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Atul Prabhakar

New Delhi,DELHI

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in product sourcing, merchandising, and supply chain management. Proven track record in driving factory performance, overseeing product lifecycles, and optimizing sourcing strategies to meet business goals. Adept at setting targets, managing product development, and leading teams to ensure high-quality and timely production. Demonstrated ability to manage Profit and Loss (P&L) accounts, streamline processes, and scale operations for growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Buying and Merchandising for Hyper Channel

Safari Industries India Ltd
11.2022 - Current
  • Drove success and growth of the product portfolio in the hyper channel market, aligning product strategies with business goals and market demands. Increased YOY Growth of sales by 22%, Launched new product portfolio, Reducing manufacturing cost by 10%
  • Maintained updated product knowledge to successfully educate and advise customers.
  • Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
  • Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.

Senior Merchandiser

GASL Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Handled a complete business account, focusing on target setting, planning, and execution for product sourcing and factory management.

Buyer

Apparel Group
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Focused on the women’s wear category, overseeing sourcing, product development, and vendor negotiations.
  • On Boarded 20 new vendors reducing sourcing cost & timely GRN of all the ranges.
  • Awarded for 100% on time shipment.
  • Implemented FIFO, LIFO & AQL4.0.
  • Implemented KIAZEN, KANBAN & 5S in factories.

Senior Merchandiser Buyer

Global Apparel Sourcing Ltd. (Buying Division of TCNS Group)
10.2018 - 03.2021
  • Managed multiple product categories, including men’s and women’s wear, kids’ wear, and sleepwear.
  • Onboarded new vendors.
  • Set Up sampling SOP and Quality guidelines for new vendors.
  • Increased factory efficiency by 30%
  • Implemented and Led Fabric & Trim procurement SOP, reducing cost by 10%, Implemented AQL2.0 for quality control
  • Successfully Introduced Shirt & Active wear category, thereby increasing overall revenue by 20%

Sourcing Merchandiser

Lenny Fashions Ltd. Dhaka, Bangladesh (Must Garments Corp. Ltd)
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • Set target FOBs and negotiated prices with vendors to align with contribution margins.
  • Made SOP for Line Planning
  • Made new range for Organization, there by introducing Denim & Woven category
  • Successfully Led new factory set up & achieved 60% productivity in 1st year

Education

B.F.Tech -

NIFT
07.2015

Skills

  • Product Sourcing & Development
  • Factory Management & On boarding
  • Pricing & Cost Negotiation
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Market Trend Analysis
  • Target Setting & Resource Allocation
  • Profit & Loss Management
  • Team Leadership & Process Optimization
  • Marketing & Sales Support

Timeline

Buying and Merchandising for Hyper Channel

Safari Industries India Ltd
11.2022 - Current

Senior Merchandiser

GASL Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 10.2022

Buyer

Apparel Group
04.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Merchandiser Buyer

Global Apparel Sourcing Ltd. (Buying Division of TCNS Group)
10.2018 - 03.2021

Sourcing Merchandiser

Lenny Fashions Ltd. Dhaka, Bangladesh (Must Garments Corp. Ltd)
08.2016 - 09.2018

B.F.Tech -

NIFT

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