Shivali Malkoti
@shivalimalkoti
Experienced retail product and procurement leader driving cost savings and supply chain excellence.
What I'm looking for
I am a retail procurement and product leader with 10 years of exclusive experience across buying, product development, vendor management, sales and global supply chain. I have managed B2B and B2C markets across regions, led category planning and product development end-to-end, and delivered measurable results including 30% category cost savings and reduced vendor risk by 30%.
My strengths include project management, cross-functional leadership, and data-backed decision making using tools such as SAP, Excel and Airtable; I regularly partner with C-level stakeholders, marketing and engineering teams to launch products, optimise operations and improve customer experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement & Product Specialist
Vida & Co
Nov 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Managed global procurement and end-to-end product development, delivering category plans and budgets that achieved 30% cost savings and reduced project risks by 20%. Led vendor onboarding, contract management, and cross-functional product launches while reporting monthly to C-level stakeholders.
Regional Product Lead
Zilingo Pte Ltd
Jul 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 3 months)
Led regional product and sourcing initiatives across US, Europe and SEA, achieving $12M sales within five months and reducing vendor risk by 30% through vendor management and process improvements. Managed cross-functional teams and product roadmaps to improve speed-to-market and margins.
Senior Merchandiser
Zalora Singapore Pte Ltd
Aug 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 1 month)
Owned category assortment and full product lifecycle from design to sell-out, improving SKU efficiency and leading pre-production timelines to meet margin and volume targets across ASEAN markets. Drove supplier relationships and quality controls to support product roadmaps.
Senior Buyer / Merchandiser
Mira Exim Ltd.
Mar 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 7 months)
Managed European client projects and end-to-end trade execution, executing cost-saving initiatives and maintaining ERP data and production planning to meet quarterly targets; received Best Team Member award.
Merchandiser & Product Developer
Orient Clothing Pvt Ltd
Aug 2008 - Mar 2012 (3 years 7 months)
Owned day-to-day merchandising and product development activities, sourcing trims/fabrics, managing sampling and approvals, and coordinating production to deliver seasonal collections and maintain quality standards.
Assistant Merchandiser
Vrishti Impex Pvt Ltd
Apr 2007 - Jul 2008 (1 year 3 months)
Supported multiple project lifecycles including budgeting, production scheduling and client coordination, managing approvals and inspections to ensure on-time delivery of goods.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2004 - 2007
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from HNB University, Uttarakhand, focusing on commerce fundamentals and business principles.
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