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Karthikeyan Balasubramanian

Karthikeyan Balasubramanian

Business Head
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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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