AMARNATH A

Experienced Merchandising Manager with over 15 years in apparel sourcing. Proficient in managing all facets of merchandising operations, including negotiation, execution and shipment. Skilled in vendor management, cost negotiation, and tracking T&A. Demonstrated ability to achieve results. Extensive experience working with global buyers and leading successful teams in a fast-paced setting.

• Meeting with buyers for projections and developments.
• Communicating with buyers thru VC for booking as well as updates.
• Sourcing new suppliers.
• Meeting with suppliers for costing’s, confirmed orders.
• Planning for new season sampling and production orders.
• Giving approval on samples where buyer intervention is not required.
• Liaise QA, tech, QC departments to ensure order/inspection progress every week.

• Handled volume buyers with 60 - 65 lacks pcs / season (approx.)
• Achieved an annual target of 16 million USD in a financial year.
• Price negotiations and order placing.
• Closely work with the factories for Developments, confirmed styles and Production.
• Giving season wise projection to the Quality team.
• Giving details to QC’S about the order for FI.

• GAP (USA)
• ERNSTING’S FAMILY (GERMANY)
• KIK (GERMANY)
• PEPCO (POLAND)
• GLASSONS (AUS/NZ)
• DK COMPANY (DENMARK)
• CISALFA (ITALY)

• Babies
• Kids
• Girls
• Men’s
• Women’s

• Single Jersey, Lycra jersey
• Rib
• Interlock
• Fleece
• Waffle
• French terry, Fleece
• Textured fabric

• Pigment, Non-PVC
• Discharge, Photo prints (CMYK)
• Flock, Foil, Glitter
• AOP, Embroideries

• Good Team player
• Strong practical experience in Merchandising
• Analytical & Problem-Solving skill
• Leadership, Supervision & Team building
• Strong Buyer & Vendor Management Skill

• Worked in a garment buying/Liaison office for 13 years out of 15 years.
• Negotiation skills, vendor sourcing.
• Chasing the suppliers for on-time deliveries.
• Updating status to buyers thru mails and VC.
• Closely following the suppliers to meet buyer ETA.
• Very strong working experience in Garment buying house.

1450000 PA

• Current CTC: 1200000 PA
• Passport Number: J 1508745