Suchita Madhwani
Courageous Collaborator, Pro-Active Risk Management, Strategic Thinker.Nike - Operations Head Global Sourcing and Manufacturing
- Role
- Operations Head for Nike Sourcing - Indian Sub-continent at Nike
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Suchita Madhwani
Dynamic, Determined and Result driven individual with 28 years’ experience of Leading teams and Manufacturing Partners towards Nike Vision. Started an early career in Dubai and currently managing Strategic Sourcing and Delivery Operations for Nike Apparel and Accessories and, managing a business of USD 500 Million and 150mn pcs of global sourcing across 5 Manufacturing Country of origin.Able to forge strong partnerships across E2E supply chain and influence partners to drive change.
Experience
Operations Head for Nike Sourcing - Indian Sub-continent
Jan 1998 — Present · Bangalore, IN
Key deliverables from the current roleSummary - Partnering with manufacturing partners to flawlessly deliver world class products to support Nike’s future growth and service the athletes*, elevate factory planning capabilities and key metrics performance through building robust partnerships and driving digital offenseStrategic planningEngaged in series of sourcing and strategic planning sessions across cross functional teams to develop a robust long term strategic plan for India manufacturing partners.Stakeholder managementSet goals and guide partners on proactive risk mitigation there by reducing brand risk and ensure business continuity.Plan and Monitor elevation of Partner capability so as to embrace a dynamic environment and higher marketplace expectations.Guide and monitor partners along with team to proactively assess and mitigate risks in the manufacturing processFoster operational excellenceRisk MitigationAbility to find the right balance between sticking to plans and adjusting them to changing conditions via a data driven and fact-based approach.Evolve the teamCreate opportunities and provide guidance to the team and Hi-potential talents and build a strong talent pipeline.AccomplishmentsAwards1. Voted and awarded the “Woman of Inspiration” across the entire offices of Nike Sourcing and Marketing in India in 20162. Featured in the Women\'s History Month 2023 as a panelist for the WON India team.Giving back to the community1. Chairing the POSH (prevention of sexual harassment committee for the India)2. Collaborated with the local authorities to provide food supplies to migrant workers during Covid 19.Project Management 1. Developed a tool for monitoring and engaging with manufacturing partners on their Strategic Initiatives.2. Played an active role in ramping up apparel manufacturing partners.
Education
University of Mumbai
Bachelor's Degree, Commerce
1989 — 1993
National Examining Board for Supervisory Management (NEBSM)
Study on Time Management (through Emirates Airlines), Business Administration and Management, General
1992 — 1992
The Indian High School, Dubai
High School, Central Board of Secondary Education
1977 — 1989
Attitude
Maximising Potential, and Negotiation Skills
1995 — 1995
Mercuri International
Customer Relationship Managment (CRM), and Sales & Marketing Programme
1994 — 1996
Skills
- Motivation
- Business Analysis
- Vendor Management
- Influence Others
- Sourcing
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Cross-Cultural
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Business Strategy
- Team Management
- Strategy
- Negotiation
- Networking
- Logistics
- Merchandising
- Product Development
- Analysis
- Market Research
- Apparel
- Marketing
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