Karthikeyan Balasubramanian
Business Head
Hosur
Summary
Experienced business leader equipped for strategic growth and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving results through team collaboration and adaptive management. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and market analysis. Known for fostering collaborative environment and achieving key business objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1
Language
Work History
Business Head
Brand Studio Lifestyle Pvt Ltd
06.2020 - Current
- Heading Men’s, Women's & Kids category Apparel business
- Sourcing 500,000 units of Casual/Formal & Evening wear Apparel, keeping the strategy of Right Product at Right Time with Right Price.
- Specialized in Bangladesh Sourcing for Cost-Effective & Quality
- Lead Seasonal Buying, Price Negotiation, and Vendor Selection
- Find the Right vendors and develop vendors as the Right business partners for a seamless supply chain
- Coordinated closely with product Development and design teams for Range Planning
- Managed MRP Planning, OTB, and ensured target margins are met
- Regularly reviewed sell-through and fulfilled Replenishment as required
- Drove Merchandising strategies integrating retail & e-commerce insights
- Brands: Highlander, Locomotive, Ketch & Tokyo Talkies
Business Head
Prateek Apparels Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 06.2020
Team Leader
Prateek Apparels Pvt Ltd
06.2010 - 10.2019
Sr. Merchandiser
Prateek Apparels Pvt Ltd
04.2007 - 06.2010
Merchandiser
A.I. Enterprises
01.2006 - 04.2007
Quality Executive
Trident Apparels
06.2001 - 04.2003
Fabric Coordinator
Garden City Fashions
06.1998 - 05.2001
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Commerce
Periyar University
01.2006
Advanced Diploma - Fashion Designing
SISI
01.2003
Diploma - Textile Technology
Thiyagarajar Polytechnic
01.1998
Skills
Sourcing expertise in India and Bangladesh
Certification
Participated & got certification in the “Digital Marketing” Course from Google
Timeline
Business Head
Brand Studio Lifestyle Pvt Ltd
06.2020 - Current
Business Head
Prateek Apparels Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 06.2020
Team Leader
Prateek Apparels Pvt Ltd
06.2010 - 10.2019
Sr. Merchandiser
Prateek Apparels Pvt Ltd
04.2007 - 06.2010
Merchandiser
A.I. Enterprises
01.2006 - 04.2007
Quality Executive
Trident Apparels
06.2001 - 04.2003
Fabric Coordinator
Garden City Fashions
06.1998 - 05.2001
Advanced Diploma - Fashion Designing
SISI
Diploma - Textile Technology
Thiyagarajar Polytechnic
Bachelor’s Degree - Commerce
Periyar University
Languages
English, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada
Personal Info
- Date of Birth - 05.06.1979
- Passport Number – Z6378095
- Passport Expiry – 24/08/2031
- Marital Status – Married
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