Vineet Arora

Director Global Sourcing @ Lowe's Companies, Inc.

About

Experienced Sourcing Leader with a demonstrated history of working in a fast paced retail environment. Strong Procurement Professional competent in Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Vendor Management and Team development

Country

India

City

Bengaluru

Industry

Retail

Skill

Planning, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Project Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Supply Chain, Global Sourcing, Production Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Merchandising, Business Development, Management, Product Development, Team Management, Negotiation, Materials Management

Experience

Director Global Sourcing

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

2023-11 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Sourcing head across all categories from Indian sub-continent for Lowe’s retail in US

Global Sourcing Head - Stationery

Walmart Sourcing

2023-2 - 2023-10 · 9 mos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Global Sourcing Lead for Stationery, responsible for sourcing from all regions (Asia and America) for Walmart’s retail in US, Canada and Latin America

Sourcing Head ISC region - Hardlines & Stationery

Walmart Sourcing

2016-9 - 2023-2 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Bangalore

Sourcing Head for Stationery, Hardware, Auto accessories, Sports & Outdoor from Indian Sub-continent for Walmart’s retail in US, Canada & UK

Sourcing Lead - Cookware & Furniture

Walmart Sourcing

2012-7 - 2016-8 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Sourcing head for Furniture, Cook & Dine, Home decor, Storage & Organisation from India for Walmart US Retail

Operations Head (Dy General Manager)

Omax Autos Ltd.

2009-11 - 2012-6 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Responsible for entire P&L of the Home Furnishing business

Operations Head (Vice President)

Magppie International Limited

2008 - 2009 · 1 yr

Head of Sourcing & Operations function for one of the leading lifestyle home brands of India

Sourcing Head (Dy General Manager) - Home

Trident Group India

2007 - 2008 · 1 yr

Led the Sourcing function for company’s own retail for Home Decor & Improvement including Home Textiles, Hard & Soft Decor, Cook & Dine

Operations Head - LifeStyle Products Division

Jindal Stainless

2004-12 - 2007-4 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Responsible for entire plant operations including manufacturing, Sourcing, administration. Product categories - Home Decor, Cook & Dine, Flatware and Organisation