RAJEEB CHAKRABARTY
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Category Buyer with over a decade of expertise in fashion retail, specializing in assortment planning, vendor management, and business analytics. Adept at blending market intelligence with consumer insights to curate commercially successful product ranges. Proven track record of optimizing stock levels, improving margins, and leading cross-functional teams to exceed sales and profitability targets in dynamic, high-growth environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Buyer
Lifestyle international pvt.ltd (Max Fashion Division)
Bengaluru
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Share consumer insights: what’s currently resonating, emerging customer needs, and gap opportunities from sales data.
- Highlight must-have elements: colors, silhouettes, prints/patterns, fabrics, and key details of key fashion trends for the upcoming season.
- Analyzed sales trends and market data to inform OTB and pricing strategies, maintaining top-tier sell-through and turnover rates.
- Led the category for 400+ stores and digital platforms, ensuring the right product mix and timely product launches.
- Coordinated cross-functional launches, collaborating with product, visual merchandising, and marketing teams to execute compelling go-to-market strategies.
Category Manager
Soch Apparels pvt. ltd.
Bengaluru
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed end-to-end buying and seasonal range planning, blending consumer insights with market intelligence.
- Developed, presented, and reviewed post-launch category performance and adjusted strategies to improve sell-through and margin.
- Negotiated with suppliers on pricing, terms, and production schedules for timely deliveries and cost optimization.
- Create robust, trend-driven collections that deliver on both style authority and sales performance across multiple channels.
- Analyzed Soch’s operational gaps, existing pain points, and growth ambitions to blueprint a tailored buying framework.
Assistant Manager
Lifestyle international pvt.ltd (Max Retail Division)
Bengaluru
05.2015 - 10.2019
- Execute and monitor every step of the established buying process—ranging from product briefing to vendor onboarding, sampling, order placement, and in-store launch.
- Prepare weekly and monthly performance dashboards, highlighting exceptions, variances, or areas needing corrective action.
- Maintain and update order logbooks, supporting accurate and up-to-date data on all buying cycles.
- Serve as a single point of contact between the buying team, suppliers, logistics, quality, planning, and store operations.
- Aligned seasonal buying calendars and managed end-to-end sourcing.
Production Merchandiser
Shahi Exports pvt. ltd.
Bengaluru
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Oversee the development of initial, proto, and final samples, ensuring precise alignment with style, quality, and fit expectations.
- Place timely orders for approved fabrics, trims, and accessories according to buyer specifications and production timelines.
- Organize and conduct pre-production meetings (PPMs) with factory teams to clarify buyer requirements, approve samples/trims, and review bulk production critical paths.
- Monitor production status closely to ensure orders meet quality standards and are ready as per the shipping schedule.
Education
PG. Diploma - Executive Program in Retail Management
IIMC
Calcutta10-2018
PG.Diploma - Textile Science
Bangalore University
Bengaluru04-2013
Bachelore in Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Berhampur University
Malkangiri03-2012
Skills
- Market analysis
- Product assortment
- Pricing strategy
- Supplier negotiation
- Trend forecasting
- Cross-functional collaboration
Languages
Bangala
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
- “Ultimate Contributor” Award, Soch Apparel Pvt. Ltd.
- Multiple recognitions at Max Fashion for margin improvement and on-time delivery.
Timeline
Category Buyer
Lifestyle international pvt.ltd (Max Fashion Division)
11.2022 - 10.2024
Category Manager
Soch Apparels pvt. ltd.
10.2019 - 10.2022
Assistant Manager
Lifestyle international pvt.ltd (Max Retail Division)
05.2015 - 10.2019
Production Merchandiser
Shahi Exports pvt. ltd.
07.2013 - 04.2015
PG. Diploma - Executive Program in Retail Management
IIMC
PG.Diploma - Textile Science
Bangalore University
Bachelore in Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Berhampur University
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