Edison Needhidoss Thangapragasam

Managed comprehensive technical sourcing, vendor validation, and quality assurance workflows for key global retail accounts, ensuring 100% compliance with market-specific regulatory and build-quality standards

Key Account Achievements & Responsibilities:

• CVS Pharmacy (USA Accounts | 2010 – 2026): Oversaw production,factory compliance, and rigorous quality control for major electronics and wellness brands including Itek, Soundlogic, Powerxcel, Techtoyz, and Nuvomed. Conducted routine and random product inspections to ensure large-scale consumer goods met strict US retail standards.
• Canadian Retail Accounts (2024 – 2026): Spearheaded sourcing and product validation pipelines for the Ionix and Autrix brands, smoothing out logistical and quality bottlenecks to secure timely market entry.
• T.J. Morris (UK Accounts | 2022 – 2025): Managed the quality engineering and supply chain continuity for the Equatech consumer electronics brand, aligning factory outputs with UK retail requirements.

Ultimate Products (UK Accounts | 2005 – 2010):Directed sourcing and quality checkpoints for established household and consumer electronics brands including Prolectrix, Zone 40, and Russell Hobbs.

Daily Impact:

• Conducted on-site factory audits and final random inspections (FRI) to evaluate manufacturing capability, ethical standards, and product safety.
• Identified,documented, and troubleshooted engineering and cosmetic defects during the pre-production and production phases, saving client accounts significant overhead costs.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and factory management teams to swiftly resolve technical issues and keep shipping schedules on track.

• Scope of Work: Spearheaded technical sourcing initiatives and quality assurance protocols for a diverse portfolio of consumer electronics and electrical products.
• Vendor & Factory Evaluation: Evaluated potential manufacturing partners to ensure production capabilities, factory conditions, and quality control pipelines aligned with company standards.
• Product Inspection: Conducted rigorous physical and functional inspections of incoming merchandise, minimizing defect rates prior to final dispatch.
• Quality Compliance: Verified that all electronic components met core electrical safety requirements and technical specifications.
• Reporting: Documented comprehensive inspection findings and collaborated with manufacturing teams to resolve any identified product vulnerabilities or performance discrepancies.