Neha Mishra
Sector 23 , Gurgoan
Summary
- Over 17 years of experience managing Apparel buying and sourcing out of India for US, UK and Domestic market with focused approach towards CUSTOMER DELIGHT.
- Resourceful with technical ability to analyze, source and develop - textiles and apparel products (Woven 50% & Knits 50%) for Women’s & Men’s wear with keen eye on Trends & Detailing.
- Collaborative engagement with Design & Raw material teams, pushing to stay ahead of competition through aggressive working on innovations (design, RM, conceptual mocks, styling etc)
- Excellent debriefing style, compacted with ability to get the best result of the diversified skills.
- Highly astute to spot opportunities to develop business, mentor team of professionals and achieve focused growth with spirited work ethics.
- Proficient at preparing strategic business plans and develop qualitative & quantitative analysis.
- Possess excellent communication skills with relationship management & team development abilities.
- Worked with focused vision and aim, thus resulting in Time and cost reduction / Increased efficiency / Improved speed to markets with chase business & increased customer satisfaction / Allocations based on capacities to meet timelines
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Merchandiser
Triburg Consultants Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Buying Agency
- Face to the U.S buying team & vendors.
- Working closely with design, Prod & QA team to ensure agreed needs of customer are being met
- Working on product development, costs , fabric , TNA’s , sourcing, order allocations
- Working towards customer delight to maintain PCD’s & achieving 100% On Time Delivery(OTD)
- Handling volume of $20 M
- Building vendor Base
- Major Buyers Dealt - American Eagle Outfitters (US based brand) / AE77 (caters to premium clientele) / Aerie / Todd Snyder / ABFRL.
Merchandise Manager
EASTERN HERITAGE
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Export House
- Worked towards expansion of business and growth for UK division
- Day to day communication/correspondence with the buying agency / direct buyers
- Team Management & Development
- High attention to detail of the samples/fabrics/trims
- Building clientele to develop business and achieve the targets
- Handled volume of $20 M to $25 M
- Major Buyers Dealt - Top Shop / Miss Selfridges / Evans / Dorothy Perkins / Warehouse / Needle & Thread .
Merchandise Manager
Aero Club (Woodland)
10.2011 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Retail
- Range Planning - Interpreting & Identifying trends relevant to Indian Market and selecting the best product range for India Retail.
- Working on Price points to ensure successful achievement of sales & profit budgets.
- Coordinating with the Overseas and domestic vendors and closing deals
- Respond to sales & market data to support commercial decisions to direct team to maximize profits.
- Ensuring post seasonal strengths and weaknesses are assessed to enable future like for like growth.
Sr. Merchandiser
Elite International
07.2007 - 09.2011
- Company Overview: Buying Agency
- Face to customer and vendor in dealing for day to activities
- Responsible from the beginning of order execution till on time delivery
- Handled volume of $10 M to $12M
- Major Buyers Dealt - Top Shop UK / Asos / Brittinger / Lipsy / Bolongaro Trevor .
Merchandiser
Mona Fashions
10.2005 - 06.2007
- Company Overview: Export House
- Handled order execution from PD to Production
- Communication channel to Buying agencies
- Major Buyers Dealt - Spiegel / Together / Newport News / Together.
Education
Garment Export Merchandising Management -
NIFT Delhi
01.2007
B.Com Pass -
Delhi University
01.2006
Diploma in Fashion Designing -
JD Inst of Fashion Tech (Delhi)
01.2005
Skills
- Apparel Account product management
- Analyzing, sourcing, and developing textiles and apparel products
- Keen eye on trends and detailing
- Collaborative engagement with design and raw material teams
- Strategic business planning
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Communication skills
- Team development
- Time and cost reduction
- Increased efficiency
- Allocations based on capacities
- Vendor base development
- Allocation and planning
- Design innovations & presentations
- Product and process analysis
- Costing and negotiation
- Time and action management
Personal Information
- Passport Number: H0504444
- Date of Birth: 07/27/84
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Sr. Merchandiser
Triburg Consultants Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - Current
Merchandise Manager
EASTERN HERITAGE
07.2014 - 01.2015
Merchandise Manager
Aero Club (Woodland)
10.2011 - 06.2014
Sr. Merchandiser
Elite International
07.2007 - 09.2011
Merchandiser
Mona Fashions
10.2005 - 06.2007
Garment Export Merchandising Management -
NIFT Delhi
B.Com Pass -
Delhi University
Diploma in Fashion Designing -
JD Inst of Fashion Tech (Delhi)
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