SANAT KUMAR
Noida
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 16 years of versatile experience in merchandising, sourcing, and product development within the textiles and apparel industry. Proven track record in vendor management, negotiation, and achieving significant sales targets by coordinating complex production processes, and working closely with design teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Merchandising & Product Development
Aero Club Woodland
Noida
02.2013 - 05.2025
- Developed and executed range plans, managing product development from concept to market launch.
- Led key product categories, including jackets, denim, shirts, bottoms, T-shirts, and sweatshirts.
- Strategically sourced fabrics and trims, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality.
- Finalized costing and MRP, in consultation with marketing. - Ensured timely delivery by managing orders and follow-ups.
- Team leadership and cross-functional coordination.
Sr. Merchandiser
Gesture Apparel Pvt.Ltd.
Gurugram-Manesar
11.2010 - 01.2013
- Partnered with the design team on fabric selection, and collaborated with the marketing team to finalize costing and MRP, ensuring creative alignment and profitability.
- Developed and executed range plans, managing the complete product lifecycle from concept to market launch.
- Material procurement involves raising fabric and trim requirements with suppliers, ensuring timely availability for production.
- Coordinated sampling, production, and order management, ensuring timely deliveries through effective follow-ups.
Merchandiser
Mystic Monk Designs Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi-Okhla
08.2007 - 10.2010
- Developed range plans in collaboration with designers, ensuring sourcing needs aligned with seasonal direction.
- Product development and costing, balancing product quality with profitability targets.
- Managed production files and coordinated fabric sourcing, streamlining operations, and ensuring accuracy.
- Leveraged retail software to generate and analyze sales reports, supporting data-driven decision-making.
Asst. Merchandiser
Lavish Export Pvt, Ltd.
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Managed accounts for American and European markets focusing on knits and wovens.
- Oversaw sampling and approval processes for production.
- Procured fabrics and trims from nominated suppliers to meet order requirements.
Education
export import and merchandiser diploma -
career zone
01.2006
B.Sc - Maths
Kanpur University
01.2005
Skills
- Product development
- Material Procurement
- Product costing
- Led major apparel categories, including jackets, denim, shirts, T-shirts, bottoms, and sweatshirts
- Team Leadership
- Vendor management
- Merchandise planning
- T and A Management
- Global sourcing
- Data analysis
- Strong follow-ups
Timeline
Manager Merchandising & Product Development
Aero Club Woodland
02.2013 - 05.2025
Sr. Merchandiser
Gesture Apparel Pvt.Ltd.
11.2010 - 01.2013
Merchandiser
Mystic Monk Designs Pvt. Ltd.
08.2007 - 10.2010
Asst. Merchandiser
Lavish Export Pvt, Ltd.
07.2006 - 06.2007
export import and merchandiser diploma -
career zone
B.Sc - Maths
Kanpur University
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