Sourcing & Marketing Head Since Sept 2015 - May 2019 Fabric Sourcing, Business Development , Vendor Development Product Development, Bulk Fabrics Production Controlling Negotiations Price & Delivery Order placement Taking Decision like sample / bulk approvals before shipment Over Seeing Inspection reports, Testing Standards Parameters before shipment Troubleshoot situations Payment follow ups ---- LC / TT Day to Day communication with Buyers & Suppliers Training subordinates M/s. Hirdaramani Group Srilanka worked as Senior Fabric Sourcing Manager June 2013 to July 2015 Sourcing & Developing Seasonal Fabric (All types Woven & Knits) & to meet the needs of Customers & to ensure the goods are shipped as per the committed T&A’ Procuring raw materials from the right vendors & sourcing right quality at right prices & quantity Developing New Vendors & keeping in good terms with old & existing Suppliers, Negotiating Prices, Terms etc., Proactively highlighting new fabric development to design/merchant team & work closely with Design manager to develop product concepts & interpret with vendors. Overseeing sampling & Bulk fabric orders & its status on day to day Interacting with Testing Laboratories to ensure quality is meet as per buyers standards. Accountable for all sample labdip & bulk colors, handloom bits, Print Strikeoffs Working closely with Factory production team & to trouble shooting to solve any fabric issues that may arise at the bulk / sapmle fabric process stage & to ensure time deliveries as committed with required quality. Responsible for approving pre shipment samples & give shade/pattern approvals. Process bulk fabrics for lab test report for color fastness and quality inspection report before dispatch.  M/s.Roverco Apparels Garment Export House worked as Fabric Sourcing Manager May 2011- June 2013 Fabric Sourcing, Business Development , Vendor Development Product Development, Bulk Fabrics Production Controlling Negotiations Price & Delivery Order placement Taking Decision like sample / bulk approvals before shipment Over Seeing Inspection reports, Testing Standards Parameters before shipment Troubleshoot situations Payment follow ups ---- LC / TT Day to Day communication with Buyers & Suppliers Training subordinates M/s. PT Sainath Garment Export house as Fabric Sourcing Manager (china) Feb 2009 - April 2011 M/s.Kaybee Groups, Singapore Based Trading Organization Feb 2006 - Jan 2009 As Textile Marketing Manager & Fabric Sourcing Responsible for Fabric Sales & Marketing for off shore business & Developing Seasonal Fabric (All types Woven & Knits) & to meet the needs of all customers/Buyers. Marketing analysis, Marketing/sales strategies, Market planning Developing New Vendor thru region sales office & providing services to the existing customers Rigorous follow up with the Region Sales office on day to day matters & developing new customers & serving the existing customers. Sourcing & Developing Seasonal Fabric (All types Woven & Knits) & to meet the needs of Customers & to ensure the goods are shipped as per the committed T&A’s Procuring raw materials from the right vendors & sourcing right quality at right prices & quantity Developing New Vendors & keeping in good terms with old & existing Suppliers .Negotiating Prices, Terms etc., Proactively highlighting new fabric development to design/merchant team & work closely with Design manager to develop product concepts & interpret with vendors. Overseeing sampling & Bulk fabric orders & its status on day to day Interacting with Testing Laboratories to ensure quality is meet as per buyers standards Working closely with Factory production team & to trouble shooting to solve any fabric issues that may arise at the bulk / sapmle fabric process stage & to ensure time deliveries as committed with required quality. Responsible for approving pre shipment samples & give shade/pattern approvals. Process bulk fabrics for lab test report for color fastness and quality inspection report before dispatch.  Work closely with other members of the senior management team to streamline the purchasing / marketing strategy. Follow up on all the payments receivable from customers & payments to be made to factories. M/s.P T Sainath Industries, Indonesian Garment Export Organization Oct 2004 - Jan 2006 Sourcing Fabric Manager Based in China Sourcing & Developing Seasonal Fabric (All types Woven & Knits) & to meet the needs of Customers & to ensure the goods are shipped as per the committed T&A’s Procuring raw materials from the right vendors & sourcing right quality at right prices & quantity Developing New Vendors & keeping in good terms with old & existing Suppliers….Negotiating Prices, Terms etc., Proactively highlighting new fabric development to design/merchant team & work closely with Design manager to develop product concepts & interpret with vendors. Overseeing sampling & Bulk fabric orders & its status on day to day Interacting with Testing Laboratories to ensure quality is meet as per buyers standards. Accountable for all sample labdip & bulk colors, handloom bits, Print Strikeoffs Working closely with Factory production team & to trouble shooting to solve any fabric issues that may arise at the bulk / sapmle fabric process stage & to ensure time deliveries as committed with required quality. Responsible for approving pre shipment samples & give shade/pattern approvals. Process bulk fabrics for lab test report for color fastness and quality inspection report before dispatch.  M/s. Mandhana Industries, Mumbai Based Textile Mill Nov 2003 - Sept 2004 Deputy Manager, Marketing, Bangalore/Chennai Region M/s. Tss Buying House, Bangalore Apr 2002 - Oct 2003 Senior Merchandiser - Product Development & Sourcing Fabrics Successfully handled the sourcing & development of Fabrics from India as well from Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, China & Srilanka for Buyers handling Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Polo, American Eagle, Express, Kazu & Honky Dory. M/s.Ashima Fashions Pvt Ltd., Bangalore & Gurgaon Nov 1997 - Mar 2002 Fabric Assistant Manager Sourcing & Product Development M/s.Rokhein International (P) Ltd., Bangalore July 1993 - Oct 1997 Fabric Co-ordinator EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS: B. COM from Bangalore University 1992 Working Knowledge MS Office Word, Excel , MS Office Outlook