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HARISANKAR

Summary

Garment Merchandiser with a strong background in product development, and supply chain optimization. Skilled in managing end-to-end sampling, securing buyer approvals, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Adept at supplier negotiations, cost-effective procurement, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in market research, trend forecasting, and leveraging consumer insights to drive merchandising decisions. Ability to streamline sourcing processes, implement sustainability initiatives, and interpret & act on metrics such as trend forecasting, consumer behaviour analysis, and competitor insights

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sustainable Sourcing Manager

QR Corp
Manchester
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Sustainable Material Sourcing: Assessed and integrated sustainable materials like organic cotton, recycled polyester, and lyocell, ensuring minimal environmental impact, and ethical sourcing.
  • Supplier Management: Built strong supplier relationships, negotiated sustainability-focused contracts, and ensured compliance with ethical and environmental standards.
  • Production Planning: Developed and executed cost-effective sourcing strategies, optimizing material procurement and production workflows to reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
  • Data-Driven Insights & Optimization: Analyzed procurement data, recommended process improvements, and optimized supply chain practices to enhance sustainability efforts.

Garment Merchandiser

MRS GARMENTS
Tirupur
08.2019 - 09.2022
  • Sampling & Buyer Coordination: Managed end-to-end seasonal sampling, ensuring alignment with buyer needs, market trends, and production feasibility
  • Process Streamlining: Optimized sampling, procurement, and production workflows, reducing lead times and minimizing delays in order execution
  • Production & Quality Management: Oversaw fabric, trims, knitting, dyeing, printing, and embroidery processes, ensuring high production standards and transparency

Junior Merchandiser

SNQS Internationals
Tirupur
01.2016 - 11.2019
  • Order Execution & Shipment: Monitored garment quality, streamlined order execution & ensured on-time shipments
  • Sampling & Buyer Approvals: Managed end-to-end sampling, securing buyer approvals for fabric, trims, prints, embroidery, and lab dips while ensuring quality compliance
  • Quality Assurance: Conducted fabric and production inspections, ensuring adherence to GPT and FPT testing
  • Supplier & Procurement Management: Sourced trims and fabrics, coordinated with vendors, tracked purchase orders, and provided quality feedback to enhance sourcing efficiency
  • Product Development & Lifecycle: Created technical packs, managed product timelines, monitored product cycles, and compiled reports on performance and sales trends
  • Market Research: Researched new suppliers, analysed market trends, and recommended sourcing improvements

Education

MSc - Fashion Buying and Merchandising Management

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, United Kingdom
01.2023

Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Applications

GRD College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore, India
01.2016

Skills

  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Sampling & Buyer Approvals
  • Quality Control & Compliance
  • Supplier & Vendor Negotiation
  • Production Planning
  • Market & Trend Analysis
  • Inventory & Procurement Management
  • Cost Management
  • Process Optimization
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Supply Chain Transparency & Reporting
  • Issue Resolution

Timeline

Sustainable Sourcing Manager

QR Corp
03.2023 - 10.2024

Garment Merchandiser

MRS GARMENTS
08.2019 - 09.2022

Junior Merchandiser

SNQS Internationals
01.2016 - 11.2019

MSc - Fashion Buying and Merchandising Management

Manchester Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Applications

GRD College of Arts and Science

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