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AKANKSHA GUPTA

AKANKSHA GUPTA

Gurgaon

Summary

Expertise in product sourcing, cost negotiation, and supplier management. Proven ability to streamline product development processes while fostering collaboration and effective communication with teams and suppliers.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Merchandiser

Terraquest Sourcing
12.2023 - Current
  • Manage quotation, PD, and production for ALDI AUS, US, and ALDI IB.
  • Order allocation is based on vendor assessment and cost.
  • Work with Shanghai and AUS teams regarding product development and production closures.
  • Work on quotation, order execution, and TNA to meet the timeline of production.
  • Main product categories: rugs, sheets, beach towels, kitchen linens, cushions, etc.
  • Established relationships with suppliers in order to stay up-to-date on the latest products, so that we can present for their upcoming meetings.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with buyers and suppliers to smooth the work process.

PD Merchandiser

Gaurav International Pvt Ltd (Richa group)
01.2020 - 11.2023
  • Learnt to manage Product Development process for US buyer - J. Jill.
  • Product development and Trend Analysis for US buyers, and follow up with Buying Office - Newtimes.
  • Negotiate on fabric, trim prices, and provide cost options to the buyer to meet their target cost and lead time to get the order confirmation.
  • Product development and trend analysis for European buyers, and follow up with the buying office or buyers for the style details.
  • Work on Mood Boards, Trends and Tech packs with the buyer, and follow as per details/requirements shared by Buyers.

Assistant Designer

Priyanka Impex Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 12.2019
  • Learned to manage the design development process in an export manufacturing unit.
  • Work on Mood Boards, Trends and Tech packs with the buyer, and follow as per details/requirements shared by Buyers.
  • Work on sourcing fabric and trims for development styles.
  • To hand over the confirmed styles to the production team.
  • To work on product development closure for the running styles, in terms of lab dips and other pre-production approvals from the buyer.

Education

Bachelor of Vocational courses - Apparel Design

Fashion Designing & Garment Technology
Aligarh, U.P
01-2017

10+2 (Commerce) -

SJS Sr. Secondary Public School
Kasganj, U.P
01-2013

Skills

  • Product sourcing
  • Cost negotiation
  • Supplier management
  • Order management
  • Production planning
  • Attention to detail

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

Internship Experience

  • Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd
  • Panorama Exports
  • Dhruv Global Ltd

Certification

  • Fashion Buying and Merchandising course from NIFD, Aligarh, duration: 6 months
  • Arch College of Design - completed design program for 15 days

Timeline

Senior Merchandiser

Terraquest Sourcing
12.2023 - Current

PD Merchandiser

Gaurav International Pvt Ltd (Richa group)
01.2020 - 11.2023

Assistant Designer

Priyanka Impex Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Vocational courses - Apparel Design

Fashion Designing & Garment Technology

10+2 (Commerce) -

SJS Sr. Secondary Public School

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