Bhairavi Joshi-Dua
Gotha,FL
Summary
Innovative & Strategic Manufacturing & Sourcing Professional that drives global partnerships and initiatives from raw materials to final product. Sets vision with an eye for what's next and drives strategies for supply chain innovation, sustainability and circularity, traceability and transparency, and resiliency. Expertise in global sourcing, product development, responsible business, and innovation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Production & Sourcing
Inter Design
Cleveland, OH
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Identifying and onboarding appropriate vendors to execute Inter Design's Sourcing & Sustainability Strategy.
- Scanning new and potential sourcing markets, like Vietnam, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and the Americas.
- Managing the execution of new and existing product strategies in alignment with distribution channel requirements.
- Utilizing cost engineering, where needed, for potential margin improvement.
- Established a new vendor matrix to drive conversion of core products to be made of sustainable materials.
- Leading and directing the China sourcing office, and expanding reach to build ground support across Asia.
- Driving cost negotiations with vendors to mitigate impacts due to volatility in the supply chain.
- Increased year-over-year margin by over 5 to 10 points for core products.
- Collaborated with the CEO and merchandising teams on successfully launching a new product line – Nate Berkus.
Director of Production & Sourcing
American Princess
New York, NY
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsible for End to End product management.
- Identifying and onboarding new suppliers in the Southeast Asia region while maintaining existing supplier relationships.
- Execute specific COO/product strategies in alignment with distribution channel requirements, including clubs.
- Developing products utilizing product engineering techniques from the onset for margin optimization.
- Facilitating and executing the design aesthetic through sourcing appropriate raw materials, such as fabric and trim.
- Suggesting cost-effective measures, including design and construction details, for better execution
Director of PD, Production & Sourcing
Rare Editions
New York, NY
03.2017 - 09.2019
- End-to-end product lifecycle management.
- Identifying new suppliers in China, India, and Bangladesh, and assessing for sophistication.
- Negotiating delivery and costs for margin optimization.
- Driving procurement, allocation, and pricing-related decisions with brand teams.
- Identifying compliant factories for club businesses and ensuring thorough production and testing follow-through with factories for club orders, including Costco, Sam's, and BJ's.
- Facilitating and executing the design aesthetic through sourcing appropriate raw materials, such as fabric and trim.
- Reviewing and maintaining weekly WIP with factories and agents to ensure on-time delivery.
Manager, Production & Product Development
KHNY (Division of GBG, USA)
New York, NY
01.2006 - 02.2017
- Managing the entire product development and production process from start to finish for more than seven brands, including Calvin Klein, Juicy, QUIK, DC, and Tommy.
- Identifying compliant factories for club businesses and ensuring thorough production and testing follow-through with factories for club orders, including Costco, Sam's, and BJ's.
- Facilitating and executing Design's vision through sourcing brand-appropriate fabric, trims, and products.
- Working closely with the VP of Merchandising at the Concept Meeting, online plans, colors, fabrics, and styling choices.
- Collaborating with the Design and Merch Teams to create Corp calendars by category.
- Managing, creating, and completing product packages.
- Reviewing and commenting on lab dips, handlooms, prints, and strike-offs submitted by suppliers.
- Weekly WIP Maintenance
Manager Product Development and Production
LNC Apparel
New York, NY
09.2004 - 01.2006
- Liaison between Designers and the Development team.
- Creating and making alterations to layouts and artworks in Photoshop, including recoloring to make it price competitive and production viable.
- Source fabric and trims to fit into the customer’s price point, maintaining the desired design aesthetic.
- Creating product packages.
- Proto and Salesman samples follow up with suppliers.
- Creating purchase orders and issuing bulk cut tickets.
- Maintaining the production status report.
- Tracking samples with the factory for Fit, Preproduction, and Top of Production.
Fashion and Textile Designer
Bhujodi
Chicago, IL
11.2003 - 09.2004
- Heading the Design and Merchandise department, including costing.
- Managing the entire selection and sourcing of fabrics, and sourcing of accessories.
- Designing the entire product, which included Indian ethnic wear and accessories reflecting Indian tradition and color schemes.
- Creating embroidery designs using Coral Draw, reflecting ethnic and regional styles, including the famous Kutchhi style.
Education
Degree in Fashion Designing with Information Technology (FDIT) -
National Institute of Fashion Technology
India01.2003
Certificate Course in Garment Production Technology -
National Institute of Fashion Technology
India01.2000
Certificate Course in Outer Wear and Performance Apparel -
Fashion Institute of Technology
NYSkills
- Strategic
- Analytical thinking
- Team building
- Vendor relationship management
- Cultural awareness
- Negotiation
Timeline
Director of Production & Sourcing
Inter Design
03.2021 - 12.2024
Director of Production & Sourcing
American Princess
12.2019 - 05.2020
Director of PD, Production & Sourcing
Rare Editions
03.2017 - 09.2019
Manager, Production & Product Development
KHNY (Division of GBG, USA)
01.2006 - 02.2017
Manager Product Development and Production
LNC Apparel
09.2004 - 01.2006
Fashion and Textile Designer
Bhujodi
11.2003 - 09.2004
Degree in Fashion Designing with Information Technology (FDIT) -
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Certificate Course in Garment Production Technology -
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Certificate Course in Outer Wear and Performance Apparel -
Fashion Institute of Technology
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