Arvind Kalra

Qualified Sourcing/Procurement Professional with international exposure (China, India, South America). Catering to retailers like Walmart, Loblaw, TJX Canada/USA, Bed and Bath.
Achievement-driven, High Performance Management Executive with outstanding qualifications and experience.
Hands on experience with product categories in Soft Home, Apparel, Home and Decor, Fashion Accessories and Flooring. 
An accomplished professional with 19 years of experience in the industry.

- Proficient in effectively managing product development, sourcing and merchandising.
- Deft in negotiating commercial and technical specifications.
- Adept at conducting supplier analysis and evaluating potential suppliers. 
- Vendor selection and management by optimizing capabilities and capacities.
- Range planning, price negotiations and order follow-ups.

1. Manager Global Sourcing and Product Development – Small World - Home (Canada)                      October 2020 till Date

2) Manager Production and Planning–Small World - Home (Canada)May 2019 till October 2020

3)Associate Manager Production and Planning – Small World – Home (Canada)                                June 2018 till April 2019

4) Global Sourcing and Merchandising Analyst – Jaytex Of Canada November 2017 till May 2018

5) Supply Chain Analyst – Sears Canada Inc.   December 2016 till October 2017

6) Sales Specialist – Flooring at Lowes Home Improvement Centre Inc – Canada May 2016 till November 2016

7) Head of Sourcing - Apparel, Home Décor and Fashion Accessories at

Chumbak Design Private Limited (Retailer – India) -                                                                        November 2014 – March 2016

8) Garment Sourcing Manager- China at

Grabal Alok (UK) Ltd. (Retail Stores UK, China Office.                                                                                  December 2011 - May 2014

9) Accounts Manager –Textiles/Garment – China at

Kaybee Group (Hermanos Kaybee Hong Kong Limited), China                                               September 2005 - November 2011

10) Asst. Manager Marketing (Exports) at

Forbes Gokak Limited, Mumbai – India (Textile Division)                                                                                   July 2003 – August 2005

• MBA in International Business from K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research – Mumbai - India in 2003 – Validated by WES (World Education Services) Canada. 
• Bachelor of Engineering (Textiles) from SVITS, India-2000. Validated by WES (World Education Services) Canada.