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Priyash Nathwani

Rajkot

Summary

Undergraduate in Fashion Business & Management (BA Hons) from Nottingham Trent University with over a year's experience in the Fashion industry across various roles. Having worked as a Merchandising Assistant, I have developed a great understanding of the supply chain of stock while also developing the skills required to manage the timely flow of the stock. Other responsibilities include liaising with the DC and suppliers to ensure the stock is shipped/arrived on time, Raising and managing POs, and managing the Intake & Delivery schedule.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Merchandiser

Blue Buddha
Ahmedabad
09.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for Managing and supplying appropriate stock and maintaining inventory for 24 retail locations in Gujarat
  • Examined historical sales patterns to determine optimal stock levels and appropriate styles for the respective stores.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and sales data to ensure optimal product availability.
  • Conducted competitive shopping trips to assess current market trends in order to make strategic decisions regarding product selection, allocation and pricing.
  • Analyzed customer purchase patterns to identify opportunities for new products or services within existing categories.
  • Identified gaps in product assortments to ensure store coverage while minimizing excess inventory exposure.
  • Ensured optimal timing and quantity allocation.

Merchandising Assistant

Pep&Co
Watford
07.2022 - 10.2023

Responsibilities include :

  • Managing & Updating daily delivery schedule to keep track of the daily flow of stock.
  • Managed intake for Womenswear department, ensuring accurate and efficient stock tracking of receipted, outstanding, and held items.
  • Liaising with DC and supply chain team to make sure stock arrives in time to be allocated.
  • Managing POs - Raising, amending, and keeping track of all POs.
  • Allocation - Allocation of stock to stores once styles are ready to be allocated for their decided phase while making sure accurate quantities are allocated to stores according to their grade. Also managing continuity lines by doing regular pushes to build covers according to the stores' needs.
  • Utilized analytical skills to assess needs for new store constructions and effectively communicated plans to ensure timely project completion.

Retail Assistant

Primark
Milton Keynes
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Efficiently completed shop floor duties autonomously and in a team setting.
  • Promptly and proactively replenished stock to improve product accessibility.
  • Provided helpful, attentive sales support to generate positive customer feedback.
  • Opened new merchandise boxes and stocked sales floor racks and shelves with latest items.
  • Processed product returns to maximise customer satisfaction.
  • Processed multiple daily stock deliveries to maintain accurate order numbers and inventory records.
  • Created welcoming environment by greeting customers in line with best store practices.
  • Managed transactions with high accuracy to achieve smooth till reconciliations.

Luxury Retail Intern

Jimmy Choo
Mumbai
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Guided teams in product merchandising and inventory management.
  • Achieved Monthly Sales targets in line with Jimmy Choo's Selling ceremony.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
  • Demonstrated outstanding product knowledge to achieve high customer satisfaction levels.

Visual Merchandising Intern

Tommy Hilfiger
Rajkot
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to shop management Keeping in mind the brand's requirements.
  • Developed creative visual merchandising campaigns to promote older inventory.
  • Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
  • Promoted new product releases and limited edition items to drive sales.

Education

BA ( Hons ) - International Fashion Business

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
2021

Diploma - Luxury Brand Management

PEARL ACADEMY
2020

Skills

  • Stock replenishment
  • Excellent communication
  • Sound Analyzing skills
  • Strong excel skills
  • Microsoft Office ( PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Excellent Time management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Working in teams
  • Allocation
  • Raising POs

Certification

  • Microsoft Excel - Beginner to Advanced

Timeline

Merchandiser

Blue Buddha
09.2024 - Current

Merchandising Assistant

Pep&Co
07.2022 - 10.2023

Retail Assistant

Primark
03.2022 - 07.2022

Luxury Retail Intern

Jimmy Choo
01.2020 - 03.2020

Visual Merchandising Intern

Tommy Hilfiger
06.2019 - 07.2019

BA ( Hons ) - International Fashion Business

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

Diploma - Luxury Brand Management

PEARL ACADEMY
  • Microsoft Excel - Beginner to Advanced
Priyash Nathwani