Distribution Director

Experienced, result-oriented retail professional with exceptional abilities in building/developing internal teams and vendor relationships.

Track record of significant achievement, to include reducing costs, improving sales and profits, and developing and improving purchasing programs to meet corporate objectives.

Strategic planning / Financial planning / Modular planning / Budgeting/Sales Forecasting/ Requisition Placement/Order Expediting/Price Reductions Marketing and Promotions/Warehousing and Distribution/Staff Development and Training/Supplier Identification, Selection and Management.

Responsible for the P&L of fashion Concept - Apparel ( Menswear, Womenswear, Kidswear) and other non apparel categories like Cosmetics and Perfumes, Watches and Sunglasses, Fine Jewellery, Electronics, Home Merchandise.

Focusing on Strategy Development, Financial Planning, Supply Chain, Operations and Front End Support aspects of the Business.

One of the key focus area is – Expansion and Business Development, i.e., new site identification, store planning, design and delivery.

Responsible for profitability of different categories at the same time achieve margins as per budgets agreed upon & develop own brand keeping in mind the optimum mix and requirement of the market.

Drive Retail expansion across all Channels, take strategic initiatives in Business expansion and drive profitability.

Responsible for product management,marketing,PR & media,key accounts mgmt &drive market intelligence for the brand nationally.