Pooja Dhama
Senior Merchandiser
New Delhi
Summary
Accomplished Senior Merchandiser with 14 years of comprehensive experience in the apparel industry, specializing in merchandising, garment production, sampling, and buying. Proven track record of managing key client relationships, with significant experience working with American and European clients. Skilled in international buying meetings and order planning, having traveled abroad to facilitate strategic sourcing and procurement. Adept at driving operational efficiency, ensuring product quality, and delivering results in fast-paced, global markets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Merchandiser
Damodar Menon International
08.2025 - Current
- Handling Textile merchandising with a strong background in coordinating between suppliers and international buyers. Proven ability to manage sourcing, sampling, order execution, and timely delivery. Skilled in vendor negotiation, quality control, and ensuring customer satisfaction through efficient trading operations.
Senior Merchandiser
Karan Smartex Pvt Ltd
10.2024 - 08.2025
- To provide assistance to Merchandising Manager in planning, coordination and execution the production of customer orders so as to achieve customer satisfaction and meet business objectives.
- Responsible for sample/order follow up — work with customer and vendors independently
- Assist in the Product Development process to ensure that products meet customers’ quality and budget requirements
- Communicate and prepare meeting with suppliers/buyers for UK and USA customers
- Arrange sample submission to customers for approval
Senior P D Merchandiser
Shine Apprels
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Coordination with buyers and collect latest product designs, color scheme and fabric qualities those are going to be used in coming seasons.
- Manage timelines and milestones for product development projects.
- Ensure all products meet company quality standards and specifications.
- Assist in developing strategic merchandising plans to enhance product visibility.
- Work with suppliers and vendors to secure necessary materials and components.
Senior Merchandiser
PC APPARELS
05.2016 - 05.2020
- To Develop all types of sample (Counter, Fit Sample, PP Sample & Production etc)
- Communicate with Buyer for technical clarification when required
- Supplier sourcing and for fabric, accessories & threads.
- To arrange approval, booking and inhouse all fabric, trims of Garments as required and arranging BBLC for supplier
- Garments analysis and production planning and controlling and monitor production
Senior Merchandiser
MAGNOLIA MARTIQUE PVT LTD
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Coordinate production schedules and timelines
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of materials
- Monitor inventory levels and manage stock replenishment
- Oversee the production process to ensure efficiency and adherence to schedules
- Collaborate with the design and sales teams to align production with market demand
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
- Analyze production data and generate reports for management review
Assistant Merchandiser
Pooja Garments
02.2007 - 04.2012
- Work on Styles from Development Stage to Shipment Stage as per Buyer’s specification, which includes:- Sampling.
- Developing the Proto Samples and Fit / PP Samples with close coordination with Sampling and Design Department.
- Working on mini markers, negotiating the prices from suppliers to get the costing done.
Education
B.A - Arts&Humanities
Ch Charan Singh University (CCSU)
Meerut01-2019
Skills
Vendor negotiation
Clients
- CLIENTS
- MAX DUBAI - (LANDMARK GROUP)
- MAX INDIA
- CAZ INDIA - HIGH FASHION
- STEINMART
- RUE 21
- STYLII (LANDMARK GROUP)
- ARIAT INTERNATIONAL
- THREADBARE
- ASOS (BHARTIYA INTERNATIONAL)
- RIVER ISLANDS
- FAME FASHION (FASHINZA)
- TJ MAX
Timeline
Senior Merchandiser
Damodar Menon International
08.2025 - Current
Senior Merchandiser
Karan Smartex Pvt Ltd
10.2024 - 08.2025
Senior P D Merchandiser
Shine Apprels
06.2021 - 04.2024
Senior Merchandiser
PC APPARELS
05.2016 - 05.2020
Senior Merchandiser
MAGNOLIA MARTIQUE PVT LTD
04.2012 - 06.2013
Assistant Merchandiser
Pooja Garments
02.2007 - 04.2012
B.A - Arts&Humanities
Ch Charan Singh University (CCSU)