Chetan Gautam
Sourcing Expert @Fabrics | Proficient in Vendor/Buyer Management | Skilled in Creating Business Value Differentiators
- Role
- General Manager Fabrics at Fine Lines
- Location
- Gurugram, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chetan Gautam
Over a rapidly progressing career of 22+ years, I have had the opportunity of working and gaining expertise in sourcing function from reputed industry players such as Meenu Creations, Pearl Global Ltd,Orient Clothing and others. Currently, I am looking forward to leverage my knowledge and understanding of the textile industry and more particularly the sourcing activity by becoming a strategic part of a growing business concern. During the years, I have headed, managed and led all activities for sourcing greige/printed/dyed fabrics from various countries like India, China & Korea for manufacturing/processing. Built relations with a vast network of suppliers/vendors and ensured a mutual environment of business growth and trust. Similarly, I have managed and handled prestigious retail buyers like Stradivarius, Camaieu, Pimkie, Abercrombie & Fitch, Superdry, Kiabi, sfera Joven, Cache-Cache, Gap Women/Kids, Gymboree, Old Navy, Espirit, Next, J C Penney, H&M, Kohls, Bershka, Pull & Bear, S Oliver, FCUK, Polo, Armani Exchange and many more. As part of day-to-day management, I have implemented various internal checks/measures for streamlining the sourcing process and thereby achieving operational efficiencies. Ensured compliances with both national & international buyer/designer requirements. Efficient Team Leader & Player possessing demonstrable leadership capabilities in managing complex business challenges, maintaining customer & vendor relationships to strategically transform & secure profitable business, and making high-stake decisions within fast-paced, high-pressure environments using experience-backed judgment & strong work-ethics.
Experience
General Manager Fabrics
Oct 2019 — Present · Noida, IN
Education
Institute of Textile Technology, Chennai
Engineer's Degree
1997 — 2000
Indian Institute of e-Business Management, Pune
Master's Degree
2001 — 2003
Skills
- Apparel
- Textiles
- Pricing
- Wovens
- Production Planning
- Textile Industry
- Fashion
- Export
- Target Costing
- Denim
- Sourcing
- Retail
- Trend Analysis
- Supply Chain Management
- Global Sourcing
- Product Development
- Knitwear
- Negotiation
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