Product Lifecycle Management
Hi, I’m
Karthick S
Senior Merchandiser | Group Quality Head | Senior Production Professional
Tirupur
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Quality Leader with over 14 years of experience in the garment export industry. Proven expertise in managing large-scale production lifecycles and quality assurance for premier global brands including Nike, Gap, and Walmart. Specialist in implementing European quality standards (Suburbia) and managing multi-vendor networks through advanced SAP PLM systems. Highly skilled in remote operational management, facility restructuring, and lead-time optimization across diverse Asian production hubs
Overview
3
Languages
20
years of professional experience
Work History
UNISOURCE TRADING (INDIA) PVT. LTD
Senior Production Merchandiser & Quality Manager
06.2024 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Directed all business operations and quality control for South India as the sole regional lead.
- Managed end-to-end production calendars and quality alignments for 200+ apparel styles.
- Led remote communications between international buyers and local vendors, ensuring 100% technical clarity and compliance.
- Oversaw daily vendor negotiations, material sourcing, and inventory documentation to meet strict customer demands.
SUN MERCHANDISING SERVICES
Production Coordinator (Merchandising & Costing)
01.2021 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Spearheaded direct buyer communications and high-stakes costing negotiations to protect profit margins.
- Ensured all customer requirements and quality benchmarks were integrated into the pre-production phase.
KARMATEX APPARELS PVT LTD | Tirupur, India
Manager – Merchandising
01.2010 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Managed the full order lifecycle from initial vendor sourcing and costing confirmation to final shipment and payment collection.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and onboard new international customers.
PREM DURAI EXPORTS | Tirupur, India
Production Coordinator
01.2007 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Oversaw entire production flows from initial sampling and costing through to final bulk shipment.
ADD(APPAREL DIRECTIONS AND DESIGNS)
Merchandiser
03.2005 - 04.2007
Job overview
- Responsible for the communication Between the Vendor and the Buyer and for Execution of the Order Smoothly
Education
ALT Training CollegeBangalore
Bachelor of Arts from Fashion And Apparel Design
06.2005
Infant Jesus Matriculation SchoolTirupur
High School Diploma
02.2002
Skills
Strategic Leadership: Multi-country Production Oversight, Group Quality Management, Team Mentoring
Technical Expertise: Suburbia Quality Procedures, AQL Standards, Technical Factory Clarifications
Systems & Data: SAP PLM (Advanced), Product Lifecycle Management, Inventory Analytics, Excel Pivot
Operational Excellence: Cost Control, Supply Chain Optimization, Corrective Action Planning (CAP)
Fabric Specialization: Technical knowledge of 90 to 460 GSM Knitted, Jacquard, and Performance Fabrics
Accomplishments
- Achieved expected bussiness by completing order execution with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of New customer.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Additional Information
- Availability: Immediate
- Mobility: Valid Passport; Ready to travel internationally for Asian hub management.
Software
Google Meet
Excel Pivot
PLM Software
SAP PLM
Google Drive
Timeline
Senior Production Merchandiser & Quality Manager
UNISOURCE TRADING (INDIA) PVT. LTD
06.2024 - 06.2025
Production Coordinator (Merchandising & Costing)
SUN MERCHANDISING SERVICES
01.2021 - 06.2024
Manager – Merchandising
KARMATEX APPARELS PVT LTD | Tirupur, India
01.2010 - 01.2020
Production Coordinator
PREM DURAI EXPORTS | Tirupur, India
01.2007 - 01.2009
Merchandiser
ADD(APPAREL DIRECTIONS AND DESIGNS)
03.2005 - 04.2007
ALT Training College
Bachelor of Arts from Fashion And Apparel Design
Infant Jesus Matriculation School
High School Diploma
Ready To Travel
2 wheeler, Car, Laptop
Personal Information
Customers Handled
- Cutter & Buck
- Prosperity
- Gap
- Guess
- Nike
- Naartjie
- Ashworth
- Premium Wear
- Gaults
- Carrefour
- Switcher
- Suburbia
- Supercentre
- Walmart - Mexico
- Star Ride Kids
- Onestep-up
- Freeze
- Ferroni
- Walmart - Central America
- Walmart - Chile
- Prisma Moda
- Lob