MAHESH GOVINDASAMY

Sourced high-quality fabrics and garments throughout India, enhancing sourcing partnerships in key textile regions.

Identified and engaged vendors specializing in organic, natural-dyed fabrics to elevate product offerings.

Managed entire procurement process, overseeing yarn acquisition to conversion of fabrics into finished goods.

• Collaborated closely with Design Centre and Fabric Marketing Team to ensure timely project completion.
• Sourced ethnic fabrics cost-effectively to maintain competitiveness and achieve healthy trading margins.
• Developed strategies to enhance compensation for handloom weavers, advancing corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Coordinated with spinning business to secure steady supply of high-quality hank yarn for handloom clusters.
• Formulated comprehensive business plan and proposed organizational structure to support objectives.

• Developed financial plans that surpassed sales, markdowns, margin, and average inventory targets.
• Conducted feasibility studies for all new locations to assess market potential.
• Established merchandise assortments through selection and identification processes.
• Reviewed merchandise trends and incorporated new items into overall programs.
• Implemented budget cuts to align with sales and inventory objectives.
• Facilitated planogram development to optimize product placement.
• Invested in people development initiatives to enhance team performance.
• Monitored merchandise developments to ensure alignment with consumer demands.

• Sourced and merchandised bed linen, bath linen, kitchen linen, and home décor products.
• Managed key accounts for sales of bed and bath products.
• Launched private labels in home textiles under Spencer's Sensation brand.
• Executed promotional activities while ensuring optimal customer service standards.
• Oversaw marketing and sales budget across retail, distribution, key accounts, hotels, and institutions.
• Conducted range planning, competitive analysis, and assortment strategies for product categories.
• Collaborated with product development team on category plans and quality improvement initiatives.
• Negotiated vendor terms, monitored performance ratings, and explored new merchandise trends.