MOHD ANAS

• Spearheaded business development efforts with new and existing clients, resulting in the acquisition of a new Latin American client for a bicycle project.
• Successfully managed a team of 3 members, ensuring effective collaboration and achievement of project goals.
• Oversaw end-to-end product development from India, maintaining strict quality control and adherence to timelines.
• Cultivated and nurtured strong relationships with both clients and vendors, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborated closely with designers to introduce new and exclusive product ranges, enhancing customer appeal.
• Implemented effective product displays, optimizing visual presentation for increased sales and customer engagement.
• Conducted comprehensive costing exercises, identifying cost-saving opportunities and contributing to improved profit margins.
• Proactively worked to continuously enhance company margins through strategic pricing and cost management.

Business Development

• Led $18M annual business across diverse categories with a 3-member merchandising team.
• Conducted market-based business forecasting, planning, and provided market intelligence reports to corporate and management.
• Developed vendor matrix using SWOT analysis and performance data.
• Tracked adoption/success rates for incoming business volume.
• Sourced sustainable options, e.g., RCS-certified glass, recycled materials, FSC Certified wood, and low VOC finishes.
• Identified sourcing opportunities to maintain a competitive edge through constant renegotiation.

Product Development

• Facilitated client-vendor meetings during in-country visits.
• Visited vendors to guide and provide client review options.
• Collaborated with finishing suppliers for new finishes.
• Reviewed products against specifications, submitted reports for client approval, and recommended changes when necessary.
• Worked with multiple vendors to maintain competitive pricing.
• Ensured adherence to client deadlines and style-outs.
• Conducted weekly development tracker reviews with merchandisers.

Production Planning

• Conducted initial line reviews with QA/tech teams upon style confirmation.
• Collaborated with merchants to create T&A charts and production trackers.
• Coordinated with the quality team for PPM and process improvements.
• Regularly visited factory floors to monitor processes.

Regenerate

• Successfully managed a $7 million USD business volume.

• Led a 5-member team, overseeing merchandisers, designers, and logistics personnel.

• Directed the team to meet client requirements and ensure timely product development submissions.

• Orchestrated product displays aligned with client-provided briefs/themes for review.

• Coordinated seamlessly with production and quality teams, providing timely approvals.

• Developed and submitted Time & Action plans for open production orders to the Buying house.

• Conducted weekly meetings with the logistics team to streamline container planning.

• Managed accounts of multiple clients from USA and Europe and the business volume of 0.9 million USD
• Coordinated with the production and quality teams for the smooth execution production processes and gave them timely approvals
• Prepared Time & Action plan for the open production order and submitted the same to Buying house/ Buyers
• Worked on ERP software to prepare order confirmations sheets and invoicing documents