Rajamanikkam M

• Sourcing strategy and Vendor development: Sourcing, Identifying and vetting Garment manufacturers, fabric and trim suppliers, analyzing local market trends, and building long-term vendor partnerships.
• Costing & Negotiation: Calculating accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and negotiating profitable prices with suppliers.
• Sampling & Product Development: Coordinating with the design and sampling teams to create tech packs, prototype samples, and fit approvals.
• Order Execution & T&A Management: Managing the Time & Action (T&A) calendar to track bulk production, quality checks, and shipment logistics

• Sourcing the vendors for printing and embroidery job work orders, sourcing of trims, accessories and fabrics as per the product requirements.
• Supervised the production process from yarn sourcing to final shipment, ensuring adherence to buyer specifications and delivery timelines.
• Analyzed and calculated fabric consumption and costs, ensuring optimal utilization and alignment with budgetary constraints. Monitor the production and delivery timeline of the shipments.

• Monitored fabric and trim consumption to minimize wastage and maintain cost efficiency.
• Ensure timely delivery and check the quality upon arrival of Trims and accessories.
• Maintain Documents and updating reports to the buyer.
• Conducted detailed quality checks on samples and lab dips to confirm accuracy in color, design, and fit, ensuring consistency with the tech pack.

• Ensured timely submission of lab dips and strike-offs for buyer approval, maintaining adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Coordinated and managed the end-to-end development of samples, including fit samples, PP (Pre-Production) samples, and strike-offs for prints and embroidery.

MBA student specializing in Retail Management at Manipal University - Relevant coursework-Supply Chain Management, Retail Sourcing, Merchandising & Pricing Strategy.