Diwakar Shekar

An astute & result-oriented professional with over 37 years of experience in Apparel Merchandising, including assignments in UAE & Thailand. Skilled in profit maximization, international marketing, business development, sourcing, procurement, and operations management. Adept in managing business operations across various countries with a focus on revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

Seeking assignments to head Marketing / Merchandising with a reputed International Readymade Garment Sourcing Organization / Buying House or leading Exporter. Dedicated Garme3n3t professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

• Classic Fashions Apparel Industry, Irbid, Jordan, Deputy General Manager Merchandising and Sourcing, 11/01/17, Present, Handled major accounts such as Walmart, Sams, JCPenney, Fabletics, Carhartt, and Gap.
• Tharanco Group, China, Business Head, 09/01/16, 10/01/17, Responsible for Sourcing, Production, and Quality.
• Armana Group of Companies, Bangladesh, Manager Operations, 05/01/15, 08/01/16, Managed Merchandising, Production, Planning & Quality for major clients including GAP, H&M, BENETTON & CUBUS.
• Nantong Apparel Tech, China, Business Development Manager, 07/01/11, 03/01/15, Successfully introduced five new buyers including ONEILL, BRUNOTTI, MANGO, HENRI LLOYD, PUNCH.
• Gokaldas Exports Ltd, Bangalore, India, General Manager - Marketing & Sourcing, 07/01/05, 05/01/11, Managed accounts including Levis Denim, Puma, and GAP.
• Sawan Buying Company Limited, Ajman, U.A.E, General Manager Merchandising & Production, 03/01/93, 04/01/05, Accomplished business growth from US$ 10 Million/year to US$ 30 Million/year.
• Reliance International L.P., Bangkok, Thailand, Sales Executive, 02/01/90, 02/01/93, Generated business to the tune of US$ 7 Million/year.
• Overseas Manufacturing and Trading, Bangkok, Thailand, Sales Executive, 10/01/87, 01/01/90, Augmented business from US$ 1 Million/year to US$ 3 Million/year.