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Megha BJ

Bangalore

Summary

Seasoned Deputy Manager Merchandising with a proven track record at Bhartiya International, excelling in effective team coordination and strategic forecasting. Demonstrated success in enhancing production quality standards and optimizing time management. Skilled in communicating across departments and achieving seamless execution of export orders for top brands like Levis & John Varvatos.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager Merchandising

Bhartiya International
Bengaluru
03.2013 - Current

Communication: Communicating with various departments and professionals in the apparel industry, such as sourcing, purchasing, accounts, production, and shipping

Sourcing: Creating a roadmap for production by preparing material requirement sheets and sourcing trims and accessories from local and international suppliers

Quality oversight: Maintaining high-quality standards

Planning: Preparing a time and action plan for the execution of the manufacture export order received from the buyer.

Brands Handling :- Levis & John Varvatos - Leather Division

Merchandiser

International Apparel Manufacturing
Bangalore
02.2010 - 03.2013
  • Handling sampling from proto to SMS is dispatched
  • After SMS, once the order is placed, will order the imported & local trims, fabric – make PPS & get approval on the same
  • Conduct a PP meeting with the buyer QC & our production manager & handover the full details to Production manager with the trims & styling details
  • Worked with - Oneill (USA), Oneill Australia / Ripcurl USA
  • Handled - Men’s Shorts

Merchandiser

Crest Y Apparels Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Independently quoting costing, Sourcing, Buyer-Product Development
  • Ensure Timely Dispatch of Shipment, Co-ordinate between Sampling, Vendor & QC Dept
  • Working as single point of contact for all management activities for various customers, Costing of sample according to design, Sourcing for Fabric & accessories according to sample
  • Follow-up till the shipment is dispatched
  • Worked with - West side/ Ascot, Lemax, Marga, Crocodile, Canterbury, Vitomine, Boston buyers
  • Handled - Men’s Trouser

Merchandiser

International Sourcing Agency
Bangalore
10.2006 - 01.2009
  • Handling Buyers Independently
  • All Development, Production Till Dispatch Procedures
  • Follow up deadlines for developments and samples as per preorder method
  • Coordinating between buyer & supplier & get the shipment to be dispatched on time
  • Also keep a record of QC file, for Inspections & explain the product details thoroughly to QC for final inspection
  • Worked with - Canada buyer (Le Chateau & Manhattan) Australian Buyer (Aston Apparels) Switzerland Buyer (Lutz)
  • Handled - Knits & Woven Fabric / ladies shirts, skirts and tops
  • Men’s T-shirt, shirt, and pullovers

Education

Diploma in Garment Manufacturing & Merchandising -

IIFT
Bangalore
01.2006

Diploma in Fashion Design -

SIFA
Bangalore
01.2003

II PUC(Arts) -

IGNOU
Bangalore
01.2000

SSLC -

Twinklers School
Bangalore
01.1998

Skills

Effective Team Coordination

Communication Skills

Forecasting

Time Management

Timeline

Deputy Manager Merchandising

Bhartiya International
03.2013 - Current

Merchandiser

International Apparel Manufacturing
02.2010 - 03.2013

Merchandiser

Crest Y Apparels Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010

Merchandiser

International Sourcing Agency
10.2006 - 01.2009

Diploma in Garment Manufacturing & Merchandising -

IIFT

Diploma in Fashion Design -

SIFA

II PUC(Arts) -

IGNOU

SSLC -

Twinklers School
Megha BJ