Pradeep KATIYAR

Background

About Pradeep KATIYAR

➢ 26+ years of progressive experience in footwear sourcing manufacturing and operations with deep expertise in China India & Indonesia supply chain landscape. ➢ Led sourcing strategies for global footwear brands managing multi-million-dollar vendor portfolios and aligning production with brand objectives across lifestyle athletic and performance categories. ➢ Built and maintained strategic partnerships with factories across China India Indonesia & Vietnam optimizing capacity quality cost and compliance across multiple product lines. ➢ Strong expertise in cost negotiation margin improvement and raw material planning to deliver competitive pricing while maintaining brand standards. ➢ Proven track record in improving supplier performance through clear KPIs factory scorecards and consistent vendor development programs. ➢ Hands-on experience in managing compliance with local labor laws sustainability goals and corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards. ➢ Collaborated with cross-functional teams across product development planning logistics and quality assurance to ensure smooth end-to-end operations. ➢ Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams across sourcing production QA and supplier management functions. ➢ Spearheading advanced materials integration and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to elevate product performance and efficiency. ➢ Driving sustainability initiatives through eco-friendly materials and environmentally conscious production methods. ➢ Optimizing workflows minimizing costs and streamlining processes without compromising quality standards. ➢ Mentoring and inspiring high-performing teams fostering innovation and promoting continuous improvement and best practice. ➢ Cultivating strategic partnerships with sourcing teams and global factories to achieve operational excellence