RAJA MOORTHY
Mayiladuthurai
Summary
Accomplished Quality Assurance professional with 7 years of proven expertise in QA/QC operations, quality systems, and production compliance seeking a challenging Quality Tech Leader role with a growth-oriented organization to leverage advanced inspection methodologies, process optimization, and team leadership capabilities. Accomplished Merchandiser with 11+ years of progressive experience seeking a merchandising role to utilize my proven expertise in merchandising strategy, supply chain optimization, and retail operations to maximize product visibility, increase market share, and deliver exceptional results for a dynamic organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technicians Leader / Quality Inspector / Production Coordinator (Only for Carrefour)
Impactiva India Pvt. Ltd (Bureau Veritas Group)
02.2020 - Current
- Directed comprehensive QA/QC operations across multiple production facilities, ensuring 98%+ compliance with buyer specifications and standards
- Performing the In-line and Final inspection when QC inspector not available in station
- Performing Factory Technical Audit as per buyer requirements and creating report in detailed Mannar
- Giving training to factory QC and continuously monitoring the CFA/ QC performance.
- Implemented and monitored rigorous in-process inspection protocols and final goods quality gates, reducing defect rates by through standardized AQL sampling plans
- Led root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action (CAPA) initiatives to eliminate recurring quality issues and prevent customer complaints
- Coordinated buyer inspections, technical audits, and quality approvals for premium clients (Adidas, Ralph Lauren), maintaining 100% shipment approval rate
- Established KPI-driven quality dashboards tracking defect trends, buyer feedback metrics, and inspection outcomes for continuous improvement
- Supervised and trained QA/QC team of 12+ inspectors in advanced inspection techniques, documentation standards, and buyer communication protocols
- Maintained comprehensive quality documentation and traceability systems ensuring full regulatory compliance and audit readiness
- Championed process improvements, reducing rework and enhancing overall production efficiency within cost and time constraints
- ISO related documentation monitoring in server periodically
- Key Clients: Adidas, Ralph Lauren, Carrefour, Jiainji, Brixon, Climawear, Sungarden, KIK, Wilson & frenchy
Assistant Merchandising Manager
Pearl Global HK Rep Office
Hanoi, Vietnam
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Making costing and getting approval from top management.
- Leading a Team of Merchandisers, and Executives Purchase officers.
- Handling multi products, sportswear, outer wear.
- Responsible for entire merchandising operation, Capacity booking, Production planning and Execution.
- Coordinating with EXIM for all imports and exports.
- Conducted final inspection and quality verification of finished goods prior to shipment, managing approval workflows and addressing technical concerns
- Collaborated with production teams to implement quality checkpoints and in-process inspection systems reducing defect identification at final stage
- Prepared and validated inspection reports and quality documentation for buyer records and regulatory traceability
- Managed buyer communications during inspection stages, facilitating seamless approvals and resolving quality-related discrepancies
- Key Clients: Kohl's, Nine West, (Woven & Knit Outerwear/Bottoms - Women's)
Assistant Manager, Merchandising
KVS Industries
Indonesia
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Working as assistant merchandising manager along with Team Handling OJG (denim bottoms), GIII ( TOMMY, CALVIN KLEIN, DKNY, IVANKA) (bottoms and outer wear) developments & production of Ladies & men’s product and updating status weekly to the buyer, coordinating with factories on the Production. T&A, closing costings, Reporting directly to marketing manager.
- Arranging the Pre-production Meeting with factory -Pattern makers, production Heads and Updating Buyer Requirements/ shipments on weekly basis with sampling &production.
- Authorized shipment releases only after successful final inspection completion and buyer quality clearance
- Key Clients: OJG, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Ivanka (Women's & Men's Bottoms - Knit & Woven)
Product Merchandiser
Alpine Creations
China
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Key Clients: SHAPE Activewear, Walmart Knits (Women's Department)
Senior Merchandiser
Gokalas Exports
India
12.2011 - 11.2014
- Key Clients: Adidas, Lands' End, Bestseller Group (Jack & Jones, Vero Moda - Men's & Women's Woven)
Senior Merchandiser
Karle international
India
05.2008 - 11.2011
- Key Clients: Adidas Land’s End
Assistant Merchandiser
Leeds International
India
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Key Clients: Walmart Knits, BHS (Men's & Women's Department)
Education
B.Sc. - Fashion Technology & Costume Designing
Bharath College of Science and Management
Thanjavur01.2005
Skills
- Quality Assurance & All Inspections
- AQL Sampling Plans Statistical Process Control (SPC) Quality Gate Reviews In-Process Inspection Final Goods Inspection Defect Analysis & Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Corrective Actions Plan (CAP) Quality Metrics & KPI Tracking
- Factory Technical Audit
- Performing Apparel Factory Technical Audit in a systematic evaluation of a garment manufacturing facility to assess its technical capability, production readiness, and compliance with as per buyer requirements I will focuses on whether the factory has the right infrastructure, machinery, processes, and skilled manpower to produce garments consistently with required quality, quantity, and delivery timelines
- Production & Process Control
- Production Operations Management Process Parameter Monitoring Quality Checkpoints Integration Defect Rate Reduction Capacity Planning Supply Chain Quality Raw Material Verification Specification Compliance
- Leadership & Team Development
- QA/QC Team Supervision Training & Capability Building Performance Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Inspection Technique Standardization Quality Awareness Programs Mentoring & Coaching
- Client & Buyer Management
- Buyer Communication & Liaison Client Inspection Coordination Approval & Authorization Procedures Specification Negotiation Issue Resolution Quality Assurance Documentation for Clients Buyer Audit Preparation
- Technical Skills
- SAP Version 60 World Fashion Exchange (WFX ERP System) Quality Management Systems Test Report Analysis Digital Quality Documentation MS Office Advanced PowerPoint Presentations
Certification
1. Adidas certified inspector
2. Six sigma white belt certified
3. Lean Management Course certified
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent (Speak, Read, Write)
Tamil – Fluent (Speak, Read, Write)
Hindi – Conversational
Kannada – Conversational
Telugu – Conversational
Timeline
Technicians Leader / Quality Inspector / Production Coordinator (Only for Carrefour)
Impactiva India Pvt. Ltd (Bureau Veritas Group)
02.2020 - Current
Assistant Merchandising Manager
Pearl Global HK Rep Office
12.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Manager, Merchandising
KVS Industries
06.2017 - 08.2018
Product Merchandiser
Alpine Creations
12.2014 - 07.2016
Senior Merchandiser
Gokalas Exports
12.2011 - 11.2014
Senior Merchandiser
Karle international
05.2008 - 11.2011
Assistant Merchandiser
Leeds International
01.2005 - 01.2008
B.Sc. - Fashion Technology & Costume Designing
Bharath College of Science and Management
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
- Enterprise Systems: SAP Version 6.0, World Fashion Exchange (WFX ERP System)
- Office & Documentation: Microsoft Office 2010, Advanced PowerPoint, Quality Documentation Systems
- Quality Tools: Statistical Process Control, AQL Sampling, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAP, KPI Dashboards