Career Summary: 16+ years of experience as a Merchandiser with creativity to work with a highly competitive work front. -Expertise in areas of Knit, Woven & Denim. -Rich knowledge of Apparel making. -Well versed with Designing, implementing, controlling. Objective Looking forward to work in a challenging Environment which allows me to learn and contribute. Personality Traits -Good interpersonal skills. -Believe in Team work. -Positive approach towards work and the subordinates. -Goal oriented and a go getter attitude towards work.
Overview
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17
years of professional experience
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Work History
Sr. Merchandiser & Business Development
Kothari Hosiery Factory Pvt. Ltd
04.2017 - Current
Excellent understanding of the garment design and manufacturing process from the garment
conceptualization stage, through the pattern drafting phase, to final garment assembly
Strong fashion and color sense with the ability to create and adapt designs to changing market
conditions
Product Development for multiple categories of Apparel
Strong specialization in all Women’s wear and Kids wear new product range for multiple seasons
Product-Sourcing
Good knowledge of fabrics
Equally adept at performing as a project team member, lead team independently or working
independently, depending on the nature of the project at hand
Key Responsibilities Handled
-Lead design team to capture and develop the latest trends; worked with the technologists to ensure that
fabric and size details satisfies high quality standards
Sourcing of different fabrics, prints and trims
Designing and developing new apparel and embroidery designs according to the latest forecast (new
fabric, prints and trims sourced)
-Meeting and brainstorming with clients along with sourcing their fabric requirements
-Product development according to the latest prints, silhouettes and trends in international market
-Supervising, coordinating and following up with the designers on the developing range of product at
different manufacturing sites and units
Focused on anticipating and meeting the needs of the buyer and on developing strong working
relationship with suppliers
Handled independent accounts
Overall Merchandise Operations, Sourcing Factories, Sampling, Production Chase up with Factories;
- Preparing TNA and Cost- Sheets
Submission of Fit Samples, P.P
Samples and Top Samples
Making Trip Sheets, also doing Sampling
Trim ordering for production
Follow-up of production
Evaluation of the Technical samples, PP and Production samples as per Buyer's requirement
Costing, sourcing & purchasing of fabric, accessories
Prepare merchandise for trades show and meet and greet customers
Co-ordination with Design Department for production development
Handled different types of Embroideries
Looked after the production status of the projects handled by the Production Manager
Dealing with suppliers
Co-Ordinating with the Customers for Enquiries, Product Development, Pricing for Kothari Own
Brand
- Conducting buying and production meetings
Trouble Shooter in the Production at Factories.
Sr. Merchandiser
SAR Apparels India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
11.2014 - 03.2017
Handled independent accounts
Preparing TNA and Cost- Sheets
Submission of Fit Samples, P.P
Samples and Top Samples
Making Trip Sheets, also doing Sampling
Trim ordering for production
Follow-up of production
Costing, sourcing & purchasing of fabric, accessories
Prepare merchandise for trades show and meet and greet customers
Co-ordination with Design Department for production development
Handled different types of Embroideries
Looked after the production status of the projects handled by the Production Manager
Dealing with suppliers.
Merchandiser
Chandramukhi Impex Pvt. Ltd
Kolkata
02.2010 - 10.2014
Responsible for dealing with buyers (both domestic & export) and taking care of issues
Sampling new concepts and ensuring conversion into orders
Getting involved in every step of quality and production issues with concerned person
Procuring fabric, trims & accessories as well as testing and sampling as per the quality required by
buyers
Keeping chase for washing, dyeing, printing, embroidery through concerned person
- Graphing out various types of samples like development sample, fit sample, P.P.
Merchandiser
Nipun Embroidery
03.2007 - 11.2009
Reporting to General Manager
Correspondence with buyer’s designer and technician
Coordination with Production, Sampling & QC for proper & timely flow of production cycle with
adequate Cost Control
Make production file & issue Production Order
Order trims & accessories required for each style order
Prepare garment analysis sheet and develop proto, SMS, P.P & production sample
Study - technical
requirements from production view point
Periodically review of order status & provide updates to Director
Visit processing, printing, embroidery unit to ensure quality & timely delivery of orders.
Merchandiser Trainee
Rocky
Kolkata
04.2006 - 05.2006
Follow up the sample development
Have to in house the all accessories and trims in factory
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