KUNAL SHARMA
LUDHIANA
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating a high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
MERCHANT MANAGER
KUDU KNIT PROCESS PVT LTD.
LUDHIANA
09.2023 - Current
- Internal & external communication
- Sampling
- Preparing internal order sheets
- Accessories & trims in-housing
- Preparing purchase orders
- Getting approvals on lab dips
- Advising and assisting production and quality department
- Taking responsibility for inspections
- Giving shipping instructions and following shipment.
SENIOR MERCHANT
SANDEEP WEAVERS PVT LTD.
LUDHIANA
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Order Collection (working closely with Park Avenue, Parx, Mufti, T-Base, Camla, GAS, Peter England Kids, VH Flex etc.) Planning and developing merchandising strategies Sample development Prepare T&A and handle the same in production
- Analyzing order planning, handle customers communication Collaborating with buyers, suppliers to negotiate prices, quantities and time-scales Product Development Pricing Order confirmation Material sourcing Material collection Quality Assurance Final inspection Shipment
SENIOR MERCHANT / Sourcing
PIRANHA INTERNATIONAL
LUDHIANA
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Order Collection (worked closely with Spencer/ ajio / crimson club / octave / etc.) Planning and developing merchandising strategies
- Sample development and cost negotiate with customer
- Prepare T&A and handle the same in production
- Analyzing order planning, handle customers communication Material sourcing Material collection Quality Assurance Final inspection Shipment
SENIOR MERCHANT Sourcing
FINDOC IMPEX Pvt Ltd
LUDHIANA
09.2014 - 10.2018
- Order Collection (worked closely with Life Style, Reliance Trends, and Pantaloons etc.) Planning and developing merchandising strategies
- Sample development and cost negotiate with customer
- Prepare T&A and handle the same in production
- Analyzing order planning, handle customers communication Collaborating with buyers, suppliers to negotiate prices, quantities and time-scales.
- Assisting in preparing product merchandising plan to improve sales perform business analysis and monitoring for efficiently merchandising products.
- Perform business forecasting and reporting to managers for critical decision making.
- Identifying new business opportunities for corporate revenue growth.
- Recommending new product developments and enhancements to achieve profitability.
- Working with Managers to develop and implement seasonal merchandise strategy.
- Supervising and guiding Assistant Merchants to achieve performance objectives Product.
- Development Pricing Order confirmation Material sourcing Material collection Quality Assurance Final inspection Shipment.
- In-charge of fabric and accessories souring from china.
- Extensive traveler to china for sourcing purposes, fostering strong supplier relationships and ensuring high quality material procurement.
Merchant
BD Apparels
LUDHIANA
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Analyzing consumer trends and competitive market and accordingly provide recommendations to drive sales
- Managing merchandising activities to achieve business and financial goals
- Addressing customer queries promptly and build strong customer relationship
- Tracking sales data and improve merchandising processes
- Conducting and contributing to weekly production meetings
- Addressing merchandising and delivery issues promptly
- Ensuring smooth product flow and timely deliveries.
Cutting Incharge
Ziama Fashion Private Limited
LUDHIANA
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Assist in the work of cutting managers
- Inform the manager in advance about the weekly schedule
- Pre-cutting procedure maintain to follow up properly (Such as dia, GSM, fabric relaxation, shade separation & shrinkage test etc)
- Provide all types of reports to the Planning Department and follow their instructions
- Keep knowledge about the production schedule
- Make the master cutting plan as per production plan
- Establish a good relationship between top-level management and mid-level management
- Provide all kinds of reports to them
- Check the mini marker and ensure marker efficiency according to marker ratio & Assortment, actual fabric dia, GSM
- Provide regular training to its subordinates
- Make sure that the working environment of the line is not disturbed under any circumstances
- Once fabric receive, check it through cutting QC (check if there is any problem of rejection, hole, or dyeing in the fabric)
- Maintain the minimum layer height according to fabric types
- Training his subordinates on how to use the cutting machine in the most efficient way and how well the fabric can be laid on the table
- Coordinate and work with cutting QC
- Lay the fabric well on the table according to the shade bend
- Be careful not to waste too much
- Ensure fabric relax according to fabric types
- Not avoiding any responsibility for any kind of damage (material, machine, equipment)
Education
High School Diploma -
DAV Public School
Ludhiana 03-2007
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Effective organizational skills
- Analytic and structured
- Highly fashionable, creative and artistic
- Keen on design detail, have effective time management skills and design practice
- Very empowered, personable and results-oriented
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Mr. Davinder Sharma
- Date of Birth: 10/30/89
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Timeline
MERCHANT MANAGER
KUDU KNIT PROCESS PVT LTD.
09.2023 - Current
SENIOR MERCHANT
SANDEEP WEAVERS PVT LTD.
12.2020 - 08.2023
SENIOR MERCHANT / Sourcing
PIRANHA INTERNATIONAL
10.2018 - 12.2020
SENIOR MERCHANT Sourcing
FINDOC IMPEX Pvt Ltd
09.2014 - 10.2018
Merchant
BD Apparels
07.2012 - 08.2014
Cutting Incharge
Ziama Fashion Private Limited
06.2011 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
DAV Public School
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