Analisa Tripathy
Bangalore
Summary
With 14 years of diverse experience, I have gained expertise in New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Vendor Development, Merchandising, and Client Relationship Management. I am skilled in creating innovative designs for various buyers based on given briefs, the latest trends, and color forecasts. My experience spans across multiple product categories, including knits, woven tops, bottoms, denim, intimates, and activewear. I am well-versed in best-in-class business processes and have the capability to build and lead a business. I aspire to contribute effectively to my employer’s success and grow as a successful professional.
Qualifications
Professionally qualified in Knitwear Design and Technology from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kolkata.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Merchandiser
Sakho Enterprise
Bangalore
08.2023 - Current
- Worked as a Senior merchandiser from August 2023 to the present.
- Introducing new vendors, mills for added strengths. Build an efficient vendor matrix
- Tracking & monitoring the approval process of all product components to ensure a better quality of end products
- Synchronizing activities like sampling, production, and delivery cycles. This entailed monitoring production for the upcoming season, while developing concepts for two seasons ahead.
- Lead the end-to-end product development process for all categories, including conceptualization, design collaboration, and material sourcing.
- Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms, resulting in cost savings while maintaining product quality.
- Oversee the production timeline, ensuring that the garments are produced and delivered on time, meeting both customer expectations, and quality standards.
- Analyze fashion and retail trends to recommend new product lines, and identify key market opportunities, contributing to an increase in sales.
- Coordinate with the design, production, and logistics teams to ensure a seamless transition from concept to production, optimizing the overall supply chain.
- Manage inventory and stock levels, implementing strategies that reduce excess inventory and improve turnover rates.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to a team of junior merchandisers, enhancing their skills, and driving department performance.
- Working with multiple buyers for both partially and fully bonded products across all categories
Merchandiser
Mittal Clothing Company
Bangalore
02.2014 - 08.2023
- Worked as a Merchandiser from February 2014 to August 2023
- Managed sourcing of raw materials and trims, negotiating with vendors to maintain cost-effective and timely delivery schedules.
- Supported the senior merchandising team in planning collections, from product briefs to sample approval and production.
- Worked closely with the sales and marketing teams to align merchandise strategies with current market demands and customer needs.
- Conducted regular competitor analysis to identify gaps in product offerings, and recommend changes for the product line.
- Monitored sales performance and product assortment to ensure appropriate stock levels and minimize markdowns.
- Buyers handled :Ralph Lauren,Tailor Vintage,H&M,& CAVA
Merchandiser
Maruti Clothing Company
Bangalore
11.2010 - 12.2012
- Oversee the end-to-end process of garment sourcing, production, and delivery for all kinds of products.
- Collaborate with design, production, and sales teams to ensure product designs are manufactured on time and within budget.
- Develop cost structures and negotiate prices with suppliers, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
- Maintain and nurture relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries, and resolving any production issues.
- Manage production schedules, and ensure adherence to timelines, mitigating delays in the production and shipment processes.
- Conduct market research to stay updated on current trends, and assist the design team in creating relevant and competitive product lines.
- Ensure that all garments meet quality standards by working closely with quality control teams, and inspecting samples before production.
- Maintain accurate records of orders, deliveries, and stock levels.
- Working with their domestic brand, “NOVASCOTIA” and “WESTVOGUE.”
Merchandiser
Richa Global Exports
New Delhi
09.2003 - 07.2007
- Developed strategies to source fabrics within required time frames, negotiated pricing with suppliers, and maintained professional relationships to secure the best deals.
- Order and Sample Management: Monitored and evaluated the status of orders for samples and reorders, ensuring timely delivery and meeting buyer specifications.ng team to ensure successful sampling and production outcomes.
- Managed garment costing and pricing, negotiated with buyers to achieve profitable business terms while ensuring financial targets were met.
- Collaborated with the buyer to develop new collections based on current trends and themes, creating innovative garment styles, embroidery techniques, and trims. Presented these collections to buyers for selection.
- Explained buyer requirements to the production team (designers, embroiderers, tailors), ensuring the delivery of accurate samples on time. Developed critical path and T&A plans to ensure on-time production and shipment.
- Placed orders for greige fabrics and developed dyeing/printing programs. Managed lab testing and wash care formatting as per buyer specifications.
- Maintained regular communication with the buying house and buyers, providing updates on sampling, production, and approvals, ensuring smooth project execution.
- ,Buyers handles Tommy Hilfiger,'DKNY kid's & Macy's.
Trainee Merchandiser
Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd
Ludhiana
11.2002 - 04.2003
- Accomplished my design collection in the reputed company, “Monte Carlo” Ludhiana for the period of 6 months
- During this period gathered sound knowledge and worked effectively with very good reputation in following areas:
- Theme selection
- Color forecasting and season
- Designing
- Surface embellishment
Trainee Merchandiser
Classic Knits India Pvt. Ltd
Tirupur
03.2002 - 06.2002
- Worked as a Trainee in a renowned retail cum export house, named, “Classic Knits”, Tirupur, for the time span of three months
- At the time of working in above mentioned position gathered sound knowledge and worked effectively with very good reputation in following areas:
- Yarn sourcing
- Procedure of knitting
- Washing, dyeing and compacting
- Designing, pattern making for particular design
- Stitching, finishing and packing
Education
Knitwear Design And Technology - Knitwear Design And Technology
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Kolkata, India01.2003
Post Graduate - Home Science
Berhampur University
India, Orissa01.2000
<ul><li>COMPUTER DEXTERITY</li><li>MS office, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop</li></ul> -
Skills
- Demand planning
- Product selection
- Pricing strategy
- Merchandise presentation
- Competitive Analysis
- Customer Segmentation
AWARDS / EXTRA CURRICULAM ACTIVITIES
- Passed the certificate “A” Examination (NCC) in 1991, under the authority of Ministry of Defense, Government of India.
- Passed the certificate “B” Examination (NCC) in 1995, under the authority of Ministry of Defense, Government of India.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Odiya
Advanced (C1)
C1
Kannada
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Senior Merchandiser
Sakho Enterprise
08.2023 - Current
Merchandiser
Mittal Clothing Company
02.2014 - 08.2023
Merchandiser
Maruti Clothing Company
11.2010 - 12.2012
Merchandiser
Richa Global Exports
09.2003 - 07.2007
Trainee Merchandiser
Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd
11.2002 - 04.2003
Trainee Merchandiser
Classic Knits India Pvt. Ltd
03.2002 - 06.2002
Knitwear Design And Technology - Knitwear Design And Technology
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Post Graduate - Home Science
Berhampur University
<ul><li>COMPUTER DEXTERITY</li><li>MS office, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop</li></ul> -
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