Amit Kumar Kansal

• Company Overview: Bottom Wear factory producing 300,000pcs / month
• Overall Supervision in Merchandising, Marketing & Product & Buyer Development.

• Company Overview: Apparel Sourcing office
• Overall Supervision of the operating departments including Merchandising, Marketing, Quality, Production Co Ordination, Product Development, Compliance, Finance and Administration.
• Vendor Identification / Audit Approval / Development as per product requirement, buyers’ compliance specification and Vendor History study including off-shore vendors introduction.
• Business Development by liaising with brand representatives for seasonal developments / presentation meetings / costings & closures / settlements on shipment claims.
• Represent the company in International Fairs to promote Business Growth.
• Set up Manufacturing Agreements with factories, Fashion Yarn & Fabric management to cater to Fashion.
• MOU for business sourcing partnership with Netherland based Marketing office.
• Company’s Peak turnover: USD 11.5m
• Products: Women's wear ( Dresses / Lounge wear / Tops / Blouses / Skirts / Sweaters / Jerseys / Sportswear / Inner wear), Men's Wear ( Shirts / Chinos / Pants / Shorts / Jerseys / Polos / Loungewear / Sweaters), Kids & New Born wear ( Rompers / Bodysuits / Bonnets / Babushkhas / Jerseys / Loungewear / Tops & Dresses)
• Customers: LPP, Monnari, Carry, Ombre - Poland, Republic, Ross, Burlington's, Bearbottoms - USA, Shopper's Stop, RBL, RIL, Iconic - India, Aeon Malaysia.

• Leading business development and growth strategy for the company’s Home Products export division.
• Overseeing a multidisciplinary team of product developers, fabric specialists, merchandisers, and quality control professionals to deliver high-quality sourcing solutions.
• Driving category expansion and product innovation based on global market needs and seasonal trends.

Product Focus:

• Home Textiles & Décor: Mats, Curtains, Kitchen Linen, Storage Solutions, Tabletop Décor, Bed Linen, and Bathroom Accessories
• New Vertical: FMCG products for export

Target Markets: Poland, UK, USA, and Canada

• Founded and scaled a multi-category global sourcing and manufacturing company in Bangladesh.
• Led end-to-end operations across Merchandising, Marketing, Quality, Production Coordination, Compliance, Finance, and Product Development.
• Developed and managed vendor base across Bangladesh, including audits and compliance approvals.
• Built strategic partnerships with global buyers; managed costing, sampling, claims settlement, and business development meetings.
• Represented the company in international trade fairs; established manufacturing and fabric/yarn agreements for fashion-focused supply.
• Executed MOU with a Netherlands-based marketing office for strategic sourcing collaboration.

Key Clients:

• Retailers & Brands: Primark, Mango, Jennyfer, LPP, New Yorker, Human Nature, Bever, Aeon (Japan, Malaysia), D-Mart, Shopper’s Stop, Van Heusen, Sinsay Home
• Specialty & Corporate: Annectos, Kowa Japan, Campagnola, Ombre, Monnari, Sprockets Kids, Nomad, Umlaut
• Markets Supplied: India, EU, Japan, USA, Canada, UK

Product Categories:

• Technical Outerwear & Sportswear
• Denim & Non-Denim Bottoms & Tops
• Knitwear (Jerseys, Fleece)
• Uniforms

Peak Turnover: USD 14-15 million

• Company Overview: 100% EOU working with worldwide customers
• Working with worldwide customers: Kohl’s, Casual Male, Motherswork, Belk, Mervyn’s, George, Edcon, Edgars, Caribbean Joe, Squeeze, Walmart to name the top.
• Turnover: USD 73 million

• Led the Design Department for one of the Middle East’s largest fashion retail brands, overseeing seasonal collections across categories including casual wear, denim, smart casuals, and essentials.
• Managed a team of designers, graphic artists, and product developers; ensured alignment with global trends, brand identity, and regional consumer preferences.
• Conducted seasonal trend forecasting, fabric sourcing, color story development, and range planning in coordination with buyers and merchandisers.
• Collaborated with sourcing teams across India, Bangladesh, and China for timely product development and cost-effective manufacturing.
• Played a key role in design-led business growth, improving sell-through rates and reducing overstock by optimizing design and assortment planning.

Key Highlights:

• Delivered multiple high-performing collections each season under tight deadlines.
• Integrated sustainable materials and design strategies into key product lines.
• Represented Splash at key buying and sourcing fairs across Asia and Europe.

• Worked with one of India’s leading buying offices, managing product development and sampling for key global clients across the womenswear, menswear, and kidswear categories.
• Coordinated with vendors, mills, and factories to develop collections in alignment with buyer briefs, trend direction, and seasonal calendars.
• Oversaw fabric and trim sourcing, proto/sample approvals, tech pack coordination, and initial costings in collaboration with buyers and merchandisers.
• Ensured smooth handover of approved styles to the production and merchandising teams for bulk execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaised closely with design and buying teams from US retailers
• Created and maintained sample tracking and product development documentation
• Participated in buyer meetings and range finalization sessions
• Supported vendor onboarding and capacity mapping for new developments

Key Clients:

• Ann Taylor, Liz Claiborne, Debenham's, Nautica, Guess, BCBG Maxazaria and Mother's Work.

• Founded and managed a boutique hand embroidery and artisanal embellishment unit, catering to high-fashion boutique labels in India.
• Specialized in intricate hand embroidery, beadwork, sequins, zardozi, thread work, and applique techniques for womenswear, occasionwear, and couture.
• Built a skilled in-house team of karigars and artisans, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and innovation in surface design.
• Worked closely with buyers on custom sampling and small-batch production aligned with seasonal trends.
• Developed business independently — from sampling to order execution and vendor/client relationship management.

Key Clients: Boutique houses and fashion designers in India.

Key Achievement: Built a sustainable artisanal unit supporting local craftsmen while delivering quality couture-grade embellishments.