TUSHAR KUMAR RAJPUT

Senior Manager Footwear Sourcing @ Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd.

About

A good team player , loves footwear making and development having a Pro-active approach in anticipating the problems and providing solutions using technical knowledge gained and learned throughout. Good knowledge and command in INDIA and BANGLADESH Incorporating organizational culture and driving the things as per organizations needs and demands Well organized with experience that demonstrates self motivation and self initiative to achieve both personal and professional goals KEY AREAS • Sourcing: Synchronizing and directing all internal forces to achieve the desired target and developing relationship with vendors for smooth material flow. •Merchandising: Coordination activities within different departments to achieve organizational goals •Technical Knowledge: Understanding grave problems, identifying the root cause of the problem and providing solutions for the same. Further working on the shop floor and handling hard core production issues and given me a lot of experience and knowledge to plan the production targets and on time delivery. •Footwear Development: Having good knowledge about footwear development , material sourcing, leather sourcing , new styles , trends etc.

Country

India

City

West Delhi

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Skill

Creativity and Innovation, CROSS- FUNCTIONAL TEAM COLLABORATION, PRODUCT LINE STARTEGY & DEVELOPMENT, FOOTWEAR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, Product Management, Team Leadership, Global Sourcing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, Market Research, Business Development, Workable Solutions, Product Service, Product Quality, Power Tools, Manufacturing, Assortment Planning, Range Building, Range Development

Experience

Senior Manager Footwear Sourcing

Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd.

2024-12 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

India

- Global Sourcing - Vendor Management - Sustainability & Innovation - Supply Chain Optimization - Team Leadership & Collaboration - Strategic Sourcing Decisions

General Manager Business & New Product development

JQR Sports®

2023-11 - 2024-11 · 1 yr 1 mo

Bahadurgarh, Haryana, India

-Product Innovation & Development -Market Research & Trend Analysis -Strategic & Brand Partnerships -Negotiation & Contract Management

Footwear Sourcing & Development

Reliance Brands Limited

2022-9 - 2023-9 · 1 yr 1 mo

Gurugram, Haryana, India

-RANGE DEVELOPMENT: Developing season range keeping in mind commercial, Trends, adaptability and cost targets - VENDOR DEVELOPMENT: Introducing and developing the vendors as per the brand and product requirement. - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Handling entire footwear verticals in terms of product development and designing across genders.

Export Manager

WILHELM TEXTILES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

2018-5 - 2022-8 · 4 yrs 4 mos

India

-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Technical footwear textile in SOUTH EAST ASIA countries like BANGLADESH, VIETNAM, SRI LANKA, etc. Developing the range for all Brands in respective countries, increasing the volume and numbers all over the territory. -TECHNICAL TRAINING: Conduct training for customers to implement the right material and technology as per the footwear construction and customer requirements. -WATER PROOF FOOTWEAR – Material/designing /manufacturing and quality and process control. -PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Introduce, Develop, commercialize new sustainable footwear material as per international brand requirement. -BRAND MARKETING: For Increasing the presence over region participating and Organizing all International Leather, footwear and material Fair.

Co-Founder /Product Director (Footwear & Accessories )

WEGA LIFESTYLE PVT. LTD

2015-1 - 2018-4 · 3 yrs 4 mos

New Delhi Area, India

Footwear sourcing and QA/QC Manager

KIA SHOES(NAUGHTY MONKEY)

2013-6 - 2014-12 · 1 yr 7 mos

- Establishment and implementation of sourcing strategies both long term and short term. - Supplier competencies: Supplier capabilities, capacities and growth plans - Evaluate and monitor the performance of the supplier base - Troubleshoot production/delivery problems - product development and commercialization

Footwear Production and Development

PUMA SPORTS INDIA. PVT.LTD

2011-1 - 2013-4 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Successful establishment of PUMA quality standards at factories • Delivery achievement of 10K and raised to 70K in 9 months along with delivering quality • Successful establishment of short line concept in stitching lines and zero defect area in assembly area • Coordinating with costing team to ensure the correct costing from raw material suppliers. • Coordinating with designing team for product development and range development. • Handling Commercialization activities for ensuring smooth production • Coordinating with merchandiser to regulate the deliveries as desired by sales • Coordinating with vendors for sourcing of upper materials and outsoles • Providing solutions and alternatives on the production floor • Coordinating with planning department to achieve on monthly target • Responsibility to deliver right and best quality to the brand