Damini Thakur
Freelance Merchandiser
Gurgaon,HR
Summary
Experienced export merchandiser with a diverse skill set in marketing, sourcing, procurement, production, monitoring, and quality control. Proficient in communication methods to connect buyers with manufacturers, specializing in price negotiation and conflict resolution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Freelancer Merchandiser
Self-Employed
PAN
03.2022 - Current
- Working with below clients in freelancing merchandising: Celson -(Singapore), Karol Décor-(Spain), IZPO Décor-(Israel), Adore sourcing- Buying house (Jodhpur, Rajasthan).
- Products handling- Textile Bedding, Pillow Cover, Filled and Outdoor Pillow, Table Linen, carpets, rugs .Hardgoods Furniture, Decor items, Bar Accessories
- Familiar with the entire merchandising/sampling/production/ quality/product development/ costing and negotiations/Range Development.
- Responsible for Quality, Sampling & Production follow-ups.
- To do sampling of new products as per the client requirement.
- Negotiate with vendor regarding Prices.
- To check samples before sending to client.
- Getting the all samples & packaging approval from buyer on time and provide them to production team.
- Follow up with the clients on the regular basis for orders, new developments.
- After receiving the official PO from clients take necessary action to execute the order such as to give the PO copy to production department and to plan the PPM of each style before proceeding for bulk production.
- Conducting a regular follow up with the sub-vendor's on merchandise planning so that all styles/articles can be delivered on time.
- Frequently used to visit vendor sites for timely and quality deliveries.
- To provide timely approval to suppliers of quality & packaging.
- Communication with all the vendors for timely dispatched of all the goods as per clients requirement.
- Coordinate closely with the logistics dept. for scheduling and bookings shipments to ensure smooth and timely cargo delivery.
- Sending Packages to Buyers.
- To handle client's queries to meet their expectation.
- To attain the Fairs with the Buyer and to solve their queries.
Merchandiser
WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC ( Liaison Office)
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Products handling- Pottery Barn Bedding, Pillow Cover, Filled and Outdoor Pillow, Table Linen, carpets, rug.
Merchandiser
UA CONSULTANTS (Buying Agency)
11.2016 - 09.2018
- Products handling- Décor, Garden Accessories, Wooden & Metal Furniture's, Lamps, bed in a bag, carpets, rugs & floorings, fashion jewellery, scarves, tie & accessories, Christmas and festive decorative, gifts , cane, bamboo, natural fiber & eco friendly products, bags, luggage and leather goods, pet accessories, copper mugs etc.
- Worked for Prestigious Client's like : Home Meridian International (US), Shine By SHO (US), Widget Home(US), Baker (US), Tocan(US), Alchemade(US) Design galleries(US), Celson (Singapore), Home Decor(Mexico).
Education
MBA - International Business
Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar, India 08.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Electric And Communication
Himachal Pradesh University
Shimla, India 06.2010 - 06.2014
SSC - PCM
JCB Public School
01.2008 - 12.2010
HSC -
HPU Model School
03.2007 - 12.2007
Skills
Export & International Sourcing
Vendor Management & Negotiation
Global Logistics & Shipping Coordination
Customs Compliance & Export Documentation
Cross-Cultural Communication
Sales Optimization & Profit Margins
B2B Sales & Relationship Management
Supply Chain Management
Product Development for Export Markets
Pricing strategy
Multitasking Abilities
Product knowledge
Time management abilities
Timeline
Freelancer Merchandiser
Self-Employed
03.2022 - Current
Merchandiser
WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC ( Liaison Office)
01.2019 - 05.2022
Merchandiser
UA CONSULTANTS (Buying Agency)
11.2016 - 09.2018
MBA - International Business
Lovely Professional University
08.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Electric And Communication
Himachal Pradesh University
06.2010 - 06.2014
SSC - PCM
JCB Public School
01.2008 - 12.2010
HSC -
HPU Model School
03.2007 - 12.2007
Languages
French
Beginner (A1)
Quote
Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.
Farrah Gray
Interests
Gardening
Chandlery
Traveling
Cellular
+91-9599727929
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Dev Raj Thakur
- Mother's Name: Nirmal Thakur
- Date of Birth: 09/10/92
- Gender: Female
Location
Gurgaon, Haryana
Summer Internship
- Rourkela Steel Plant (SAIL), 05/01/15 - 07/01/15, HR & Marketing, Worked in the Department of IR&R and Marketing.
- LS Technologies, Chandigarh, 07/01/13 - 08/01/13, Embedded, Worked in the Embedded System.
- Idea Cellular Limited, Shimla, 07/01/12 - 07/01/12, Training, Worked in the Networks Department.
Cellular
+91-9599727929
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Dev Raj Thakur
- Mother's Name: Nirmal Thakur
- Date of Birth: 09/10/1992
- Gender: Female
Location
Gurgaon, Haryana