Swati Kellkar
Chief Sourcing Officer | Global Supply Chain Leader | Strategic Sourcing | Risk Management | Sustainability Advocate | Global Operations | Expertise to navigate a balanced sourcing strategy, including near shoring.
- Role
- Chief Sourcing Officer at maurices
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Swati Kellkar
A visionary and passionate retail executive, who builds and cultivates talent, and delivers results by inspiring and motivating others. A leader with 35 + years of experience spanning global brand management, Product development, production, supply chain, global operations and sourcing. Core Competencies: • End-to-end global sourcing strategy • Tariff mitigation & trade compliance • Vendor optimization & relationship management • Sustainable & ethical sourcing practices • Supply chain resilience & diversification • COGS optimization and value engineering • Cross-functional leadership & stakeholder alignment I’m passionate about building teams, systems, and supplier ecosystems that not only deliver value but also elevate supply chains as a competitive advantage. A proven track record of optimizing profitability and driving operational excellence. Experience ranging from boutique brands to global corporations such as Club Monaco,American Eagle outfitters, Talbots, Kenneth Cole, Kit and Ace & maurices.
Experience
Chief Sourcing Officer
Aug 2020 — Present · US
As a Chief Sourcing Officer, I lead with a global mindset and operational precision to build agile, resilient, and cost-effective sourcing ecosystems. With deep expertise across apparel, consumer goods, and global supply networks, I develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, speed, and sustainability.Specialize in transforming supply chains to meet the demands of a dynamic geopolitical landscape, including tariff volatility, shifting manufacturing bases, and ESG imperatives. My approach blends strategic foresight with operational excellence—driving innovation in supplier partnerships, nearshoring initiatives, digital sourcing tools, and risk mitigation frameworks.
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