Karthikeyan Shanmugham
Tirupur,Tamil nadu
Summary
To attain a challenging career in the field of Textiles and Garments.
Motivated Merchandising Manager with a strong background in overseeing daily operations, planning merchandise purchases and promoting long-term success. Talented in developing techniques to increase profits by managing inventory, ordering stock that customers prefer and overseeing display standards. Focused on customer satisfaction by promptly resolving customer complaints to complete satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Merchandising Manager
WELLKNIT INDUSTRIES
11.2024 - Current
- Working as Merchandising manager in WELLKNIT INDUSTRIES. Buyers: KIABI, VERTBAUDET, MIGROS, and MILOW (own domestic brand)
Product development manager
M/s Universal knit creation, (AMBERTEX UNIVERSAL EXPORT) Tirupur
03.2014 - 10.2024
- Worked as Product development manager for 6 years and Merchandising manager for 4 years in M/s Universal knit creation, (AMBERTEX UNIVERSAL EXPORT) Tirupur Buyers handled - Devred (France), John Lewis partnership (U.K), Bad rhino (U.K), Sainsbury’s (U.K)
Sr. Merchandiser
M/s Glory house global sources
01.2010 - 02.2014
- Worked as Sr. Merchandiser in M/s Glory house global sources, Tirupur (Buying house) Buyer handled - RAGNO (ITALY)
Merchandiser
M/s Universal knit creation
12.2008 - 12.2009
- Worked as Merchandiser in M/s Universal knit creation, Tirupur Buyers handled - Devred (France), John Lewis partnership (U.K.).
Merchandiser
M/s Amman Garments
04.2006 - 12.2008
- Worked as Merchandiser in M/s Amman Garments, Tirupur Buyers handled - Pepe jeans London, O’neill (Europe)
Merchandiser
M/S. Hue Chem Textiles (P) Ltd.
01.2003 - 04.2006
- Worked as Merchandiser in M/S. Hue Chem Textiles (P) Ltd., Buyers Handled - Trend Limited (Westside), Kiran Enterprises (Killer), Pippi, Atlantic (Denmark).
Asst. Merchandiser
M/S. Bridgeway Textiles
04.2001 - 01.2003
- Worked as Asst. Merchandiser in M/S. Bridgeway Textiles handling buyers like Pepe, Aravind Mills (Lee, Wrangler).
Education
Bachelor - Foreign Trade
Pondicherry University
01.2004
Diploma - Knitwear and Fashion Technology
NIFT-TEA Knitwear Fashion Institute
01.2001
+2 - undefined
S.I V. Matric Higher Secondary School
01.1998
10-TH - undefined
Gandhi Matriculation School
01.1996
Skills
- Costing
- Sampling & Programming
- Planning
PERSONAL:
I hereby declare that the above said details are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
PROFILE
- Karthikeyan.S
- S/o, Mr.P.K.Shanmugam
- 8/272D, Srinivasa Layout, Ganesh theatre back side
- Periyar colony, Tirupur –641 603
- Tamil Nadu, INDIA
- Mobile: 9043388858
- E mail id: karthik.htpl@gmail.com
Timeline
Merchandising Manager
WELLKNIT INDUSTRIES
11.2024 - Current
Product development manager
M/s Universal knit creation, (AMBERTEX UNIVERSAL EXPORT) Tirupur
03.2014 - 10.2024
Sr. Merchandiser
M/s Glory house global sources
01.2010 - 02.2014
Merchandiser
M/s Universal knit creation
12.2008 - 12.2009
Merchandiser
M/s Amman Garments
04.2006 - 12.2008
Merchandiser
M/S. Hue Chem Textiles (P) Ltd.
01.2003 - 04.2006
Asst. Merchandiser
M/S. Bridgeway Textiles
04.2001 - 01.2003
Diploma - Knitwear and Fashion Technology
NIFT-TEA Knitwear Fashion Institute
+2 - undefined
S.I V. Matric Higher Secondary School
10-TH - undefined
Gandhi Matriculation School
Bachelor - Foreign Trade
Pondicherry University