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Deepak Kumar

Deepak Kumar

Apparel Merchandising In Lead Role
Noida

Summary

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.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Merchandising Manager

Africa Apparel Pvt. Ltd.
Nairobi
2022.07 - 2023.06

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.



Merchandising Manager

Firemount Textiles
Port Louis
2018.03 - 2022.04

• 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

Senior Merchandiser

Atraco Industrial Enterprises
Dubai
2005.12 - 2018.02
  • Developed and maintained effective communication strategies to deliver necessary details to project teams.

Junior Merchandiser

Gokaldas Images
Bangalore
2004.08 - 2005.11

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

Intern Trainee

Scorpios Apparels
Delhi
2003.06 - 2004.07

Education

10+2 - Science

St. Xavier's College
Ranchi, Jharkhand
2001.04 -

BBA - Business Administration

T. John College
Bangalore
1998.08 - 2001.06

Diploma in Apparel Production Engineering - Apparel And Textile Manufacture

ALT Training College
Bangalore
2001.07 - 2003.06

Skills

Merchandising

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Accomplishments

Worked 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.

Software

MS Office, ERPs

Timeline

Merchandising Manager

Africa Apparel Pvt. Ltd.
2022.07 - 2023.06

Merchandising Manager

Firemount Textiles
2018.03 - 2022.04

Senior Merchandiser

Atraco Industrial Enterprises
2005.12 - 2018.02

Junior Merchandiser

Gokaldas Images
2004.08 - 2005.11

Intern Trainee

Scorpios Apparels
2003.06 - 2004.07

Diploma in Apparel Production Engineering - Apparel And Textile Manufacture

ALT Training College
2001.07 - 2003.06

10+2 - Science

St. Xavier's College
2001.04 -

BBA - Business Administration

T. John College
1998.08 - 2001.06
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