ARCHIT GARG
Buyer/Procurement/Merchandising
Gurgaon
Summary
Results-oriented Sourcing Specialist with demonstrable experience developing profitable purchasing strategies and supplier relationships by sourcing materials, equipment and supplies. Skilled in conducting market research and using [Software] to locate potential sources. Excellent communication skills and working knowledge of [Software] programs and business software to achieve maximum results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Donna international / BRH International USA Liaison office
Gurugram
07.2020 - Current
- Negotiate pricing for materials and supplies from vendors to secure best value.
- Source new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Maintain timely product deliveries by effectively communicating with vendors, merchants and distribution center.
- Prepare in-depth reports regarding orders, sales and costs and distributed weekly to appropriate management staff.
- Take tours of supplier facilities to establish lasting relationships and see products in person.
- Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
- Analyze sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Evaluate product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Place orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Establish relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
Associate Project Manager
Test Rite International
Gurugram
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Handled Projects for European & USA clients – For Hard goods, home deco & fragrance, home furnishing, home ware & Stationery Products
Senior Merchandiser
India Sourcewell
New Delhi
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Sourcing of new products and suppliers to introduce for buyer stores and upcoming collections.
- Handled new development of samples and accessories to buyers.
- Proactively make sure that all shipments are well traced /On time & maintaining the required quality parameters.
- Create and update order status reports, submission of pre production samples for buyers and ensuring approval through the quality inspections to production levels.
- Ensure follow up and track on dispatched shipments and consignments.
- Keep track with factories to ensure they follow social compliance activities and arrange random audits as per buyer’s requirement.
- Handled Projects for European clients, POUNDLAND, ITP IMPORTS, POUNDWORLD, B&M –. For Hard goods, home deco, home furnishing, home ware and Stationery product category.
Merchandiser
Something Else
New Delhi
05.2010 - 12.2013
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Handled merchandising for The Netherland’s buyer Haans Lifestyle; LAMBERT- GERMANY, DARIO IMPORTS – GERMANY; Hard goods, home deco, home furnishing
Education
MBA - International Business Management
Apeejay School of Management
New Delhi 07.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
S. M. College
Chandausi 07.2005 - 04.2008
Skills
Purchasing expertise
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Donna international / BRH International USA Liaison office
07.2020 - Current
Associate Project Manager
Test Rite International
01.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Merchandiser
India Sourcewell
01.2014 - 12.2018
Merchandiser
Something Else
05.2010 - 12.2013
MBA - International Business Management
Apeejay School of Management
07.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
S. M. College
07.2005 - 04.2008
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