AVINASH H
Bangalore
Summary
Creative, resourceful and flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Highly organized and efficient in fast-paced multitasking environments; able to to prioritize effectively to accomplish objectives with high dedication and innovation.
Experienced Merchandiser in both Retail and Export Merchandising who oversees the planning of product ranges, cost and vendor management. Excels at managing Inventory and stock based on Sales trend and forecasting. Core strength of capacity management and foundation of strong and sustainable Vendor base.
. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques. Knowledgeable Merchandiser and skilled at building connections with customers to promote products. Excellent communication skills combined with analytical and attentive nature. . Driven and team-oriented with good sense of business and customer needs. Proven customer service skills with excellent attention to detail and multitasking strengths. Consistently monitors business needs and always be up to any challenge.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst Manager Merchandising and Sourcing
Aditya Birla retail and Fashion ltd
Bangalore
10.2022 - Current
- New Product development - Understand the design needs for the season/trend and develop sustainable product matching to the requirement of the business in terms of cost and timing.
- Working with Vendors and Design team to create product strategy based on sales need and fashion trends
- Capacity building - Vendor mapping according to their product strength, cost, production capacity and sustainability at quality and compliance level.
- Annual budget planning with Sales and Buying team for existing styles based on their sales trend analysis and yearly sale forecast.
- Budget allocation for new development styles. MRP mapping for profitability, TNA and MCQ/MOQ finalization for new orders.
- Vendor allocation - costing and TNA finalization with vendor. Cost negotiations with vendors to meet the target price of margin for profitability of the business and proper capacity management for bringing the stock at right time to boost the sales with inventory backing for the stores and distribution
- Versatile in product analyzation across different brands and cost analysis with their products to make sure of having a competitive retail MRP compared to our competitors.
- Strong analyzation of best sellers and average sellers and work towards value engineering of products in terms of cost and Design. create a sustainable product matching to the sales requirement to boost the net sales of the product.
- Lead Team from the front through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Evaluating new vendor on-boarding based on their strength and values
- Inventory and stock management - Closely monitoring the inventory stock and providing alert to planning and sales team for timely order placement and make sure to keep the fill rate always above 90% across color and size level
Asst Manager Merchandising
Asmara apparels India pvt ltd
Bangalore
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Professional customer interactions.
- Regular product presentation and business meetings with Buyers during their visit in country.
- Capacity planning and style allocation to appropriate factories.
- Costing negotiation & finalization with buyer and factory.
- Product study
- Day today communication with Vendor and factories
- Development, Planning, Production and Logistics follow up.
- Identifying, developing & maintaining local & outside vendor base for obtaining timely procurement of material at favorable terms to ensure smooth manufacturing operations
Asst Merchant Manager - Merchandising
Textile Sourcing services pvt ltd
Bangalore
03.2013 - 03.2019
- Product presentation to buyers in co-ordination with design team - make sure the presentation describes the trend required by buyer, relevant to their inspirations & suits their budget
- Capacity mapping with vendors based on buyer’s requirement. Ensure the capacity is utilized efficiently
- Appropriate vendor allocation – based on their “on time performance”, product strength& cost flexibility
- Steering effective cost negotiations. Work to the best and meet target cost or suggest options on both technical and non-technical to achieve the target
- Ensure PCD & delivery is met as per planned & confirmed TNA
- Active follow up with cross functional teams to make sure the production runs smooth
- Managing and resolving production issues independently and escalating on timely manner for any unresolved issues
- Developing and sustaining long-term relations with the vendors for process excellence
- Attending and proactively contributing in weekly order review meeting within the team with cross functional teams
- Identifying, developing & maintaining local & outside vendor base for obtaining timely procurement of material at favourable terms to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
- Close follow-up with logistics to ensure goods handed over on time to the forwarder& vessel
Senior Merchandiser
Sanfab India pvt ltd
Bangalore
02.2010 - 01.2013
Merchandising - Executive Level
MAS Holdings
Chennai
03.2009 - 01.2010
Junior Merchandiser
Talma Clothing pvt ltd
Tirupur
05.2007 - 02.2009
Education
Bachelor of Science - Costume Design And Fashion Technology
Rathinam CAS , Barathiyar University
Coimbatore, TamilNadu 03.2007
Skills
- Merchandising and Sourcing
- Cost Management
- Product Development
- Planning
- Stock management
- Data analyzation
- Inventory Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Complex Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Brands and Buyers
- Vanheusen - Retail
- Abercrombie and Fitch
- Hollister and Gilly Hicks
- American Eagle
- Super dry
- Lanvin
- Etro
- Max Mara
- Chloe
- GAP
- Victoria secret
- Migros
Timeline
Asst Manager Merchandising and Sourcing
Aditya Birla retail and Fashion ltd
10.2022 - Current
Asst Manager Merchandising
Asmara apparels India pvt ltd
12.2019 - 09.2022
Asst Merchant Manager - Merchandising
Textile Sourcing services pvt ltd
03.2013 - 03.2019
Senior Merchandiser
Sanfab India pvt ltd
02.2010 - 01.2013
Merchandising - Executive Level
MAS Holdings
03.2009 - 01.2010
Junior Merchandiser
Talma Clothing pvt ltd
05.2007 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Science - Costume Design And Fashion Technology
Rathinam CAS , Barathiyar University
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