Ajinkya Garad
Luxury production and product development professional with 2.5+ years of experience managing end-to-end manufacturing processes within premium goods at Swarovski. Skilled in coordinating production lifecycle, supplier management, product development support, and quality control. Proven ability to deliver high-quality products on time while optimising costs and processes. Currently pursuing MSc International Business, strengthening expertise in global fashion supply chains and European manufacturing practices.
Managed production coordination across multiple product lines, ensuring 95%+ on-time delivery of luxury goods. Supported the end-to-end product lifecycle, from development stages to final production and delivery. Collaborated with design and technical teams to ensure product feasibility, material alignment, and adherence to luxury quality standards. Coordinated with international suppliers and manufacturing teams, ensuring compliance with specifications and timelines. Monitored production schedules and implemented process improvements, increasing operational efficiency by 15%. Supported quality control processes, ensuring premium finishing standards and reducing defects by 10%. Analysed cost and production data using Excel, identifying opportunities for optimisation without compromising quality. Maintained accurate product documentation, materials data, and production records within SAP systems.