KARTHIK SARAVANAN
Merchandiser
Tirupur,Tamil Nadu
Summary
Apparel professional supporting product development from sampling through buyer approval and production handoff, tracking 60+ styles at once, making 45+ follow-ups per week, and coordinating 50+ samples per month. Works with fabric and trim sourcing, costing, sample coordination, and fit or quality feedback to move styles from concept to bulk execution. Brings the coordination discipline needed for Merchandiser work in export manufacturing settings.
Overview
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Language
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Majestic Exports
11.2018 - Current
- Track [number]% on-time delivery adherence across export orders while balancing buyer requirements and production flow.
- Manage end-to-end merchandising from order confirmation through shipment, aligning internal teams and factories at each stage.
- Oversee sampling, approvals, costing, and production timelines to keep product development moving on schedule.
- Coordinate buyers, suppliers, and internal departments to keep communication clear and production requirements aligned.
- Monitor quality standards and buyer compliance requirements throughout production, shipment, and export documentation support.
- Support merchandising for RALPH LAUREN, Tommy Hilfiger, Diesel, JUICY COUTURE, NAUTICA,S. Oliver, FILA, Sergio Tacchini, REEBOK, PONY, HUNTER, and RUSSELL.
Merchandiser
U.K. Textiles
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Coordinated [number] buyer updates weekly to maintain clear communication across export merchandising activities.
- Managed buyer communication and order follow-up across production timelines and export merchandising workflows.
- Liaised with sampling and production teams to align sample approvals, fabric and trim sourcing, and timely execution.
- Monitored quality control and compliance checkpoints to keep shipments aligned with schedule requirements.
- Supported export documentation and Excel reporting for factory coordination and order status tracking.
- Strengthened product development handoffs by coordinating sampling, costing analysis, and vendor coordination with internal teams.
Factory Merchandiser
Vyshak Garments
04.2011 - 12.2014
- Prepare $[number] costing updates for buyer reviews, supporting pricing discussions and internal order execution.
- Track [number] orders in production weekly by coordinating factory follow-ups and updating senior merchandisers on status.
- Supported factory merchandising operations by coordinating production status, quality requirements, and daily issue follow-up.
- Assisted senior merchandisers with order execution, buyer communication, and export documentation support.
- Coordinated sampling, fabric and trim sourcing, and vendor follow-up to keep development work moving on schedule.
- Monitored production timelines and escalated quality issues to help maintain compliance with buyer requirements.
- Maintained Excel reporting on order progress and merchandise follow-up to support clear internal tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
- Developed strong analytical and research skills applicable to understanding global market trends and consumer behaviour.
- Enhanced cross-cultural communication abilities, facilitating smoother negotiations with international buyers from UK and USA.
- Market Insight: Understanding the social trends of different countries
- Interpersonal Skills: Effectively managing relationships with diverse teams and buyers.
DCA - Diploma in Computer Applications
Proficient in DCA (Diploma in Computer Applications), which covers core office software like word processing and spreadsheets.
Skills
Product development
Sampling coordination
Costing analysis
Order follow-up management
Production timeline management
Fabric & trim sourcing
Vendor & factory coordination
Quality control & compliance
Export documentation support
Buyer communication & coordination
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 23 September 1990
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Place: Tirupur Name: Karthik S
Timeline
Merchandiser - Majestic Exports
11.2018 - Current
Merchandiser - U.K. Textiles
01.2015 - 10.2018
Factory Merchandiser - Vyshak Garments
04.2011 - 12.2014
- DCA, Diploma in Computer Applications
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology