Rhea Sinha
Merchandiser
Gurgaon
Summary
Dynamic Apparel Merchandiser with a proven track record in managing the complete merchandising lifecycle for women's fashion apparel. Oversaw a substantial annual business portfolio across a diverse vendor/supplier network in China, India, Bangladesh, and Jordan, consistently delivering high-quality products. Expertise in product development, sourcing, vendor management, costing, critical path management, production planning, and shipment execution ensures operational excellence. Strong ability to cultivate robust supplier relationships while optimizing costs and maintaining quality and compliance in a fast-paced global sourcing environment.
Overview
2
2
Languages
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Triburg Sourcing
07.2024 - Current
- Customer - Michael Kors: U.S.-Based Brand (Both Woven and Knits)
- Category - Womenswear: Denim, Soft Tops, Bottoms, Sweatshirts, T-Shirts, and Outerwear.
- Led end-to-end merchandising activities from product development to final shipment, ensuring compliance with buyer requirements and delivery timelines.
- Coordinated production with multiple vendors across India, Bangladesh, and Jordan, consistently achieving on-time deliveries, and maintaining buyer compliance.
- Streamlined vendor coordination and production follow-up, minimizing delays, and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
Senior Merchandiser
Global Apparel
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Customer - Meijer’s: U.S.-based brand (woven).
- Category - Men, Women, Boys and NIT
- Vendors: multiple factories in Bangladesh and Jordan.
- Managed the entire garment development lifecycle, from design sampling, production, to shipment.
- Monitored inventory levels and managed vendor relationships to ensure a smooth supply chain.
- Assorted products to meet customer preferences, market trends, and financial targets.
- Secured prompt delivery of high-quality products at competitive prices.
Merchandiser
Modelama Exports Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - 11.2023
- Customer - Ann Taylor: US based Brand (Woven)
- Category - Women Tops & Dresses
- Acted as the primary point-of-contact for buyers
- Analyzed and addressed buyer requirements
- Executed order processing and strategized price negotiations
- Facilitated smooth flow of goods from design to production
- Oversaw end-to-end supply chain for international delivery
Intern
Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Project: Optimized the process flow and reduced time of non-value-adding activities in the cutting department which resulted in significant time and manpower savings, leading to substantial cost reductions for the company
Education
B.F.TECH - Fashion Design
NIFT
Chennai, India05-2017
Senior Secondary Certificate - undefined
Notre Dame Academy
Patna, India04-2013
Skills
Market Trend Analysis & Product Knowledge
Planning & Time Management
Buyer & Vendor Relationship Management
Cost Analysis & Price Negotiation
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Cross-functional Team Coordination
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Physical Fitness Arts and Creative Pursuits Travel Physical Fitness Arts and Creative Pursuits Travel
INTERNSHIPS
- Intern at Modelama Exports Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon
- May 2016 – August 2016
- Project: Analyzed the garment manufacturing factory's processes from order placement to shipment with a focus on minimizing startup losses by implementing the Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) methodology in the sewing line
- Intern at Nahar Spinning Mill, Ludhiana
- May 2015 – June 2015
- Project: Overview of Knit Manufacturing Process (Spinning, Knitting Dyeing & Printing)
Timeline
Merchandiser
Triburg Sourcing
07.2024 - Current
Senior Merchandiser
Global Apparel
12.2023 - 06.2024
Merchandiser
Modelama Exports Pvt Ltd
07.2017 - 11.2023
Intern
Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 04.2017
Senior Secondary Certificate - undefined
Notre Dame Academy
B.F.TECH - Fashion Design
NIFT