Jay Kumar
SCM| Ex-Blackberry| Ex-Landmark Group| Ex-Impactiva
- Role
- General Manager Procurement at Kns Shoetech
- Location
- New Delhi, DL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jay Kumar
A competent professional with 15+ years of experience in Footwear & Accessories…
Experience
General Manager Procurement
Nov 2024 — Present
Develop and implement a scalable, cost-effective supply chain strategy aligned with overall business objectives.Oversee demand planning, procurement, inventory management, global purchase and logistics to ensure smooth end-to-end supply chain execution.Lead procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiations to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.Optimize forecasting and inventory control to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.Lead and mentor a high-performing supply chain team, fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement.Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and sustainability standards across the supply chain ecosystem.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes and enhance overall operational efficiency.Address supply chain challenges promptly to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services.Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier information, pricing, and contract details.Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure optimal supplier selection and cost-effectiveness.Manage cross-functional projects focused on improving supply planning and delivery performance.Lead supplier negotiations to secure favourable terms and reduce total sourcing costs.Monitor and evaluate vendor performance, implementing corrective actions where necessary to maintain service levels and quality.
Education
FDDI
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FOOTWEAR TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT
2008 — 2010
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Intermediate
2002 — 2004
DAV
HIGH SCHOOL
1999 — 2002
Skills
- Shoes
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Production Planning
- Merchandising
- Leather
- Fit
- Trend Analysis
- Footwear
- Manufacturing
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Team Management
- Product Development
- Fashion
- Sourcing
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance
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