Chiranjib Chakraborty
Kolkata
Summary
Dynamic Production Merchandiser with proven expertise at SHIVMANI Export Pvt. Ltd. in optimizing operational efficiency and driving cost-saving initiatives. Skilled in analytical problem-solving and proficient in ERP systems, I excel in cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance while enhancing client support and satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Merchandiser
SHIVMANI Export Pvt. Ltd.
12.2015 - Current
- Costing & Sale Price Determination.
- Prepare detailed cost sheets for leather bags, wallets, belts, and accessories.
- Analyse material and labour costs, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.
- Coordinate with design, procurement, and production teams to gather data for cost estimation.
- Collaborate with Product Development and Finance teams to calculate costs, set price points, and determine margins.
- Analyze cost components, margins, competitor pricing, and market trends to support pricing decisions.
- In total, Derive, Analyze, Decide and Quote of final Sale price to the customer, further to negotiation and close the price.
- Production Planning & Coordination.
- Coordinating end-to-end production schedules for leather goods like bags, belts, wallets, etc.
- Ensuring timely procurement of materials and trims in alignment with production plans.
- Monitoring factory workflow, capacity planning, and ensuring on-time delivery.
- Order Management.
- Managing bulk production orders from order receipt to shipment.
- Reviewing technical packs/spread sheets and coordinating sample approvals.
- Monitoring order status and flagging delays or bottlenecks proactively.
- Vendor & Supplier Communication.
- Working closely with vendors (raw material suppliers, job workers, hardware suppliers).
- Managing timelines for material delivery and subcontracted processes.
- Negotiating timelines, delivery terms, and resolving supplier issues.
- Production Follow-Up & Monitoring.
- Daily coordination with the production floor to track job status.
- Conducting line inspections and follow-up for in-line and final QC.
- Resolving production floor issues in real-time to avoid shipment delays.
- Sampling & Development Handover.
- Overseeing handover from development to production.
- Coordinating sample approvals and Pre-Production meetings.
- Ensuring accuracy in BOMs and production specifications.
- Quality & Compliance.
- Ensuring production meets buyer quality standards and specifications.
- Coordinating third-party inspections when required.
- Familiarity with compliance standards for exports (social, environmental).
- Documentation & Reporting.
- Generating production trackers, TNA calendars, and WIP reports.
- Preparing shipment schedules and liaising with logistics team.
- Client Communication.
- Acting as a liaison between buyer and production teams.
- Providing clients with regular production updates, photos, and inspection reports.
- Expected Seniority & Strategic Involvement.
- Leading a team of junior production assistants.
- Capacity planning based on order load and delivery priorities.
- Offering input on cost efficiencies, process improvements, and vendor performance.
- Attending buyer meetings and factory audits.
Sr. Costing Executive
Edcons Export Pvt. Ltd.
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Product Costing & Pricing.
- Accurate pre- and post-costing of leather products (bags, wallets, belts, etc.)
- Material consumption calculations.
- Overhead allocation and cost per piece analysis.
- Bill of Materials (BOM) Management.
- Creation and maintenance of BOMs for all SKUs.
- Coordination with design, production, and sampling teams.
- Supplier Coordination & Cost Negotiation.
- Working with vendors (especially from India, China, Italy, etc.)
- Raw material rate comparison and negotiation (leather, lining, PU, trims).
- Cost Control & Optimization.
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Waste reduction initiatives and yield analysis.
- ERP & Software Skills.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems like Tally, ICS or customized ERP.
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros), and costing software.
- Sampling & Development Stage Costing.
- Involvement in prototype and sample costing.
- Estimating costs for new developments.
- Cross-functional Coordination.
- Liaising with design, production, QC, purchase, and finance teams.
- Reports & Audits.
- Preparing cost reports for management.
- Assisting in cost audits and financial planning.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) -
Calcutta University
01.2012
Higher Secondary -
W.B.C.H.S.E
01.2009
Madhyamik -
W.B.B.S.E
01.2007
Skills
- Operational efficiency management
- Analytical problem-solving
- Client support
- Performance evaluation
- MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- TNA & Order Management Tools
- Adobe Photoshop cs6
- Customized ERP Production Software
Languages
B2 Upper Intermediate, C2 Proficient, C2 Proficient
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Guitar
- Teaching
- Reading Books
- Travelling
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/30/91
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Production Merchandiser
SHIVMANI Export Pvt. Ltd.
12.2015 - Current
Sr. Costing Executive
Edcons Export Pvt. Ltd.
11.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) -
Calcutta University
Higher Secondary -
W.B.C.H.S.E
Madhyamik -
W.B.B.S.E
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