Ramesh S
Bengaluru
Summary
Talented Senior Merchandiser with expertise managing Vendors. Skilled in product placement and seasonal capacity allocations. Senior merchandiser wielding broad control over all aspects of all new projects from start to finish. Effective at working in fast-paced grocery environments to restock and arrange merchandise in an appealing way. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Merchandiser
Levi Strauss & Co.
05.2016 - Current
- Develop new business opportunities with vendors.
- Train and develop vendor teams to get the correct product at the right time.
Hold regular meetings with the factory and internal team to discuss new and old outstanding issues and find solutions to settle them well in advance. - Collaborating with a cross-functional team from development to production to ensure a smooth flow
- Involving in costing and cross-costing with the team to get the correct cost for the product
- Closely monitoring the current trend and preparing vendors for new seasons.
Understanding team expectations and having a discussion with the supplier or their designer to meet affiliate expectations - Monitor the current fashion trends with the supplier designer.
- Understanding requirements and tech packs is crucial in communicating details to suppliers, thereby reducing the time required for sample submission.
- Work closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure products meet specifications and quality standards.
- Follow up with suppliers to meet the PCD's requirements.
- Work closely with the ex-factory, shipping department, document department, and forwarders to ensure a smooth flow of shipments.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to negotiate better pricing, which has improved profitability for the company.
- Established a performance-driven culture within the merchandising team by setting clear objectives and providing regular feedback on progress.
- Spearheading process improvements within the merchandising department, increasing efficiency and reducing operational costs.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with the design and production teams to ensure consistent product quality and timely deliveries.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
Sr. Merchandiser
KOLOUR KONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL
03.2008 - 05.2016
- Lead a team to activity in the entire order process to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery
- Develop new business opportunities with clients
- Train and develop the merchandisers to ensure enquiries are answers on time
- Weekly twice meeting with all merchandisers / Factory to discuss new and old outstanding issues, and find the solution to settle
- Getting short approval on all submission for sampling, lab dips Etc from the buyer to maintain ontime delivery
- Closely monitor with Buyers to reach their Ideas & Designs
- Understanding buyer expectations/designs & having discussion with Supplier / their designer to reach buyer expectations
- Closely monitor with Supplier designer on present fashion trends
- Involve on development for buyer requirement
- Playing crucial role to understand on buyer requirements/Tech packs to convey details to supplier to reduce no of time sample submission
- Work closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure products meet specification and quality standard
- Follow up with suppliers to meet the PCD’S
- Arrange buying meeting, and communicate with buyers to get orders for each season
- Work closely with the Exim/Shipping /Documents department/forwarders for smooth flow of shipments.
Merchandiser
A.Y.Garments international Pvt Ltd
01.2005 - 03.2008
- Lead a team to activity in the entire order process to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery
- Develop new business opportunities with clients
- Train and develop the merchandisers to ensure enquiries are answers on time
- Weekly twice meeting with all merchandisers to discuss new and old outstanding issues, and find the solution to settle
- Getting short approval on all submission for sampling, lab dips Etc from the buyer
- Manage all details of sourcing, price negotiation for fabrics, trims, product development and production
- Closely monitor with Buyers to reach their Ideas & Designs
- Understanding buyer expectations/designs & having discussion with designers to reach buyer expectations
- Closely monitor with designers on present fashion trends, developing samples for buyer meeting
- Playing crucial role to understand sampling department on buyer requirements/Tech packs to get one time approval on samples
- Work closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure products meet specification and quality standard
- Follow up with fabric & trims to get in-house& to meet the PCD’S
- Costing product which should be fusibility to buyer & industry
- Arrange buying meeting, and communicate with buyers to get orders for each season
- Having discussion with planning & Shifting styles to factories to meet on-time deliveries
- Communicating with Factory General managers for production & Quality issues
- Monitor with productions to ensure deliveries on time
- Work closely with the Exim/Shipping /Documents department/forwarders for smooth flow of shipments.
Merchandiser
Cream Soda
06.2003 - 01.2005
- Receiving enquiry from buyers
- Costing the product and giving options to the buyer in alternative fabric/ trims to reduce the cost
- Converting the potential enquiry into orders through competitive costing and lead-time
- Receive the PO from the buyer and blocking production space with the factory
- Closely monitor with buyer & third party testing labs to meet the buyer testing standard
- Lead a team to achieve business objectives, Directs the activities of the merchandisers
- Ordering & follow up for Trims & Fabrics to get in house on time to meet the PCD
- Identifying the cost efficient suppliers and purchasing the raw materials
- Ensure all the approval process of fit sample, Pre-production and TOP sample are completed with the buyer at the appropriate stage in order to maintain smooth flow of production
- According to buyer’s design and requirement, instruct suppliers to make quotation, samples, and train suppliers to match the standard of production, quality control and testing
- Conducting the PPM and giving approval to commence the production
- Follow up with the factories for on time delivery with the correct quality and quantity and updating the buyer on the same
- Work very independently for sourcing product development and production, aggressive and willing to invest time and energy to grow business
- Coordinating with Logistics for giving the booking on time and ensure the goods are handed over to the forwarder on time
- Updating the buyer on the shipment
- Support divisional manager & build up good relationship with counterpart & supporting teams
- Good customer services through quick response, effective and proactive problem solving
- Work closely with the Exim/Shipping /Documents department/forwarders for smooth flow of shipments.
Education
GED -
Amaravathi University
Maharashtra04.2003
Skills
- Urge to learn new things
- Lead by example
- Providing clear, consistent and Effective view to Business expectations
- Work towards success of company and effectiveness of team
- Dedication to team development and operational excellence
- Monitoring and streamlining capacity utilization
- Data-driven decision-making
- Move fast and win with People
- Costing negotiation and participate Pricing strategy
Languages
English, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil
Briefaboutmyself
- Around 19+ years’ experience in Garment industry.
- Strong knowledge for woven & technical of garment & also medium knowledge for knits & denim.
- Expert in product costing, product development skill and communication skills.
- Able to lead a team, and work very independently for sourcing, product development and production.
- Good team work and managing the team operations.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: S. Sankaran
- Mother's Name: S. Rajamani
- Date of Birth: 02/13/1981
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Sr. Merchandiser
Levi Strauss & Co.
05.2016 - Current
Sr. Merchandiser
KOLOUR KONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL
03.2008 - 05.2016
Merchandiser
A.Y.Garments international Pvt Ltd
01.2005 - 03.2008
Merchandiser
Cream Soda
06.2003 - 01.2005
GED -
Amaravathi University
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