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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Highlights
Interests
Proficiency Forte
Skype Id
Beliefs
Personal Information
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ARULMURUGAN S

ARULMURUGAN S

RETAIL- SOURCING & OPERATIONS
Coimbatore

Summary

Challenging positions in Business Development,Sourcing/Vendor Management, Merchandising Activities, Retail Operations and Supply Chain Management with leading organizations; preferably in the Garment Industries.

A self-motivated professional with 22+ years’ of rich experience in Business Development, Merchandising , Retail Operations, supply chain management, Production Operations, Quality Management, Sourcing/ Vendor Management, Coordination, Client Relationship Management, Activities. Expertise in effectively managing Apparels Brand Retail planning & operations. Strong business acumen with skills in developing varied sources / vendors to augment business. Hands on experience in managing the Supply chain management, purchase management, distribution, buyer’s management, retail operations and export related functions. An effective communicator & team leader with a flexible and detail-oriented attitude; excellent analytical, planning and organisational skills. Strong belief in Integrity and Teamwork, Fair knowledge about Garments industry

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

AGM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

J.G. HOISERY PVT LTD
07.2024 - Current
  • Handled Domestic brands & it’s export
  • Process & Dispatch Ensuring smooth process of the entire production cycle after booking the order, taking care of T&A; and discussing and resolving any issue in
  • Identifying and develop a reliable Vendor base across India
  • Following up on Production status at Vendor locations; monitor processes, identify deviations and implement corrective action.
  • Handled category of Men & Women Knitted garments
  • Effectively handling esteemed Brands including SPORTO, MACHO, ZOIRO, AMUL COMFY

GM- OPERATIONS & SOURCING

OPEN HOUSE FASHION LLP
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Handled Export & domestic brands
  • Business Strategies - Deep involvement in making business strategies for the company including market research, market movement and taking appropriate action according to the current flow of orders and future projections
  • Sample Development & Range Planning - Working closely with Designers and keeping eye on trends to adapt new products, Sampling and presentation of new range to clients for business.
  • Process & Dispatch Ensuring smooth process of the entire production cycle after booking the order, taking care of T&A; and discussing and resolving any issue in
  • Handled category of Men & Women Knitted garments

SENIOR MANAGEMENT- SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS

KG DENIM Limited
01.2017 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: Coimbatore
  • Handled Export & domestic brands
  • Sourcing to sales
  • Ensuring the right garments to the right store, with the best timing and price, in the right quantity to optimize the selling and profitability for concept.
  • Effectively handling esteemed Brands including TRIGGER, ACE, LUCKY(US), VINGINO, CARS, PEPE
  • Coimbatore

GM SUPPLY CHAIN & MERCHANDISING

ABC Apparels Pvt.Ltd
10.2007 - 12.2016
  • Company Overview: Chennai
  • Handled domestic brand & it’s exports
  • Effectively handling the esteemed Brand Venfield & Vlite.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies to meet the company's operational and financial objectives.
  • Oversee procurement activities, including vendor selection, negotiations, and contract management, to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and components.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Production, Sales, Finance, and Quality Assurance, to forecast demand accurately and optimize production schedules.
  • Lead the Order Management, establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners, ensuring timely deliveries, OTD and adherence to quality standards.
  • Negotiate with suppliers for the best possible payment terms.
  • Lead Material Planning efforts for both imported and locally sourced materials, ensuring adequate inventory levels to support production and minimize supply chain disruptions.
  • Prepare MIS for management on monthly basis on progress.
  • Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices, incorporating relevant innovations into the company's supply chain operations.
  • Chennai

Sr.Merchandiser

Texcraft Trading Pvt.Ltd
05.2005 - 09.2007
  • Company Overview: Delhi
  • Handled export brands
  • Successfully managed the accounts with a total team of 6 Members, 2 Merchandiser, 2 Assistant Merchandisers, and 2 Co-ordinators of sampling & production
  • Playing a pivotal part in managing operations comprising developing samples as per designer requirement, vendor management, cost management, order placements, purchase orders, quality assurance, warehouse management.
  • Effectively handling the esteemed Brands including Ritu Wear, Manyavar, Fabindia, Stitches
  • Handled categories of Men Ethnic wear & Sports wear
  • Delhi

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MERCHAND

Armstrong knitting mill
05.1999 - 11.2001
  • Company Overview: Tirupur
  • Handled export brands
  • Responsible for new developments and approval of products
  • Efficiently managing C&A, Kohl’s, FILA etc
  • Handled category of Men sports wear
  • Tirupur

Education

B.Tech - Textile Technology

Anna University
01.2001 - 01.2005

Post Diploma - CATM

Institute of Textile Technology
01.1998 - 01.1999

Diploma - Textile Technology

Institute of Textile Technology
01.1996 - 01.1997

M.B.A - Fashion Management

IEA

Skills

Friendly, positive attitude

Professional Highlights

  • J.G. HOISERY PVT LTD, AGM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 07/24, Handled Domestic brands & its export, Ensured smooth process of the entire production cycle, Identified and developed a reliable Vendor base across India
  • OPEN HOUSE FASHION LLP, GM- OPERATIONS & SOURCING, 03/23 - 07/24, Handled Export & domestic brands, Involved in making business strategies, Worked closely with Designers for Sample Development
  • KG DENIM Limited, Coimbatore, SENIOR MANAGEMENT- SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS, 01/17 - 12/22, Handled Export & domestic brands, Ensured the right garments to the right store, Effectively handled esteemed Brands
  • ABC Apparels Pvt.Ltd, Chennai, GM SUPPLY CHAIN & MERCHANDISING, 10/07 - 12/16, Handled domestic brand & its exports, Developed and executed comprehensive supply chain strategies, Collaborated with cross-functional teams
  • Texcraft Trading Pvt.Ltd, Delhi, Sr. Merchandiser, 05/05 - 09/07, Handled export brands, Managed a team of 6 Members, Developed samples as per designer requirement
  • Armstrong knitting mill, Tirupur, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MERCHAND, 05/99 - 11/01, Responsible for new developments and approval of products, Managed C&A, Kohl’s, FILA

Interests

Playing Cricket
Badminton
Books reading

Proficiency Forte

Interacting with key influencers among Clients for ascertaining requirements, making presentations and delivering need-based product solutions., Ensuring speedy resolution of queries & grievances to maximize client satisfaction levels, Maintaining excellent relations with clients to generate avenues for further business, Develop and implement strategies to optimize the supply chain., Supplier Management, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Risk Management, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Experience in Material management software and textile designing packages., SAP MM, ERP Boldsmen & Salt, Pattern making, digitizing, grading, marking, Textile designing packages, Carry out activities appropriately in season to increase sales., Assuring stock delivery on time to the warehouse, Interfacing with Buyers, Preparation and updating of cost sheets, Corresponding with the buyer, Reviewing package planning sheet, Identifying and developing a reliable Vendor base across India and overseas., Following up on Production status at Vendor locations, Monitoring quality control of finished products, Functioning as an interface between the Buyer and factory personnel, Conducting regular audits and monitoring MIS reports., Ensuring compliance with quality standards, Providing administrative and analytical support to the VP

Skype Id

arulsus

Beliefs

  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Fair knowledge about Garments industry

Personal Information

  • Age: 45
  • Date of Birth: 06/02/79
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

AGM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - J.G. HOISERY PVT LTD
07.2024 - Current
GM- OPERATIONS & SOURCING - OPEN HOUSE FASHION LLP
03.2023 - 07.2024
SENIOR MANAGEMENT- SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS - KG DENIM Limited
01.2017 - 12.2022
GM SUPPLY CHAIN & MERCHANDISING - ABC Apparels Pvt.Ltd
10.2007 - 12.2016
Sr.Merchandiser - Texcraft Trading Pvt.Ltd
05.2005 - 09.2007
Anna University - B.Tech, Textile Technology
01.2001 - 01.2005
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MERCHAND - Armstrong knitting mill
05.1999 - 11.2001
Institute of Textile Technology - Post Diploma, CATM
01.1998 - 01.1999
Institute of Textile Technology - Diploma, Textile Technology
01.1996 - 01.1997
IEA - M.B.A, Fashion Management

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