Proficient Microsoft Office, Navision and JD, Oracle
Driven Merchandising Manager with 15 years of experience in maximizing product sales and overseeing merchandise trends. Effective in overseeing day-to-day sales and inventory stock levels to determine purchasing needs. Expert in merchandise planning based on prior sales and trends to provide well-rounded selection of products sought by customers.
Total 1868 crore worth of business handle with 1260 stores across
India
KEY ROLE
. Build a high performance & high energy team. Minimize attrition in the team.
· Developing event calendar along with Marketing team.
· Forecast sale , margin , monthly intake budget for all category inline with event calendar.
· OTB Planning & management at subcategory level for each month
· Responsible for pricing , promotion strategy , markdown and gross margin .
· Supervised Stock allocation & rotation across the stores, RTV , promotions, discounts and markdowns for clearance; developed an exit plan for discontinued
· Responsible for new launch & replenishment local as well as import orders of Kids Apparel , Toys , Stationary ,Gift & Novelty & Cath kidston
· Responsible new store opening sale , budget & stock planning , closing & refurbishment
· Coordinate with stores , warehouse & delivery team for stock & customer deliveries.
· New vendor development and liaising with current suppliers , negotiating discounts.
· Train , motivate and develop high performing Junior Team.
Attend international trade fairs as well as local events to update new launches
All Kids wear category Clothing, Basic, Toys, Nursery & Furniture handled for new born, toddler and teen age group
Major Brand handle are in Baby Shop
Clothing : Lee Cooper, Bossini, Posh, Giggles, Longboard, Barbie, Hello Kitty, Marvels, Ben 10
Maui & Sons, Dora, Nano, Eligo, Pampolina,& Moodstreet
Basic : Phillip Avent, Barbie, Fisher Price, Cartoon Network, Chicco, Disney, First Year
Marvel, Sanrio, the Smurf, Tommee Tippee, Johnson & Johnson, Medela Etc.
Toys : Barbie, Hot wheels, Fisher Price, Disney, Ralph Lauren, Ferrari, Playgro etc.
Nursery & Furniture : Graco, Maclaren, Chicco, Ferrari, Maxi-Cosi, First year, Fisher Price, Hot wheels
Kaufmann, Nania, Kids11, Fulla, Neo Nato, Hello Kitty etc
category handled Kids Apparel , Women’s, Fashion Accessories, Women’s Lingerie
All Kids category handled Baby & Toddler , Younger Girl & Boy , Fashion Accessories , Toy’s & Bath & Bedding
Major Brand handle are in Mom & Me
Baby & Toddler : Gerson & Gerson, Mamiye Brothers, Pastourelle, Star Children
Younger wear : Little Me, Pastourelle, Bonnie Jean, Ben 10, Spider Man & Disney
Fashion Accessories : Disney , Ben 10 , Barbie & Fantacia
Toys & Accessories : Barbie, Disney, Fisher Price, Toys Triangle, Johnson & Johnson etc
Retail Sales ▪ Sales Forecasting ▪ Display Planning ▪ Inventory Management ▪ Marketing Activities ▪ Customer Service ▪ Franchise Setup ▪ Direct Sales ▪ Budget Allocation ▪ Training & Development ▪ Offers & Promotions ▪ Performance Management ▪ Administration ▪ Warehouse & Store Operations ▪ Cost Analysis & Reduction
Proficient Microsoft Office, Navision and JD, Oracle
1-Merchandiser (Women’s Wear) at Kemfort Banglore form Jun 2004 - May 2006
2-Possessing strong pre post graduation experience as a Textile Engineer with Raymonds Ltd, Chindwara, from the period, Jul 1998 – Sep 2001. Supervised the operations of high speed looms like Sulzer, Rapier & Air Jet and Electronic Jacquard & Dobby and the entire activities of fabric production, including the development of product & fabric designs.
Date of Birth : 28th January, 1976
Gender : Male
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Driving License : UAE , SAUDI ARABIA , INDIA & International Driver’s License
Languages : English and Hindi
Passport Details : T6779677- Expiry: 19 MAY, 2029
References available upon request
Date of Birth : 28th January, 1976
Gender : Male
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Driving License : UAE , SAUDI ARABIA , INDIA & International Driver’s License
Languages : English and Hindi
Passport Details : T6779677- Expiry: 19 MAY, 2029
References available upon request