K.SANTHOSH MANIKANDAN
Sr. Merchandiser
Tiruppur
Summary
Adept Sr. Merchandiser with a proven track record of spearheading process improvements at Fashion UK, enhancing efficiency and cutting costs. Mentored junior staff, fostering team excellence, and negotiated better vendor terms, boosting profitability. Combines continual skill updates and exceptional interpersonal abilities to achieve superior results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr.Merchandiser
Fashion UK – License office
Tirupur
04.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded process improvements within the merchandising department, increasing efficiency and reducing operational costs.
- Uploaded pictures and data to Software on completed projects and displays for approval from management.
- Developed and maintained effective communication strategies to deliver necessary details to project teams.
Sr.Merchandiser
Infinite Sourcing – Buying Office
02.2017 - 01.2020
Sr. Merchandiser
Sun Merchandising service – Buying office
08.2010 - 01.2017
- Mentored junior merchandisers to develop their skills and enhance team performance overall.
- Collected data, monitored project progress and finalized reports before reporting to management.
- Planned and participated in conference calls and meetings with planning and management departments.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to negotiate better pricing, improving profitability for the company.
Sr.Merchandiser
Famina Knit Fab – Ludhiana – Export House
01.2006 - 07.2010
Production Incharge
Sakthi Garments Export House
03.2004 - 01.2006
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Administration
Nanjappa Boys Higher Secondary School
Tiruppur 02.2007
Skills
Continual updating of knowledge & personnel skills
Smart appearance, patient & tactful with good skills & excellent interpersonal skills
Interested in acquiring new skills of improving my qualification
Additional Qualification
Adequate Knowledge in Computer Operations like Ms-Office, Internet ,Outlook Express ,Corel Draw,& photo shop.
Areas Of Interest
- Merchandising / Sampling
- Quality.
- Designing
Industrial Exposure
- Sakthi Garments Export House, March 2004 to 2006, Production Incharge
- Famina Knit Fab – Ludhiana – Export House, Jan 2006 to July 2010, Sr.Merchandiser
- S.B Merchandising – Buying Office, April 2010 – 2013 May, Sr. Merchandiser
- Sun Merchandising service – Buying office, June 2013 – 2017, Sr. Merchandiser
- Infinite Sourcing – Buying Office, Feb 2017- 2020, Sr.Merchandiser
- Fashion UK – License office, April 2020 – Till Date, Sr.Merchandiser
Personal Qualifications
BBA ( Bachelor Of Business Administration ) Alagappa University, Tirupur
Natureofjob
Co ordinate in detail study of order about yarn, fabric structure, processing method, print/embroidery details and comparing order sheet details with original garment.
Through contract review deciding giving dates for sending samples,yarn covering, knitting, dyeing, cutting,stitching,finishing & shipment.
Placing P.O’s to the suppliers, giving them the correct feeding, status follow – ups.
Corresponding with buyers to clear & get all the details regarding styles, Quantity break-ups & rate.
Arranging & sending the samples like new development samples,size set samples, Photo samples.
Responding the amendments from the buyers regarding style,color,quality,price & changing the records as per the amendments simultaneously forwarding the changes to manufactures & suppliers.
Co ordinating with documentation and arranging the documents for the suppliers.
Customerexperience
- ALDY - Germany
- LIDIL - Germany
- Studio - UK
- AAFES - US
- OYSHO - Spain
- BRISHKA - Spain
- FAMILY DOLLAR - US
- AALURA - US
- PEP & CO - UK
- G & W KIDS - UK
- ONE STEP UP - US
- DUNNESS - UK
- MATALAN - UK
- NUTMEG - UK
- JDW - UK
- J-Brown - UK
- Shop Direct - UK
- Fringoo - UK
- CASTRO - UK
Personal Information
- Father's Name: S.Karthikayan
- Date of Birth: 07/04/86
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Disclaimer
Hereby I declare that the above furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge.
Languages
Tamil, English, Marathi, Hindi
Interests
Product development
Timeline
Sr.Merchandiser
Fashion UK – License office
04.2020 - Current
Sr.Merchandiser
Infinite Sourcing – Buying Office
02.2017 - 01.2020
Sr. Merchandiser
Sun Merchandising service – Buying office
08.2010 - 01.2017
Sr.Merchandiser
Famina Knit Fab – Ludhiana – Export House
01.2006 - 07.2010
Production Incharge
Sakthi Garments Export House
03.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Administration
Nanjappa Boys Higher Secondary School