PUNEET ARORA

Experience

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  Vardhman Textiles

  Jul 2006 - Feb 2007

  Technique & Innovation Leader- Apparels

  • Technique & Innovation leader for developing new Fabrics for Apparels (Men’s, Women’s dress wear), Representing customer engagement part from technical side with Marketing Team.• Customer Experience responsible & Lead Technical support for key Buyers- GAP, ARMANI & ESPRIT

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  Trident Group India

  Mar 2007 - Aug 2010

  Supply Chain Operations Manager

  • Operations Head responsible for Supply chain management of one of the largest Towels manufacturing units globally• Led a team of Supply Chain Professionals securing Optimal Supply Chain- P& L responsible securing budgeting & procurement operations.

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  IKEA Group

  Sept 2010 - Apr 2019

  • Established Sourcing base for Carbon Steel, Stainless steel & Plastic materials contributing to Optimal category purchase. • Led the Quality & Compliance development with Supplier partners in South Asia region (IN, BD).• Led Local Sourcing Strategy and deployment - developing Supplier partnerships with strategic fit -in record time, lowering retail price offer for customers.

  • Engineering & Quality Leader- Product Management

    Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Engineering & Quality Leader- Production

    Sept 2010 - Dec 2017
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  IKEA

  Jan 2022 - now

  • Responsible for Sustainable growth for one of the most competitive home furnishing business segments.• Leading a team managing a multi-million-dollar category business, ensuring cost-effectiveness and strategic supplier partnerships. • Circular Transformation responsible for IKEAs Home furnishing Business globally. • Led Strategy & Execution for Developing Supplier Partnerships, Building Supply Chain Networks delivering a Sustainable yet affordable offer for customers- lowering landed cost, reduced carbon footprint.

  • Senior Procurement Team Leader

    Apr 2019 - now

  • Sustainable Procurement Transformation Leader

    Jan 2022 - now