MS Office, ERPs
I Have more than 20 years of rich experience in apparel industry and have managed some of well known brands across USA, UK and SA in lead role. Have great exposure to customer and supplier management with time and cost analysis, negotiation skills and logistical planning across the multiple destinations.
Managing Levi’s account (Denim/ woven bottoms for Kids) with a team of 5.
Responsible for style development and providing best services to the client in terms of cost, sample/ wash development, delivery lead time.
After order confirmation to look after sourcing of raw materials and logistical planning with the team to ensure timely execution of the orders.
Keeping account of all the raw material stocks, left over from the completed orders and ensuring to use/ allocate them for new relevant orders.
• Specialized in Denim Wear in Men’s as well as Women’s wear categories. Deals in Denim Pants, Shirts, jackets, shorts. Skirts, Dresses etc.
Accounts Handled - House of Fraser, UK (Labels - Jack Wills, FIRETRAPS, KANGOL, BIBA And TFG Group, South Africa (Label - THE FIX)
Actively participated in growing the business of House of Fraser from 40,000 units to 500,000 units in a year 2021-22)
Handling the orders from Development as per customer request and trends till final shipment followed by payment against shipped orders as per agreed terms.
Closely monitoring approval processes at different stages of orders includes Fabric, Fit, PP, Wash/ Colors, Trims etc. and ensuring agreed TNA is honored to avoid any issues.
Looking into supplier selection based on their prior performances and planning of Raw materials to ensure timely arrival in the factory to execute the orders hassle free.
Ensuring timely delivery of the orders to keep up the performance.
Communicate with costumers and suppliers with focus on right product at best price and timely delivery.
Negotiate and manage vendor supplier contracts
Handled Trims part for NIKE and Adidas Active wear orders.
Studying style tech packs and taking note of all the trims and accessories.
Giving the detail to senior for confirmation and passing to purchase team for procurement. Keeping a close watch on trims arrival dates to factory
Merchandising
undefinedWorked with Kohl's Technical team and managed to got our body blocks approved by them.
Worked as lead team member growing the Kohl's business from nothing to >45 million USD in 6 years and remained consistent continuously for 3 years.
Lead the team of 3 while working for Firemount Textiles and played important role in successfully getting Jack Wills, UK on board and growing the business from nothing to USD 6 million in 2 years.
MS Office, ERPs