RUCHI
New Delhi
Summary
Dynamic merchandising leader with over 12 years of experience in team management and vendor negotiation. Strong background in driving productivity and efficiency, resulting in a 25% increase in team performance. Committed to fostering collaboration across departments to achieve business objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Manager
Latin Quarters
Delhi
05.2013 - Current
- Led a team of 12, achieving a ~15% year-over-year increase in sales volume for key products
- Developed and executed strategic sales plans resulting in a 25% increase in team productivity and efficiency
- Led end-to-end merchandising strategy including planning, pricing, and inventory management.
- Strong expertise in category management, vendor negotiations, & margin optimization.
- Drove sales growth through data-driven decisions and customer-centric product selection.
- Managed seasonal planning, promotions, and markdown strategies to maximize sell-through.
- Collaborated with buying, supply chain, marketing, and store operations teams.
- Mentored and managed merchandising and buying teams.
Assistant Merchandiser
Madhu Chawla Design Trend
Delhi
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Supported product planning, assortment creation, and seasonal line building.
- Coordinated with vendors for order placement, follow-ups, and delivery timelines.
- Monitored inventory levels to avoid stockouts and overstock situations.
- Tracked sales performance and prepared regular merchandising reports.
- Assisted in pricing, promotions, and markdown planning.
- Worked closely with buying, supply chain, and store teams to ensure smooth execution.
Education
Master of Science - Fashion Designing
City Institute of Design & Technology(KU))
Faridabad, Haryana06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Technology
City Institute of Design & Technology(PTU)
Faridabad, Haryana06-2016
Skills
- Merchandising strategy
- Competitor and data analysis
- Product selection
- Team leadership
- Pricing structures
- Inventory management
- Category management
- Merchandise allocation
- Product lifecycle management
- Vendor negotiation
- Marketing strategy
- Market trend analysis
- Negotiation skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Shipment processing
- Supply chain coordination
- Merchandise presentation
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Merchandising Manager
Latin Quarters
05.2013 - Current
Assistant Merchandiser
Madhu Chawla Design Trend
06.2011 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Fashion Designing
City Institute of Design & Technology(KU))
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Technology
City Institute of Design & Technology(PTU)