Rajat Saraswat
Summary
Results-driven Textile Merchandiser with extensive experience in end-to-end merchandising operations, including product development, costing, production planning, quality compliance, and on-time shipments. Proven ability to manage multiple buyers, vendors, and complex PO lifecycles while maintaining margin targets and delivery timelines. Strong expertise in buyer coordination, fabric & trim management, lab dips/BPS approvals, and final inspections. Adept at leveraging ERP/WMS systems and data analysis to improve operational efficiency and ensure OTIF performance. Recognized for proactive problem-solving, clear communication, and consistent delivery in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Merchandiser Manager
TNA Solutions Limited
07.2024 - Current
- Led end-to-end merchandising operations from product development and costing to production, inspection, and shipment.
- Developed comprehensive marketing strategies for global clients in textiles and home goods.
- Led a team of 3 merchandising teams to achieve a 20% increase in sales revenue.
- Implemented new inventory management system, resulting in a 30% reduction in stock outs.
- Owned PO lifecycle management, ensuring on-time delivery, quality compliance, and buyer satisfaction.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for buyers, managing expectations, approvals, and escalations.
- Managed costing, negotiations, and margin targets, ensuring profitability without compromising quality.
- Oversaw sampling, lab dips, strike-offs, BPS, and trim approvals in line with buyer standards.
- Aligned production planning and capacity allocation with factories to meet critical timelines.
- Ensure good supply chain, product sourcing, product management and vendor management and quality management to achieve continuous competitiveness
Sr. IT Monitoring
Honeywell Technology
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Analyzed warehouse and logistics KPIs such as inventory turnover, order fulfillment rate, and dispatch TAT.
- Supported marketing decision-making with real-time data insights and performance reports.
- Monitored goods receipt, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Handled documentation including invoices, packing lists, e-way bills, and transport records.
- Handling operations of 27 warehouses of Target, Big lots etc. and exceeded the company productivity.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive customer database resulting in improved targeting and segmentation strategies.
- Developed B2B partnerships with major wholesalers, ensuring consistent bulk orders and reduced transportation costs.
- Ensured compliance with Honeywell safety, quality, and logistics SOPs.
Senior Costing Specialist
Plate IQ
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted end-to-end product cost analysis across multiple categories to evaluate material, manufacturing, logistics, and overhead costs.
- Developed and validated cost sheets at SKU / style / PO level, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business targets.
- Analyzed cost drivers and variances between estimated, negotiated, and actual costs; highlighted risks and savings opportunities.
- Monitored real-time cost changes (raw material, trims, freight, processing) and assessed their impact on landed cost and profitability.
- Trains and support new team members in order management process and system like (Invoicing, Purchasing, Order fulfilment, Order processing)
- Providing relevant industry intelligence and market trends to identify sales opportunities.
- Track and Delivered ad-hoc cost analysis to support negotiations, assortment planning, and management reviews.
Associate Analyst
Walmart
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Analyzed sales, inventory, and demand trends to support merchandising and buying decisions.
- Managed PO tracking and order lifecycle analysis, ensuring alignment with delivery timelines and buyer requirements.
- Coordinated with merchandising, sourcing, supply chain, and vendor teams to resolve order, pricing, and availability issues.
- Prepared and maintained weekly and monthly dashboards covering sell-through, inventory health, fill rate, and OTIF performance.
- Supported assortment planning, replenishment analysis, and stock optimization to reduce overstock and stock-outs.
- Monitored costing, margins, and pricing accuracy, highlighting risks and opportunities to merchandising leadership.
Analyst I
Paytm
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Supported vendors and sellers on Paytm e-commerce platform to improve product visibility, sales performance, and order conversion.
- Onboarded new vendors and guided them on product listing, pricing, catalog optimization, and compliance.
- Analyzed sales performance, traffic, and conversion metrics to identify growth opportunities for sellers.
- Assisted vendors in running promotions, discounts, and campaigns to increase sales volume.
- Educated sellers on best practices for inventory planning and pricing strategies to reduce stock-outs and cancellations.
- Helped improve vendor retention by providing continuous performance insights and support.
- Daily Active Vendors (DAV)
- Transaction Success Rate (TSR)
- Average Transaction Value (ATV)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
DBRAU
05-2017
Skills
Merchandising & Product Development
Supply Chain Planning & Execution
Product Development & Sampling
Vendor & Buyer Management
Costing, Pricing & Negotiation
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Merchandiser Manager
TNA Solutions Limited
07.2024 - Current
Sr. IT Monitoring
Honeywell Technology
05.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Costing Specialist
Plate IQ
05.2021 - 05.2022
Associate Analyst
Walmart
12.2019 - 04.2021
Analyst I
Paytm
11.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
DBRAU