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Kartik Singh

Production Merchandiser
Noida,UP

Summary

Dynamic Sr. Production Merchandiser at Zapatos Footwear with expertise in vendor negotiation and trend identification. Achieved significant cost savings through strategic supplier partnerships while enhancing product quality. Proven ability to forecast consumer trends and optimize inventory, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Reliable and proactive in driving merchandising success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Sr. Production Merchandiser

Zapatos Footwear
09.2020 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, fostering collaboration and mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products to retail locations.
  • Oversaw quality control processes for incoming merchandise, ensuring adherence to company standards and specifications.
  • Maintained regular communication with store managers to address any concerns or issues related to merchandising operations.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, achieving cost savings and improved product quality.
  • Monitored market conditions and competitor activity, making strategic adjustments as needed to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Forecasted consumer trends and adjusted inventory levels accordingly, minimizing stock shortages and overstocks.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
  • Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.

Sample Merchandiser

Kaizen India
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending suitable items based on individual needs.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.

Retail Merchandiser

Liberty Group Ltd
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at locations by following established planograms.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
  • Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies for optimizing product assortment and placement, resulting in increased sales.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and strategically organized merchandise displays.
  • Improved overall store aesthetics by consistently maintaining clean, well-organized merchandise displays.
  • Received new stock and input values into computer system.
  • Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.

Production Merchandiser

Adees Export
09.2018 - 02.2019
  • Streamlined inventory management for optimal product availability and reduced waste.
  • Proactively addressed potential inventory issues by monitoring sell-through rates and adjusting stock levels as needed, ensuring product availability and customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented best practices in planogram creation, leading to more efficient use of space within stores.
  • Conducted regular store visits to assess compliance with visual merchandising guidelines and provide feedback for improvement where necessary.
  • Coordinated promotional events and markdowns in alignment with seasonal trends and business objectives.
  • Established clear communication channels between marketing, supply chain, design teams for smooth execution of projects.

Quality Manager

RN Bajaj
03.2017 - 08.2018
  • Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to improve raw material quality, ensuring consistency across all sourced components.
  • Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Footwear Marketing And Merchandising

FDDI
Noida
04.2001 -

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Timeline

Sr. Production Merchandiser

Zapatos Footwear
09.2020 - Current

Sample Merchandiser

Kaizen India
08.2019 - 09.2020

Retail Merchandiser

Liberty Group Ltd
03.2019 - 07.2019

Production Merchandiser

Adees Export
09.2018 - 02.2019

Quality Manager

RN Bajaj
03.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Footwear Marketing And Merchandising

FDDI
04.2001 -

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