Divya Kochhar
Faridabad,Haryana
Summary
Sales and merchandising professional with 21+ years of experience working for global brands in the USA and European markets. Skilled in managing multiple product categories across Ladies, Men's, and Kids for Knits and Woven areas. Demonstrated success in overseeing annual business sales of $50 Million. Persistent and decisive team leader who excels at motivating and communicating with teams to drive better results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Vamani Overseas Pvt. Ltd.
05.2024 - Current
- Responsible for Business expansion of the existing Men's- woven category from 5 Million Usd to 30 Million Usd in 2 years.
- Set up of a new Jersey Division in the company for both Men and Women categories with a sales target of 30 Million Usd in 2 years.
- Independently responsible for complete team set up for Merchandising, Design and Fabric sourcing.
- Involved in policy making for the Corporate staff for improvisation in work environment , leading to increased job satisfaction at employee level.
- Involved in formulating Business strategy to improvise Profitability, Reduce Ocr, Increase Otd, Increase Customer Satisfaction and Sales.
General Manager
Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd.
02.2011 - 04.2024
- Responsible for Business worthy of more than 40 million USD /10-12 Million garments annually.
- Responsible for all phases of Product development, Business generation, cost negotiations, capacity handling and extensive communication with Brands.
- Focus of strategies in order to increase profitability.
- Travel to customers overseas for seasonal presentations.
- Adding new products in our product verticals for enhancing business volume.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Create a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encourages collaboration among departments.
- Recruit, train and empower employees to achieve key performance indicators.
- Pre-empt and solve problems using a proactive and fact based approach.
Senior Merchandiser
Orient Craft
10.2008 - 02.2011
Senior Merchandiser
Source Direct International Limited
11.2006 - 10.2008
Designer/Merchandiser
Mars Enterprises
04.2004 - 10.2006
Education
Fashion Design And Information Technology - Fashion And Computer Applications
National Institute of Fashion Technology
Bangalore03-2004
High School -
Delhi Public School
R. K. Puram03-2000
Skills
- New Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Product Development and Analysis
- Cost Analysis and Savings
- Market Analysis
- Analytical problem solver
- Supply Chain Management
- Process Improvements
- Client Relations
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Motivation
- Team Leadership
- Team Player
Languages
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
Successful in setting up a complete team for Jersey division in 3 months time and to be able to start with design collections and order bookings in a span of 4 months time.
Completed PULSE training - an inhouse 6 months training at SHAHI for Leadership.
Handled a wide range of customers such as Zara, Pull & Bear, Bershka, Mango, Levis, Next, Marks and Spencer, Kmart, Kiabi, H&M, Lucky, Target, JC Penny, Only, Chico's, Avenue.
Timeline
Vice President
Vamani Overseas Pvt. Ltd.
05.2024 - Current
General Manager
Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd.
02.2011 - 04.2024
Senior Merchandiser
Orient Craft
10.2008 - 02.2011
Senior Merchandiser
Source Direct International Limited
11.2006 - 10.2008
Designer/Merchandiser
Mars Enterprises
04.2004 - 10.2006
Fashion Design And Information Technology - Fashion And Computer Applications
National Institute of Fashion Technology
High School -
Delhi Public School
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