Ratandeep Singh
Bengaluru
Summary
Retail Buyer with 10 years of experience conducting in-depth research and negotiating pricing with vendors to purchase Home Furnishing products. Successful in maintaining business relationships with existing vendors and identifying new business opportunities to engage with potential suppliers. Efficient in carefully reviewing pricing, terms, and conditions prior to forming agreements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Buying & Merchandising (Bed Linen & Curtains)
Max Hypermarket India Pvt Ltd (Spar Hypermarket)
03.2022 - Current
- To lead the category planning process, highlighting growth opportunities and identifying business targets through category, shopper and market analysis
- To drive category performance through detailed analysis of product assortment, pricing change analysis, future forecasting, vendor proposals and agreements
- Planning of store promotions that feature popular products and ensure that all product lines are adequately stocked and available
- Establish and implement a category sales plan that meets agreed sales, margin and profit targets
- Negotiate best buying prices with suppliers and obtain maximum possible discounts while managing store purchases to optimize rebate
- Set up the full logistic cycle from order placement till goods received at the store to ensure that stock levels are adequate and match the requirements / forecasted demand
- Coordinate with the Master data team to control the database and update system price list, new item creation, product description, barcode creation, cost price, and data clearing
- Design planograms and set display standards by creating guide books and coach section managers and store managers
- Review and analyze feedback from stores on suppliers, quality of products, price changes, promotions and plan actions in accordance to optimize sales growth.
Deputy Manager Buying (Bed Linen)
Avenue Supermarts Ltd (DMART)
07.2021 - 03.2022
- To create business plans for new opportunities
- Closely working with Supply Chain team for inventory & inward of goods
- To propose Sales planning & to finalize suitable promotion strategies
- Closely working with Storefront team to enhance visibility of products with display & inventory
- To strategize promotional activities at store front
- Monitoring the data for improving sales region wise with markdown suggestions
- Negotiating with vendors for pricing, fabric qualities & deliveries.
Assistant Category Manager (Bed Linen, Upholstery & Curtains)
DDecor Home Fabrics Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Business development and Order Execution
- Sales Pitching to new and existing potential customers (John Lewis, Swavelle US etc)
- Costing and negotiation
- Monitoring and executing all approvals related to Program under progress
- Keeping track of all Purchase Order Values, Payment Timelines, follow up with Buyer for timely payments as per the negotiated term.
Senior Officer Export Marketing (Bath Linen & Floorings)
Welspun Global Brands Ltd.
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Business development and Order Management
- Sales Pitching to new and existing potential customers
- Costing and negotiation of products Bath Linen
- Day to Day liaising with Buyers (Tesco, JYSK, Princess & Wilko)
- Acting as a link between Plant and Buyer
- Merchandising activities from order confirmation to order delivery
- Keeping track of all Purchase Order Values, Payment Timelines, follow up with Buyer for timely payments as per the negotiated Terms.
Junior Executive (Product Development in Home Linen)
Indo Count Industries Ltd.
12.2013 - 07.2016
- Responsible for market research related to new yarn, chemicals & finished products
- Prepare periodic review of the samples developed for each customer in Home Furnishing products
- Costing for the new products from cutting, stitching till packing
- Inventory Management of all the newly developed fabrics with the list of consumption against each retailer.
Education
Bachelor in Textile Engineering -
01.2013
HSC Intermediate -
01.2007
SSC High School -
01.2005
Skills
- Category Management
- Buying & Sourcing
- Retail Sales
- Vendor Management
- Product Development
- Merchandising
- Brand Management
- Inventory Management
- Costing
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/01/1991
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Manager Buying & Merchandising (Bed Linen & Curtains)
Max Hypermarket India Pvt Ltd (Spar Hypermarket)
03.2022 - Current
Deputy Manager Buying (Bed Linen)
Avenue Supermarts Ltd (DMART)
07.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Category Manager (Bed Linen, Upholstery & Curtains)
DDecor Home Fabrics Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 06.2021
Senior Officer Export Marketing (Bath Linen & Floorings)
Welspun Global Brands Ltd.
08.2016 - 09.2018
Junior Executive (Product Development in Home Linen)
Indo Count Industries Ltd.
12.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor in Textile Engineering -
HSC Intermediate -
SSC High School -
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