Nipun Sindhu
Gurgaon
Summary
I describe myself as a hard working, honest and proactive person who believes in himself. At work I am committed to providing the best I can. My goal in life is to achieve perfection in whatever I do and satisfy my creative mind. I like changes hence like to improve myself as I go ahead in my field of research, this has helped me to gather the confidence to identify and work upon my shortcomings. I wish to pursue a career in merchandising and give my very best to the field.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Merchandiser
KIK India Sourcing
Gurgaon
02.2024 - Current
- Handling all the category like men, ladies, kids , acc, bags, pouches.
- Participated in negotiations with suppliers concerning prices, terms, and as needed.
- Developed effective relationships with vendors to ensure timely deliveries at competitive prices.
- Source new suppliers as per order requirement and suitable for the company.
- Check all the sustainable certificates of the suppliers time to time.
- T&A follow up with the suppliers.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain a smooth workflow between design, cutting, sewing, finishing, and shipping processes.
Merchandiser
Migros India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2019 - Current
- Handling Kids/Baby Boys Outer Wear, Handling Leather Acc., Handled Kids/Baby Under Wear and Kids/ baby Socks, Handled Adult night wear for ladies and men both
- Dealing directly with the customer for style overview, Price Negotiation, Production planning and for routine work
- Dealing with suppliers for daily production follow-ups
- Negotiating with suppliers for prices
- Taking care of the daily approvals (Lab dips, strike off, desk looms, trims etc.)
- Taking care of reference sample and Production sample
- Taking care of the test reports
- Sourcing the new suppliers as per customer product and price range
- Uploading the daily report in Company portal
- Visiting suppliers for pricing and production follow-ups
- Product developments for customer.
Sr.Merchandiser
SAS Global
New Delhi
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Buyer Handled: CHEROKEE USA, JUST JAMIE, LUCKY BRAND, NUTMEG
- Dealing directly with the buyer for Production and Development
- Working with my seniors on Critical Path Management
- Follow up for all the trims with nominated supplier and Testing with labs
- Taking care of Production till ship the Goods
- Highlighting all issues with Senior Management on Ongoing orders and resolving them to ensure smooth production working
- Attending weekly update with Quality team on Production Orders and visiting factories to ensure that quality of Merchandise is not compromised
- Seeking All Designs, Specs, Color and Accessories Approval from Buyer and Internally
- Fully Involved in Sampling Department to understand the concept of garment
- Co-coordinating with Shipping & Documentation department
- Coordination with all concerned Departments.
Merchandiser
Norwest Industries
Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon
06.2014 - 02.2017
- Buyer Handled: CHEROKEE, TARGET AUSTRALIA, RUUM, THE CHILDREN PLACE
- Woven and Knits - India Supplier (NCR, Tirupur, Mumbai, Bangalore)
- Woven, Knits and Sweater - Bangladesh Supplier (Worked with Bangladesh Supplier for 3 Years)
- Handled USA Buyers
- Dealing directly with the buyer for Production and Development
- Supply chain management
- Trim ordering
- Fabric ordering
- Develop time and action plan for production orders & sampling plan for developments
- Follow up for all the trims with nominated supplier
- Taking care of Production till ship the Goods
- To ensure that quality of Merchandise is Excellent
- Seeking All Designs, Specs, Color and Accessories Approval from Buyer and Internally
- Fully Involved in Sampling Department to understand the concept of garment
- Co-coordinating with Shipping & Documentation department
- Coordination with all concerned Departments.
Merchandiser
Gaurav International
Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon
04.2011 - 05.2014
- Buyer Handled: Lucky Brand, J- JILL, Banana Republic, GAP, Style & Co., Charter Club
- Dealing with Buying Houses
- Developing fit samples, embroidery ref
- Samples, size sets, PP Samples, Photo shoot/TOP Samples
- Supply chain management
- Trim ordering
- Fabric ordering
- Executing the orders with planning (Prod
- Planning)
- Follow up of styles in production
- Develop time and action plan for production orders & sampling plan for developments
- Taking care of Production till ship the Goods
- To ensure that quality of Merchandise is Excellent
- Seeking All Designs, Specs, Color and Accessories Approval from Buyer
- Fully Involved in Sampling Department to understand the concept of garment
- Co-coordinating with Shipping & Documentation department
- Coordination with all concerned Departments.
Astt. Merchandiser
Mohan Clothing Company Pvt. Ltd. (BLACKBERRY'S)
06.2010 - 03.2011
- Accounts Handled: RETAIL
- Excellent understanding of the garment design and manufacturing process; from the garment conceptualization stage, through the pattern drafting phase, to final garment assembly
- Strong fashion and color sense with the ability to create and adapt designs to changing market conditions
- Good knowledge of fabrics, and the ability to choose the best match between garment design and fabric
- Finalize Print Design & Cols
- Of Men Shirts.
Astt. Merchandiser
Koutons Retail India Ltd.
Gurgaon
06.2007 - 04.2010
- Accounts Handled: Casual Men Shirt
- Excellent understanding of the garment design and manufacturing process; from the garment conceptualization stage to final garment assembly
- Strong fashion and color sense with the ability to create and adapt designs to changing market conditions
- Good knowledge of fabrics, and the ability to choose the best match between garment design and fabric
- Finalize Print Design & Cols
- Of Kids T-shirt & Shirts
- Good knowledge of Printing Quality (Pigment Print, Plastic sole, Print, Discharge Print, High Density Print, Puff Print & Glitter Print).
Education
Skills
- Price negotiating
- Supplier Sourcing ( India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka )
- Fabric Sourcing
- Production Planning
- Work as a team
Specialisation
Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Pattern Knowledge, Garment Construction, Sewn Products and Machinery, Fundamental Technology of Apparel Manufacturing, Spreading and Cutting, Dyeing and Printing, Garment Finishing, Product analysis and development, Fashion Merchandising and Marketing, Ms. Word, Excel, Power Point
Areaofstudy - Design
- Printing Techniques
- Surface Techniques
- Weaving (basic weaves- twill, satin etc.)
- Fashion Art Illustration (croque sketching and rendering, fabric rendering, theme-based illustrations.)
- Garment construction
Area Of Expertise
- Merchandising
- Fabric Sourcing
- Price negotiating skills
- Production Planning
- Work as a team
Telno
+919560777748
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/07/89
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to music
- Traveling and Exploring
Timeline
Sr. Merchandiser
KIK India Sourcing
02.2024 - Current
Merchandiser
Migros India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2019 - Current
Sr.Merchandiser
SAS Global
03.2017 - 03.2019
Merchandiser
Norwest Industries
06.2014 - 02.2017
Merchandiser
Gaurav International
04.2011 - 05.2014
Astt. Merchandiser
Mohan Clothing Company Pvt. Ltd. (BLACKBERRY'S)
06.2010 - 03.2011
Astt. Merchandiser
Koutons Retail India Ltd.
06.2007 - 04.2010
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