Smriti Ranjan Bhowmik

General Manager, Global Sourcing at 2XU
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, AU
Languages
  • English, Hindi, Bengali Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Indonesian Professional working proficiency
  • Chinese Limited working proficiency

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Grant Parker

I have known and worked with Bhowmik for 4 years and respect his knowledge of the Asian sourcing market , his technical skills and management ability. I recommend future employers who are seeking an experienced and proven manager to assist with their sourcing and manufacturing requirements to strongly consider Bhowmik's considerable resume.

Tim Taylor

I have no hesitation in recommending Bhowmik of a senior level sourcing role. In fact I have hired him twice myself (at Pacific Brands - now Hanes, and Quiksilver). Bhowmik is a pragmatic and effective leader of culturally diverse sourcing and technical teams. He has a terrific knowledge of the asian supply base where he develops excellent long term relationships. Inmportantly Bhowmik demonstrates the ability to develop very strong collaborative partnerships with internal teams and is able to build trust through the combination of the formation of differentiated sourcing solutions and strong execution.

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Experience

    • Australia
    • Sporting Goods Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • General Manager, Global Sourcing
      • Mar 2021 - Present

    • Australia
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sourcing Manager
      • Oct 2019 - Mar 2021

    • Australia
    • Apparel & Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Procurement, Sourcing & Systems Manager
      • Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

      Sourcing of Sportswear for Pro-Team, Teamwear & Retail. Working on Improving internal systems of Critical Path, Product Development and Supplier Relationships. Analysis and establishment of Product Costs. Sourcing of Sportswear for Pro-Team, Teamwear & Retail. Working on Improving internal systems of Critical Path, Product Development and Supplier Relationships. Analysis and establishment of Product Costs.

    • Australia
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Global Sourcing Manager
      • Aug 2016 - Apr 2019

      Strategic Sourcing movement of Production from China to Bangladesh, India & Indonesia for Cut & Sew Knits, Denim, Woven Shirts and Knitwear. Directly managing Apparel Sourcing Teams in Bangladesh & India. Sourcing new suppliers in China to get better margins. Working on Cost Reductions & Factory Consolidations. Strategic Sourcing movement of Production from China to Bangladesh, India & Indonesia for Cut & Sew Knits, Denim, Woven Shirts and Knitwear. Directly managing Apparel Sourcing Teams in Bangladesh & India. Sourcing new suppliers in China to get better margins. Working on Cost Reductions & Factory Consolidations.

    • Canada
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • VP Operations
      • Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

      Managing China Operations including Fabric Sourcing, Order Processing, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Logistics & Supplier Management for MTM(Made to Measure) High Value Menswear(Suits & Shirts). Managing China Operations including Fabric Sourcing, Order Processing, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Logistics & Supplier Management for MTM(Made to Measure) High Value Menswear(Suits & Shirts).

    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • General Manager
      • Mar 2013 - Jun 2014

      Heading China sourcing office for Next UK in Shanghai. Managing sourcing of Men's, women's and children's clothing. Heading China sourcing office for Next UK in Shanghai. Managing sourcing of Men's, women's and children's clothing.

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • General Manager
      • Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

      Heading sourcing of garments(Wovens & Knits), from China, Cambodia & Vietnam for Quiksilver Asia Sourcing Ltd. for the brands Quiksilver, Roxy & DC Shoes, for USA, Europe, Japan & Australia. Managing Shanghai Sourcing office (100 employees including Product Developers, Production Coordinators, IT, Logistics and Quality Assurance). Garment categories include woven bottoms and jackets, Surf and Street wear, Board Shorts, Men's and women's Fleece & knits, Light synthetic Jackets. Heading sourcing of garments(Wovens & Knits), from China, Cambodia & Vietnam for Quiksilver Asia Sourcing Ltd. for the brands Quiksilver, Roxy & DC Shoes, for USA, Europe, Japan & Australia. Managing Shanghai Sourcing office (100 employees including Product Developers, Production Coordinators, IT, Logistics and Quality Assurance). Garment categories include woven bottoms and jackets, Surf and Street wear, Board Shorts, Men's and women's Fleece & knits, Light synthetic Jackets.

    • Australia
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Manager (Shanghai) & Head of Category (Clothing, Fashion Accessories & Socks)
      • Jul 2006 - Feb 2012

      Heading sourcing of garments(woven, knit & Seamfree), Fashion Accessories and Socks from China for Pacific Brands Ltd., Australia and New Zealand. Managing Shanghai Sourcing office (75 employees including Product Developers,Production Coordinators, IT, Logistics and Quality Assurance). Garment categories include, Workwear, Schoolwear, Corporate Wear, Mens, womens and babies knit and woven basic and fashion garments, Surf and Street wear, Board Shorts, Sweaters, Seamfree(Santoni) Garments, Mens and womens Sportswear. Imparting Garment Technical advise to employees and factory partners.

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Production Manager(China & India)
      • Jan 2005 - Jun 2006

      Sourcing apparel products for ESPRIT mens, womens, kids, EDC, Sports & Accessories from China & India. Managing Garment Specifications, quality and fit approvals, price negotiations and new product devlopments. Reporting to Managing Director. Sourcing apparel products for ESPRIT mens, womens, kids, EDC, Sports & Accessories from China & India. Managing Garment Specifications, quality and fit approvals, price negotiations and new product devlopments. Reporting to Managing Director.

    • Asst. General Manager Merchandising
      • Jul 2001 - Dec 2004

      Managing two National womenswear brands(Mashville & Charms) selling through top Indonesian Department Stores. Managing Product & Range Design, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Retail Sales, Department Stores Relationship Management & Marketing. Managing two National womenswear brands(Mashville & Charms) selling through top Indonesian Department Stores. Managing Product & Range Design, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Retail Sales, Department Stores Relationship Management & Marketing.

    • Indonesia
    • Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Production Manager
      • 1993 - 1999

      Managing Clothing Manufacturing and Quality Assurance in Busana Apparel Group's Jakarta & Bogor garment factories. Managing manufacturing of Global Brands, e.g. Liz Claiborne, Nike, Levis, Marks & Spencers, Escada, Kellwood, Ellos etc. Managing Clothing Manufacturing and Quality Assurance in Busana Apparel Group's Jakarta & Bogor garment factories. Managing manufacturing of Global Brands, e.g. Liz Claiborne, Nike, Levis, Marks & Spencers, Escada, Kellwood, Ellos etc.

Education

  • National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi
    Master of Fashion Technology, Fashion Technology
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  • RMIT University
    MBA, Management Information Systems, General
    2000 - 2001
  • National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi
    Graduate Diploma in Garment Manufacturing Technology, Garment Technology
    1988 - 1990
  • St. Xavier's College Ranchi
    Bachelor’s Degree, Physics, Chemistry, Maths
    1985 - 1988

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