Neeraj Kumar
Apparel Sourcing & Merchandising Leader | 25+ Years Global Experience | Retailer-Side Expertise (Gap , Macy’s) | Lean & Six Sigma | Product Development | AI in Business
- Role
- Vice President at Pee Empro Exports
- Location
- Gurugram, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Neeraj Kumar
I’ve spent over two and a half decades in the apparel industry, where creativity meets…
Experience
Vice President
Dec 2024 — Present
Role Overview:Looking into end-to-end operations for women’s fashion wear, consolidating over 25 years of global apparel experience. Responsible for product development, sourcing, production, and delivery for top international retailers, driving business growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Oversee full product lifecycle from design and development to sourcing, production, and final shipment for women’s fashion wear.Manage major international clients including Gap, Old Navy, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Zara, American Eagle, J.Crew, Doen, Anthropologie, and Free People.Lead cross-functional teams across merchandising, sourcing, production, quality, and logistics to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to optimize workflows, reduce lead times, and improve efficiency across all operations.Develop and execute strategic business plans, aligning product assortments with market trends, seasonal demand, and brand expectations.Implement vendor performance management and quality assurance frameworks to ensure consistency, compliance, and cost efficiency.Mentor and train teams, fostering a culture of process excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.Consolidate insights from previous experience with retailer-side sourcing (Macy’s, Gap/Old Navy), production leadership (Columbia & Arvind), and global supply chain management, to deliver robust, scalable business solutions.Product & Market Expertise:Products: Women’s fashion wear — woven, knits, dresses, tops, bottoms, outerwear, and accessoriesMarkets: U.S, Europe, and other international marketsKey Strengths: End-to-end product & sourcing leadership, P&L management, global retailer engagement, process optimization, team development, rapid-response supply chain
Education
Indian School of Business
Artificial Intelligence in Business
National University of Singapore
General Management Programe
2014 — 2014
National institute of fashion technology - New Delhi
Fabric styling and production technology
1996
Simplilearn Alumni
Business Analytics and Data Science
2019 — 2020
Delhi University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Business/Commerce, General
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