Ruchi Saxena
Fashion - R&D and Execution
Gurugram
Summary
Versatile Senior Manager specializing in fashion Design , product development and Execution and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr Manager Design and Product Development
Reliance Brands
GURGAON
01.2024 - Current
- Leading the Design and product development team
- Supported by a team of 7 designers and support staff at design studio
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit , achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results..
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost savings without compromising on quality standards.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
Assistant General Manager, Merchandising
Richaco Exports Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Leading the business for US and UK based brands - BELK and SeaSalt
- Supported by a team of 27 members
- Business Worth - $42 million
- Supported executive leadership in strategic planning initiatives to drive overall business growth.
- Assisted in developing company policies and procedures that promoted a positive organizational culture.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring timely delivery of products and services at competitive prices.
Senior manager – Merchandising
Li n Fung (India) Pvt limited
04.2017 - 06.2020
- Leading the business for clients based in USA / Canada / Sweden / Germany
- Brands - Hudson bay; Lord and Taylor; Galleria kaufhof; Ahlens
- Supported by a team of 7 merchants
- Have grown business from scratch to 20 million
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
Divisonal Manager Merchandising
Orient craft ltd
GURGAON
12.2013 - 04.2017
- Leading the business for US brand J crew - retail and outlet business
- Supported by a team of 6 merchants
- Have grown a new business of Esprit womens (Germany) from scratch to 27 million in duration of 15 months
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Group Leader
Triburg
New Delhi
07.2005 - 12.2013
- Product Purview: Wovens and knits - Ladies Dresses Tops & Bottoms, jackets as well as soft product
- Quantum of Business Contribution: $21 million
- Buyers Identified: Anntaylor - $20 million And Joie - $1 million
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
Consulting Faculty
Apparel Training & Design Center
New Delhi
11.2004 - 07.2006
- Subjects - textiles and merchandising
- Created assignments to encourage student learning and develop communication skills and higher-order thinking.
- Assessed student performance through a variety of evaluation methods, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Developed innovative curriculum materials, resulting in increased student engagement and understanding of complex topics.
Senior Merchandiser
Orient craft limited
09.2002 - 11.2004
- Product Purview: Woven Ladies tops and bottoms, refined and casual
- Quantum of Business Contribution: $5 million
- Buyers Identified: Anntaylor (Triburg)
- Mentored junior merchandisers to develop their skills and enhance team performance overall.
- Monitored project progress via WIP reports and reporting to management.
Senior Merchandiser
Pearl Global ltd.
02.1998 - 05.2002
- Product Purview: Poly Chiffon, Poly GGT, Stretch Poplin, Twill, Cord (14, 8, 9 wails) Silk Chiffon & Voiles
- Quantum of Business Contribution: $3 million approx
- Buyers Identified: DCC (pearl’s own women’s label)
- Planned and participated in conference calls and meetings with planning and management departments.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with design and production teams to ensure consistent product quality and timely deliveries.
- Developed and maintained effective communication strategies to deliver necessary details to project teams.
Management Trainee - Sr Merchant
Gee Gee Exports
GURGAON
08.1996 - 04.1998
- 1st job joined as a management trainee gradually promoted to sr merchant position, handled various European, Japanese and US customers for apparel as well as home furnishing divisions.
- Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
- Developed problem-solving abilities through hands-on experience with real-life business scenarios.
- Showcased strong organizational skills by effectively managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines, and maintaining a high level of performance under pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Home Science - Textiles And Fashion
01.1992 - 01.1995
MBA - International Business Management
01.1998 - 04.2000
Skills
Research n development ,Scheduling, planning and order management
Strong relationships with clients and vendors
Talent Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Effective Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Process Improvement
Strategic Planning
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Business Development n Organizational Skills
Organizations
- Orient craft Ltd.
- Pearl Global
- Triburg
- Li & Fung
- Richa Co Exports Pvt Ltd.
Professional Highlights
- 01/24/YY, Present, Reliance Ritu Kumar, Leading the Design and product development team. Supported by a team of 7 designers and support staff at design studio
- 06/2021, 12/2023, Richa Co. Exporst Pvt. Ltd, Leading the business for US and UK based brands - BELK and SeaSalt. Supported by a team of 27 members. Business Worth - $42 million
- 04/2017, 06/27/2020, Li n Fung (India) Pvt limited, Leading the business for clients based in USA / Canada / Sweden / Germany. Brands - Hudson bay; Lord and Taylor; Galleria kaufhof; Ahlens. Supported by a team of 7 merchants. Have grown business from scratch to 20 million. Developed new categories and brands. Travelled frequently to US and HK for vendor presentation meetings
- 12/2013, 04/2017, Orient craft ltd, Leading the business for US brand J crew - retail and outlet business. Supported by a team of 6 merchants. Have grown a new business of Esprit womens (Germany) from scratch to 27 million in duration of 15 months. Started to develop new business of TJmax – at a nascent stage.
- 07/2005, 12/2013, Triburg, Product Purview: Wovens and knits - Ladies Dresses Tops & Bottoms, jackets as well as soft product. Quantum of Business Contribution: $21 million. Buyers Identified: Anntaylor - $20 million And Joie - $1 million.
- 11/2004, 07/2005, ATDC, Consulting faculty at ATDC - Subjects - textiles and merchandising.
- 09/2002, 11/2004, Orient craft limited, Product Purview: Woven Ladies tops and bottoms, refined and casual. Quantum of Business Contribution: $5 million. Buyers Identified: Anntaylor (Triburg)
- 1998, 2002, Pearl Global ltd., Product Purview: Poly Chiffon, Poly GGT, Stretch Poplin, Twill, Cord (14, 8, 9 wails) Silk Chiffon & Voiles. Quantum of Business Contribution: $3 million approx. Buyers Identified: DCC (pearl’s own women’s label)
- 1996, 1998, Gee Gee Exports, 1st job joined as a management trainee gradually promoted to sr merchant position, handled various European, Japanese and US customers for apparel as well as home furnishing divisions.
References
Available on Request
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
passionate social worker
Passionate social worker , spend quality time towards development of poor people by education , skill training , participated in marathon for cause , works on environment safety , plantation , cleanliness drives with local communities and NGOs as a volunteer
Timeline
Sr Manager Design and Product Development - Reliance Brands
01.2024 - Current
Assistant General Manager, Merchandising - Richaco Exports Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - 01.2024
Senior manager – Merchandising - Li n Fung (India) Pvt limited
04.2017 - 06.2020
Divisonal Manager Merchandising - Orient craft ltd
12.2013 - 04.2017
Group Leader - Triburg
07.2005 - 12.2013
Consulting Faculty - Apparel Training & Design Center
11.2004 - 07.2006
Senior Merchandiser - Orient craft limited
09.2002 - 11.2004
Senior Merchandiser - Pearl Global ltd.
02.1998 - 05.2002
AIMA - MBA, International Business Management
01.1998 - 04.2000
Management Trainee - Sr Merchant - Gee Gee Exports
08.1996 - 04.1998
IHE-Delhi University - Bachelor of Science, Home Science - Textiles And Fashion
01.1992 - 01.1995