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Mounika . V

Mounika . V

Bengaluru

Summary

Highly skilled Senior Merchandiser with a proven track record of driving sales and profitability through effective merchandising strategies. Possessing strong analytical abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and a keen eye for fashion trends. Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my expertise to contribute to the success and growth of a dynamic apparel company.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Merchandiser

The Indian Garage Co.
08.2023 - Current

1. Researching and evaluating potential vendors

  • Finding, evaluating, and selecting the best suppliers for manufacturing with careful planning and execution based on specific needs, such as price point, quality expectations, reliability, customer service, and delivery schedule.


2. Negotiating terms and pricing with vendors


3. Drafting and releasing PO

  • Sharing purchase order to vendors which includes a clear description, quantity, price, payment terms, and necessary delivery details.


4. Managing supplier relationships


5. Monitoring performance and delivery of goods , by maintaining proper TNA from sampling till goods reach to warehouse.


6. Generating reports as needed, maintaining daily WIP , weekly/monthly/yearly reports from order release date till GRN date

Executive Merchandiser

Gokaldas Exports
05.2022 - 06.2023

1. Internal & external communication, includes - Buyer,Factory,Sourcing team,logistics team etc.


2. Costing : Preparing cost sheets with all necessary data for every new order, season wise cost sheets & taking final approval from manager


3. Sampling : Developing samples according to buyers instructions. Types of samples such as proto sample, fit sample, fit sample, photo shoot sample, sales man sample, size set sample etc


4. Preparing TNA


5. Fabric & trims in-housing: Taking all necessary approvals from buyer, booking and to in-house fabric & trims by considering cost, approved qualities, quantities & lead time as per TNA.


6. Conducting PPM, with factory including quality & superwiser to advice, cross check if they are clear on given final details to proceed with size set & bulk production.


7. Advising and assisting production and quality department: Making good relationship with the garment production and quality department for smooth and fault free production to create good impact on shipping the product timely.


8. Taking responsibility for inspections


9. Giving shipping instructions and following shipment


10. Maintaining complete records of last 1 year

Junior Merchandiser

Creative Garments Pvt Limited
07.2020 - 05.2022

1. Sampling and Development


2. Taking approval of samples and developments


3. Following up on Time and Action (T&A) calendar.


4. Internal & external communication


5. Preparing and confirmation of order sheets


6. On time fabric & trims in-housing follow up


7. Coordinating with the commercial closely.


8. Arrange final inspections and invite buyer QC

Education

Bsc - Fashion Design

Nitte School of Fashion Technology
Bengaluru, India
09.2020

PUC - PCMB

MLACPW
Bengaluru, India
03.2017

Schooling - ICSE

Vidyanidhi Public School
Gowribidanur
05.2015

Skills

  • Pricing and cost negotiation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Advanced excel knowledge
  • Vendor management
  • Strategic leadership
  • File and account maintenance
  • Project management
  • Quality assurance
  • Detail-oriented
  • Enthusiastic team player

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Senior Merchandiser

The Indian Garage Co.
08.2023 - Current

Executive Merchandiser

Gokaldas Exports
05.2022 - 06.2023

Junior Merchandiser

Creative Garments Pvt Limited
07.2020 - 05.2022

Bsc - Fashion Design

Nitte School of Fashion Technology

PUC - PCMB

MLACPW

Schooling - ICSE

Vidyanidhi Public School
Mounika . V