Pushpender Sodhi
Courtenay,BC
Summary
Driven and adaptable professional with extensive experience in product development, strategic sourcing, and supplier development. Eager to transition a strong foundation in strategic sourcing, price negotiation, and quality assurance to the public sector. Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.
Forward thinker and accomplished in the execution of key organizational objectives.Dependable and resourceful, to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Claim Support Assistant ( Full Time )
ICBC
Courtenay, British Columbia
02.2024 - Current
- Provide crucial administrative support to the subrogation department, effectively managing the intake of new claims, and ensuring accurate initial setup.
- Serving as a primary contact for customer inquiries, effectively communicating claim file information with professionalism and clarity.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills in reviewing customer concerns and determining appropriate resolutions, while ensuring strict adherence to privacy regulations in the release of information.
Assistant Manager of Operations (Full Time)
Inditex - Zara
Vancouver, BC
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed the end-to-end delivery process, encompassing meticulous planning, thorough preparation, efficient execution, and comprehensive confirmation, ensuring a smooth operational flow.
- Collaborated with the Operations Manager in developing the monthly budget, and effectively presented financial plans to various departments to secure necessary approvals.
- Developed and implemented efficient schedules, workflows, and shift coverage strategies to consistently meet dynamic business demands, and optimize resource allocation.
- Supervised and guided a team of thirteen employees, ensuring accurate execution of procedures, and the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Led recruitment efforts and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance employee knowledge, and drive improved performance.
- Identified high-potential individuals within the team, and collaborated with the Operations Manager to conduct thorough team evaluations, contributing to succession planning.
- Ensured a culture of compliance by consistently respecting and reinforcing loss prevention (LP), and health and safety policies and procedures.
- Orchestrated seamless coordination between various departments and stockroom operations to ensure optimal responsiveness to shop floor requirements, and enhance overall efficiency.
- Collaborated closely with department managers to ensure accurate stock level management, and conducted regular inventories to maintain data integrity.
Operations Associate (Part Time)
Inditex - Zara
Vancouver, BC
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed essential operational tasks, including filing, inventory replenishment, and product movement, ensuring organized and efficient stock management.
Production Manager and Product Developer
Inditex - Tempe
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
11.2016 - 01.2021
- Served as a key collaborator and communicator between international suppliers and the brand, effectively managing product and production-related issues, and ensuring adherence to critical milestones.
- Strategically planned and distributed product development projects among a diverse supplier base, carefully considering target pricing, quality standards, and required quantities to optimize sourcing decisions.
- Led strategic supplier development initiatives, skillfully negotiated pricing and payment terms, and cultivated profitable, sustainable relationships with key suppliers.
- Proactively developed and expanded the vendor base to accommodate new product requirements, and effectively resolved production capacity challenges through strategic sourcing.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs to suppliers and the internal quality assurance team on brand quality standards, ensuring consistent compliance, and minimizing quality deviations.
- Established and rigorously evaluated supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), including quality, delivery timelines, and service levels, informing critical vendor classification and selection processes.
- Monitored critical production processes and provided strong support to the quality assurance team to ensure the consistent achievement of company objectives, and stringent quality standards.
- Managed logistical planning for the Quality Assurance team’s travel to conduct crucial quality inspections, and meticulously reviewed inspection reports to guarantee adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Spearheaded end-to-end range development, from initial concept and technical specifications to final product, collaborating closely with design and buying teams to proactively identify and capitalize on new product opportunities.
Senior Merchandiser
El Corte Ingles
Gurgaon, India
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Developed and maintained comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications and bills of materials (BOMs), ensuring clear communication of requirements to vendor partners.
- Conducted rigorous inspections of samples against technical specifications and design modifications, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and identifying potential discrepancies early in the process.
- Cultivated strong, collaborative relationships with both internal stakeholders (buyers) and external vendor partners through effective communication channels, including written, virtual, and in-person interactions, fostering mutual understanding, and productive partnerships.
- Collaborated closely with vendor partners to ensure adherence to stringent quality and sustainability standards, while consistently working towards and achieving established cost targets.
- Traveled to vendor partner locations to lead critical development and production meetings with cross-functional teams, effectively aligning stakeholders on project timelines, deliverables, and next steps.
- Collaborated with vendors on the development of innovative product ranges, proactively sourcing and presenting new materials and trims to internal teams based on trend analysis and market insights.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to strategically negotiate optimal pricing and terms, contributing to cost-effectiveness and value creation.
Merchandiser (Full Time)
Elcorte Ingles
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Focus on product development tracking, sample management and system updates.
Designer/ Sampling Merchandiser
Simran International
Gurgaon, India
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Focus on product development from from concept, testing for price and production and creating bills of materials.
Education
Master of Global Management -
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC07-2022
Bachelor of Design -
National Institute of Fashion Technology
New Delhi07-2009
Skills
Core procurement skills
- Strategic supplier development
- Price and delivery negotiation
- Quality Assurance
- Risk assessment and management
- Performance tracking
- Process improvement
Leadership and collaboration
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership and mentorship
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Planning and coordination
Analytical and problem solving
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Solution-oriented problem solving
- Performance monitoring and reporting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Claim Support Assistant ( Full Time )
ICBC
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager of Operations (Full Time)
Inditex - Zara
05.2022 - 01.2024
Operations Associate (Part Time)
Inditex - Zara
02.2021 - 04.2022
Production Manager and Product Developer
Inditex - Tempe
11.2016 - 01.2021
Senior Merchandiser
El Corte Ingles
01.2014 - 11.2016
Merchandiser (Full Time)
Elcorte Ingles
06.2012 - 01.2014
Designer/ Sampling Merchandiser
Simran International
10.2010 - 03.2012
Master of Global Management -
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Design -
National Institute of Fashion Technology
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