MANDIRA SAHA
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 11+ years of design background, currently pivoting into Planning and E-commerce through a Master’s in Fashion Management at NIFT. Skilled in assortment planning, inventory management, product listing, and data analysis using Excel tools. Hands-on experience with Aditya Birla Group’s e-commerce and planning operations, combined with a strong understanding of consumer trends, pricing strategies, and omnichannel retail. Brings a unique blend of creative insight and analytical thinking to drive business efficiency and customer engagement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning & Ecommerce Intern
Aditya Birla Group
Bengaluru
01.2025 - Current
- Analyzed sales data across 5 EBOs and website (cluster-wise, product-wise), managed product cataloguing for own website & other 4 web-partners. Managed omnichannel inventory and web order processing
- Project: QC issue analysis of Cluster Inward & Store Return B-grade inventory.
Buying & Merchandising Intern
Reliance Retail
Bengaluru
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted open costing for 50+ silver jewelry, analyzed materials for 50+ precious jewelry, created article codes for craft-based jewelry, and performed sales data analysis(sell-through, inventory aging) in the jewelry buying and merchandising department.
Designer
Fashion
Kolkata
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Designed seasonal Indian ethnic and Indo-western collections for 3 fashion houses as a freelance designer, managing multiple projects within time and budget.
Entrepreneur Project (Creative
Basan
Bengaluru
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Led design, marketing, and operations for a self-run venture in collaboration with Fulia weavers, trained 20+ women in embroidery through an NGO partnership, and managed end-to-end business functions including sales and customer service.
Senior Designer
Debanshi Sarees Pvt. Ltd
Kolkata
05.2014 - 11.2016
- Designed 100+ cotton sarees and ethnic wear using diverse techniques like block/screen printing and embroidery; managed multiple projects with precision and timely execution.
Senior Designer
Roop Shringer Sarees Pvt. Ltd
Kolkata
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Developed 200+ mix-and-match sarees and salwar suits for the Bangladeshi market; handled design, costing, and production while streamlining processes for better team efficiency.
Junior Designer
Rupdarshi Sarees Pvt. Ltd
Kolkata
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed fabric sourcing, sample costing, and end-to-end production of sarees, including order processing and inventory management.
Textile Design Intern
Weavers Studio
Kolkata
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Interned at 'Rageen' weaving workshop, assisting in planning and designing export orders for scarves and stoles, focusing on Jamdani.
Education
Masters in Fashion Management - Fashion Management
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Bhubaneswar2025
Diploma - Textile Design
International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD)
Kolkata2010
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Burdwan
West Bengal2010
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Weaving & Printing
- Quick Learner
- Product Costing
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Data Analysis (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table, etc)
- Strategic Planning
- Assortment Planning
- Attention to detail
- E-commerce Cataloguing & Product Listing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Omni-channel Inventory & Order Management
Timeline
Planning & Ecommerce Intern
Aditya Birla Group
01.2025 - Current
Buying & Merchandising Intern
Reliance Retail
06.2024 - 07.2024
Designer
Fashion
02.2021 - 06.2023
Entrepreneur Project (Creative
Basan
11.2017 - 11.2020
Senior Designer
Debanshi Sarees Pvt. Ltd
05.2014 - 11.2016
Senior Designer
Roop Shringer Sarees Pvt. Ltd
02.2012 - 01.2014
Junior Designer
Rupdarshi Sarees Pvt. Ltd
09.2011 - 06.2012
Textile Design Intern
Weavers Studio
03.2011 - 08.2011
Masters in Fashion Management - Fashion Management
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Diploma - Textile Design
International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD)
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Burdwan
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