Garima Nim
Sr. Merchendiser
Gurgaon
Summary
To work on a challenging assignment in a professional organization where entrepreneurial spirit is recognized and encouraged, and where my potentials can be utilized to the best. In turn, gain an enriching and skillful experience and gain commensurate growth with the Organization.
Total work experience of 20 years with the different fabric/garments manufacturing organizations having extensive experience in Garments manufacturing Products.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Sr. Merchendiser
Alok Fashions
03.2023 - Current
- Alok Fashions is an export house dealing in all kinds of ladies wear kids wear and accessories using different varieties of Woven fabrics
- Direct Buyer – Shoeby (Netherlands) Buying House – French Connection (FC 1 & Great Plain) / GWD/Geniemode/Joyline.
- All sample development starting from Proto /SMS/fit/pp/size set/TOP sample along with Initial Price Quote till final price confirmation .
- Ordering of fabric and trims for Bulk /Sampling.
- Making T & A & follow up accordingly .
- Ordering labels/tags from all nominated supplier like AD /SML/Weave label as well as Local supplier .
- Daily Communication with buyer & buying house.
- Weekly status update to Buyer .( Web Portal Updated ).
- Mentored junior merchandisers to develop their skills and enhance team performance overall.
Sr. Merchendiser
AIE Apparels
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Buyer :- Sundance/ C2C/ Globalstina/ Domestic Brand ( Purple Potato - Mens)
- Assisted clients in selecting suitable fabrics and styles based on their unique requirements, customizing products accordingly.
- Sending fabric / trim collection as per the Mood board at the start of season.
- Follow with the factories for timely deliveries of samples/shipment .
- Taking timely approvals from the buyer for any foreseen delay .
- Follow up on Initial quote /Negotiation with different factories & quoting the prices accordingly to the buyer.
- Follow up for the order confirmation with the buyer .
Join as Sr Merchendiser & Promoted to MM
Brij Designs
02.2012 - 01.2019
- Brij Designs is a Garment design and manufacturing company that specializes in providing global services in high fashion apparel of the highest quality
- Direct Buyers: Seasalt / Candella / Isato / Carolina / Stroke / Peppin
- Buying House: Thought Bubble – Calypso
- Expressions India: Noa Noa / Custom Made / Day Creative Designs: Labee Alliance: John Lewis
- Key Responsibilities: Communication with the Buyer’s/ Buying house
- Price quotation & negotiation with buyer / buying houses
- Follow up with the team members & different dept
- Ordering imported Fabric /trims through ERP & follow up
- Product development as per buyer’s requirement.
Senior Merchandiser
Pankaj Overseas
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Buyers: Sonae (Direct Buyer) Buying House: Alliance AIE, Plus Impact Young Fashions
- Key Responsibilities: Product development of all the buyers
- Daily correspondence with the buyers & buying houses for all the approvals
- All Merchendising activities from the Fit sample till the shipment stage.
Senior Merchandiser
Gopal Clothing Company Pvt. Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2011
- The company had strong position in the Wovens High Fashion garments & different types of washed denims with value addition, acting as one of the major unit in respect of manufacturing & exporting the garments to different overseas market areas i.e US, Europe etc
- All the departments are inter-connected with each other from the ERP system named “World Fashion Exchange”
- Buyers: CRAVE MATERNITY, CAS
- Buying House: Impact CHICO’, GUESS, BEALLS
- Key Responsibilities: Order confirmation punched though WFX
- Bulk Fabric order & follow up till the time to get in-housed as per production plan
- Bulk Trims order & get timely in-housed
- Arrangement of Fabric & Garment package testing as per requirement
- Ensuring quality parameters with the help of Quality dept
- Basically all activities related to wholesole merchandising from the date of order confirmation till the shipment.
Merchandiser
Merlin Creations Pvt Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Merlin Creations is regularly manufacturing garments for the leading overseas brands in Europe & U.S.A
- Merlin Creations specializes in a wide range of Ladies and Children garments woven and knit wears
- Buyers: SUD EXPRESS, CACHE CACHE, ZARA Buying House: CDI (European Market)
- Key Responsibilities: Co-ordination with Design Dept for Product development Season planning & preparing for buyer’s visit Finalisation of costing with buyer Procurement of all the merchandise well as per the TNA Co-ordination with production to ensure timely delivery Doing periodic checks in production to ensure quality as per buyer’s parameter
- I have had varying degree of exposure across all modules related to merchandising.
Assistant Merchandiser
India Export House
07.2003 - 01.2006
- Buyers/ Buying House: Walmart
- Wal-mart USA—Deptt 29 Wal-mart Germany—Deptt—26,33,34,35,29 Wal-mart Canada—Home Furnishing
- Key Responsibilities: Sample Development Following TNAs assigned Follow ups Costing inputs Ensuring timely delivery of sample
- Making data Sheet of a particular style as soon as the order is confirmed Sending weekly reports to Buying houses highlighting sampling status, production status, shipping information.
Education
2 year Diploma in Garment Manufacturing Technology (GMT) -
1 year Diploma in Fashion Designing - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/ Biology
04.2001 -
Skills
Order Management
Honest & hard working
Personal Information
- Husband's Name: Mr. Praveen Kumar
- Date of Birth: 06/17/80
Timeline
Sr. Merchendiser - Alok Fashions
03.2023 - Current
Sr. Merchendiser - AIE Apparels
12.2021 - 03.2023
Join as Sr Merchendiser & Promoted to MM - Brij Designs
02.2012 - 01.2019
Senior Merchandiser - Pankaj Overseas
02.2011 - 02.2012
Senior Merchandiser - Gopal Clothing Company Pvt. Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2011
Merchandiser - Merlin Creations Pvt Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Merchandiser - India Export House
07.2003 - 01.2006
R. G College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/ Biology
04.2001 -
NIFT Chennai - 2 year Diploma in Garment Manufacturing Technology (GMT),
IIFT Meerut - 1 year Diploma in Fashion Designing,