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Education
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MANOJ GOPALAKRISHNAN

MANOJ GOPALAKRISHNAN

Coimbatore

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in merchandising and vendor management. Proven track record in product development and cost negotiation, driving efficiency and quality. Adept at team building and strategic planning, ensuring successful sourcing and procurement in competitive markets. Passionate about delivering exceptional results.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Country Manager

ID Kids Community France
Tirupur
01.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: The leading French Based Liaison Office
  • Heading the India operations with 10 Peoples in the office.
  • Responsible for sourcing, Development, Procurement, Follow up.
  • Handling the Merchandising team directly for better efficiency.
  • Managing quality in the region with the support of Quality team
  • Logistic team management
  • Budgeting and follow up of expense control to achieve the desired result.
  • Effective Vendor management with Allocation forecast, KPI, periodic meetings.
  • Direct reporting to France
  • BRANDS: OKAIDI / OBAIBI / JACADI .....

Office Manager

Centrale D’Achats Kidiliz (Formerly Zannier Group)
Tirupur
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Handled all leading brands in the Group Z, 3Pommes, Beckaro, Catimini, IKKS, ESPRIT, Chipie etc.
  • Managing team of Merchandiser / Quality Controller
  • Price Negotiation, Order Allocation, Product development, Meeting with Buyers
  • Vendor sourcing and Product sourcing from Show rooms as per brands DNA

Senior Merchandiser

Indocan Business Services
Tirupur
07.2002 - 12.2006
  • Company Overview: Buying house majorly work for Canadian Market
  • Label handled: ALMO Dante, One Of The Boys, Patricia Lingerie

Junior Merchandiser

Megha Creations
Tirupur
05.2000 - 07.2002
  • Company Overview: Star export House
  • Label handled: Zellers, SAAN Stores, Zero II 60, Soft Kiss Fashion - Canadian Market

Education

Bachelors Of Business Administration - Tiruchengode

K S R College Of Arts And Science, Madras University

Skills

  • Marketing / Sourcing
  • Vendor management
  • Product development
  • Cost negotiation
  • Supply chain management
  • Negotiation
  • Manufacturing & Operations
  • Expense Control and Budgeting
  • Product Development
  • Strategy Planning & Implementation
  • Team Building & Supervision
  • Supplier / Vendor Management
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Fashion Support
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Process optimization

Languages

Tamil, English & Malayalam (Speak)

Websites

Certification

  • AMQC - Apparel Merchandising and Quality Control @ NIFT , TIRUPUR (Part Time)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Country Manager

ID Kids Community France
01.2020 - Current

Office Manager

Centrale D’Achats Kidiliz (Formerly Zannier Group)
01.2007 - 01.2014

Senior Merchandiser

Indocan Business Services
07.2002 - 12.2006

Junior Merchandiser

Megha Creations
05.2000 - 07.2002

Bachelors Of Business Administration - Tiruchengode

K S R College Of Arts And Science, Madras University

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