Akarshika Srivastava
Fashion Buyer
Kolkata
Summary
A strategic fashion buyer with key competencies in driving retail success through meticulous trend analysis, supplier collaboration, and dynamic assortment curation. Adept at building and nurturing relationships with suppliers, negotiating favourable terms, and consistently exceeding sales targets.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Buyer, Apparels and Footwear Accessories
Redtape Ltd
1 2023 - 01.2024
- Researched and evaluated the market trends to identify emerging designs, styles, and potential suppliers.
- Sourcing and selecting products that align with the brand's image and target demographic. Utilising trend analysis and forecasting tools to anticipate and capitalize on upcoming fashion trends.
- Analysing sales data and historical performance to make future buying decisions.
- Right pricing and discount strategies to maximize ASPs, margins and sell thrus
- Negotiate prices, terms of sales, and delivery dates with vendors and suppliers
Assistant Buyer, Silver Jewellery
Jaypore Abfrl
06.2022 - 08.2022
Ecommerce Merchandiser
Sabdesi.com
06.2020 - 12.2021
Merchandiser
Bps Overseas Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 12.2019
Education
Higher Secondary Education (Commerce) -
Stepping Stone Inter College
01.2013 - 05.2015
Secondary Education -
St. Joseph’s School (Gorakhpur)
01.2013 - 05.2013
Leather Goods and Accessory Designing -
Footwear Design And Development Institute
01.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
- Market Research
- Fashion Buying
- Assortment Planning
- Trend Forecasting
- Data Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Learning agility
Internship
- Nappa Dori, Ecommerce Merchandiser, 2017-12-01, 2018-02-28
- Lacoste, Retail Operations, 2017-05-01, 2017-07-31
Languages
English
Hindi
Job
- Redtape Ltd, Assistant Buyer, Apparels, 2023-01-01, Present
- Jaypore Abfrl, Assistant Buyer, Silver Jewellery, 2022-06-01, 2022-08-31
- Sabdesi.com, Ecommerce Merchandiser, 2020-06-01, 2021-12-31
- Bps Overseas Pvt Ltd, Merchandiser, 2018-06-01, 2019-12-31
Projects
Snowflake, Designed and constructed three bags on the theme A descriptive study on leather, Included designing and construction of one Leather Jacket and one Leather Waist Coat
Interests
Travelling and singing
Timeline
Assistant Buyer, Silver Jewellery
Jaypore Abfrl
06.2022 - 08.2022
Ecommerce Merchandiser
Sabdesi.com
06.2020 - 12.2021
Merchandiser
Bps Overseas Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 12.2019
Leather Goods and Accessory Designing -
Footwear Design And Development Institute
01.2015 - 05.2018
Higher Secondary Education (Commerce) -
Stepping Stone Inter College
01.2013 - 05.2015
Secondary Education -
St. Joseph’s School (Gorakhpur)
01.2013 - 05.2013
Assistant Buyer, Apparels and Footwear Accessories
Redtape Ltd
1 2023 - 01.2024
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