Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Philosophy
Certification
Proud Of
Key Strengths And Skillsets
Diversity Equity Inclusion
Professional Highlights
Accomplishments
Languages
Interests
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SUJEET DUTTA

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Over two decades of global experience in textiles, product development, sourcing, vendor relationship management, and sustainability processes, bringing strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational success. Skilled in project management, team collaboration, and process optimization with keen focus on achieving results. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong decision-making, effective communication, and building high-performing teams.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Sr. Manager – Vendor Accreditation

Target
11.2018 - Current
  • Scaling vendor accreditation, a critical Owned Brand capability, involves incorporating innovative ideas, implementing new ways of working, strategic impact, managing ambiguity through multi-level internal and external collaborations, and adapting to changing business needs.
  • Leading multiple teams and leaders through transition, from developing scalable and sustainable solutions, recognizing the need for change to establishing leadership alignment, leveraging technology to enhance operational excellence, and redefining the future and scope of vendor accreditation.
  • Engaging all stakeholders in decision-making, through data-driven storytelling, creating KPIs and actionable plans, prioritizing, and road mapping to achieve business goals.
  • Proactively building, and coaching highly effective teams by co-creating workflows, interactive learning tools, risk mitigation, and governance to align with enterprise goals.

Sr. Manager - Category Sourcing

Target
01.2017 - 10.2018
  • Collaborated with HQ and global team to optimize vendor metrics by analyzing performance evaluation and sales data. Systematized sourcing approach for handcrafted artisanal goods. Consolidated a vendor matrix for 100+ SKU categories to meet business needs.
  • Identified new growth opportunities through market analysis with an objective to be first to market. To expand offerings and COPs, I researched, vetted, and on-boarded Peruvian, African, and Indian artisan vendors in record time. Educated both internal and external partners about emerging trends and possibilities to gain a competitive edge.
  • Created and managed 9-box vendor performance scorecards. Implemented annual performance reviews for key vendors.

Sr. Manager II - Global Supply Chain

Boston Scientific Corp
07.2015 - 12.2016
  • Led a global team of inventory planners, data analysts, and program managers to direct inventory control and production planning of the $1 billion peripheral intervention division.
  • Brought an outsider's perspective into the current space, challenged the status quo, and influenced teams to pilot an inventory optimization, postponement, and localization project, saving $1.55 million in shelf-life wastage in the Peripheral Intervention products.
  • Thoroughly analyzed the historical sales data and cost of ownership of least-selling stents and influenced the leadership to redirect manufacturing from Ireland to Minnesota-based 3rd party OEM manufacturers.

Director- Strategic Sourcing

Asmara International
05.2012 - 07.2014
  • Gathered insights on the competitive landscape and sales trends and developed new supply base, sustainable fabrics, and organic cotton products for multiple British retailers.
  • For a future-ready sustainable sourcing strategy, I led onboarding of all key vendors for SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) audits on the Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) platform to enable a comprehensive review of health and safety, labour, environment and business ethics.
  • Established best practices and led an operating model to move ~30% production of performance outerwear, denim, and organic tees from Asia to the EU for high-volume clients. It not only reduced the carbon footprint but also reduced the speed to market by up to 12 weeks.

General Manager - Merchandise Strategy & Operation

Asmara International
12.2010 - 04.2012
  • Led the entire operation, P&L, and expansion of this start up.
  • Identified a growth opportunity so rebuilt, scaled and led teams to adapt, and transform a failing company's strategy. Asmara, Turkey, grew rapidly instead of going out of business. 13 years later, it is still generating revenue of <$80 million.
  • Built strategic partnerships with key fabric suppliers, mills, and factories by creating LRP to procure goods at competitive cost.
  • Expanded the COP beyond Turkey to Ukraine, Belarus, and Bulgaria to offer multiple options to retailers depending upon supply chain optimization, business needs, unique product categories, and cost of goods.

International Business Development Manager

Asmara International
01.2008 - 11.2010
  • Conducted UK and EU market analysis to gather competitive business intelligence. Surpassed sales targets by influenced C-suite leaders to expand product offering and expanding into EU and the UK markets.
  • Partnered with fabric mills to develop newly trending sustainable and eco-friendly natural, biodegradable synthetic, recyclable, and blended fibers.

Sr. Manager - Global Sourcing and Compliance

Westgate Textiles A.K.A Fluid Sourcing
05.2004 - 11.2007
  • Won multiple hats across merchandising, quality control, factory sourcing, audits, and 3rd party negotiations.
  • Partnered with designers and suppliers to procure newly trending environment friendly clothing made out of linen, hemp, bamboo, Tencel, and Modal fibers.
  • Collaborated with factories to develop closed-loop processes where solvents and water are recycled and reused, significantly reducing waste and environmental impact.
  • Accompanied independent auditors from SGS, TUV, and Sedex for multiple social and ethical audits of our key supply base in Europe and Asia.

Sr. Manager - Product Engineering, and Development

Embee Garments
06.2002 - 09.2003
  • Managed the entire new product development and sampling units of Embee Group which included five vertically integrated factories across the Middle East with 20,000 + machines.
  • Accountable for experimenting with various garment wash techniques such as fading, distressing, unique coloration etc.
  • Calculated fabric and raw material consumptions for the FOB or LDP costing purpose for multiple global retailers.

Factory Manager

Shivam
09.1999 - 05.2002
  • Led the production, finishing, washing, and packaging across multiple factories with 1000+ workers
  • Partnered with the industrial engineers and production supervisors to build the step by step process guide for the assembly line
  • Supervised all contract work for the finished products

Education

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship And Innovation

USC, Marshall Business School
Los Angeles, CA
05-2015

Master of Science - Clothing Product Development

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, U.K.
05-2005

Master of Science - Textile Design & Garment Manufacturing Technology

National Institute of Fashion Technology
Mohali, India
09-1999

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
05-1996

Skills

  • Extremely unique and diverse global experiences
  • Hand-on experience of textiles, new product development, sourcing, supply chain, circularity and sustainability principles
  • Start up mindset with emphasis on innovation, flexibility, and a willingness to take calculated risks
  • Adapting and navigating through ambiguity in a fast paced changing business environment
  • Strategic planning and operational excellence
  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Team culture builder

Philosophy

Stay Curious, Stay Humble

Certification

  • 2023, DE&I Leadership, e-Cornell, NY
  • 2022, Business Analytics, e-Cornell, NY
  • 2021, Project Management, UMN, MN
  • 2018, Skilled Negotiator, GAP Partnership, GA
  • 2016, Supply Chain Strategy, Penn State, PA

Proud Of

Curiosity and drive I had to think out of box and challenge the status quo to innovate, transform, and expand a subpar 15-year-old vendor accreditation capability to an OBM priority., Conviction I had to adapt, reprioritize, and transform a failing company's strategy. Under my leadership, Asmara Turkey grew rapidly & still generating a revenue of <$80M.

Key Strengths And Skillsets

  • Strategic
  • Curious
  • Activator
  • Empathic
  • Coalition
  • Team Culture Builder
  • Technology & Data Driven
  • Planning
  • Critical Thinker
  • Implementation
  • High Emotional Intelligence
  • Establishing Best Practices

Diversity Equity Inclusion

  • Facilitating OBSD DEI+B leadership offsite - 2023
  • Piloting Mirror Growth Board for ESG - 2023
  • Captaining as OBSD Talent Ambassador– 2022/23
  • Led Target Volunteer Council PR Chair – 2020/21

Professional Highlights

USA, UK, EU and Asia, UK & Turkey, Retail, Healthcare, and Hospitality

Accomplishments

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Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Professional Working
Gujarati
Limited Working
Marathi
Limited Working
Urdu
Limited Working
Turkish
Elementary

Interests

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
  • Gym Workouts
  • Fundraising Events
  • Volunteer Work
  • Acting and Theater
  • Music

Timeline

Sr. Manager – Vendor Accreditation

Target
11.2018 - Current

Sr. Manager - Category Sourcing

Target
01.2017 - 10.2018

Sr. Manager II - Global Supply Chain

Boston Scientific Corp
07.2015 - 12.2016

Director- Strategic Sourcing

Asmara International
05.2012 - 07.2014

General Manager - Merchandise Strategy & Operation

Asmara International
12.2010 - 04.2012

International Business Development Manager

Asmara International
01.2008 - 11.2010

Sr. Manager - Global Sourcing and Compliance

Westgate Textiles A.K.A Fluid Sourcing
05.2004 - 11.2007

Sr. Manager - Product Engineering, and Development

Embee Garments
06.2002 - 09.2003

Factory Manager

Shivam
09.1999 - 05.2002

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship And Innovation

USC, Marshall Business School

Master of Science - Clothing Product Development

Manchester Metropolitan University

Master of Science - Textile Design & Garment Manufacturing Technology

National Institute of Fashion Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Osmania University

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