Purnendu Nath
Mumbai
Summary
Strategic and results-driven professional with 16+ years of leadership experience in Merchandising, Business Development, and full-cycle Planning & Execution for international and domestic fashion markets. Valued for exceptional foresight, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to streamline processes with accuracy, structure, and efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assistant Merchandising Manager
Alok Industries Limited
05.2023 - Current
- Costing, Price Negotiation, Production Planning & Follow Up
- Coordinating with buyers from the initial stage of the garment till shipment like fit, s/set, PP, Testing, Shipment samples submission and approvals
- Aggressive follow ups with the fabric department /Mill regarding lab dips, initial (FOB) / bulk fabric
- Follow up with suppliers, accessories department regarding necessary trims on all running styles
- To conduct the Risk Analysis (RA) & Pre-Production meeting (PPM) and discuss critical path, feasibilities with factories regarding the product /style to ensure the PCD is met.
- To schedule and monitor Bulk Inspection and co-ordinate with dispatch department
- Follow up with Buyer regarding GRN/ Payments regarding issues
- (A Unit of Reliance Industries Limited) Buyers Handled – Reliance (Brand - Livesmart, John Players, Lee Copper, Character)
Senior Merchandiser
Technocrat Fashion Ltd.
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Costing, Price Negotiation, Production Planning & Follow Up
- Coordinating with buyers from the initial stage of the garment till shipment like fit, s/set, PP, Testing, Shipment samples submission and approvals
- Aggressive follow ups with the yarn & fabric department /Mill regarding s/off, lab dips, initial / bulk fabric
- Follow up with suppliers, accessories department regarding necessary trims on all running styles
- To conduct the Risk Analysis (RA) & Pre-Production meeting (PPM) and discuss critical path, feasibilities with factories regarding the product /style to ensure the PCD is met.
- To schedule and monitor Bulk Inspection and co-ordinate with shipping department
- Buyer's Handled - Bernette Textile Co. LLC, Encuentro Moda
Senior Merchandiser
Creative Garments Pvt. Ltd
12.2018 - 01.2023
- Costing and price negotiation with Buyers
- Coordinating with buyers from the initial stage of the garment till shipment like fit, s/set, SMS/PP, Red & Gold Seal samples
- Aggressive follow ups with the fabric department /Mill regarding s/off, lab dips, initial / bulk fabric
- Follow up with the accessories department regarding necessary trims on all running styles
- To conduct the Pre-Production meeting (PPM) and discuss critical path with factories regarding the product /style to ensure the PCD is met
- Strong follow-up with in-house production units / job workers regarding all running orders and getting update the same in Time and Action Plan
- Buyers Handled - Jordache-U. S. Polo, PDC-Paper Denim & Clothing, Teddy
Senior Merchandiser
Purecotz Eco Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Costing and price negotiation with Buyers
- Coordinating with buyers from the initial stage of the garment till shipment like fit, s/set, SMS/PP, Red & Gold Seal samples
- Aggressive follow ups with the fabric department /Mill regarding s/off, lab dips, initial / bulk fabric
- Follow up with yarn supplier/yarn dying mill for bulk yarn status on all running styles
- Follow up with the accessories department regarding necessary trims on all running styles
- Follow up with the production department on Time & Action Plan, attend PPM before starting the bulk production
- Buyers Handled - Frugi & Human B
Merchandiser
Chaudhary Fashions (Export House)
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Coordinating with buyers / buying house from the initial stage of the garment till shipment like fit, s/set, PP/TOP samples
- Daily follow ups with the sampling department on all running new order samples
- Follow ups with the fabric department for Lab dips, Strike Off and bulk fabric
- Follow up with purchase department for necessary trims on all running styles
- Coordinating with the QA /CAD department regarding comments /Grading the patterns
- Follow up with the production department on Time & Action Plan.
- Buyers Handled - AWG (Alle Werden Glucklich), Armand Thiery and Jennyfer
Merchandiser
Concept Clothing Pvt. Ltd. (Export House)
10.2008 - 12.2012
- Coordinating with buying houses/buyers from the initial stage of the garment till shipment like proto, fit, s/set, PP/TOP samples
- Sourcing of fabric & trims as per style requirement
- Checking approval samples and coordinating with the QA / CAD dept
- Coordination with the production department on Time & Action Plan, PPM, and Production Scheduling / WIP
- Reporting to Superiors and updating the status of sampling / bulk production.
- Buyers Handled - Next, George
Education
One Year Diploma - Apparel Merchandising
IIFT Gurgaon
Gurgaon, HaryanaBachelor of Arts (B.A) - undefined
Cachar College
Silchar, Assam10+2 - undefined
DAV College
Patna, Bihar10th - undefined
Srikona High School
Silchar, AssamDiploma - Personal Computer Applications (DPCO)
BDPS
Silchar, AssamSkills
- Product Costing & Price Negotiation
- A good eye for color, texture and shape of the Product
- Familiar with different types of embroidery and printing
- Shape & Construction analysis
- CAD marker proficiency
Interests
Fashions, Music, Travelling
Timeline
Assistant Merchandising Manager
Alok Industries Limited
05.2023 - Current
Senior Merchandiser
Technocrat Fashion Ltd.
05.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Merchandiser
Creative Garments Pvt. Ltd
12.2018 - 01.2023
Senior Merchandiser
Purecotz Eco Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2018
Merchandiser
Chaudhary Fashions (Export House)
01.2013 - 11.2015
Merchandiser
Concept Clothing Pvt. Ltd. (Export House)
10.2008 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - undefined
Cachar College
10+2 - undefined
DAV College
10th - undefined
Srikona High School
Diploma - Personal Computer Applications (DPCO)
BDPS
One Year Diploma - Apparel Merchandising
IIFT Gurgaon