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Suparna Wadhwa

Mumbai

Summary

A result-oriented and passionate professional with over a decade of experience in procurement, operations, and international buying.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Operations and Procurement, VP

JV Nutrition LLP (Importers And Distributors For S
07.2021 - 08.2023

Achievements:

Launch of Apex Vitals (a New Brand of Sports Nutrition and Lifestyle products) - www.apexvitals.com

Streamlined procurement and import lifecycle

Built Operational efficiencies and go-to-market strategy for the JVN product line

Strategised and planned execution for Marketing and Stock Liquidation which helped achieve a higher topline


Responsibilities:

Designed and implemented Operational SOPs for Procurement (Domestic, International), Import & International Logistics, Licenses, B2C, Marketing & Promotions

End to End Procurement Planning, Budgeting & Payment Schedules, Order Execution, Range Fulfillment & Product Supply

Managed product compliances and import documentation across all import projects

Apex Vitals Brand- Product & Packaging Development, Branding, E-commerce launch, Merchandise planning

Management reviews for business performance and developing an annual strategy for the company

Managed the E-commerce team to drive e-commerce channel sales

Supported B2B promotional activities

Responsible for end-to-end vendor management lifecycle



Buyer and Business Development

Juneja Global (Black Panther Sportswear)
10.2019 - 11.2020

Business development and corporate sales for flagship and white-label apparel & accessories

Analyze current product lines and fill gaps for trending styles — silhouettes, patterns and color palettes

Successfully launched the e-commerce business on Amazon and Flipkart

Created social media strategies to increase the company’s digital footprint


Assistant Buyer — National Brands & Private Label

Globus Stores Pvt. Ltd.
12.2015 - 04.2019

Managed Categories and an array of brands - Womenswear (Western & Indian), Kidswear, Sportswear, Winterwear

Worked with cross-functional teams to introduce brands into the Globus portfolio and increase brand presence

Ensured timely season launch and mid-season refills for stock deliveries including close checks for all stock POs to match range bookings and order quantities

Review sales performance for brands, build and implement strategy for low-performing merchandise to achieve targets

Achieved an average 50-70% sell-through across primary brands. Achieved 80-95% sell-through for the Private label winterwear category

Sample Development, Costing, Vendor Selection, Production Planning and Order Management

Mapped competition at large retail formats to evaluate business performance and planned next-season collections by identifying popular trends and best-selling brands




Export Merchandiser (US Market)

Wiesner Worldwide Kreations
03.2014 - 12.2015

Assistant Export Merchandiser (UK and US Market)

Globe Search Inc.
11.2013 - 02.2014

Intern - Production Merchandiser

Taika By Poonam Bhagat
07.2013 - 10.2013

Executive- Procurement

Swift Corporation
09.2011 - 05.2013

Program Officer

Maitri (NGO)
07.2008 - 01.2009

Senior Executive - Product Development

Inter Carat Jewelry Pvt. Ltd.
03.2003 - 05.2004

Education

Diploma - Fashion Marketing And Management

Raffles Design International
New Delhi, India
2010

Master of Commerce - Marketing Management

University of Mumbai
Mumbai
2005

Diploma - Gemology And Diamond Technology

Indian Diamond Institute
Surat, India
2003

Bachelor of Commerce - Advertising And Sales Management

Mithibai College (University of Mumbai
Mumbai
2000

Skills

    Procurement

    Product Development

    Vendor Management

    Trend Analysis

    Competition Mapping

    Operations Management

Timeline

Business Operations and Procurement, VP

JV Nutrition LLP (Importers And Distributors For S
07.2021 - 08.2023

Buyer and Business Development

Juneja Global (Black Panther Sportswear)
10.2019 - 11.2020

Assistant Buyer — National Brands & Private Label

Globus Stores Pvt. Ltd.
12.2015 - 04.2019

Export Merchandiser (US Market)

Wiesner Worldwide Kreations
03.2014 - 12.2015

Assistant Export Merchandiser (UK and US Market)

Globe Search Inc.
11.2013 - 02.2014

Intern - Production Merchandiser

Taika By Poonam Bhagat
07.2013 - 10.2013

Executive- Procurement

Swift Corporation
09.2011 - 05.2013

Program Officer

Maitri (NGO)
07.2008 - 01.2009

Senior Executive - Product Development

Inter Carat Jewelry Pvt. Ltd.
03.2003 - 05.2004

Diploma - Fashion Marketing And Management

Raffles Design International

Master of Commerce - Marketing Management

University of Mumbai

Diploma - Gemology And Diamond Technology

Indian Diamond Institute

Bachelor of Commerce - Advertising And Sales Management

Mithibai College (University of Mumbai
Suparna Wadhwa