ASIF RAJPUT

2207 Lakeview Drive, Parlin, NJ 08859. 732-654-5639

email address: ar878306@westpost.net
Highly motivated and qualified professional with 15+ years of experience providi
ng top quality technical expertise and leadership in sourcing management for the
textiles and apparel industry.
SOURCING MANAGEMENT * SUPPLIER RELATIONS * PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
COST ANALYSIS / NEGOTIATION * TEAM BUILDING / LEADERSHIP
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* 10-12 years experience with thorough knowledge of global sourcing, supplier ca
pabilities, determining supplier by item, product development, making strategies
for overall production, changing raw material and fabric and /or garment constr
uction based on technical knowledge for getting better value of the product.
* 10 years experience guiding product development team to match Buyers needs on
product, cost and delivery.
* 10 years successful experience handling overseas offices, factories, purchase
of raw material, selecting best raw material for finish product.
* 15 years experience utilizing technical knowledge and experience producing sho
rt lead times, reducing cost, improving quality and communicating sourcing progr
ams effectively.
* Strong understanding of spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, printing and fini
shing technology and processes.
* Understanding and appreciation of the differing aspects manufacturing in diffe
rent regions of the world.
* Excellent prioritization, organizational and strong project management skills.
* Solid interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to provide leade
rship and foster strong working relations with and vendors.
* Effective cross-cultural communication skills and cross-function collaboration
-extensive international travel experience and intensive negotiation and costing
experience.
* Proven track record in delivering results and leading teams in a challenging a
nd competitive business environment.
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of existing variab
les in situations where only limited standardization exists.
* Vast experience managing the global matrix of manufacturers with technical pro
ficiency in assigned categories; works closely with Merchandising, Design and Pr
oduct Development teams to implement sourcing plans that will result in reduced
concept to market cycle time, value pricing and quality consistency.
* Possess good business sense that results in balanced short and long term needs
both for customers and employers.

RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
* Successfully developed TC500, TC600, TC800 and TC1000 Fabric in single ply in
100% cotton 4/1 sateen first time in the textile industry in short staple fiber
and long staple fiber (Pima and Giza) cottons-supplying all above qualities to r
etailers like BBB, Stein Mart, JCP, Sears, Tuesday Morning, BJ's, Belk's etc si
nce 2001 for different programs.
* Created first in textile industry-a wrinkle free fabric with SA rating +4 for
100% cotton in 4/1 sateen up to 50 washes-biggest development as well as supplyi
ng to all major retailers like BBB, BJ's, Tuesday Morning, Stein Mart as regular
programs in different qualities.
* Developed many other products in knits, woven, flannel, jacquards and MMF fabr
ics like cool comfort, perfumed fabric, percale up to 550 thread count, flannel
fabric with both side brushed in 5.5 and 6.0oz., different types of prints on sa
teen with wrinkle free finish, very soft hand fabric in sateen and percales in 1
00 single yarns, and more.
* Served as the sole subject matter expert with regards to every technical aspec
t of the textile industry.
* Worked closely with Otto Versant, the largest catalog company in the world, lo
cated in Germany-supplied them Woven & knits garments in Men's, Women's and chil
dren's categories for many years from Pakistan.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VP SOURCING Present Job from December 2008
Victoria Classics - Edison, NJ
Home furnishing manufacturer and importer from Pakistan and China. Major custome
rs are BBB, Wal Mart, Stein Mart, JCP, Ross, Macys, Burlington etc
* Sourcing/buying $15M-$20M home textile products including bedding, towel's, ki
tchen articles etc annually.
* Negotiating product cost, determining raw material analyzing product and end u
se, determining fabric finish based on product and placing orders deciding which
vendor has the capability and capacity to execute orders.
* I am supervision all communication between factories and overseas office, orga
nizing overseas production, quality, on time delivery and purchasing raw materia
l.
* Work closely with Merchandising, Design and Product Development teams to imple
ment sourcing plans that will result in reducing concept to cycle time, value pr
icing and quality consistency.
* Provide top quality textile industry knowledge, expertise and advice to intern
al customers, suppliers and vendors.
* Govern a range of functions including sourcing, product development, factory e
valuation, price negotiation, quality control, developing new woven/non-woven fa
bric / product development and supplier / vendor oversight.
* Drove strategic planning and execution of sourcing initiatives, metrics and fu
lfillment; assured continued high performance in key sourcing priorities.
* Manages the reduction of lead-times to be able to reach on time and make sure
on time delivery to customer.
* Analyzes product packages for target cost and value. Designates supplier and m
ill for appropriate sampling and costing of assigned lines.
* Uses high standards of integrity and a strong cultural awareness to maintain l
iaisons internationally and to build and maintain strong working relationships w
ith Merchandising, Design, Product Development and Logistics.
SOURCING / COUNTRY MANAGER May 2002-March 2008
SYNERGY, INC - Cranford, NJ
Home furnishing manufacturer and importer from India, Pakistan and China. Major
customers BBB, BJ's, Linens 'n' Things, Stein Mart, Tuesday Morning, Sears, Bel
k's etc
* Buy and ship $15M-$20M in fabrics and bedding in high thread counts annually s
pecially in Wrinkle free and high thread counts up to TC1000c.
* I was supervising all communication between factories and overseas office, org
anizing work, manufacturing, material buying, fabric construction and negotiati
ng raw and final product price.
* Provide top quality textile industry knowledge, expertise and advice to intern
al customers, suppliers and vendors.
* Research and evaluates new sourcing opportunities.
* Govern a range of functions including sourcing, product development, factory e
valuation, price negotiation, quality control, new woven/non-woven fabric / prod
uct development and supplier / vendor oversight.
* Drove strategic planning and execution of sourcing initiatives, metrics and fu
lfillment; assured continued high performance in key sourcing priorities.
* Strategically developed and prioritized needs for new suppliers through achiev
ement of quality, cost, usage and delivery goals-shipping 50% of the goods on LD
P terms.
* Interact effectively with suppliers and vendors in Asia and the Middle East; r
esolve issues in a positive, proactive manner that results in smooth, seamless o
perations.

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
* THREAD EXCHANGE/TEXSTYLES - 2 YEARS
* GENERAL MANAGER -AL-ABID SILK MILL - 2 YEARS
* PRODUCTION / SOURCING MANAGER - KI-KO-MO- 1 YEARS
* Manager, Sales & Marketing, Tawakkal Garments Industries LTD, Karachi, Pakista
n. - 5 years
* Production Manager, Fazail Garments & Textile (PVT) LTD, Karachi, Pakistan. -
2 years
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
3 YEARS DEGREE PROGRAM FROM "THE INT'L UNIVERSITY" IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION "
MBA" SPECIALIZING IN MARKETING IN 1990-1993.
THE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Karachi Campus, Pakistan
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
* Otto Versant / Pre-Production Seminars.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
* Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP; Microsoft Office Suite: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoin
t; Internet Explorer.