Abhishek Sharma

Experience

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  Madura Garments

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2008

  Management Trainee (Operations)

  There was a period of immersion into various department in the manufacturing factory followed by updating SOPs for all departmentsAfter the initial immersion period I was responsible for implementation of SOPs in a new factory of the group. This including updating the SOPs where needed, training of staff on the SOPs and routine follow up and audits to ensure compliance to SOPs

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  Second Dimension Exports

  Dec 2008 - Mar 2010

  Operations Head

  Operations Head is responsible for complete operations from initial enquiry to shipment. Which included reviewing cost sheets made by the merchandisers, monitoring merchandising activities by daily follow up with junior merchants. Monitoring daily line outputs to ensure the deliveries are met. Updating production plan in tune with the approval process and delivery deadlines.Setting up various factory processes involved in day to day working of the factory. Performance review of the factory/merchandising by means of reports like daily/monthly production reports, on time delivery reports, quality summary reports and OQL report, OCR, etc. Show less

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  Technopak Advisors

  Apr 2010 - Feb 2013

  Consultant

  Projects Undertaken: Business process re-engineering of back-end operations of Indian ethnic wear retailer of bespoke bridal ensembles. The back-end operation of the client was responsible for managing manufacturing process of customers’ order. Planning and design of dress pants manufacturing facility with 1,200 machines for a client in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The project included development of plant layout, SOPs, JD for key positions and MIS incorporating Visual Management system.Pan India project for Govt. of India providing job linked training for underprivileged people. Project it involved partnering with organizations at grass root level for people out-reach, setting up of training centers, providing training and placements in apparel manufacturing factories. The project was implemented across 15 states in India.Setting up Key Performance Indicators with 6 manufacturing vendors in Bangladesh of a large European retailer. This involved training of manufacturing vendor team teams in the areas of Industrial Engineering and Quality. Guiding in setting up of SOPs in various departments and implementation of MIS. Show less

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  H&M Group

  Mar 2013 - now

  Part of the global leadership team for sourcing operations and accountable for setting long term sustainability strategy. This included strategy for both risk mitigation and achieving sustainability targets in the areas of Social and Environment.Leading a team of Program Managers for various thematic areas within Environment and Social who are responsible for setting long term strategy for each of the areas in line with sustainability commitments.Provide guidance to each country in setting action plan on mitigating risks and reaching the set milestones to achieve global targets in each of the thematic area of sustainability.Accountable for new sourcing country research which includes macro factor analysis, policy framework and risks present in the country. Show less Manager of team that was responsible for setting strategic direction for sourcing of Trims, Labels, Hangers and Transport Packaging to secure best price, quality and sustainability standards for all production countries.Leading a team of ~70 people across various countries this included both direct and indirect reports. Responsible to set the long-term strategy for the global buying for all categories and regions.Overall responsible for setting direction and improvements required in the area along with the operational budgets.Successfully managed to sync the timelines of deal for all categories to the product procurement seasons. This resulted in our in a better alignment and a consolidated cost view for the season ahead. Show less Ownership for executing and securing material sourcing, quality, and supplier sourcing operations for Knit and Intimates Supply Chain in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Africa.Leading a cross functional team and responsible to set the long-term strategy for the region and overseeing the goals and activities to ensure that the execution and results match the agreed strategies.Accountable for supplier relationship and making key decisions on supplier growth plans based on their performance and regional requirements. This was done in consultation with the various managers that were leading the merchandising teamsAccountable to secure yarn deals (cotton yarn) to secure product price at profitable level. As Bangladesh was the leading consumer of the cotton yarns the responsibility of securing yearn deals for all other offices was also set with us. Show less Ownership for executing and securing the merchandising, material sourcing, and quality for Sweaters and Jersey supply chain in Bangladesh and Pakistan.Leading a cross functional team of over 200 people and responsible to set long and short-term strategy for the region and overseeing goals and activities to ensure that the execution and results match the agreed strategies.Overall responsible for supplier relationship and making key decisions on supplier growth plans based on their performance and long-term regional requirements.During this time, I was also tasked with the responsibility to set the method of working for supply chain in our new organization set up that came into effect in Nov 2018. Show less Ownership for executing and securing the merchandising operations for woven non-Denim tops and Blazer for Bangladesh and ensuring delivery of the best customer offer.Leading merchandising and development team to secure the best deal in short and long-term, setting goals and activities to ensure that the execution and results match the agreed strategies.Responsible to identify opportunities to optimize supplier strategy and monitor the supplier's business performance and capacity development.Strategic negotiation with the suppliers to secure capacity and price outcome for the team. Show less Work in partnership with the Country Manager Production. Engage with other stakeholders to create the long-term vision of the region, set aligned action plan to maximize business potential of the region in an efficient and sustainable way.Drive analysis of macro-economic factors and their impact on purchase price development from the region. Create SWOT analysis for the region and based on the analysis drive for actions. Work closely with the Country Manager Production and other stakeholders in setting office goals across the Country operations that supports both the short and long-term business needs.Understand the Country operations through working in collaborations with Country Account, HR, Shipping, & Sustainability Managers. Act as a stakeholder and a steering group member in identifying and driving projects and improvements in their respective functions.Drive operational efficiency by supporting the Country Manager Production in setting and managing the budget for the country organization, general office costs and other country specific costs. Show less Co-lead woven supply chain in Bangladesh and Pakistan together with the Supply Chain Manager and act as the analytical eye to the decision making. Support Supply Chain Manager in setting the long-term plan for the supply chain development. This includes price, quality, capacity and sustainability strategy for the supply chain. Set seasonal strategy for procurement considering long-term plan and season specific inputs received from buying teams. In season follow and execution control to ensure that we are on track as per the set seasonal strategy.Continuously drive supply chain KPI analysis, prognosis and regional strategy alignment. Identify supply chain discrepancies and support the Supply Chain Manager on actions to correct causes, communicate findings and deviations to the Global Supply Chain Controller and the Global Supply Chain ManagerBased on continuous business-related macro analysis, proactively communicate the current situation, opportunities for improvement and threats to the Country Controller Production and the Global Supply Chain ControllerActively take part in the global controlling function to develop best practices and improve controlling methods and tools. Show less

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    Aug 2023 - now

  • Head of Market Development

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Head of PNCG

    Jan 2020 - Oct 2022

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Product Manager

    Jul 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Country Controller Production

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Business Controller

    Mar 2013 - May 2014