Prabhat Dev
About Prabhat Dev
Prabhat Dev is a Senior Merchandiser Sourcing at Aditya Birla Group in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, with extensive experience in the home textiles and decor industry.
Current Role at Aditya Birla Group
Prabhat Dev is currently employed as Senior Merchandiser Sourcing at Aditya Birla Group, based in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. He has held this position since September 2017. His responsibilities include overseeing the sourcing and procurement of materials, ensuring product quality and timely delivery, and coordinating with suppliers to meet company standards and project requirements.
Previous Experience at R R International
Before joining Aditya Birla Group, Prabhat Dev worked at R R International as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. He held this role in 2017 for a period of seven months. In this capacity, he was involved in developing sourcing strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and managing procurement processes to support company goals.
Role at Il&fs Skills As Assistant Design Manager
From 2015 to 2016, Prabhat Dev served as Assistant Design Manager at Il&fs Skills. During his one-year tenure, he was involved in various design projects, contributing to the development and execution of design strategies. His role required collaboration with different teams to create innovative design solutions.
Experience in Home Furnishings and Apparel Exports
Prabhat Dev worked with Dconcepts from 2013 to 2015 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. His role focused on home furnishings and apparel exports and buying. During his two-year tenure, he gained significant international experience in sourcing and managing textile exports, enhancing his expertise in the global market.
Early Career at Jharkhand Silk Textile and Handicraft Development Corporation Ltd
Early in his career, Prabhat Dev was a Textile Designer at Jharkhand Silk Textile and Handicraft Development Corporation Ltd (Jharcraft) from 2011 to 2012. Based in Rānchī, Jharkhand, India, he worked for one year developing textile designs, contributing to the local textiles and handicraft industry.
Educational Background and Expertise
Prabhat Dev studied at the National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi, where he focused on design from 2007 to 2011. His educational background underpins his expertise in trend analysis within the home textiles and decor industry. He is skilled in sourcing and developing woven textiles and home furnishings, a field he has been actively involved in since at least 2011.