PUNEET KUMAR
New Delhi
Summary
Fashion Accessories- Leather Handbags,Footwear & jewellery -Seeking to work in an environment that will challenge me to develop further, while allowing me to contribute to the continued growth and success of the Organization. The expertise acquired in the field of accessory designing coupled with artistic skills and a passion for design allows me to transform theories, techniques and strategies, into visual solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Merchandiser
Radium Creations Limited
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Navi mumbai
- Responsible for Product Designing, handling and Product & Surface development for multiple brands
- Responsible for handling end-to-end production process (from sourcing to shipments)
- Worked with vendors and Handling sourcing (till final shipment) of Raw Materials and other accessories as per the buyers’ inspiration
- Ensured overall production process is performed as per time & action plans designed by the organisation
- Brands Handled – Hennes & Mauritz(H&M), Landmark group,Boohooman
- Primark,Accessorise.
Assistant Manager
Vaibhav Global Limited
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Fashion Accessory-Handbags, Footwear &
- Imitation jewellery, Vendor Assessment and Pan-India Merchandise Sourcing (Leather Handbags and
- Footwears)
- Worked with more than 20 vendors to source and deliver merchandise to buyers in
- USA,UK and Germany
- Responsible for handling end-to-end production process (from sourcing to shipments)
- Performed vendor visits to ensure up-to-date style selection and updated collection
- Achieved yearly sales target of $1.5million
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
Senior Merchandiser
Leather Handbags, Savi Leathers
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for Product Designing, leather handling and Product & Surface development for multiple brands
- Handling sourcing (till final shipment) of leather and other raw materials and accessories as per the buyers’ inspirations
- Worked on planning, designing and execution of production process
- Ensured overall production process is performed as per time & action plans designed by the organisation
Product Development Merchandiser
Alpine Apparels Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 01.2019
- Leather Handbags, Accessory and Leather Gloves Manufacturers
- Functional Area – Product Designing & development, leather handling, including surface development
- Independently handled designing for several product types such as leather and fabric bags, gloves, footwear (kids & adults), desk-top accessories, belts and hard goods, etc
- Responsible for Leather handling & surface development and finishing as per buyers’ needs and specification requirements
- Performed Leather weaving and macramé designing techniques for company’s collection
- Brands Handled – Colehaan, John Varvatos, Sam Edelman, All Saints, Frye, Street Smart
- Design etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Leather Goods and Accessories design
Footwear Design & Development Institute
Uttar, Pradesh04.2014
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- MS office
- Merchandising/Outsourcing
- Product planning
- Product Marketing
- Multi-tasking Hardworking
- Motivated Creator
- Enthusiastic
- Keen learner
Additional Information
- Accorder with top 10 high performers of the year in the organisation( vaibhav global limited)(10/2020-04/2022)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Merchandiser
Radium Creations Limited
10.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Manager
Vaibhav Global Limited
10.2020 - 09.2022
Senior Merchandiser
Leather Handbags, Savi Leathers
02.2019 - 01.2020
Product Development Merchandiser
Alpine Apparels Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Leather Goods and Accessories design
Footwear Design & Development Institute
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