Pawan Kumar Mehta

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮. We operate as your dedicated Liaison Office and Buying Partner, bridging the gap between international demand and India’s premier manufacturing capabilities. We specialize in building 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 for Home Textiles, Hardgoods, and Decor. 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴: We manage the entire lifecycle—from identifying high-capacity vendors to final shipment—ensuring a seamless, low-friction procurement process. 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: We implement multi-stage 𝗤𝗔/𝗤𝗖 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝘀 on-ground to minimize defect rates and guarantee product excellence before goods leave the factory. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: We curate and audit a network of manufacturers meeting strict 𝗘𝗦𝗚, 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗣𝗦𝗜𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, mitigating brand risk for our partners. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: We provide real-time data on raw material trends and currency shifts, allowing our clients to make data-driven buying decisions and achieve 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. We act as your eyes and ears on the ground, ensuring 𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗙 (𝗢𝗻-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻-𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹) 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 and a transparent, ethical supply chain.

Managed end-to-end sourcing and merchandising for high-volume 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 and 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 categories, catering to one of Europe's largest discount retail chains. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Spearheaded product development and cost negotiations for multi-million dollar seasonal programs, ensuring competitive pricing without compromising quality. 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀: Managed a robust vendor base across India, ensuring 100% adherence to REACH, CPSIA, and social compliance standards (BSCI/SEDEX). 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Maintained an exceptional OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery rate by proactively managing production timelines and logistics for thousands of SKUs. 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Implemented rigorous on-ground QA/QC protocols and factory audits to minimize defect rates for high-risk categories like Furniture and Lighting. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Provided the global buying team with critical data on raw material trends (cotton, wood, metals) to optimize procurement timing and protect retail margins.

Spearheaded the comprehensive India sourcing and procurement strategy for 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴, acting as the primary hub for international retail programs across South America and North American markets. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Directed the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle across India, managing multi-million dollar annual procurement budgets for Home Textiles, Furniture, Hardgoods, and Household categories. 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Curated and audited a high-performance network of 50+ manufacturers, ensuring 100% adherence to international social and technical compliance standards (REACH, ESG). 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Implemented value engineering and negotiation frameworks that consistently delivered year-on-year cost savings while protecting product quality and design integrity. 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Acted as the dedicated strategic partner for international buying offices, providing real-time Market Intelligence on raw material fluctuations, factory capacities, and manufacturing trends. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Oversaw on-ground QA/QC teams to ensure all exports met rigorous retail quality benchmarks and on-time delivery (OTIF) requirements. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Collaborated with global designers to translate international trends into commercially successful product ranges for diverse global markets.

Led the end-to-end merchandising and product development operations for a prestigious portfolio of global retailers. I served as the primary link between Indian manufacturers and international buying teams to ensure every product met strict market standards. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Successfully managed high-volume accounts for Monoprix, Galeries Lafayette, Pao de Acucar, Exito, and Cdiscount, scaling annual business from $0.5M to $5.5M. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Drove category growth in Home Textiles and Soft Furnishings, translating buyer designs into market-ready products while maintaining high design integrity. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Directed the full lifecycle from sampling to shipment, achieving an 85%+ on-time delivery (OTIF) rate across 30+ vendors and 300+ SKUs. 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Negotiated annual supply contracts and pricing for core categories like towels and bathmats, delivering measurable cost savings for the group. 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Partnered with global QA teams to ensure all vendors and products met international safety and ethical compliance standards.

Managed end-to-end merchandising and product development for global retail programs across the USA, Canada, and Denmark, specializing in soft home furnishings. Portfolio Management: Directed the lifecycle of 100+ SKUs, aligning vendor production with buyer design, pricing, and compliance expectations. Client Liaison: Coordinated with premier brands like Walmart (Canada) and Neiman Marcus to ensure seamless sampling and order execution. Operational Oversight: Negotiated supplier pricing and monitored production schedules to guarantee on-time delivery and strict quality standards.

Effectively managed the planning, analysis, and evaluation of orders, ensuring seamless coordination with product development, quality control, procurement, and production departments to facilitate efficient workflow. Key responsibilities included: Established and maintained liaisons with renowned buying houses such as Li and Fung, Trident, and client offices in the USA and Europe, contributing to the successful export of home textiles and soft toys. Demonstrated an acute understanding of industry trends and color concepts, adeptly transforming them into innovative and engaging artworks. Conducted in-depth cost analyses and implemented design modifications without compromising the integrity of the original design vision. Skillfully managed a diverse range of product categories, including home furnishings, quilts, sheet sets, soft toys, cushions, curtains, and table linen.