Experience

• 

  Kanmo Group

  • Jakarta, Indonesia

  • General Manager - Sourcing & Supply Chain

    • Jul 2022 - Present
    • Jakarta, Indonesia

    Kanmo Group - A prominent retail organization in Indonesia, with network of stores and franchise partnerships with renowned international brands such as Coach, Mothercare, Justice, Havaianas Footware, Kate Spade, Nespresso, Adidas and with distribution rights for Cole Haan.*******************************************************************************************************☛ Responsible for establishing a vertical supply chain within Indonesia for the Group, overseeing brands such as Mothercare, Justice, Gingersnaps, and Head active wear. Focused on finding sustainable local sourcing solutions to reduce the company's reliance on imports. Key Achievements:---------------------✔ Created a local supply chain, reduced the buying costs by up to 15% and significantly increase overall retail markups.✔ Diversified sourcing alternatives, secured vendors and delivered considerable cost savings of 27-30% on landed costs through successful negotiation and target setting.✔ Standardised 'Inventory Management' processes by negotiating terms and conditions that increased cash flow and cut upfront payment timelines by 30-60 days.✔ Implemented a cost comparison strategy that analyzed FOB costs and set cost targets for local vendors, thus saving 27% to 30% on goods entering the warehouse.✔ Collaborated with local home industries to overcome production limitations, sourcing cutting panels from the Philippines and coordinating operations in Indonesia for the Ginger Snaps brand. Additionally, established merchandising and quality assurance teams to ensure regular reports on product performance and quality control.

• 

  Zhenyang Group

  • Director & Marketing Consultant

    • 2020 - Oct 2022

    Zhenyang Group - A fabric mill supplier of circular knit fabric in Dongguan China.*************************************************************************************☛ Oversees the product, marketing and business development teams taking a central role in global sales marketing alignment; influences strategic direction and ensures customer loyalty. Develops cross-functional strategic initiatives in line with business strategy to improve global brand presence, enhancing channel partners and aggressively grow business by onboarding new clients and generating repeat business. Manages a team of 6 direct reports.Key Achievements:---------------------✔ Boosted revenue within a year across international and regional market by strengthening global presence, sales channel infrastructures and introducing improved technologies.✔ Developed unique marketing strategies by combining consumer insights and market newness to better understand global customers, markets, and trends — introduced top clients including Triumph, Mango, American Eagle Outfitters, and Hanes.✔ Acquired GRS and OEKO-TEX Certification for the organisation, providing it a trusted global market presence in the United States, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Trained and upskilled employees and line managers on GRS compliance.✔ Recognized for sustaining production flow throughout the COVID-19 pandemic – personally visited factories and addressed ground issues, assuring all quality checks, establishing trust with stakeholders whilst improving profit margin.

• 

  P.T. Busanaremaja Agracipta

  • Tangerang, Indonesia

  • General Manager – Marketing & Merchandising

    • Dec 2009 - May 2020
    • Tangerang, Indonesia

    P.T. Busanaremaja Agracipta - World class manufacturer of women lingerie and swimwear in Indonesia.**********************************************************************************************************☛ Tapped to lead the marketing and merchandising efforts. Spearheaded a team of marketing manager, design managers and product development managers, churning out over 2.5 million garments each month with a workforce of 6000 people. Aligned client needs with company’s vision, spurring partnerships that ultimately led to ‘go-to-market’ strategy, product marketing, and more accurate growth predictions. Managed a team of 60 indirect and 5 direct reports. Directly reported to the CEO.Key Achievements:--------------------✔ Introduced the 'Direct to Store' model with JC penny, with the company delivering goods with landed duty paid to customers in the United States, giving a compelling value proposition to the company. Set up the process in less than 6 months, resulting in a win-win situation for both the supplier and the store - improved net profit to 20% from 10%.✔ Boosted revenue to $90M in FY19 from $45M in FY09 - improved customer base from 3 to 12 new clients.✔ Optimized competitive advantage by extensive SWOT analysis and due diligence; identified opportunity to expand client base, which was previously dependant on 80% on one customer and 20% on two others.✔ Implemented verticality strategies for expansion, which resulted in higher turnover and profits.✔ Initiated, designed, and implemented modern L&D opportunities to attract, retain, and empower personnel, upping the ante in talent management effect.

• 

  Badjatex Textile Mills

  • Bandung, Indonesia

  • General Manager – Garment Division

    • Jan 2006 - Nov 2009
    • Bandung, Indonesia

    Badjatex is an Indonesian manufacturer of high-quality denim.******************************************************************☛ Managed production planning, inventory control, order procurement and shipment that resulted in a smooth and profitable business.Key Achievements:---------------------✔ Created virtual verticality between the denim manufacturers and garment manufacturers, demonstrating customers the advantage of working with the mill. Established in-house R&D team along with Garment sample room.✔ Increased the mill’s denim sales by 25% by acquiring nominations for the fabric in the garment division. ✔ Achieved Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification for the mill, making it the first GOTS Certified Denim Mill in Indonesia.✔ Recruited top talent to set up the technical department for garment fabric development, quality check team and finance team for the garment division.

• 

  PT. Sainath Industries

  • Jakarta, Indonesia

  • Marketing / Merchandising Manager

    • 2001 - 2006
    • Jakarta, Indonesia

• 

  PT. Sainath Industries

  • Jakarta, Indonesia

  • Assistant Purchaser

    • 1995 - 2000
    • Jakarta, Indonesia